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I politely told him that I know many atheists who stated that when they were Christian children, just like Santa, the Easter bunny, and the tooth fairy, they truly believed in God and truly believed they were saved. However, as they grew older, they could no longer believe it so they left the...

Once again, if man does not have free will and we are spiritually dead, how does the Israelites have a choice to listen or ignore. Couldn't God simply force them to listen? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

How he explained it is that there are many people who call themselves Christians and attend Church regularly. They were baptized and served faithfully. However, deep down they were just going through the motions for one reason or the other. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

A Baptist pastor once referenced hebrews 6 and explained to me that people who back slide were never truly saved to begin with. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the...

I am confused. I was under the impression the the dead cannot "choose to listen". Could you please elaborate? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Or what my theology professor would say, "Tolerance is merely respecting another person's right to be wrong." Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Well, total depravity is a debatable topic in itself. The good news is that regardless of who is right or wrong, we will both have a chance to ask God ourselves.[emoji16] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Well, considering my hermeneutics professor is on the NIV new testament board and helped translate much of the NT NIV from the original Greek. I can ask him for you. [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I think what he is trying to say is that we don't do works to be saved. We do them because we already are saved. At least that's what I think he is saying. Like it says in James 2. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save...

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Hey, I think orthodoxy is fine. My take is that as long as you believe the Gospel, there is no reason to question your salvation. Last I heard, the orthodox church believes the Gospel too. So whether orthodox or evangelical, you will have a chance to ask God when you get there. Who knows, He may...

Well...this is where I begin to have a separation from most Pentecostal denomination. My personal position is that "Speaking in tongues" is not to be confused with "praying in the spirit". Speaking in tongues is when the Holy Spirit empowers you to literally speak another language that you are...

Ok. I know that some Pentecostal denominations have a different polity. Assemblies of God are more like the Baptist because they're autonomous. The Church of God is more like the Methodist because they are bishop led. Assemblies of God tend to be a little less consistent in their theology...

Gotcha. I see what you are talking about. I can definitely see what you mean. I can also see how one could conclude OSAS. It's a valid position to have. My interpretation is that Paul is providing encouragement. Because of their behavior, Paul is confident that the Philippians will be saved...

If you don't mind me asking, are you AOG? Also, after hearing this, it seems understandable for people to "fake it" when it comes to speaking in tongues. They are probably afraid of what their congregations will think of them if they didn't. I wouldn't want people assuming I wasn't saved because...

I have difficulty finding that in Philippians 1. Could you tell me the verse? It may be because I am using the NIV. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

First, I would note that I am not a follower of OSAS. For I apologize for the bias. First, when we say "the fear of the Lord" we mean "the reverence and awe of all that which is God that leads one to willful obedience to His will". Basically, it means to take your salvation seriously. Don't...

I don't think that is entirely accurate. One of the tenants of the Pentecostal church is that "speaking of tongues is the initial physical sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit". Meaning, it is possible to be baptised in the spirit and have never spoken in tongues. I admittedly fall into this...

For God has bound everyone over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Romans 11:32 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/rom.11.32.NIV For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not...

I don't think it was Jesus, but Paul stated it in Philippians 2:12. James also mentions something to the effect of faith without deeds is dead. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk