what shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid, Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law:...(Rom.7:7)

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just and good.(Rom.7:12)

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (1John 3:4)

Bible tells us to look into the perfect law of liberty(James1:25). Let's let the Word of God be a mirror and show us what is in our hearts that should not be there.

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5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John3:5)

Not the natural birth, for Nicodemus already had this birth and he was told he had to be born again of both water and Spirit.

Not water baptism: (Heb.11; Rom.3:23-25; Heb. 9:15;Rom.4; Gal.4:29; Jas. 2:23; Ps.32:5; 103:3; Lk. 1:70; Acts 3:21; Dt.32:18; 2 Pe.1:21).

They all had the Holy Spirit, gifts, and many blessings wit... Read More

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Evangelical or Pentecostal Soteriology?: The Biblical Pattern of Conversion

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Jason Dulle
JasonDulle@sbcglobal.net

There are several competing views within Christendom in regards to the nature and means to salvation. Among these, Evangelical soteriology1 and Pentecostal soteriology2 stand out as two of the most influential. Each is very different in its interpretation of Scripture. Evangelical soteriology maintains that one is saved when they initially... Read More

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Word Biblical Commentary admits Matt. 28:19 is probably not original.

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William Arnold III
WmArnold@gmail.com

Some time ago, I came across a web site titled A Closer Look at Matthew 28:19, claiming that the reading in Matthew 28:19 was probably not original. The claims were quite interesting, but very difficult to verify as most of the sources given are not very accessible to the average person. However, I recently purchased Word Biblical Commentary on CD-RO... Read More

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Hey this is an easy answer, first of all I'm saved, been baptized under water, and baptized with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tounges. now the question is about be saved,

THE BIBLE TEACHES( and lets let the Word of God be our final answer )

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  Not of works, lest any man should boast.

You put your faith in Christ, when Holy Spirit deals with y... Read More

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