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(EMAIL) ...I have been reading through your site and I do love to know more. I've read about osas [once saved always saved] and I agree with you 100% and am very glad you preach the truth.

Recently I been looking at other ministries and use the questions you say to use to know if they preach osas. So far I have only 1 response and they did not answer but did ask me if it these questions were for a school quiz or test.

Now I know some of these ministries are osas because of the pastor names which is on your skull and bones award. So as leaving, I just let you know that I am learning so much from you and hopefully when I am good..., I can teach in China, using only from Scripture and Word of God. So thank you again

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thank you for the kind words. The “acid test” question/s are straight to the issue, which many so-called “pastors” like to avoid. NOTE: There are actually people who reject OSAS, but still teach a license for immorality too! Hence, just asking if one believes in OSAS is not the right question! Please be on your guard and ask them about King David when he was in adultery and murder.

As you read, memorize and ponder Scripture you will get more proficient in accurately spreading out God’s truth. It is like driving a car, etc., that is, as you become acquainted with it more by use you can drive better than at first. Have you read this http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/newconverts.htm

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(EMAIL) In your Doctrinal Statement, the following states:

THERE WILL BE A BODILY RESURRECTION for all mankind -- one for the saved and one for the wicked.

"Those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned" (Jn. 5:29).

See also Rom. 2:6-11. While those who endure to the end will be saved (Matt. 10:22), reign with Him (2 Tim. 2:12) and enter the kingdom of God (Rev. 21:1-7), the wicked (comprising the vast majority of mankind, Matt. 7:13,14) will in the end be cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:15) where they will experience conscious torment forever (Rev. 20:10 cf. 21:8).

My understanding, which is in agreement with the above, is that the body is resurrected, but it is a transformed body (1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Philippians 3:21).

If only the body is transformed to the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ (it becomes a spiritual body), than this means that our heart and mind will remain the same. If this is true, which I can't find a clear Biblical reference for at this time... then in Heaven I will be in the company of others who also have the same heart and mind as they did before eternal life.

This is important for me, because I don't accept the doctrine of unconditional salvation. If unconditional salvation were true, then I will be in the company of murderers, prostitutes, and all sorts of evil, who may have received Jesus at some point in life, but then fell from grace before death.

I understand that you teach in strong opposition to unconditional salvation, I am thankful that you do. Could you please provide me some guidance with the following:

Confirm Biblically that although in Heaven our bodies are transformed, our minds and hearts remain the same as during our life in this world. Your time is greatly appreciated

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. The Christian who overcomes and enters heaven will NOT be around murderers, prostitutes, and all sorts of evil, as is your concern. See Rev. 21:8; 1 Cor. 6:9,10; Eph. 5:5-7, etc. ONLY the pure in heart will be there (Mt. 5:8; Heb. 12:14; etc.).

We do NOT have all the details about everything. All we know is what is found in Scripture, which will inform us about salvation (2 Tim. 3:15). Hence, there are MANY subjects which are NOT elaborated upon. Since they are NOT elaborated upon, it is wise NOT to exalt any sub-issue into a major issue, which some have wrongly done with things to their own harm and the spiritual harm of others.

Please note the updated and detailed info added to our doctrinal statement:

The overcoming Christian will get a glorified, imperishable and immortal body like the one the resurrected Lord Jesus has (Phil 3:21; 1 Cor 15:53). It will never age, get sick, be injured or die (Lk. 20:36; 1 Cor. 15:53). It will be a tangible body of flesh and bones (Phil. 3:21 cf. Lk. 24:39). With that type of body the Lord entered a room with locked doors, without going through that door (Jn. 20:19) and ate the same kind of food we do now (Lk. 24:42,43)! His body is also adapted to heaven, for he is at the right side of the heavenly Father reigning with him in that flesh and bone, glorified body (Acts 7:55,56).

The ones forever lost and in the lake of fire will also have a body, which will be destroyed (Mt. 10:28; John 5:29) but never annihilated (Rev. 20:10 cf. 20:15) as they suffer in special fire prepared for the devil and his angels (Mt. 25:41). See also http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/eternaltorment.htm

You can read the updated doctrinal page and see the same here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/doctrine.htm

Please know one’s heart and mind are NOT tangible, as one’s physical body. The heart of man is his “spirit” and the mind is also non-tangible. Your concerns about being with the wicked in heaven are unwarranted!

GOD BLESS YOU. Heb. 3:14.

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(EMAIL) I thank God for you and the EOMin, I find it really refreshing. I've just came across your ministry and find it really amazing. I've been in different churches that believes on OSAS, and in my heart i was not convinced since God has set up His holy standard for us to live by. Since I've been on your website I'm totally clear now on the subject.

