Go to The Narrow Path Ministry Topic: Conversion |
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| 2024-04-03 |
Thief on the Cross & the Holy Spirit:
Was the thief on the cross' repentance and conversion the work of the Holy Spirit? [John 6:44]. |
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| 2024-03-08 |
Baptism Required:
How would you approach the subject of baptism being absolutely required for receiving of the Holy Spirit, etc. (as stated by the Church of Christ)? [Acts 2:38, Acts 19:3-5, Matthew 15:27-32, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19]. |
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| 2024-02-19 |
Evangelism & Spontaneous Conversion:
Can the Lord work directly with individuals and spontaneously convert them? [Romans 10:14, Acts 10:5]. |
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| 2024-02-05 |
Caught in the Act (of Sin):
If someone is caught in the act of sin (stealing, idolatry, etc.) when Jesus comes back, will they lose their salvation? [James 3:2, Matthew 18:21-22]. |
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| 2023-12-14 |
Involuntary Conversions:
Are you familiar with sudden involuntary conversions? |
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| 2023-12-13 |
Defining "Salvation":
Would you define "salvation" and what is the root and origin of the word? |
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| 2023-10-31 |
Paul's Conversion:
Can you help make sense of the three different accounts of Paul's conversion? [Acts 9:7, Acts 22:9, Acts 25:14, Matthew 27:5, Acts 1:18]. |
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| 2023-10-20 |
Can the Lord Reject Someone:
If someone asks Jesus into their heart, can He still reject them? rec: Topical lecture "How Can I Know I am Really Saved?" or read "Empire of the Risen Son." [John 6:37-40, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 15:8, Matthew 7:22-24]. |
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| 2023-10-16 |
Defining "Saved" & "Works" & Following Jesus:
What does it mean to be "saved" versus just getting a ticket to heaven? Once you believe the gospel does transforation just come in time? How do works fit in? [1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Philippians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5, Titus 2:14]. "Feeling" One's Salvation: What if my feeling after conversion is fading? Rec: Topical lecture series, "How Can I Know That I am Really Saved?' [Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2023-09-27 |
Paul's Conversion & Calvinism:
Do Calvinists use Paul's unique conversion to support their denial of free will? [Acts 26:19, Acts, 9, Ephesians 1:4-5, Luke 19:41-43, 1 Timothy 1:12, Galatians 1:15-17]. |
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| 2023-09-27 |
Baptism "For" the Remission of Sins:
Regarding baptism, could the word "for" (eis) be interpreted as "because" of "remission of sins?" [Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21]. |
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| 2023-08-23 |
"Judgment" vs "Salvation":
Are we saved if we accept Jesus and repent, or are we held accountable for what we did on earth? [Luke 23:43, Revelation 20:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Romans 2:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:7]. |
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| 2023-08-07 |
Working Out Our Own Salvation:
Could you help me understand what seems like a contradiction between "working out your own salvation" and "justified by faith" or the "gift" of salvation? [Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Titus 2:13-14, 2 Peter 1:4]. Smoking Cigarettes (and Other Bad Habits): Is a believer who still smokes cigarettes working out their salvation? |
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| 2023-07-25 |
Different Levels of Faith:
Would you comment on the apparent different levels of faith in scripture, some naive and childlike, others more deeply understood? [Luke 19:8-10]. |
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| 2023-07-20 |
More Fully Defining "Salvation":
What were you saying about "salvation" not being what some think? [Luke 19:10, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2023-06-09 |
Old Testament Forgiveness:
How were people forgiven for their sins in the Old Testament (relative to the shedding of blood and sacrifices)? [Luke 11:50-51, Matthew 16:24, John 8:31, Matthew 28:20]. Born Again: How do you go about being born again? How Perfect Do I Have to Be?: I want to make sure I know where I am going. How perfect do I have to be? [1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:5-7]. |
