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Recent content by Matthan

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    I'm sadden with the *NEW* CF. :(

    I can see insurmountable problems ahead for CF. The owner, Erwin, while trying to open up the discussion boards, has instead driven a stake through the heart of this forum. Too bad. But, it is his forum, and he can do what he wants with it. Of course we can do the same, so I have just joined...
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    Will There Be Degrees Of Reward In Heaven?

    Huh? Then what does this mean? Matthew 16:27 "For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works." Sure sounds like more works for God by believers results in more rewards for the Christian who is Glorifying God...
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    I live in Ukraine. I am the Baptist Christian.

    Congratulations, Biblelife, on both your success as a business person and your faith in Christ Jesus. I have often heard that life is generally tough in the Ukraine, and tougher for Christians. It is wonderful to hear that our Christ is alive and well in the hearts of you and your fellow...
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    Will There Be Degrees Of Reward In Heaven?

    Scripture tells us that some will gain incredibly glorious rewards in Heaven for good things true Christians do here on earth for the glory of God. Oh, and Scripture also tells us there will be "degrees" of torment in hell, too, with some being tormented a lot more than others. Hummm... I...
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    Just a few questions

    Anytime that any person says that a truly saved person can lose his salvation, they are logically implying that the Holy Spirit of God made a mistake. To be truly saved a person must be indwelled with the Holy Spirit. Therefore, for that person to then lose his salvation, it would be necessary...
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    God and gender

    Hey, here is a thought that might just upset a few people. Could it be possible that female Christians will be given male bodies in Heaven? After all, why would there be any need for females in Heaven? Procreation? Not in Heaven. And, as has already been stated, every reference to angels is...
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    Family Devotions: What To Do?

    There are any number of things you can do together. For instance, pick a verse from Scripture (such as John 3:16) and disect it to see what it really means. Or, you can pick one of God's blessed persons (i.e., David as boy or king, Samson, Solomon, etc) and show how they did good, and how...
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    Just a few questions

    I do not want to hijack this thread, but I believe you would agree that the "baptism" that counts is Spirit Baptism by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost in all believers. And your post that I have quoted seems to at least imply that God can make a mistake and enter into a person who believes...
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    She who sits as queen, not widow, never mourns

    Funny, but I do not remember about Jerusalem sitting on "SEVEN MOUNTAINS"? In fact, there is only one major city that sits on "SEVEN MOUNTAINS". Hummmm..... People have become very adept at denying the truth of God in favor of their own beliefs. I can only wonder what God will think about...
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    My Problem with the Invisible Church

    Hummm... Well, can you see Jesus? You claim that you believe in Him, so why can't you see Him? You see, there is a basic problem that few people who want to be Christians will face. There are a lot of people who will tell you they are Christians. Their reasoning might be that "they go to...
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    Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ!!!

    Welcome, and feel right at home... Matthan
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    Just a few questions

    Question 1 = Yes Question 2 = Yes and No It depends on what "baptism" you are actually talking about. If you are referring to spiritual baptism by the Holy Spirit, then my answer is yes. But, if you are talking about water baptism, then the answer is no. It is nothing more than our...
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    Catholic Bible Banned in UK

    Are you serious? Please tell me you are joking, right?
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    A Question as A Christian

    I will try to respond to your question. I am not a pastor, but only a fellow Christian and fellow sinner. First of all, you have to understand several things. First, Jesus does not expect us to be perfect. We are all sinners, and we will all sin. Some of us may hide it very carefully, but...
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    As a Christian I do not follow the entire Bible. Only Jesus.

    You are definitely on the right track. Just a few comments. First, your "religion" is Christianity, and your denomination or sect is whatever you describe. And Jesus told us Himself that His burden on us is light. Paul emphasizes that fact when he tells us about the simplicity that is Christ...