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Recent content by blackskysurrender

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    thank you notes for presents?

    Every gift should be given a thank you.
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    I Need Advise On How You Would Explain To Someone If They Are Born Again???

    Ask if they have accepted the full message of salvation which includes baptism. For those who don't believe baptism is necessary I would encourage you to look up the root word for believe in Greek. You will find that it is a verb and has three components which are: hearing, accepting, and...
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    Prophecy For Beginners

    I'm on myspace: myspace.com/blackskysurrender
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    Should I Be Baptized Again?

    The man on the cross next to Jesus didn't need to be baptised because Jesus wasn't dead yet. And Jesus being who he is ( the SON of GOD ) can make any acceptions He wants if He so chooses. But as christians today we should stick to what the bible teaches. The NT is very clear that baptism is a...
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    Is on denomination better than another? And how do you pick?

    I think it's best to find a church that sticks to what the bible teaches. Which means that we should all be grounded in our own faith and know what the bible says on important issues like salvation. From there you somethimes have the opportunity to pick a church based on worship style.
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    does God punish us?

    I don't believe that God is punishing you. When we ask for forgiveness of our sins then it is done. He forgives us! BUT...we still have to live with the earthly consequences of our actions. And that can sometimes very hard. Like if someone were to have an affair-then seek God's forgiveness...
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    Does anyone not tell their kids about Santa?

    I have a 5 and 6 year old. We have always told them that Santa wasn't real. The youngest still likes to pretend and that's ok as long as he knows the truth. I find it very hard to tell my 6 yr old to believe in a fake santa that everyone is willing to accept but is totally false and at the...
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    Did your mom worked more than 40 hours a week as you were growing up?

    My mom didn't work until we were in school. She also taught so she was home with us all summer and on vacations. Really the best of both worlds.
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    Baptism-Is it necessary?

    You can take Romans 10: 9-10 out of context and say that if you confess with your mouth and believe in you heart that you will be saved. But remember-You must look in the first part of Romans (and many other places). Romans 6 speaks to dying to sin and being baptized. Baptism in Greek...
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    will all be saved? will all be redeemed?

    Peter said in Acts 2:38 "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." As sad as it may be, not everyone will be saved.
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    New Years Resolutions

    Good resolutions! Mine are similar. I would like to do a devotional everyday and make a family devotion time at least once a week.
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    Should christian girls wear makeup?

    I agree, as long as it's modest and appropriate looking I see no reason why it would be biblicly incorrect.
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    Spiritual Gifts

    Speculation I think... But that is what it looks like.
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    New

    :)