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| 2023-06-08 |
The Faith of the Thief on the Cross:
Do you think that the church undervalues the faith of the "thief on the cross?" |
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| 2023-05-22 |
Praying for the Unsaved:
How should we be praying for the unsaved, but not force it upon them? [Luke 13:34, Isaiah 5:4, Isaiah 66:4, Acts 26:19, James 4:3, Acts 2:37, Acts 7:54]. |
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| 2023-04-20 |
Changes in One's Life After Salvation:
If someone has not progressed or changed in their Christian life, then are they not really a Christian? |
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| 2023-04-14 |
Artist Testimony; Moved by Art & Wife's Influence:
I would like to share my testimony that my wife is who God used to bring me to Christ, as well as some art work that got me thinking. |
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| 2023-03-30 |
The "Sinner's Prayer":
What is an alternative to "The Sinner's Prayer" when leading someone to Christ when there is a limited amount of time. [Luke 18:13]. Evangelizing about Messiah: When evangelizing in scripture, was the main emphasis about getting people to understand that Jesus was the Messiah? Rec: A free tract at website under the "Comic" tab. [Acts 2:36, Acts 17:7]. |
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| 2023-03-30 |
The "Sinner's Prayer":
What is an alternative to "The Sinner's Prayer" when leading someone to Christ when there is a limited amount of time. [Luke 18:13]. Evangelizing about Messiah: When evangelizing in scripture, was the main emphasis about getting people to understand that Jesus was the Messiah? Rec: A free tract at website under the "Comic" tab. [Acts 2:36, Acts 17:7]. |
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| 2023-02-13 |
Conversion, Salvation & Filling of the Holy Ghost:
Is there any difference between conversion, salvation, and the filling of the Holy Ghost? Referenced: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards? [John 15:13]. |
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| 2023-01-31 |
Helping in Homeless Encampments:
I have been convicted lately about feeling I ought to witness to the homeless, but also that I ought not stop there. What do I do to actually help? |
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| 2022-12-30 |
Losing one's Salvation:
How do you arbitrate a discussion about whether one can lose their salvation? Recommended topical lecture; "Content of the Gospel" series, lecture on "Eternal Security." [Hebrews 2:3, Romans 10:9, Revelation 2:10, John 15:6, Luke 15:24]. |
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| 2022-12-21 |
First Resurrection:
What is the ramification of the word for "having" being in the present tense, regarding the "first resurrection" in Revelation, and how does this affect the Dispensational view? [Revelation 20:6]. |
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| 2022-11-21 |
Univeral Conversion Before the Return of Christ:
From where does the idea about the whole world being converted before the return of Christ come? [Habakkuk 2:14, Revelation 20, I Corinthians 15:25-26]. |
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| 2022-11-09 |
Salvation without the Holy Spirit:
Do you think that some people can be saved, but not have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? Real Christians: A teacher says that people who believe in "once saved, always saved" and are overly afraid of the antichrist, etc., don't have the Holy Spirit and are not really saved. What say you? [Romans 8:9]. |
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| 2022-10-18 |
"Leopard Change its Spots"-True Transformation:
Can a person really change, or as the verse indicates-a leopard cannot change it spots? Recommendation topical lecture "Biblical Counsel for Change" and "Cultivating Christian Character." [Jeremiah 13:23, Matthew 1:21, John 8:31-32, I Corinthians 6:9-11]. |
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| 2022-08-12 |
Salvation, Justification, Sanctification, Transformation:
Could you clarify the differences between salvation, justification, sanctification and how the need for repentance fits in? [I Thessalonians 4:3, I Thessaloninas 5:23, 2 Corinthians 7:1, I Peter 1:15]. Repentance-Only Needed Once: Is there only the one repentance when we first repent and receive Christ? [I John 1:9, I John 1:7, Galatians 5:16-17]. |
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| 2022-07-26 |
Saved as a Child-Still Saved?
