the study of the mechanisms by which an individual is saved
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How does Christ define a Christian?
Referencing the gospel accounts of Christ's actions and teachings, how does He clearly define a Christian?
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What is the hope in Roman Catholicism?
I'm coming at this from the evangelical reform side of salvation. For the evangelical, salvation is made for us by Jesus on the cross. There is nothing else we can add to make us more saved, or less ...
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Christian Position on the meaning of Faith
We are told, 'The just (upright) shall live by faith.' So I have a question for the Christians here. How do you understand faith? This does not have to be strictly biblical (since the scripture does ...
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Does a Christian who commits sins against Christian doctrine and commandments still remain Christian? [duplicate]
What is the position of the Christian denominations about whether a person who commits sins and lives un-Christian lifestyle, yet believes he is Christian, still remains Christian?
This question is ...
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Once a believer, always a believer? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
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Is Galatians 6:8-9 teaching works salvation?
My understanding of the relationship between works and salvation is that works are the inevitable fruit of salvation by grace (1 John 3:6, Matthew 7:16-18). And my understanding of perseverance is ...
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What about those who lived before Christ long outside the reach of Israel? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
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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211 views
What are the “correct” steps for a layman to be a Christian? [closed]
Assume that I am a layman without knowledge other than science-related ones. How should I do to be a Christian in a correct way?
In more strict words, what are the "correct" steps or algorithm to be ...
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1answer
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What is the origin and explanation of the Catholic teaching that Mary was and is sinless? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the biblical basis for the Immaculate Conception?
I saw on another post where someone indicated that the Catholic church teaches that Mary was, in fact, sinless ...
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Can a person lose his/her salvation? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can a Christian walk away from their salvation?
The Bible teaches that when you accept Christ as you personal savior, your name is written in the book of life. Is it ...
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What verses from the Bible claim that Jesus has justified and redeemed man by his sacrifice on a cross?
What verses from the Bible claim that Jesus has justified and redeemed man by his sacrifice on a cross?
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1answer
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Is Cain saved or he will go into the eternal perdition?
This question is about speculations that might have taken place in Christianity on the matter of Cain's destiny - whether he will be in the kingdom of God (which means that he is saved) or he will go ...
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1answer
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According to Calvinism: is it possible to believe in predestination, yet reject Christ?
This question is different from:
Do Calvanists believe that it is possible to be saved without believing the doctrine of predestination?
one asks "Does A => B?" the other asks "Does B => A" ?
Given
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1answer
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How much realization of one's own sinfulness is needed for a person to be saved? [closed]
I have met some Christians who seemed to put a lot of emphasis on their realization of how sinful they were. Others, however, didn't seem to be stressing this point that much.
Honestly, in my ...
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0answers
106 views
Is it possible for a truly saved Christian to lose his/her salvation? [closed]
I've heard many differing opinions on this subject, so I decided to ask here: Is it possible for a truly saved Christian to lose his/her salvation? I want to emphasize the importance of truly saved. I ...
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1answer
103 views
Does this verse squash “once saved, always saved?” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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1answer
149 views
How to be saved after adultery? [closed]
Suppose one robs a bank and with the proceeds he is able to buy luxury cars, yachts, mansions. The thief lives enjoying all these things and one day he wants to convert to Christianity and wants to be ...
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Three Views on Salvation, Faith, and Works [closed]
Are the following three interpretations correct?
Salvation by Works:
You claim Jesus is Savior + Lord. Then you do works. When your works hit a certain level, you are saved.
Salvation by Faith:
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