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  Once saved Always saved? A rather hot button issue that Christians hold when it comes to soteriology is the doctrine known as “eternal security” or “once saved always saved.” Key positions include: 1. Eternal Security ("Once Saved, Always Saved") View:   Calvinism holds to the belief that salvation is eternal, a once and for all work of God’s mercy, the minute that a person trusts in Jesus Christ. Those people who stake their argument on this side of the fence assert that once an individual experiences the grace, nothing can bar him from fellowship with God. Scriptural Basis : Scriptures associated with this belief are: John 10:28-29 ‘This is life eternal, that they may know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent Jesus Christ whom thou hast anointed. I have built thee Andrew and Simon Peter and Philip; he who hath seen me hath seen the father; I give them eternal life and they shall never perish; no one shall snatch them out of my hand.’ My Father that ...

  The Culture of the Ancient near East Ancient civilizations within the areas that approximate to the contemporary east were known as the Ancient Near East (ANE). This early civilization's growth initially gave the impression that it was a uniform process in which different people advanced at roughly the same rate. The British Empire's geographical territories were referred to as the "old near east," which distinguished between the near and the Far East. It was thought that it began around the beginning of summer in the fourth millennium BC and lasted from the Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age. Being the first places in the world to practice things like intensive agriculture, the invention of the alphabet (writing system), centralized government, organized religions and welfares, social stratification, slavery, laws and empires, pottery, vehicular and mill wheel inventions, and it was the origin of modern mathematics and astronomy, these regions are regarded as the...

  In typology. What does Noah, his family and the ark symbolize? Before saying anything, I will want to reason that typology tries to co-relate events and people in the Old Testament with occurrences (antitypes) in the New Testament. There are several types that appear in the bible and are vividly confirmed by the New Testament, those are sure types, yet there are others that we will find in the OT that are provable in the NT but not spoken of by the bible. In the latter, we need to be very careful as we ascribe meaning because faltering is very easy. With Noah, his family and the ark, though it is commonly interpreted as prefiguring Christ, the faithful remnant or the Church, and the salvation in Christ, I do not find an all-inclusive reference to that in the New Testament except for some aspects. Below is what I could find in the NT: 1.       1 Peter 3:20-21 : Typology of the flood and ark as prefiguring baptism and salvation in Christ. 2.  ...

  Why Are People Drawn to Idolatry Even with the Knowledge of the One and Only True God? People often worship idols even when they know about the one true God. This is a complicated issue that the Bible talks about in many places. It happens because of several reasons related to human nature, sin, cultural influences, and the attraction of idolatry. Here are some important biblical and theological reasons why people turn to idol worship even when they know the truth:   1. Human Sinfulness and Rebellion against God In Romans 1:18-25, Paul explains why people turn to idols even though they know about God. He says that people "suppress the truth" because of their unrighteousness. Even though God's nature and power are clear in creation, people choose not to honor Him or thank Him, and their hearts become darkened. Romans 1:21-23 : "For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and the...

Join Us in Transforming Lives in East Africa! 🌍 Dear Friends, We hope this message finds you well and full of joy! As a family—my wife, our kids, and I—we are privileged to be full-time missionaries in East Africa with the missionary movement YWAM, passionately dedicating ourselves to making a lasting impact through the Gospel. We travel nearly every month to various regions in East Africa, teaching in Discipleship Training Schools , Schools of Biblical Studies, churches, and globally through Online mentorship programs with GlobalRize equipping believers to grow deeper in their faith and purpose. This year, we’re especially excited to be pioneering a School of Biblical Studies at YWAM Mombasa , where we’re based. This initiative will empower a new generation of leaders and disciples with the tools to study, teach, and share the Bible accurately, bringing transformation to families, communities, and nations! But this journey requires more than just us—it needs partners who sha...

                         " This is a wrong perception; God is not waging war against the devil " Why wouldn't God defeat Satan once and for all? { The idea behind this article popped up as I was reading Loren Cunningham’s book, Making Jesus Lord. It is a great book that I would admonish any Christian to read. } Throughout history, humanity has grappled with the profound concepts of good and evil. These fundamental forces shape our beliefs, actions, and perceptions of the world around us. Many seek answers to the age-old question of why evil exists in a world created by a benevolent God. By delving into the rich tapestry of scripture, we can gain insight into the mystery of good and evil and uncover the divine plan that underpins our existence. Join us on a spiritual journey as we explore the complexities of morality, free will, redemption, and the ultimate triumph of goodness over darkness through the lens of sacred...