Is someone was saved if they asked Christ into their hearts when they were young, but they never exhibited any evidence of such throughout their lives? Recommends book: Steve Gregg's book on Hell. [Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, Romans 10:9]. |
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| 2022-07-15 |
Gospel of the "Kingdom" or "Heaven & Hell":
When did the gospel change from the "gospel of the Kingdom" and toward the "gospel of heaven and hell"? [Daniel 2:44, Isaiah 9:6-7, Romans 10:9, Titus 2:14]. |
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| 2022-05-18 |
What Must I Do to be Saved?:
What must I do to be saved? Recommends "Empire of the Risen Son", Vol.1; "There is Another King" & Volume 2;" All the King's Men." [John 5:23, I Corinthians 6:19, Romans 10:9]. |
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| 2022-05-13 |
Must You Be "Born Again"?:
Do you agree with R.C. Sproul that in order to be a Christian, you must be "born again?" [Acts 11:26]. |
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| 2022-05-06 |
All Saved at the End in a Massive Conversion:
If there was a massive conversion at some point in our culture, would that ultimately influence the rest of the unbelievers to believe? [Jeremiah 31:31-34, I Corinthians 5:6, I John 2:7, Galatians 5:9]. |
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| 2022-04-04 |
"The Sinner's Prayer" & Billy Graham:
Do you believe in salvation through the "Sinner's Prayer", as Billy Graham preach? "The Sinner's Prayer" & the Filling of the Holy Spirit: Does the Holy Spirit enter a believer's life upon saying "The Sinner's Prayer" or does that take place later? [Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:4-6, Acts 1:5-8, Acts 19:6, Acts 9:17]. |
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| 2022-03-18 |
Catholics Saved or Lost?:
Are some Catholics saved? [Acts 2:21, Romans 10:13, 2 Timothy 2:15, John 8:31-32]. |
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| 2022-03-11 |
Salvation Experience:
If I had a salvation experience in the past, is my salvation legitimate? [I Corinthians 6:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2022-03-10 |
Pray & Get to Heaven:
Is saying a prayer enough to get someone to heaven? [I John 1:9]. |
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| 2022-01-13 |
Saved by Works, Faith, or Grace?:
It seems like there are a number of different ways to be saved, by works, by faith, and by grace. Can you clarify how we are saved? [Ezekiel 14:14-20, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 5:6, James 2:14-26, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21]. |
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| 2021-12-13 |
Born Again:
What does it mean to be "born again"? Is it spiritual? Why is it a must? [John 3:3-5, Ezekiel 36:26,, Galatians 5:17-26]. |
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| 2021-12-09 |
Once Saved, Always Saved (Eternal Security):
When the Bible warns us to "not fall away", could it not be intended toward those that are not true converts? [I Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5]. |
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| 2021-12-07 |
Whose Initiative is it-God or Us?:
Do you believe that the first step in conversion and regeneration is our initiative toward faith, or it it God working in us first? [Ephesians 2:1, Acts 2:37-39, Acts 7:54]. Dead in Trespasses and Sin: When scripture says "we were dead in trespasses and sins," do you think we are not really unable to do anything? Recommended topical lecture; "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation." [Ephesians 2:1, Romans 9, Psalm 10:17, Proverbs 16:1]. |
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| 2021-11-24 |
Does Not God Change Your Character:
Do you think that God does or does not change your character? [2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:10]. Praying for Israel: Why do we have to pray for the peace of Israel? Recommended Topical Lecture; What are We to Make of Israel? |
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| 2021-11-12 |
Jewish Buddhist:
Jewish Buddhist caller shares his testimony acknowledging a strong sense of the presence of Christ in a church Bible study. |
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| 2021-11-01 |
Sinners Prayer, but No Evidence of Salvation:
What do you say to someone who has said the prayer for repentance and salvation, but I don't see any evidence of having been "born again"? [Matthew 16:24-26, I Corinthians 6:19-20]. |
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| 2021-10-21 |
Faith Alone, No More Good Works Required (Hyper-Grace):
Do you think that works are not longer required, including baptism, and it is by faith alone? [Acts 9, Acts 19, I Corinthians 15, I Corinthians 1:17]. |
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| 2021-10-12 |
Made Alive is Being Saved:
When scriptures says, "you who are dead, are made alive", is it talking about salvation? [Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:8, John 3:14, John 20:31-32, Romans 5:2, Luke 15:24]. |
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| 2021-10-11 |
What Must Be Done to be Saved:
What must I do to be saved? Is it forever? [John 15:16, John 6:37]. |
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| 2021-09-10 |
Not Totally Convinced About Christ:
If one doesn't feel absolute conviction about the truth of Christianity, what should they do? [Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13]. |