the study of the mechanisms by which an individual is saved
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What about those who lived before Christ long outside the reach of Israel? [duplicate]
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What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
Who saved people before ~33AD?
Do I get a second chance to believe in Jesus after I die?
Were there provisions ...
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Is prayer to Jesus required for salvation?
According to the Bible, will those who have heard about Jesus (and, perhaps, even believed that Jesus existed or that he had a special role) and yet have never prayed directly to Him (i.e. never ...
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Is righteousness a prerequisite for salvation?
James 2:24 NIV
24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.
In James we are told that a person would be considered righteous by their deeds and not ...
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Once a believer, always a believer? [duplicate]
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Once saved always saved. Is eternal security Biblical?
Recently, I had a conversation with a (new) friend that started off with him telling me how he had been a devout ...
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Where does God draw the line when it comes to Sin?
So I've read 1 John alot and I understand that I cannot continue to sin if I want to be a child of God's.
1 John 1:6 (NIV)
6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the
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How does the Arminian view of salvation account for God's sovereignty?
The Arminian view of salvation posits that man has free will and the choice to accept salvation is purely on our own free will.
The total sovereignty of God (while disputed in some theological ...
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What must Man do to receive Eternal Life?
I don't think that any Christian would disagree that Jesus Christ is the only way to God and to your inheritance. But what is man's responsibility? That's what this question is addressing.
What do I ...
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What is the difference between the doctrines of “Perseverance of the Saints” and “Eternal Security?”
The terms "Perseverance of the Saints," "Eternal Security," and the phrase "once saved, always saved" are a bit fuzzy in my head. I understand the general concept behind them, but what are the ...
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Is it possible to be a Christian by birth?
My parents are both Christians. When we were kids they always took us to church. Does that make me a Christian?
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Do I get a second chance to believe in Jesus after I die?
As if some people couldn't get far enough away from them on earth, several verses in the Bible seem to indicate that there will be preachers even in Hell.
1 Peter 4:6 (ESV)
For this is why the ...
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Does this verse squash “once saved, always saved?” [duplicate]
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Once saved always saved. Is eternal security Biblical?
Hebrews 6:4-6 (NKJV)
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have
tasted the ...
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Can angels be saved?
We know from the Bible that devils are fallen angels, once created good but who chose to join Lucifer's rebel uprising and consequently lost their place in heaven.
Can those angels ever be saved? Can ...
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How does Matthew 25:31-46 (“The Sheep and the Goats”) reconcile with salvation by faith?
In Matthew 25:31-46 (a passage subtitled "The Sheep and the Goats" in the NIV), Jesus seems to be drawing a direct relationship between good works and salvation.
Matthew 25:31-46 NIV:
31 “When ...
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Did Adam and Eve end up getting saved?
After answering a recent question, it occurred to me to ask: Is there any biblical evidence regarding whether Adam and Eve have been redeemed in some fashion (and are thus going to Heaven/the New ...
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What is the SBC's stance on what/how salvation is/works?
What is the Southern Baptist Convention's stance on what salvation is and how it works?
Is there an official doctrine?
Is it challenged by prominent members?
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How do you “Convert” somebody to Christianity?
A highly debated topic I know. There are hundreds of answers for this, but I would personally like to know what the Bible says about this.
If somebody was interested in being saved, what is my ...
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Are all who are saved, saved equally?
If two people are saved, are they "equally saved?" I don't doubt that both people are completely forgiven, but is it possible for one Christian to be more revered by God than another Christian? Is ...
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What does it mean to “be saved”
It seems common in Christian communities (and in questions on this site) for people to say they have been saved. What does someone mean by this when they say it? How would I know that I have been ...