I would like you to explain to me base on scripture if there is apostle today or was it only the 12 apostles chosen from the beginning by our Lord Jesus, because there's one particular church that me and my husband were planning to visit but we've found out that they are under the ministry of an apostle named _________. We would like to have biblical clarifications on this issue. Many thanks Stay bless in the mighty name of Jesus.

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. It is WONDERFUL to read you were helped with our materials, especially on a subject related to salvation. We MUST endure to the end or we will go to hell, just like we were never born again (Mt. 10:22; Heb. 3:14; Rev. 2:10,11). It is just as important. Too bad most don’t know this and therefore are not careful and guarded as need be. [Our books can provide additional info for you on the believer’s security.]

There were actually more than Twelve apostles in NT times: Paul and Barnabas (Acts 14:3,4,14); Andronicus and Junias (Rom 16:7); etc. So are there real apostles now? Maybe, maybe not. That is not the crucial issue, however. The crucial issue in evaluating one’s ministry is: LIFE and DOCTRINE. Is he living holy and biblically sound in beliefs? That is what needs to be examined. Also, a real apostle can do the following:

The things that mark an apostle—signs, wonders and miracles—were done among you with great perseverance. (2 Cor 12:12)

That doesn’t mean there are not and have not been frauds, for they are certainly around. There were even false apostles in the first century church (2 Cor. 11:13), but that does NOT mean the real and genuine didn’t or don’t exist. I would NEVER be moved by one’s title, but only by his LIFE and DOCTRINE. Hopefully that helps.

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GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) im just curios sir about the mark of the beast.. when and what time will it exactly happen .. i mean when will there be marking of that said mark of the beast

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. No one knows when the mark of the beast, as mentioned in Rev. 13, will be issued. We do know, however, it will be when the antichrist is in power, which has NOT occurred yet. That might be soon or it might be years down the road. Nobody knows! The most important issue to be concerned about is getting and keeping a PURE HEART, which is needed to escape hell and enter God’s kingdom upon death.

Have you read this http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/salvationps.htm

God bless you. Heb. 3:14.

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(EMAIL)...it is really refreshing to find others who are sincerely on fire for God, and not deceived by all the false teaching (and false Christians) everywhere! You have tons of great preaching and teaching on your website! I think I've listened to just about every one of the mp3 radio broadcasts on your site twice now- they're great to listen to, especially to help equip my brain to be a better defense against OSAS.

If you're interested, these are some of my own observations of some things: It's to the point now, that it is almost impossible to try to teach "Christians" many of the significant truths of what Jesus and God actually taught in the Bible! I'm sure you have run into it yourself many times... you open up your Bible and show a professing Christian what God really says in there- and they just CANNOT believe it! They'll actually REFUSE to believe the very words right in front of them! I think we are in the great apostacy right now just like you also think! And part of that apostacy may be that, at whatever point they "refuse" to love and believe the truth- they are being judged by God with strong delusion to believe lies etc. And these are all professing Christians!

It also appears that even seemingly spiritually healthy churches are filled with a very large number of both unsaved and once-saved "Christians" ...all because of the predominance of thinking regarding OSAS, and other "easy-believism" teachings about salvation. Yet it seems very few are even aware of the real magnitude of this Apostacy- they can't SEE it because it is all so subtle- God is allowing very few to actually see it- the rest are totally deceived and held captive by Satan unawares!

I think God is judging the Church right now. Why would so MANY unsaved preachers be in so many pulpits and controling so many churches? Only true shepherds can produce sheep, and falsely converted goat teachers can only produce other falsely converted goats who are decieved about their salvation- whole churches are being led to Hell! It's almost unbelieveable to see this really happening! Maybe it's because of sin, that God gives Satan abilty to control most churches! Even the false shepherds and teachers all think they're God's servants and doing God's will! But they're deceived by Satan! (I always thought false teachers and preachers would KNOW they' were false etc!) It's almost a joke the way everything is turned around now!

It's also amazing to see how Satan can fake just about every type and "form of Godliness" in the churches now, and that even Christians who I thought were mature and discerning- even they are easily fooled by all the phony stuff going on in the churches! Hardly anyone I know even thinks about something such as this, but it is almost impossible to find a church where God's Holy Spirit is really present- actually convicting people of their sins so they can truly get right with God! Maybe it's because of sin that God has allowed His Holy Spirit to be removed, and replaced with a false counterfeit spirits- false spirits that only have power to deceive and entertain, but never lead anyone to true righteousness or holy living! It seems around here if you even try to talk to Christians about anything real regarding the Holy Spirit, they just look at you like you're from Mars, lol! They all think the Holy Spirit gifts and manifestations were only for the time of the Apostles! (Yet if God would choose to manifest His Mighty Presence in their midst- they would be very greatly upset and angry... and they would fight viciously to oppose the very Holy Spirit they claim they've been born again through!...I've seen this happen!!)

