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(EMAIL) I became a Christian my freshman year of High School and have gone to a OSAS church up until now. I have just recently switched churches and they don't believe in OSAS. My freshmen year in college I was baptized in a OSAS (heretic) church. My question is should I get baptized again? ...I appreciate your website! I've learned so much from it!

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. First, congratulations on becoming a Christian. Such is the greatest and most important thing anyone can ever do. You are still young and have a great opportunity to make your life count for God. Have you seen this for singles? http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/christiansingles.htm

YES, you should get water baptized again since you were baptized in a congregation where grace has been turned into a license to sin. Remember: One is born again BEFORE and WITHOUT water baptism, as shown with Cornelius (Acts 10:43-48). Hopefully, the church you are now attending is not a cult like the Church of Christ or the United Pentecostal (Jesus Only) groups. If you are attending either, please leave ASAP. It is important for your SOUL’S sake to leave such a dangerous environment.

This is very important for you to read http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/newconverts.htm

Please consider signing up for our email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm

GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Spent a lot of time talking to our older children yesterday (Halloween) about satan and his demons. We decided to do an exhaustive study with them on angels and satan. Rather than re-invent a list, I googled it. My first hit was your site. Thanks for putting together some great info from God's Word. Appreciate it even more that it wasn't you blabbing on and on about what YOU think. Glad it was just the Word of God. Thanks for speaking the Oracles of God!!!!

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. It was a blessing to read you wanted to show your children the real truth about satan and demons, that is, what God’s word says. Amen! You are “wise” to do this. The truth, as disturbing as it might be, is what we all need. Thanks also for the kind words. It is a very frightening thing to ponder James 3:1:

Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Hence, we try to always stick to the Bible “like glue.” Please consider signing up for our email teachings, updates, etc. If interested, you can do that here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/contact.htm

GOD BLESS YOU. Heb. 3:14.

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(EMAIL) Quoting your web site:

Not So For The Unsaved Death is not better for the unsaved, according to Jesus (Lk. 16:19-31; Mk. 9:43-48; Mt. 22:13; etc.). We’ve all heard people refer to death for the long-time sufferer as better to life in words like, He is better off now that he is dead or His sufferings are over and he is in a better place. For such an unsaved person, upon death his sufferings are intensified, not lessened. Death is only better for the one who has willingly decided to deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow Jesus here and now (Lk. 9:23). but there is another important aspect of eternal life that many are totally unaware of in our day because of the false teaching of once saved always saved (OSAS).

I'm having a hard time with these statements. If you believe works are necessary for salvation a person has not truly believed. Ephesians 2:6,7,8 Over 160 times alone in the New Testament it speaks of believing and nothing more. These statements do not set anyone free. Sure there is no free ride once you accept Christ as your savior. Matter a fact for some life gets only harder. Men and Women will always struggle with the old nature and the new nature, but to imply works are necessary negates Grace. How much work is necessary?? There must be an idication that a person has reached that point and now has what is described as salvation. Don't tell me speaking in tongues and rolling around on the floor is that indication of salvation. Paul specifically said that these things would end because of misuse. Read brother read. These statements are simply a means by which a religous group can control or place in some sort of bondage those that believe works are necessary. Yes, if a person understands the Gospel, Grace and the gift of God they are truely saved. Yes, once really saved, saved, always saved. In no wise will I cast you out. Read.... The Gift of God is so precious that there is nothing you can do to earn it. The blood on the cross was enough. It is finished. There will never be enough work for you to earn this Gift. A Gift from God is nothing to be earned. If you must earn this, it is not a Gift. Think man, Think.......

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thanks for writing and sharing your heart, but there are various problems with your email.

(1) We do NOT believe we are saved by works.

[Please see this http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/workssalvation.htm]

Remember that! We believe a saving faith in JESUS will have good “works” with it (James 2). You present a saving faith, which seems devoid of corresponding actions and only has mental assent. NOTE: To even come to initial salvation, one MUST REPENT (turn from his sins), Acts 20:21; Lk. 13:3; 2 Pet. 3:9; etc. When a person really gets “born again” he will be set free from his sin addictions. Has that occurred to you? It doesn’t sound like it.

(2) You cited Eph. 2:6-8, but concluded something which excludes Eph. 5:5-7:

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.

