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This seems to be the issue with many 'differences ' . What method are we using ? This is key . Are we seeing even basic reading comprehension fly out the window and 'mystical ' ethereal ' , approaches being adopted instead ? which is the best approach ,and why ? Thoughts?

In discussions about the law , grace , works, Faith , Lordship salvation, Conditional salvation and such ,that there seems to be an interesting thing that comes to the surface . A focus on being saved from sin . I used to listen to David Pawson in my early years as a Christian and this seemed...

1) Salvation is a free gift . And this free gift is permanent. 2) To do something with your unconditional salvation requires actions. For Maturing , being useful for others, and the furthering of the gospel. Most Christians do not know how how to reconcile these two points . Oh the muddy...

The 'Lords Navy' is a pejorative associated with anyone that believes that Water ( ceremony ) is necessary for salvation. Such groups and Cults such as Roman Catholicism, Camberlites, Mormons , Jehovah’s witnesses. Now this extends to those who have a more subtle variation. Such as those...

Acts 2.38 is sadly one of ,the most twisted scriptures in the NT . Again ,why is Acts 2.38 used as the plan of salvation today ? -Its chapter 2 in a book of 28 chapters ? - Its a transitional book - Peter is addressing Israel/ Jews 36¶Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that...

Its readily apparent that if you spend any length of time as a believer the most discouragement, despair, fear and doubt comes from .....Yes ,other 'Christians ' The doubt of course is undoubtedly on ' Grace ' and ' free gift ' . This is completely lost of the majority of Christians. I...

In Calvinism were told about the doctrine of Total depravity, or total inability . But is it true ? How many things can the unbeliever do or not do ? This is what a Calvinist website has to say on Total depravity. (Got questions) Total depravity - is it biblical? ANSWER Total depravity is a...

We hear this all the time " The bible teaches , " , in Such and such the bible teaches the doctrine of such and such ..." The fact is the bible doesn't ' teach ' ,but rather it SAYS . So why do people say this phrase ? For me its a red flag and often its when someone is teaching a doctrine...

Example John 16 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin , and of righteousness, and of judgment...

15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. What is this verse about? In context? With the theme of this letter and the context of the chapters surrounding and leading up to this verse ,what is it saying ?

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Since being on CC , I would say these are the main issues that are at the heart of the confusion within the church. Here are just some of the main errors ,I believe : 1 ) Old Testament salvation and New Testament salvation are the same 2) Teaching the Church will go through Daniel’s...

1¶Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 cor 4 Ok what are the ' Mysteries ' that we should be stewards of ? It is said that the majority of wrong doctrines in the...

14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? 'Heirs of salvation ' ,what's this verse about?

Its my contention that Calvinism is built on inference , assumption, faulty axioms and syllogism. But can we say what we believe from what the bible ACTUALLY SAYS ? Of course context ,the who ,the when the what ,the where , matters . But are we Believing based on What the bible says and not...

This is a serious question . Let's look at ' regeneration precedes faith ' This doctrine colours the calvinists entire way they view the bible. You would think they have a verse which actually says this or a verse that says man cannot believe the Gospel. What you will find with all 5 points...

11¶And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13TILL WE all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of...

EXEGESIS, EISEGESIS AND "NARCIGESIS?" WHEN THE BIBLE BECOMES ABOUT YOU When we force the Bible to mean that we are at the center of the story, and when we are taught that every teaching, every command and everything God asks His people to do becomes about our own personal faith journeys, that is...

let's discuss all what we have now in Christ , how we are blessed with all spiritual blessings and what we have to look forward to . Starting with Rom 8.23 looking forward to the redemption of the body and being with Jesus .1 John 3.2 Feel free to add to this ....

"About what? "Exactly ,you might ask . Well this is the point. About what? ,doesn't seem to be the question being asked by some . If I come home from work and my wife says " I have good news " unless I know what she is referring to ,I'm having to guess what it is . " Good news " has to be...