Yes, like you say, we're truly in dark days now!! God help us! I'm truly appreciative of your website and internet church- I need to connect more with others who are not deceived about things going on... not one of my "Christian" friends here can understand anything of these things I've just written you etc! Please forgive if I've wrambled on too much here- maybe I just had to get some of this out of my system, lol! ...And I hope God will keep protecting those who are truly trying to follow Him!

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thanks for the kind words and observations. It is not a common occurrence to receive an email like yours. It is great that you can recognize the horrible darkness in the so-called churches. We are in a deep dark apostasy now, which will actually get worse. NOW is the time to learn and store away God’s truth in our hearts. IF the antichrist comes to reign in our lifetime, we will need all the spiritual strength we can get. May God help all saints who are alive then.

Church people have been ruined by the OSAS flood of teachings which have come upon the Christian marketplace for many decades. That HERESY is [now] equated with grace and the gospel and those wolves in sheep’s clothing are exalted as great men of God, even by many who reject eternal security! Jude was clear about such people, but it makes no difference. The grace changers are loved, protected and financially supported, as they continue to be the cause of multitudes going to hell. WOE to them:

But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! (Mat 18:6,7)

The most important goal should be SOULS, but people battle for the KJV only, the Yeshua name, and many other issues while MULTITUDES remain dead and lost. The devil has done a good job. We feel especially bad for the new convert who needs truth and spiritual support, but can’t find any! GOD BLESS YOU. 1 Tim. 4:16.

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(EMAIL) Greetings in the Name of the Lord I just wanted to let you know that your website is a blessing. Every truth and heresy exposed is refreshing. However I notice that the issue of New Testament Tithing is missing. This is a serious Heresy adopted by over 90% of the Churches with its origins as with so many others can be traced to Catholicism.. The early Christian did not Tithe but gave generously and freely of his own will as the way described in the book of Acts of how the fledgling church was built. Also in 2 Corinthians when Paul talks of generous giving never once does he mention tithes.

This NT tithing is a dangerous path to go down as it is totally un-biblical and it can lead to salvation by works teachings, whereas God wants to reveal our hearts, and one of the ways He does this is to step back and see how much each of us will give of his own free will.

Well I just wanted to share with you what was on my heart, and just to say I hope that you will seriously consider adding this topic to your website and reject any intimidation the enemy would try to put over you. Websites like yours are like GOLD and are so important for people seeking the real truth. May God Bless You and Be encouraged. AGAPE

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thanks for the compliments, but your false attack about tithing is glaringly wrong in several ways: (1) Catholics are NOT taught to tithe. Hence, NT tithing didn’t come from them. (2) Jesus taught tithing in the NT:

Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. (Mat 23:23)

According to that verse, tithing is just as valid as practicing justice, mercy and faithfulness.

(3) Paul wrote this, which you referred to:

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor 9:6, 7)

The context was a SPECIAL COLLECTION for the needy saints, but there is also a special promise with that too, which you might not know about:

Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor 9:10,11)

God will supply more to give away! ** Sometimes people who believe like you also misuse 1 Cor. 16:1. Let’s look at it:

Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. (1 Cor 16:1-3)

That too was a special collection taken up for needy saints and is not related in any way to tithing one way or the other.

(4) Tithing primarily comes from Mal. 3:

Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, “How do we rob you?”In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit, says the LORD Almighty. (Mal 3:8-11)

Some say that is old testament and not relevant for us today, but the same people like other promises in the OT such as Psa. 23; Psa. 91; etc. Do you discard them too as “heresy”?

NOTE: Tithing will affect one’s financial future. If people refuse to tithe or stand on any promise of God it will be to their loss. We stress HOLY living and would never make an issue out of this, but to say, as you did, tithing is heresy, is ludicrous. If you don’t want to tithe you will suffer financially because of it, as it says in Mal. 3.

GOD BLESS YOU. Heb. 3:14.

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(EMAIL) ...I understand that you like to use the word “saved” and that is fine with me. For my part in working with people – I use the word “forgiven” and then explain that if a person is forgiven – then they are saved from eternal damnation for that act of disobedience.