Paul WARNED Christians who were “saved by grace and not by works” about those sins listed there. He said they would exclude them from God’s kingdom. Hence, he did NOT believe in once saved always saved and he was NOT in a “cult.” (Your grace message is the problem, not Eph. 5:5-7; etc.)

(3) 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).

(4) A “gift” can be lost. If someone gave another an ink pen for a “gift,” it can afterwards be lost. A righteous person can die spiritually http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/spiritualdeath.htm That is VERY IMPORTANT to know so one can be guarded.

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!

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Hello, my name is _______. I have a question, was the Lord Jesus christ honestly born on 12-25th.? Do u all celebrate it every year?

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. It is highly unlikely that Jesus was born and laid in a manger on December 25. In that part of the world it is too cold for such. NOTE: Nowhere in the New Testament is there even the slightest clue that the early Christians celebrated the birth of Christ, much less as it is done in our DARK day. When the world looks forward to something, as it does Dec. 25, it can’t be from God! We do not celebrate Christmas, but it is the best time of the year to hand out gospel tracts!

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Is blasphemy of the HOLY SPIRIT the only way to loose your salvation? In CHRIST

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. NO, eternal sin is NOT the only way to lose salvation. There are 3 main ways to get back on the road to hell again: (1) through certain sins (2) by preaching or believing a false gospel and (3) through persecution or the fear of such, primarily disowning Jesus. Included in those ways would also be lukewarmness and not bringing forth good fruit.

Since salvation can be lost, a Christian MUST remain on his spiritual guard constantly, which the dangerous grace message of our day will destroy.

If you do not distribute salvation tracts, please get started. It is EASY and VERY PRODUCTIVE http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/tracts.htm

GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Hi, I came across your website and would be interested in what you thought about the following Scriptures from John 10…

27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall NEVER perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. You have referred to the following passage, so let’s take a close look at it:

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and THEY FOLLOW ME. John 10:28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. John 10:29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.

Please note that the ones who will “never perish” or get “snatched” from God’s hand, according to Jesus’ teaching, are only the ones that FOLLOW HIM. Also, the Greek tense of the word “follow” in v. 27 is a CONTINUOUS TENSE. Hence, this verse does NOT allow for one to stray into wickedness and maintain their salvation as it has been misused to teach. Please remember this.

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) While I believe you may have issues with the doctrine of eternal security, I don’t think you should be airing it on the internet. What testimony is this to non-Christians whether you believe that they are predestined or not? Matt Slick is still a brother. Is he perfect? Not yet but then nor am I and nor are you. Are there dangers in Calvin’s teaching? Yes some of our Reformed Churches in SA (Plymouth Brethren) don’t evangelise at all. They have told me God will lead the elect to their building if they are elect.

Is Arminianism better? Not when you are a 30 plus single young woman who lives in fear she has blasphemed the Holy Spirit by thinking “ what could blasphemy against the Holy Spirit be, I suppose if someone said go to hell Holy Spirit”. She has had hours of counselling with some of the leaders (various denominations) in SA and eventually went for shock treatment. She has no security in Christ.

What if the USA had to experience revival next year and your heart was incredibly turned on to God like never before, would that mean this year you were backslidden? Would that mean that had you died this year you would have gone to Hell? At what stage can a Christian say ‘I am backslidden and in danger of losing my salvation” after missing one Quiet time? Missing eight prayer meetings?

I have a deep passion for winning the lost – yes only the elect will come to Christ but they don’t have a sign on the forehead Saying ‘I am the elect of God’. So I witness to everyone. And my prayer life is part of God’s plan. I co-work with Him. He has chosen to use me and i am accountable to Him and He is a sovereign Lord. Don’t let rhe hyper-Calvinists put you off finding the truth of God’s Word in the whole of scripture.

And love those who don’t see it the same way – Wesley and Whitfield could, why can’t you?

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Because eternal security is a major heresy in our day, it must be refuted. Since it is publicly taught, it needs to be refuted publicly, but sadly very few are opposing that sinister teaching and multitudes continue to perish. NOTE: eternal security (or the fifth point of Calvinism) is really a false “grace” which changes grace into a license to sin (Jude 3,4). Consequently, the same ones Jude described were the grace changers back then, but God sees the grace changers of our hour the same. In short, they are ungodly and headed for hell. Before you think I’m a heretic for saying this, please read Jude carefully for yourself.

