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    Does God need my permission to save me?

    A TV preacher said this in a sermon. What did he mean and why did he say this? Is there any Biblical passages that corroborate?
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    Is this the outcome God really wanted, or was it changed/altered by other forces/circumstances?

    God desires something, but He can't make it happen- God wants to save everyone, but freewill gets in the way. God loves all men, but some men end up in hell. Why would God allow an outcome that is in conflict to His wishes? If we say freewill, then we give freewill precedence over...
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    What are the conditions man must avoid in order to prevent hell and how is this knowledge learned?

    There may not be consensus on how man is saved- Many believe in a formula or procedure for salvation- But what must a man do or not do to avoid eternal condemnation? ...so, simply avoid these and a man will obtain eternal life?
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    If we can lose salvation, we better be sure we know how to re-capture salvation before perishing-

    How does one recapture, restore, and regain "lost" salvation? What are the protocols and procedures for getting salvation back? Re-regenerate, Re-baptize, Re-dedicate, repair, renew...what exactly needs to happen? How often should one expect this to happen? Is this constantly happening like...
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    Jesus says no one can pluck/snatch us out of His & The Father's hand. Does that include yourself?

    Seems like Jesus is telling us we are eternally secure. Nothing and no one can snatch us from The Father or The Son. Do some think their protected freewill gives them a right to leave? What force, power, or situation could snatch us from Father & Son? John 10:28-30 New King James Version...
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    No one knows who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him

    What does this passage mean? Jesus must will/intend/desire to reveal The Father to someone? Are we to believe a man would (not could) reject a Divine revelation by God? Is this how knowledge of God is obtained (Divine revelation), if not, then how? Are we being told that God can intimately...
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    Are we obligated to inform new believers about potentially losing their newly acquired salvation?

    Is this conversation immediately after baptism? When? When do we drop the bombshell that salvation has an expiration date? This gift of God that you just received can be lost, cancelled, or revoked?
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    Isn't the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism really just perception, pov, and processing?

    Both are saved. God saves everybody the same way. What then accounts for the differing viewpoints of salvation? Isn't everyone participating in an identical way in their salvation?
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    How can the grace of God be resisted by some yet received by others?

    Is the grace of God irresistible as the "I" in TULIP proclaims? What enables some men to receive the grace of God unto salvation? OTOH, what prevents some men from receiving God's grace?
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    Explain the transformation of carnal flesh to the righteousness of God

    The Bible says the outer man is wasting away, while the inner man is being renewed day by day. A new mind, a new heart, a new nature; a transformational work done by God, conforming us to His Son. Galatians 5:17 tells us the flesh and Spirit battle within us, yet some assert they now possess...
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    What did Jesus mean: you who are evil and know how to give good things ?

    In Luke 11:13 Jesus declares that we are evil - Then Jesus says we know how to give good things. What is the takeaway on this and the rest of the passage ? Thanks and God bless !!!
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    How is it possible to be happy in Heaven knowing loved ones are suffering in hell ?

    Have you ever been asked this ? How do you respond ? Either God wipes people from our memory- Or we agree with their condemnation.
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    sticktoitiveness---why some of us are better Christians ?

    They work harder, persevering for longer periods of time. They set their face like flint and are more obedient law-keepers. They control the mind, beat the body into submission and sin not. They are better choosers, better overcomers, better performers. but, are they better...
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    Why does The Bible not list the necessary requirements to be designated as a saint ?

    There is no comprehensive description of a saint. Luke, Paul, Jude, and John call believers saints. Some denoms have a process as well as evidential requirements. The Bible addresses believers as saints, should we ? Shouldn't we be comfortable calling each other saints ?
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    The hungry lion and tasty victims

    The devil is prowling around looking to devour. What exactly is the old serpent up to ?
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    Well done good and faithful servant ! Do you really deserve to hear this ?

    Is doing what is expected of us worthy of praise from God ? Do we really believe that we deserve compliments from God ? Matthew 25:21 New King James Version (NKJV) 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you...
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    The crossroads of Spirit taught revelation and denominational error: what to do ?

    You have been brought up in a certain denomination. You have been trained and taught according to their dogma. Then an epiphany, where you realize you are in error. You have been praying, continually immersed in The Word. The Holy Spirit contradicts your belief through God's...
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    Is there a possibility of a more productive and beneficial Holy Spirit experience ?

    Who controls and directs The Holy Spirit ? Does any denomination have a distinct advantage ? Does any faith group have greater access to The Spirit ? Are some not enjoying the fullness of The Holy Spirit ? What is necessary for a greater measure of The Spirit ?
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    What does The Bible say about fatalism, determinism, or compatibilism ?

    is there anything that speaks to or references these povs ?
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    when you call yourself a PROTESTANT, are you even aware of what you are protesting ?

    pretty straightforward question what are Protestants NOT in agreement with ?:confused: