EO responds to emails 110109

EO Responds To

Emails 11-01-09

(EMAIL) Hello brother, from a missionary in Ireland of about 20 yrs, I had to do an airport run this morn. and was praising God all the way home as I heard the opportunity you had, not only about halloween, but the whole show, especially emphasizing repentance and salvation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praising God with you, that you got so much opening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God had the Upper Hand on that show. Do you often get opportunity with FM104?? I've tried several times to get on, but they havent had me yet. Your answers and the Scriptures presented were spot on, PRAISE the LORD, keep praying for Ireland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps Adrian's salvation also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Your email was very encouraging. Thanks for the kind words. That Halloween radio interview was actually recorded last year. It was great to hear that Adrian Kennedy ran it again. It was surprising the profanity that people openly speak over the radio in Ireland. Apparently, it reflects the darkness of that country. May God help us all as we get closer, by the day, to the rise of antichrist.

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GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Let me ask you something because the majority of people I talk to soul winning wont even consider Christ and even though I believe in eternal security and teach that it really plays no role in the actual acceptance of Christ ,why is that?so many wont even consider it to be true and are in blindness and the enemy knows that if their eyes are opened that they are saved,that is why there is such a fight because it is over their soul,you seem to think that us calvanist want to lead them in then let them starve and go back to their old ways.I cant stand up for everyone who says they have accepted Christ into their hearts because I really dont know if they actually believed and repented and gave themselves to Christ because I believe in a re-generation that takes place upon salvation and we are never blind to sin after that moment.I know this to be true because the Bible says we are new creatures in Christ and all old things are passed away and I have experienced this in my life.You obviously have no idea what grace is ,let me give you an example since you love misquoting scripture so much to mold your self righteous prideful way of thinking, the thief on the cross had done no good and in no way could make up for the wrongs that he did but because of his faith in Jesus and believing he was the son of God the Lord knew his heart and said you will be with me in paradise,why because God had chosen him. I am so sick of you anti calvanist spreading your filth all over thinking that you are so correct in your pointing out of passages that are not talking about salvation. Ephesians 1:13-14, Issaih 64:6 says our righteousness is as filthy rags but for some reason you believe that you can share Christ glory. Since you have all the answers at what point do you lose your salvation? You cant answer this because you have twisted scriptures because your faith is weak,you dont trust the cross, you trust yourself if you believe this way. God empowers us to persevere and you should examine yourself daily but to believe that God will let His own perish is from the devil.2 Corinthians 5:17 . We dont clean up to please God we come to God to clean up.2 Timothy 1:12 God knows if we have commited ourselves to Him and will honor that.Philipians 1:6 God will finish the good work He has started in you. The real question is do you know Him?has He started a good work in you? 2 Timothy 3:1-5 let me point out proud and boasters as this is the attributes that I have seen in this man sladering calvanists.

I really dont care what you anti calvanist people say because you are dividing the body of Christ and it upsets me to see this movement of anti christ like mentality. You need to realize that God keeps us faithful by grace and we do work at it but its not in desperation to make it to heaven.Its out of thankfullness for being saved from hell and thankfullness for the cross and the regeneration of the spirit and for God being who He is which is as amazing as it gets.Remember this verse my friend Deutoronmy 25:4Now it seems to me like there is an awful lot of attacks on what I know to be the body of Christ and do I believe that people that dont believe in eternal securtity arent saved? ...Wow Im sure God is really pleased with us as followers of Him bickering over our lack of faith and devotion. By doing that this man is not devoted to sowing seeds for the kingdom but is more interested in being self righteous and attacking other believers out of pride. I rebuke the words that attack calvanists that come forth from this man in Jesus name and know that as calvanists or anti calvanists we serve the same God and we bicker and argue over differences in the interpritation of scripture but it is Jesus Christ who gives both of us the power to love,the power to overcome sin and the power to move forward as servants of Him, God bless

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. As a Calvinist WHY would you waste your time trying to soul win since you believe all whom God has elected will get saved and they have NO HOPE of not getting saved? That is Calvinism and the dangerous grace you embrace.

The reason Christians oppose the false grace of eternal security is not out of pride, but for various reasons, including that we are commanded to in Jude 3,4. That is where we are to contend against your doctrine—a counterfeit “grace.” It is also a terrible distortion of truth and snare to souls. What you call “grace” is not the real thing, but instead a license to sin. You think God will hold, protect, keep, etc. a Christian who would turn away to any type of wickedness. This is a dangerous myth. You also misrepresent Paul as the “worst” of all sinners and say Rom. 7:14-25 is the normal Christian life! When you say Christians must sin all the time you deny a Christian can “obey” God. Think! Don’t just accept what you hear.

