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The Boomers And The Lord

Published: December 1, 2010
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My question is do you think that the so-called “Boomer” or post WWII generation is the one Jesus said would not pass away until the End Times was concluded? They were the ones being born when Israel became a state again. And now we’re starting to see the first ones reach retirement age. Maybe I’m way off, but I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.


OSAS And 1 Cor. 15:2

Published: November 30, 2010
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I cling to every “Once Saved Always Saved” email you send, but sometimes the thought of having lost my salvation is crippling. What do you say to the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:2: “By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.”


Getting What We Want. Follow Up

Published: November 30, 2010
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Re: Getting What We Want. I would love to see you expand on the first sentence: “…we determine the course of our lives.” I’m thinking that is our free will. Yet, does or doesn’t God determine our lives, or the purpose of our life? The people that come into our lives and also, our circumstances? Or does HE just know the outcome, the beginning and the end? And, when you say that ‘God helps us bring them (our choices) to their ultimate conclusion’, I just can’t see God ‘helping’ anyone bring bad to themselves. I do see Him letting or allowing ‘bad’ to happen, if that is where our consistent choices are made.


Praying To Mary. Follow Up

Published: November 29, 2010
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Regarding prayer to Mary. Would Isaiah 8:19 apply? Or is it that Catholics believe she never died, but ascended into heaven? Is there any historical information regarding her death?


OSAS And Rev. 22:19

Published: November 28, 2010
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I was having a discussion with a friend about eternal security, we seemed to be in agreement for the most part. However, he presented me with a scripture that I would like some help understanding the meaning, “And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” (Rev 22:19). Please assist me with some insight as to whether this scripture is saying that you can lose your salvation.


More On The Age Of Accountability

Published: November 28, 2010
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In the article The Age of Accountability you wrote: “When they reach the age of accountability, they become responsible for their sins. They acknowledge their accountability in a ceremony called bat mitzvah for girls, usually held at age 12, and bar mitzvah for boys age 13.” Does this mean that when believers in Jesus are raptured, all girls under the age of 12 and all boys under the age of 13 will also be raptured? If so, can you imagine the impact on families worldwide?


Scans And Pat Downs

Published: November 27, 2010
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Praise to God & blessings to you & your family. I have a concern about the new scanning technology and “Pat Downs” at the airports. Since the scans, in essence, show a naked body & the “Pat Downs” are so intrusive, are we committing a sin when we submit to them? I understand our only other option is to travel via ground transportation or stay home.


Are They Jewish By Religion Or By Race?

Published: November 20, 2010
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I want to thank you for all of your time and hard work keeping up with your wonderful site, it’s truly a blessing!! I have a question about being Jewish. Are Jewish people Jewish by DNA, or just religion? I have always though that Jewish people were Jewish by DN


Praying To Mary

Published: November 20, 2010
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Thank you for your ministry! I continue to learn so much from your site. The bible teaches that we are to pray for one another. Many Catholics will pray to Mary to intercede on their behalf to Jesus. How is this different from asking ones own mother to pray for you? I understand that it is a sin to deify anything or anyone, but isn’t a prayer to Mary asking her to pray for you the same as asking your Pastor or friends to pray for you. Shouldn’t it be even more effective since you are asking the Lord’s own mother to intercede on your behalf? I look forward to your teaching on this.


Departure Or Apostasy?

Published: November 18, 2010
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As always thanks so much for your great site. I have a question regarding the word apostasia found in 2 Thes 2:3. I have recently seen several commentaries that state that the word was used 15 times in the NT and only 3 times actually meaning apostasy, and that prior to the King James version the commentaries stated the word meant departure and not apostasy. Does this in fact say that the day will not come for the son of perdition except that we will be departed (raptured) or is it referring to the apostasy?