Category Archives: Doctrinal Discussions

Are baptism and the Eucharist necessary to salvation?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jerry

Dave Armstrong says they are. I’ll take his word for it that he is expressing the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. Dave Armstrong kindly sent me an e-book copy of his work with the short title Pillars of Sola … Continue reading →

Was Jesus Made Sin, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jerry

I noticed a very interesting question on the Logos Forums today [http://community.logos.com/forums/t/82234.aspx]. A poster raised the question, “If Jesus became sin for the unbeliever did he have to be forgiven to enter heaven?” The poster indicates, “The person asking this … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #189, Ephesians 5:25-27

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Jerry

The Nugget: Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Eph 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Eph 5:27 That … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #112, 2 Timothy 2:15

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jerry

The Nugget 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. My Comment To be a workman that doesn’t need to be ashamed, we must … Continue reading →

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14 Proofs for Continuing Consciousness After Death Part 3

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jerry

(10) Robinson was reading in the Bible the other morning and in Numbers 27:16 he found a most interesting expression that proves conscious existence after death: Numbers 27:15 And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, Numbers 27:16 Let the LORD, … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrinal Discussions | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:26, Acts 23:8, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 1:7, Luke 20:35-36, Luke 23:43, Mark 12:24, Matthew 10:28, Numbers 16:22, Numbers 27:15-16, Philippians 3:21, spiritual death contrasted with physical death, Zechariah 12:1 | Leave a comment

14 Proofs for Immediate and Continuing Consciousness After Death Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jerry

I believe that we can directly discern from Scripture itself that: (1) From the case of the penitent thief on the cross and the promise Jesus made that he would be that day with Jesus in Paradise, we can draw the … Continue reading →

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Luke 23:43 Revisited + 14 Proofs of Consciousness After Death Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jerry

False doctrine abounds and needs to be refuted. Jude tells us to “contend for the faith once given to the saints.” The Bible pointedly and clearly teaches that there is immediate consciousness after the death of our body. That is … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches About Hell Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jerry

There have been continuing and scattered discussions here on Real Bible Study that pertain to the Bible doctrine of Hell. I have permitted links to other sites graciously shared by posters which present alternative views, alternative, that is, to the … Continue reading →

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Hell Should Not Be Sugar-Coated

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jerry

I just encountered an interesting article titled “Christian Leaders: Hell Should Not Be Sugar Coated” at the following link: http://global.christianpost.com/news/christian-leaders-hell-should-not-be-sugar-coated-59639/ After the article was a comment by a poster named Bob ELdridge: So many teach a god of hate and … Continue reading →

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Calvinism–Doctrines of Grace or Doctrines of Demons?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jerry

I received a most interesting question about Bible study tools that I thought should be brought to the attention of everyone. Here is the question: Hello, Jerry. The main question I have had on the NET Bible is, does it … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Doctrinal Discussions

Are baptism and the Eucharist necessary to salvation?

Was Jesus Made Sin, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Daily Bible Nugget #189, Ephesians 5:25-27

Daily Bible Nugget #112, 2 Timothy 2:15

14 Proofs for Continuing Consciousness After Death Part 3

14 Proofs for Immediate and Continuing Consciousness After Death Part 2

Luke 23:43 Revisited + 14 Proofs of Consciousness After Death Part 1

What the Bible Teaches About Hell Part 1

Hell Should Not Be Sugar-Coated

Calvinism–Doctrines of Grace or Doctrines of Demons?

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