The dying thief who repented isn’t support for the heresy of eternal security. He got saved at the point of a trusting-submitting faith in Jesus. His faith would have produced good works (as James 2 declares), but he died first. If his faith wasn’t real it couldn’t have produced salvation! There is NO support for your doctrine here or anywhere else.

Regarding Isa. 64:6, you are like many who never mention the context:

You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways. But when we continued to sin against them, you were angry. How then can we be saved? All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us and made us waste away because of our sins. (Isa 64:5-7)

The context shows v. 6 is when they were backslid. They became as one who is unclean.

We are not dividing the body. It is false teachers, like those who teach eternal security, who do that (Rom. 16:17,18). We believe that we are saved by grace (Eph. 2:8,9) but we can fall from grace (Gal. 5:2-4). We are justified by faith (Rom. 5:1) but our faith can become shipwrecked (1 Tim. 1:19,20) and cease to exist (Lk. 8:13; Rom. 11:19-23). We are not under the law (Rom. 6:14,15) but if you live according to the sinful nature you will die (Rom. 8:13). Paul taught against legalism (Gal. 5:3,4) but he also taught that no immoral, impure or greedy person has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph. 5:5-7). We are not saved by works (Eph. 2:8,9) but to reap eternal life and not destruction you must sow to please the Spirit and not the sinful nature (Gal. 6:8,9). God is faithful to us (1 Jn. 1:9; 1 Cor. 10:13) but we must be faithful to him to the very end of our lives to escape the lake of fire or second death (Rev. 2:10,11). God surely loves us (Jn. 3:16; Mk. 10:21; Rom. 8:35-39) but those who inherit the kingdom of God love God (Jam 2:5; 1 Cor. 2:9) and to love God means to obey his commands (Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 5:3). We have freedom in Christ (Gal. 5:1) but this freedom is not to indulge the sinful nature (Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet 2:16).

Please consider getting our 801 page book refuting eternal security entitled, "The Believer's Conditional Security." There is MUCH in it that can help you better understand this salvation related subject. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/whatsnew.htm This book is the most exhaustive and comprehensive refutation to eternal security ever written. It has never been refuted and never will, even though thousands of Baptists ministers have it!

Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Hello Friends, Last weekend I attended a very large ________ Christian retreat. Although I encountered VERY knowledgable and dedicated believers, I was shocked to discover the vast number that emphatically declare they are saved no matter what they do. I found it most frustrating to present some scripture that I have cataloged from EOMin, only to be refuted with the declaration that "nothing can separate us from the love of God". My attempts proved futile and now I realize what a minority we represent. Most of the OSAS proponents were denominational especially Baptist. Interestingly, it was the Baptists that led me to Christ. I cannot be sure when I realized Christians CAN forfeit their salvation, I just know it has been a very long time. Then I discovered this wonderful and authentic ministry to recommend to the unenlightened. We are indeed in the minority, but knowing this must not diminish our faithfulness to spread the truth, but rather fuel our efforts. Onward soldiers!!

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thank you for the kind words. It was great to read you were trying to help them see the believer’s security is conditional. It was a loving and Christian act in various ways, even though it can be frustrating. With experience, you will get the upper hand! Have you read our 801 page book, The Believer’s Conditional Security? It can help with powerful arguments.

Please ponder this: ALL people, who embrace once saved always saved are FAR from being “knowledgeable.” It is impossible to have that view of grace, sin, salvation, gospel, etc. and be “knowledgeable.” VERY FEW who profess to be “believers” are real Christians in our hour. This point of Calvinism has helped the cause of the devil much, as you apparently know.

Many hate and slander us because we expose/refute, with scripture, their dangerous doctrines. The ACID TEST question to know a license for immorality is: “Did King David lose his salvation when in adultery and murder and before he repented?” IF any person, even one who does believe salvation can be lost, says “no,” you can be SURE they are speaking for the devil. Perhaps, that acid test question will help you too.

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GOD BLESS YOU

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(EMAIL) I was surprised that you criticized the King James Bible. It is not good to cast doubt on this version. It is the most accurate English version. The inspiration is also noted by the fact that all the Sriptures set to music are from here. Criticizing this Bible can lead someone astray thinking something is wrong with God's Word.

