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The one who is truly saved now is eternally saved in Christ Jesus. It is Jesus who saves by the power of God unto salvation. “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs...

Yes. ἀθρωποκτόνος is taken from the Greek word for “man” and the Greek word for “to kill.” It is translated “manslayer” sometimes and in the KJV it is translated “murderer.” It is used only here in 1 John 3:15 and 1 John 3:16 and in John 8:44 where it is used by Jesus in reference to the...

Congratulations, Smidlee. You understand what faith in Jesus Christ is and you know you have God's seed remaining in you. If it were possible for the elect to lose their salvation then salvation would be no better than any other "self-help" program. I thank God every day that it is not. Hold...

Thank you very much, Jason0047. That was kind of you. I am feeling better, though I am not exactly well yet. My only desire is for the light of the truth of God’s Word to shine on this, as well as, every matter. Yes, Jason, I believe He did. I cannot do what a contortionist does. I...

Dear Brother Asaph George, again I wish to apologize to you for my long absence from our conversation. I know it must be quite frustrating to you just as we were about to get into what I hope will be a very fruitful conversation. I know it has been very frustrating to me. I sat down with my...

Asaph George, thank you for this post and your always kind words. I wish to apologize most deeply for being absent for so long. My wife and I have been quite very ill and I have not been on my computer for a while. I am recovering (I think!) and hope to be returning to our conversation soon. I...

Reno Raines, thank you for your kind words. There is no need to apologize. I do not mind your questions. The word "sleep" is used in the bible both literally and figuratively. The literal, of course, means simply to sleep just as everyone does every day or night. You get tired and sleepy and you...

From Asaph George’s post #128: Asaph George, please let me begin by saying a great big hardy “THANK YOU!” I have been on many forums in the past where people just could not be civil. They would start out nice and friendly and then as soon as anyone disagreed with them their immaturity would...

Hello, Asaph George, I am also very pleased to meet you. Respectfully, Asaph George, I do not consider this a verse “for Calvinism” but a verse for Christianity. That being stated, how do you reconcile this verse with the verses you see as saying a Christian can continue in sin after having...

Reno Raines, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you on this. My whole family and I have been sick for a while and none of us has felt much like doing anything. Again, I apologize to you for taking so long. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is THE central truth upon which...

Good evening, Asaph George. I hope you are well. I wonder how you reconcile what you have written here with 1 John 3. 1 John 3:1Behold what manner of love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God. Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 1 John...

This is a great start, ST_Worm2. I have been watching this thread and thinking about posting a response as well. I KNOW for certain that salvation for those in Jesus Christ is a "done deal!" To think one must persevere to the end in order to be saved is to attempt to add man's works to the grace...

Greetings to you, Reno Raines. I hope you are well today. I was wondering just what you wanted to know about the resurrection. It is a monumental subject. Were you wanting to know what the word "resurrection" means or are you wondering about the ramifications of the resurrection of Jesus, or...

[Staff edit]. While I have no desire whatsoever to be confrontational with you, Jason0047, I am afraid I must disagree with your understanding of this passage. You speak of applying biblical metaphors to this passage. You are correct in saying the bible is replete with metaphors. It indeed is...

Greetings, Neogaia777, I hope this day finds you happy and well. I have just read your entire post here, but I wanted to focus just on this portion first. Since I do not know you or anyone else here at Christian Forums yet I do not wish to assume anything about anyone; therefore, I would like to...