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How is 2 Maccab 12:42-44 interpreted by denominations not accepting the existence of purgatory?
From the standpoint of evangelicalism it should first be stated that 2 Maccabees is not considered as inspired or authoritative. Therefore, whatever it may say regarding the existence of purgatory ...
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According to Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, is the LDS doctrine of salvation inconsistent with the Bible?
As a Christian not affiliated with the LDS, and having spent over 40 years studying the Christian doctrine of salvation as explained in the Bible, there is one immense, inconsistent difference with ...
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According to Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, is the LDS doctrine of salvation inconsistent with the Bible?
The following are taken from the top voted answer to the question: According to Mormonism, how does a person get saved?
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, ...
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How do Christians outside of the LDS faith interpret the reported spiritual encounters of Latter-day Saints with the Holy Ghost?
As a Christian who has never been part of the LDS faith, but who has personally heard some of them relate their experience of being convinced of that faith, I would offer this answer.
A recurring ...
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What is the biblical basis for the Holy Ghost revealing truth privately and personally in an absolute and unmistakable manner?
In past times and in diverse manners God spoke through prophets. Of course, this is how we believe the Bible was produced and compiled so, as a few answers and comments have pointed out, the Bible ...
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According to Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, is the LDS doctrine of salvation inconsistent with the Bible?
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 6:29
Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that ...
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How is 2 Maccab 12:42-44 interpreted by denominations not accepting the existence of purgatory?
As a Protestant of the Reformed persuasion, I must make it clear that the books of Maccabees are not considered to be inspired, Holy Scripture. This article explains why:
The book of 2 Maccabees ...
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What is the biblical basis for the Holy Ghost revealing truth privately and personally in an absolute and unmistakable manner?
Are Latter-day Saints unique in their belief in "unmistakable" and "absolute" personal revelatory experiences by the Holy Ghost? Do Christians from other denominations maintain ...
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According to Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, is the LDS doctrine of salvation inconsistent with the Bible?
The gospel in the New Testament is very simple and does not need to insert other humans into it, or make several distinctions on 'kinds of salvation'. There is only one salvation, through one person. ...
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According to Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, is the LDS doctrine of salvation inconsistent with the Bible?
OP: From the perspective of Christians not affiliated with the LDS Church, are there any inconsistencies between the LDS concept of salvation and what the Bible teaches about salvation?
Given that ...
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How is 2 Maccab 12:42-44 interpreted by denominations not accepting the existence of purgatory?
OP: 2 Mac 12:42-44 Then, Judas, that great man, urged the people to keep away from sin, because they had seen for themselves what had happened to those men who had sinned. He also took up a collection ...
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How do Christians outside of the LDS faith interpret the reported spiritual encounters of Latter-day Saints with the Holy Ghost?
According to the "Book Of Mormon" at Moroni 10:4-5 it says, "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, ...
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Which churches regularly give altar call (like "raise your hand if you accept Jesus") in their service?
The Churches of Christ offer what we call the "invitation" at every service where some kind of homily is spoken. Those present who wish to be saved, those who wish to make a public ...
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