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. The KJV is NOT the “most accurate” English translation. Even translations which use the TR, like the KJV, have criticized the KJV in various areas. The KJV is a very frustrating and confusing translation in our day. It is to your GREAT advantage to read other translations like the NASB, NIV, ESV, MKJV, etc. That will help your understanding much.

To argue that the KJV is inspired because there is some religious music with some lyrics from the KJV means nothing. Did you know the Book of Mormon has exact verses from the KJV? Does that make the Book of Mormon inspired? NEVER! (The Book of Mormon is clearly NOT from God and even refuted by their own Mormon doctrine!)

God’s word is NOT any English translation or any Chinese translation or any Spanish translation, etc. God’s word is the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. NO translation is “inspired.” It is the original autographs which were inspired by God. Please remember that.

GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL #1) Hello there, I have a question. In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, was Abraham literally really in heaven? Did he beat Jesus to heaven then? Could you share me your thoughts on this. Thank you,

(RESPONSE #1) Greetings in Jesus’ name. NOTE: Jesus’ teaching about the “Rich Man and Lazarus” is NOT A PARABLE. That is what false religions say, such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses. NEVER in any “parable” are proper names mentioned, as in Luke 16:19-31, where both Abraham and Lazarus are mentioned. Many parables are also identified as parables (Mt. 13:18, 24, 31; 15:15; Mk. 7:17; Lk. 12:16), which is NOT the case there either. The truth is: That teaching refers to what happened after two REAL people died physically. One went to a place of fiery TORMENT in Hades and the other went to a place of COMFORT, where righteous Abraham was at that point.

Abraham is NOW in heaven (as are all the righteous people with him that were in that place of comfort) since the resurrection of Christ. It was after Jesus’ resurrection that Paul wrote:

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Cor 5:8)

Righteous people after death go straight to be with Jesus, who is in heaven. There is no soul sleep, no annihilation of the wicked death and many more than 144,000 will be in heaven with Jesus.

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GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL #2) Thank you for getting back to me. But if this did happen, if the story was true, wasn't Abraham dead, a sleep in the grave still waiting a resurrection? How could this be Abraham..literally? Any thoughts?

(RESPONSE #2) You have been taught (probably by the Jehovah’s Witnesses or Seventh Day Adventists) the false doctrine of soul sleep. Soul sleep, or the concept that after one dies he is unconscious as he awaits the resurrection, is not true. Abraham was not asleep in the grave in an unconscious state. Neither was Moses (Mk. 9:4)! Did you know we have free materials on the false teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists?

Much more important than soul sleep is salvation. Are you NOW following Jesus? Have you turned from idols to serve God? Are you putting into practice God’s word? Your SOUL is your most valuable possession. http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/salvationps.htm God bless you.

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(EMAIL #3) If Abraham wasn't asleep in death, was he then in heaven? How could that be when Jesus was the first to be resurrected to heavenly life. (John 3:13) Appreciate your feedback,

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. NO. At the time of Luke 16:19-31 Abraham was on the side of hades where the righteous people went and was NOT in heaven at that point. That part of hades was separated from the other side, which was reserved for the spiritually lost, such as that unnamed rich Jew. It was just like Jesus’ teaching in Lk. 16:19-31. That was BEFORE Jesus resurrected. NOW, the righteous go directly into the presence of God after their death.

Did you know there will MANY more than just the 144,000 in heaven with Jesus? Ponder this:

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. (John 12:26)

ALL of God’s servants will be with Jesus in heaven. Have you gone to JESUS for eternal life (John 5:39,40)? Are you following Jesus NOW?

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(EMAIL) ...Your site is combative and adversarial and appears not to have the faintest glimmer of the grace of God. Any doctrine that says you are saved by grace but kept by works is a doctrine of salvation by works. You attack the biblical teaching on eternal security -- well, my shepherd is the Good Shepherd; sorry about yours.

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Our site is filled with the grace of God, which has nothing to do with once saved always saved or any other point in Calvinism. We do NOT teach we are saved by our works. Is the following [kept by] works to you?

