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I am in discussion with a Greek Orthodox friend about salvation who really seems to be seeking Truth since he is coming to our CC Men’s Bible Study for a couple of years now.

It’s clear that he’s been taught a faith plus works salvation and without works you can lose your salvation, but by using several of your web teachings I am able to answer most of them.

I showed him how Matt. 24:13 is not meant for the Church.  Can Matt 10:22 also be projected into the end times due to Matt 10:23?  And what about Luke 21:19?

I understand that the Bible can’t contradict itself on the security of a believer, and your OSAS Anthology is a fantastic resource for this subject.

I’m praying that the Holy Spirit will enlighten this Seeker and lead him out of his works orientation. He has stated that he will not know if he has “done enough” until he is standing before the Lord. A terrible burden to be under and would love to help him relieve this burden.

In regard to end times, will God only do the things that have been revealed thru scripture? I know He has had a plan from the beginning.  Could he even change this plan if he wanted to?  Will he “tweak” it some?   Does Satan have free will too?  If so, why would Satan not change his plan because he can read the Bible too?

On your site, you show strong opposition to anti-semitic attitudes. And, since growing in the knowledge of my own faith, I’m beginning to recognize just how dire of an offense anti-semitism is. Well, I must confess that in the past, I have made some markedly ignorant jokes regarding the Jews.  Will I be forgiven for this? What about other Christians who truly believe, but for some reason stand vehemently opposed to Israel and modern-day Jews? Will even they be forgiven?

I know that this verse refers to things after this life on earth is over, but could it have a double meaning? Paul says that the mysteries and the hidden wisdom of God are revealed to us by His Spirit. So could the “the things which God has prepared for those who love Him,” also be things that are being revealed to us as we walk with Him, such as ministry and such?

Thanks again for your ministry and help! From reading the Bible with the various verses about our spirit and soul along with your studies with Q & A’s, I’m aware our body is the temporary dwelling place of our soul and spirit.

The soul is where our mind and emotions come from and the spirit is our conscience. My question is, is it Biblically sound to say the dwelling place for the soul is in the brain and spirit is in the heart within our body? Thanks again and may God bless your ministry!

In Matthew 23:39 and Luke 13:35 Jesus told the Pharisees that He would not return until He heard them say, ” Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.”  This statement appears to be a quote from Psalm 118.  I find this very interesting and wanted your thoughts.

I have a question concerning willful sin. I confessed Christ as my savior and believe in him for my salvation but sometimes my flesh gets the better of me and I sin; and I know it’s a sin while I’m doing it. Afterwards I feel absolutely terrible about it and confess it to The Lord and ask for forgiveness. Are we condemned if we willfully sin? I feel condemnation and I find myself asking for forgiveness multiple times for it because I truly am sorry. I want salvation so bad and sometimes I feel like he counts the willful sin against me and I won’t be forgiven.

Romans 8:14 says we are given the spirit of adoption but in verse 23, it says we are waiting for the adoption, the redemption of the body. Many people tell me because of this, being born again is a process and not a one time thing that happens at conversion. I always thought we are adopted when we were justified, not at glorification. What does the Bible say on this matter?

If one asks for forgiveness just before they take their life wouldn’t they be forgiven?

Hi, are distractions in prayer and reading the bible from the enemy? I’m feeling really discouraged and at times angry at how often I struggle to pray and read Gods word and when I try to all sorts of distractions arise such as demanding children, phone ringing, etc etc what can I do to help me stay on track thank you.