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    Will Jesus Save Me if....

    I was saved the moment I believed Jesus was alive. That he rose from the dead . The Word of God convinced me and the Holy Spirit working upon His Word and my heart. I struggled with what had happened I had to make God the center of the universe and those things I thought we secret were known...
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    Why am I not in ministry?

    Ministry so many fall away because they don't get it. I've known some very anxious even ambitious to be in the ministry. Referring to a five fold ministry which is for the equipping of the saints for the work of their ministry. Our ministry is the ministry of reconciliation part of this ministry...
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    Is baptism required for salvation?

    The just shall live by faith and the work of God is to believe on Him whom God has sent. By grace are you saved through faith it is the gift of God not of works, lest any man should boast. Faith is the conduit for the imputation of God's righteousness, we are saved by His righteousness His...
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    Escaping Society

    In the multitude of counsel there is safety . However it is important to be aware of the tendencies to browse the buffet until we find what we like not what we don't. Rather than if it is in the Word and we hold forth the word of life faithfully, the counsel of God will have the witness of...
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    Do any of you smoke?

    Roses are Red Violets are Blue I'm Schizophrenic And So am I. :cool:
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    Need help with Bumper Sticker idea

    I think Jesus. Don't leave earth without Him . Would suffice. Jesus does not actively deny anyone access into His presence. When someone dies in their sins. They are separated eternally from a hint of a glimmer of a beam of God's love and light reaching them. This is because they...
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    Do any of you smoke?

    Smoking . I'm 350lbs and blew out my thyroid in 2000 chain smoking camels. A sin. Sure with about everything else self-righteousness, a holier than thou thank God I'm not like other men ring tone. I came to the Lord , some christians prayed for me I was miracously set free with no withdrawal...
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    Escaping Society

    Both Parents 3 Sisters and I Brother have all been converted , Born-Again three are in Heaven. I was saved in my twenties by the scripture I am the Vine you are the Branches. I believed God's Word. I had access with boldness, everything I asked for according to His will was yea, and amen. I...
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    Escaping Society

    Misery loves Company come and join the misery. No thanks. I can remember sleeping in cars and under cardboard in the rain and under bridges but I had my Bible . You have yours. Study to show yourself approved to God a workman that does not need to ashamed. God said to Abraham He was his...
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    I think I may have committed the unpardonable/eternal sin

    The unpardonable sin is simply rejecting Christ. Either by passively or actively not seeking relationship with God . Jesus told the Pharisees except you believe that I am He you shall die in your sins. The ministry of Holy Spirit is convince someone of sin righteousness and judgement Jesus said...
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    looking for Scriptural references

    But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is WORSE THAN AN INFIDEL.1 Timothy 5:8
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    Questions

    Sounds good to me. Repentance I would say is also . If you are stealing quit it.
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    Relationship Advice

    Don't do it . Wait for her conversion . To marry and unbeliever is disobiedience . I am speaking from experience. Trying to save you some pain.
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    Laity Performing the Lord's Supper?

    Absolutely Go For it. You are a priest in a kingdom of priests. The Romanized structure of Clergy vs. laity is no where in the Bible . You are the Body of Christ. This is relationship not religion you are called to walk with God, abiding in a living relationship. He that hath the Son Hath Life...
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    Relationship problem Lord HELP

    True . Some things are not in your control. Loving someone is a matter of choice. Realistically if she has been unfaithful to the Lord as well as you regarding sex outside of marriage. I think you will need to avoid some obvious pitfalls I learned the hardway. Thankfully I had good counsel ...
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