Eternal sin is a terrifying subject, yet few seem to know it is saying Jesus had a demon and by the prince of demons he was driving out demons (Mk. 3). May God help the woman you referred to. (Too bad she got counsel from some eternal security people. That would hurt her for sure.)

There are 3 ways for a Christian to die spiritually: (1) committing certain sins, (2) believing/teaching a false gospel and (3) disowning Jesus. All sins are not the same in their effect on our souls. Some sins are greater than others (Jn. 19:11). One type is eternal (Mk. 3:29), while others are not. Another type of sin is uniquely against our bodies, while other sins are outside our bodies (1 Cor. 6:18). 1 Jn. 5:16 declares there is a sin that does not lead to death while there is a sin that leads to death. Sins such as worry (Phil. 4:6), unthankfulness (Col. 2:7, 3:15; Lk. 17:11-18) and not being completely humble and gentle (Eph. 4:2) are not included in any of the lists of sins that will send people to the lake of fire, even if they were once saved. However, other sins certainly will send any person to hell if they die unrepentant, even a person who was once saved. (See 1 Cor. 6:9,10; Rev. 21:8; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:5,6; Jude 7; Rev. 22:15; etc.).

It is inconsistent for a Calvinist, who accepts predestination, to witness to people. WHY? If a person is going to get saved, it MUST happen and can’t be stopped. No one even has to share the Word.

Regarding Wesley and Whitefield, what they did or didn’t do or believed or didn’t believe is not significant. We are to go strictly by the Bible (2 Tim. 3:16,17), not what some man or group of people did/taught.

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!

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) If you could earn it then why did Jesus Christ die for sin and sinners? When you are born again it is finished and you are sealed for eternity. Jesus spoke of being born again! By faith plus nothing else. When you are born you can not say I am not born. When you are born again it is the same! Jesus Christ is your father and you are his child! There is nothing God created or the saved person can do to change God's promises! You trust in God and God never lies! It is a free gift to those that have faith and trust him. Many religions are of works and faith and works and faith. Back and forth always fearing that they may be going to hell! Is that what Jesus Christ said about being born again or being saved! ...Take care!

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. We are NOT trying to earn our salvation! We are TRUSTING IN JESUS 100%, as we follow him in this sinful world. When a person gets born again he gets eternal life, but the possession of that eternal thing can change! That same righteous person can die spiritually http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/spiritualdeath.htm

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).

You said it—God can’t lie. Since that is true, then one can get disowned by Jesus for disowning him (Mt. 10:33). If one is disowned by Jesus he is no longer saved. End of discussion! Do you believe Jesus???

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) Hi! I just want to say that I also got insight on the sacred name of God. I have to thank you for your website in helping me to know that God was the one who told the Greek writers of the New Testament to write that His Son's name was Iseous. I now know that Jesus is really His name. First, I didn't know that the Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic and directly translated to English! Secondly, I didn't know that the New Testament was originally written in Greek and was directly translated into English! This explains a lot. Now, at first I was confused about whether to call Jesus by His Jewish name. I thought it was relevant to my salvation but now I know that if Jesus wanted to be called by His Jewish name, He would have told the Greek writers of the time to do so. I now realize that Jesus wanted His name to be adaptable to the Greek speaking world of the time. Whew, this is such a relief for me! Now I really know that I can call, we can call, on the name Jesus and be saved! I believe God showed me this revelation on you guys' website since I was kind of uncertain about calling the Son of God Jesus after I just heard of His Jewish name.God bless.

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Thank you for taking the time to write to share those wonderful words. For any person or group to say things such as Jesus is a “pagan” name, etc. is ludicrous. The leaders in those groups are trying to make that their point of difference to draw away disciples to themselves. We have seen many salvations and healings through the precious name of JESUS, which shows God doesn’t think that name is pagan!

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. GOD BLESS YOU.

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(EMAIL) I was wondering what your thoughts were on circumcision (sp) i didn't know if it was only for the jews in the Bible to get done.or if it's for now days too?

(RESPONSE) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Circumcision has no religious value now. It did in the Old Testament times, but not now. A Christian is a spiritual Jew and his heart was circumcised by the Spirit at salvation:

A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God. (Rom 2:28,29)

Hope that helps.

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

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