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Some afternoon thoughts on salvation and God’s foreknowledge

I think a kind Calvinist is a rare and powerful thing. I hope to be one of those here in this writing, and all my days. Here are some simple thoughts of mine I had that I hope will help some people understand the Bible in it's plain form regarding salvation, God's knowledge and prayer.… Continue reading Some afternoon thoughts on salvation and God’s foreknowledge

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What is something everyone can agree on regarding election?

I was recently asked about 1 Thessalonians 1:4, which says, "For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction." The question that always gets asked with scriptures like this… Continue reading What is something everyone can agree on regarding election?

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If believers who have died don’t rise again to life until Jesus returns, how are they also in heaven immediately after death?

I was recently asked this question: I have a question about 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Here is something that’s always confused me: at the end of the chapter it talks about how, when we die, we will ā€œriseā€ after Jesus decides to come back. I have always wondered why so many people say when a loved… Continue reading If believers who have died don’t rise again to life until Jesus returns, how are they also in heaven immediately after death?