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    How do I bring God into my life?

    First, it is not a stupid question - it is a longing question; a genuine seeking out for God. Confess Jesus as lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead - in doing this, the Bible says that you are saved. In other words, recognize that Jesus Christ is the savior of...
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    Tithing: Give whatever you can?

    I have been tithing for 33 years, in the good times and in the lean times. Life has its cycles, but God is always constant and has contnued to provide as He has promised. A key to helping people (your friends) to see and understand tithing is to ask them if they are really giving "their own"...
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    Forgiveness

    Hi Lost Faith, We have a great example with Jesus hanging on the cross and saying, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Whether people want to be forgiven, or whether we think they deserve it, we are simply to forgive. I heard someone say one time, "You'll have no trouble...
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    fear of witnessing?

    Bryan, That is such good, simple, and clear advice! We really ought to keep it simple - the Bible says that we are living epistles - people read us before they will read the Book. We need to live the Word, and let our lights so shine before men that they may see our good works and glorify...
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    Does one need to be baptized in order to be saved?

    Cougan, I did not contradict myself. To confess your sins is indeed works, it is hard works - there isn't a person alive who could confess to God every sin he or she has ever committed. That is works. To confess (homologeo) or, to say and mean, that Jesus is Lord is not works - we are not...
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    Does one need to be baptized in order to be saved?

    I was trying to point out that we need to be careful when we speak concerning the Scriptures that we do not assume things, like assuming that “baptize” always means water. It’s like the phrase, “In the beginning,” does not always refer to Genesis 1:1. Peter used it referring to the day of...
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    Does one need to be baptized in order to be saved?

    We cannot assume that every time the word “baptize” is used it is referring to water. John the Baptist, an excellent authority on the subject, said, “I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” Jesus himself said, (speaking of something coming in...
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    New member, new christian

    Hi GrahamR, God bless you, brother! Welcome to the family! Many times when I teach the Bible, I ask, “Why do you believe what you believe? Is it because that’s what your parents said? Is it because that’s what the Preacher says? Is it because that’s what your friend says.” Believe it...
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    question on tithing

    I have been tithing since 1976, and at times went beyond that to 15%, but always at least the tithe. As Seansaid in this thread, Abraham tithed, and that long before the Law. And, I don’t know of any Scripture that says that you don’t have to tithe. But, that being said, as Christians, I...
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    any 2 cents?

    I’ve been having a fellowship, or, Church in the Home, in my home, since 1977. My advice would be to make sure you have these three elements: Solid teaching from the Bible, a time to pray, and, most of all, LOVE. While there are plenty of other things that you can do, sing, sharing...
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    do you believe once saved always saved?

    The Bible doesn’t say, “Once saved always saved.” But it does say in Romans 10, verse 9, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” If that is how to get saved, then if someone...
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    YES or NO: Do The 10 Commandments Still Apply To Us Today? (2)

    Jesus Christ summed up the whole Law this way: Matthew 22:37- 40: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as...
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    Am I a good person?

    Hi! If you are a born again Christian, then welcome to the family, God's family! God does not hate you! He so loved the world that He sent His Son and you have accepted His Son! Jesus said, "The Father Himself loves you because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God."...
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    I just got fired yesterday for no reason

    Likewise, I am sorry about what happened to you. I have been through a lay off and it is not pleasant. As others have mentioned, of course prayer and asking God for help and guidance. In addition to that I would whole heartedly recommend that you forgive them and move on. Until you do...
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    American Idol 2009

    Okay, my guess is it will be Allison and Adam as the final two - both will get a record deal, but Adam will win. Anyone agree?
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