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There are different theories about REDEMPTION. We all, if we are Christian, believe that Jesus Christ died to redeem. Beyond that, different people teach a different NATURE of the atonement and a different DESIGN of the redemption. With what follows, I propose to lay out in clear and logical...

I was a bit surprised that none of the posts under "Soteriology Debate" were an actual DEBATE about HOW GOD SAVES (Soteriology). So what the heck, let's pick a fight: ;) I say God saves people JUST LIKE THIS: "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God...

Seven Theories of Atonement #1 The Moral Influence Theory One of the earliest theories for the atonement is the Moral Influence theory, which simply taught that Jesus Christ came and died in order to bring about a positive change to humanity. This moral change comes through the teachings of...

There are some passages that REALLY need to be studied in their context, but are typically yanked out as a stand-alone verse to support a predetermined position. I wanted to examine one of these and talk with other Christians about 3 questions … What does it say? (Let’s read the ACTUAL WORDS.)...

Part 1: God doesn’t need your help (to save you). John 11:38-44 CSB 38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 “Remove the stone,” Jesus said. Martha, the dead man’s sister, told him, “Lord, there is already a stench because he has...

Just in case anyone was wondering what makes Baptists different from other Denominations, I offer a summary of the Baptist Distinctives as a clever acrostic with some supporting Bible verses. What Are the Eight Baptist Distinctives? These teachings may be remembered by associating them with the...

Hello. Hmm ... how to introduce myself. Well, I guess that I am not quite “new” but more like returning after a LONG sabbatical. I tend to view myself as living proof of two great TRUTHS: 1. God can save quite literally ANYONE. 2. God really DOES have a sense of humor. I am the product of...