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Did Joseph Smith go to heaven according to Protestant Trinitarians?
According to the Mormon Doctrine written by Bruce McConkie,
If it had not been for Joseph Smith and the restoration, there would be no salvation. There is no salvation outside The Church of Jesus ...
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What does it mean to be saved by sanctification and believing the truth? 2 Thessalonians 2:13
My question is for protestant Christians. If salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, then what does 2 Thessalonians 2:13 mean by saying that people are saved by the ...
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What is apostasy (John 15) in Lutheranism?
In contrast to the Reformed tradition, it it the best of my understating, that Lutherans hold in election unto salvation for all who all in Christ, yet also hold that individuals, because of their own ...
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Can a sin lead one to hell even under grace? (this is not a Catholic post regarding mortal and venial sin)
I have a belief that all sins mentioned in Galatians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Revelations 22:15, and the sins referred to in "those who commit this sin shall not inherit eternal life" are ...
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How do Christians who believe that salvation can be lost interpret John 6:37-44 and John 10:11-30?
John 6:37-44 (ESV)
37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who ...
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How do proponents of Perseverance of the Saints have confidence in their salvation?
I was listening to a debate between Trent Horn and James White on the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints. In it, Trent Horn presented an argument to demonstrate that those who hold to the ...
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Question about Hebrews 10:26
Hebrews 10:26 says:
26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a ...
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Is it possible for a person to know now if he/she is saved and would be inheriting eternal life in the hereafter as per the Biblical teachings? [closed]
In general those who are pious in following any religion look forward to a better place hereafter. Even in Islam pious people without exception hope for a place in Janna.
My question is to the Bible ...
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Is it possible for a person who has faith in Jesus to only receive “a measure of salvation” as opposed to “full salvation”?
I was prompted to ask due to this Q about measuring our salvation - Scriptural support - Measuring our salvation, God's love and blessings
But I want to confine my Q to views about measuring God’s ...
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How is one saved? [closed]
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 KJV) According Paul is one justified by faith alone both in Rom 3:28 and also mentioned in Gal 2:16.
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How do Christians discern whether they are on the narrow path that leads to life or the broad path that leads to destruction?
Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV):
13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is ...
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What does the Lutheran Church teach about Justification by Faith and is the sacrament of Baptism essential to salvation?
Recently I have been doing research into the Lutheran Church and it seems that they believe in baptismal regeneration. My understanding is baptismal regeneration is the belief that baptism is ...
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How do eternal security believers explain these 2 scenarios? [duplicate]
I'm an eternal security believer but I'm struggling with how I should reconcile this with these two scenarios:
Lucifer falling from Heaven, losing his standing before God and becoming the Adversary ...
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Salvation for Protestants who knowingly reject Catholicism? [duplicate]
Is there salvation for Protestants who have researched, prayed, and ultimately rejected Catholic teachings?
Explanation: I am a Protestant aligning most closely with Baptists. I am engaged to a ...
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How does repentance fit into the doctrine of sola fide ("by faith alone")?
Sola fide (Latin for "by faith alone") is a defining doctrine of Protestantism. Wikipedia defines it as follows:
The doctrine of sola fide asserts God's pardon for guilty sinners is granted to and ...
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How do the proponents of the doctrine that salvation can't be lost usually explain Matthew 7:21-23?
This question is about one particular kind of Christians (I believe most of such Christians are found among Protestants) - those who:
1) believe that a man receives salvation at his very first prayer ...
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According to the Assembly of God, must a person love God to get into heaven, if he believes in Christ?
I was always taught, and my reading of the Bible (admittedly it has holes) tell me that the requirement to get into heaven is to accept Jesus as one's savior; that is, one must acknowledge one's ...
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In Galatians 4:19, what is the meaning of "Christ formed in you"? [closed]
When Paul is speaking of Christ being in the Galatians, what is the true meaning of that phrase, "Christ formed in you"? Does it relate directly to salvation?
In the context of the letter, ...
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How is 1 Corinthians 9:27 reconciled with the teaching that losing salvation is impossible?
This question is aimed at those Christians who believe that someone saved can't become "unsaved" later.
At least in 1 Corinthians 9:27 apostle Paul says he is not sure whether he will be saved or not ...
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Do parts of Hebrews 3 and 4 imply that saved Christians can become unsaved? [closed]
A few nights ago, a friend and I were reading through Hebrews 3 and 4. A few verses in particular caught my attention...
Hebrews 3:11-13 (NLT)
11 So in my anger I took an oath,
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