We believe that we are saved by grace (Eph. 2:8,9) but we can fall from grace (Gal. 5:2-4). We are justified by faith (Rom. 5:1) but our faith can become shipwrecked (1 Tim. 1:19,20) and cease to exist (Lk. 8:13; Rom. 11:19-23). We are not under the law (Rom. 6:14,15) but if you live according to the sinful nature you will die (Rom. 8:13). Paul taught against legalism (Gal. 5:3,4) but he also taught that no immoral, impure or greedy person has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph. 5:5-7). We are not saved by works (Eph. 2:8,9) but to reap eternal life and not destruction you must sow to please the Spirit and not the sinful nature (Gal. 6:8,9). God is faithful to us (1 Jn. 1:9; 1 Cor. 10:13) but we must be faithful to him to the very end of our lives to escape the lake of fire or second death (Rev. 2:10,11). God surely loves us (Jn. 3:16; Mk. 10:21; Rom. 8:35-39) but those who inherit the kingdom of God love God (Jam 2:5; 1 Cor. 2:9) and to love God means to obey his commands (Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 5:3). We have freedom in Christ (Gal. 5:1) but this freedom is not to indulge the sinful nature (Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet 2:16).

The basic problem you have is, you have been brainwashed and indoctrinated to a damnable heresy, which you wrongly think is Christian. Eternal security is NOT biblical, but instead a heresy. If you deny this, please answer these questions http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/question.htm

FYI: Our spiritual shepherd is JESUS, who is the “Good Shepherd,” but that doesn’t nullify the truth that we must endure to the end for SALVATION, for the good shepherd himself taught this (Mt. 10:22).

Please consider signing up for our weekly email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm Remember Gal. 6:8,9 is a SALVATION passage not a rewards passage. May God open your eyes.

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(EMAIL) Ok, im not impressed with the verbal abuse that was done to Nastrodomas here, has far as i can remember nowhere in his writings did he ever mention being a profit. Furthermore if people think of him as a profit that would be wrong of them not him, so you got your point across that maybe he didnt look at the future with Heavenly methods, but at the same time it doesnt mean he didnt do it for Heavenly purpose. As a Christian myself i would have to say that it is wrong of you to judge him for the simple fact he may have sacroficed his own soul to save millions more. You need to think long and consider what would Jesus Christ do before judgeing somebodys reason and accuracy on predictions before you make your own. Thank you for your time,

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Nostradamus was a sorcerer and false prophet. He was NOT accurate in his predictions. End of discussion! Please do NOT let the media, who wants to sell his materials and make merchandise out of you, deceive you.

We are commanded to make a righteous judgment (John 7:24), that is, with Scripture as our guide (2 Tim. 3:16,17). When this is done, he is revealed as a servant of Satan. He couldn’t sacrifice his soul to save anyone. Please read the New Testament and change accordingly. Please read this carefully http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/salvationps.htm

God bless you.

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(EMAIL) Praise God that you are still Alive considering the scriptures which tell us that our life, is like a vapour James 4:13-17 and also our life is a shadow with no hope 1 Chronicles 29:15

I am so pleased that you are not deceived about the DEVILS LIE of Eternal Security or once saved always saved. When we read the Bible with Ears to Hear we can tell that this Soul Damning teaching is taught in the Bible By the Devil in Genesis 3. But TRUE grace teaching tells us that we have a CONDITIONAL SECURITY. I was Blind and believed this Lie when i was listening to a FALSE PROPHET. His name is HERETIC DAVID J STEWART ...He taught that a christian can Never lose their Salvation that you can commit suicide and still go to Heaven, he also teaches that nobody has TO TURN FROM SIN TO BE SAVED and we dont have to give up ANYTHING to come to Jesus. Just iin case you are wondering he also promotes the DEVILS LIE of the PRETRIB RAPTURE. He has also SLANDERED YOU BIG TIME ON HIS PATHETIC SITE, and is leading multitudes in to Hell by his Deadly teachings. I needed to Warn you about this Wolf.

I have a quick question is the Lake of fire the same as Hell, and when a person dies unrepentant do they go straight to Hell, or get judged then go to Hell, or only their spirit goes to Hell until Judgement day thanks....

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thank you for the kind words. It was also a sweet blessing to read you know about the HERESY (eternal security).

David Stewart is a unique breed with various strange doctrines. May God rescue SOULS from his influence and save Stewart as well. Too bad there are so many others like him!

You asked:

when a person dies unrepentant do they go straight to Hell, or get judged then go to Hell, or only their spirit goes to Hell until Judgement day

When a spiritually dead and lost person dies his spirit and soul goes to fiery torment. At the time of the resurrection for the wicked, he will be judged and his wickedness will be openly shown before others. He will then be thrown into the lake of fire to be tormented forever. In the end, death and hades will also be thrown into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:14).

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