Tonight...I explained that very thing to her and it made sense to her. She had heard all of her life the “controversy” of “once saved always saved” and I had the opportunity to explain to her what that meant and how it came into existence. I showed her your website and explained that if she would go to your website and then wanted your book – that I would give it to her for free if she would actually take the time to read it. She is hungry for God’s Word and I hope she will use your website to get answers for herself and also read God’s Word.

Are you familiar with _______________. I have it and use it for all of my reading and have for several years. There are a few things that I don’t agree with but overall I really like it. If you are familiar with it – would you please tell me your opinion – please?

I personally thank you so much for helping me ... but for several years as I have read your book all the way though and have learned much from you.

Regarding AG [Assembly of God]– my biggest issue was their unwritten belief that if a person is “filled” with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues – that person was saved. I have a hard time with that because there are false people who “speak in tongues” who have not been filled with the Holy Spirit and there are those who were at one point filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues but have fallen away - who “fake” speaking in tongues so others think they are right with God. Speaking in tongues has become a “barometer” in the AG to distinguish who is right with God. Thank you for listening....

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name.... When a person gets saved he is forgiven, as you know. I really don’t see much difference. We use the word “saved” because it is Biblical and commonly understood. Jesus used it here:

Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. (Luke 8:12)

Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50)

Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved. (John 5:34)

We have never heard of the __________. We do NOT trust any Bible which has “notes,” “aids” or “helps.” Often, such is nothing more than just a clever way to indoctrinate a person. We try to ponder only the Scriptures themselves and let the Holy Spirit teach and guide us.

Your observations about the local Assemblies of God congregation/s, you are acquainted with, are insightful and excellent. Since “tongues” tend to be their distinctive, instead of HOLY LIVING, deception can easily creep in and often has. Also, because of “tongues” I have observed where they often extend the “right hand of fellowship” to Charismatic Catholics, who also talk in “tongues.” According to that, the new way to tell if one is a brother in Christ is “tongues,” while they ignore all the false doctrines in Catholicism, especially about salvation.

The Ecumenical Movement has deceived many. I once spoke in a church (which rejected tongues altogether) and the pastor himself mentioned he knew a Catholic priest who was saved. I ask why he believed that and he said because he had Bible studies! I asked, does that same priest hear confessions and give out penance to get forgiven, conduct mass (which is supposed to be an unbloody sacrifice for sins) and teach a wrong plan of salvation, as is typical? (He changed the subject.) If a priest got saved (which does happen), he would have to leave such a religious system, just like a Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness would have to leave their group after salvation .... Keep fighting the good fight. We are battling for eternity. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) It is a blessing from God, that you would offer your internet materials for our use. Thank you for allowing the Lord to work through you to speak the truth. I am encouraged to stay faithful to Him, and to know that as He is a merciful God, He is also a God of judgment, and to live accordingly. God bless you,

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thanks for the kind words. We recognize the desperate and dire need to feed the sheep, especially since so many can NOT find a sound church in their area. We are very blessed to be able to help people from many locations.

Your statement about God is basic, but MANY seem to be oblivious to those facts. For people to merely present God as “love,” which he is, can be very misleading. A clear passage which shows God has multiple sides and what we experience [from Him] depends on us, is the following:

You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. (Rom 11:19-23)

GOD BLESS YOU. Rev. 21:4.

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(EMAIL) hi just surfed in and read Mark of the Beast 666 and just wanted to say thank you and amen to that. I have not read your other other articles yet but i think the six pointed star (hexagram) is the mark of the beast.......perhaps. we are getting close.......... ............... He will give us courageright now He is bringing us all so close to Himin abiding love with Him in prayer...... praise Jesus ! with love,

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Please rest assured that the “six pointed star (hexagram)” is NOT the mark of the beast. The mark of the beast is NOT out yet. We can be certain since we can still buy and sell without any particular mark:

He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. (Rev 13:16,17)

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GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Do you believe/teach that "Jesus" IS God?

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Yes, we believe in the deity AND humanity of Christ, that is, he is BOTH “God” and “man.” NOTE: When we say we believe Jesus is “God,” we are NOT saying he is the Father. He is NOT the Father. However, he is of the same NATURE as the Father—God. (The same is true of the Holy Spirit.)

Jesus is also “man.” Therefore, for a person to show Jesus is man does NOT disprove his deity. It only proves his humanity.

You might be in touch with Jehovah’s Witnesses, who not only DISTORT what people who believe in the Trinity believe, but also mangle or avoid certain Scriptures which refute their doctrines. Please check over these articles. Some are directly related to the deity of Christ and Trinity http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/jehovah.htm

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GOD BLESS YOU.

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