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Do Matthew 19:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 refute the doctrine that sinners are justified by faith alone apart from works of the law? 
 
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Do Matthew 19:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 refute the doctrine that sinners are justified by faith alone apart from works of the law?

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Do Jesus and Paul Refute Faith Alone? [Matthew 19:17 and 1 Cor.  6.9-11]

What does it mean that the Spirit, water, and blood witness to Christ? What about the three who witness in heaven, "the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit?" (And why is this called the "Johannine Comma?") 
 
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What does it mean that the Spirit, water, and blood witness to Christ? What about the three who witness in heaven, "the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit?" (And why is this called the "Johannine Comma?")

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Three Witnesses in 1 John 5:6-8 [Johannine Comma]

Jesus says God doesn't desire any of these little ones to perish. Does this mean all infants are saved apart from baptism? 
 
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Jesus says God doesn't desire any of these little ones to perish. Does this mean all infants are saved apart from baptism? 

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Does Matthew 18:14 Deny Infant Baptism?

1 John 5:16 says there is sin not leading to death and sin that leads to death. What makes a sin mortal or deadly? Pastor discusses the distinction between mortal and venial sins and why Lutherans retain this scriptural distinction. 
 
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1 John 5:16 says there is sin not leading to death and sin that leads to death. What makes a sin mortal or deadly? Pastor discusses the distinction between mortal and venial sins and why Lutherans retain this scriptural distinction. 

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Sin Leading to Death in 1 John 5:16

Maundy Thursday + 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

How do we square James' words with Paul's about justification and faith? Do they contradict each other? How do we reconcile what they write, or do they say the same thing? Find out in this episode of ATP. 
 
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How do we square James' words with Paul's about justification and faith? Do they contradict each other? How do we reconcile what they write, or do they say the same thing? Find out in this episode of ATP. 

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Does James 2:24 Refute Faith Alone?

Deuteronomy 22:28-29 often perplexes modern Christians, especially when unbelievers use it to attack the Scriptures and the true God. How does the Christian make sense of this Mosaic Law? What does it teach us about God's will? Does it really discredit God's goodness?

Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 Discredit Gods Goodness?

The title says it all. In this episode of ATP pastor looks at Ecclesiastes 6:6 in the context of the chapter AND the entire book to find if Solomon is teaching that all people, regardless of faith in Christ, are saved. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP.

Does Ecclesiastes 6:6 teach Universalism?

Is it okay to bow down to, kiss, or reverence icons, statues, and other images of Christ and the saints? Can Christians even have icons and images? If so, how do they treat them? All this and then some in this episode of ATP. 
 
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Is it okay to bow down to, kiss, or reverence icons, statues, and other images of Christ and the saints? Can Christians even have icons and images? If so, how do they treat them? All this and then some in this episode of ATP. 

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Icons Images and Exodus 20:4-6

Does Hebrews 4:2 teach that those who fall away from the faith never had faith to begin with? What about Hebrews 6:4-6? What do these passages teach Christians about the way they should (and should not) hear God's Word? 
 
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Does Hebrews 4:2 teach that those who fall away from the faith never had faith to begin with? What about Hebrews 6:4-6? What do these passages teach Christians about the way they should (and should not) hear God's Word? 

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Hebrews 4:2 and Losing Salvation

In 1 Kings 22 God sends a lying spirit to lead King Ahab to his destruction. Why does God do this, and what does it teach us, since all things were written for our instruction? 
 
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In 1 Kings 22 God sends a lying spirit to lead King Ahab to his destruction. Why does God do this, and what does it teach us, since ...

God and Lying Spirits in 1 Kings 22:13-28

Is Jesus speaking of the Lord's Supper in John 6 when He teaches that to have life we must eat His flesh and drink His blood? What is the best way to approach this text and how does it point to faith in Christ? This and more in today's episode of ATP. 
 
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Is Jesus speaking of the Lord's Supper in John 6 when He teaches that to have life we must eat His flesh and drink His blood? What is the best way to approach this text and how does it point to faith in Christ? This and more in today's episode of ATP. 

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John 6:52-56 and the Lords Supper

If the Holy Spirit is given and active in Holy Baptism, then how do Cornelius and household receive the Holy Spirit before baptism in Acts 10:44-47? Is Baptism the only way the Spirit creates faith? And of course, what's up with "the gift of the Holy Spirit" given to these Gentiles and what does it show us today? All this in today's episode of Ask The Pastor. 
 
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If the Holy Spirit is given and active in Holy Baptism, then how do Cornelius and household receive the Holy Spirit before baptism ...

Acts 10:44-47 Holy Spirit and Baptism

Today we look at Luke 12:41-48 to answer the question "Are all Christians the managers of which Jesus speaks? Pastor delves into just what a "manager" or "steward" is in the Ancient Near East, what Jesus means by His parable, how that that applies to people today. 
 
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Today we look at Luke 12:41-48 to answer the question "Are all Christians the managers of which Jesus speaks? Pastor delves into just what a "manager" or "steward" is in the Ancient Near East, what Jesus means by His parable, how that that applies to people today. 

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Are All Christians Managers? Luke 12:41-48

What does Jesus teach about God's eternal election in the parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22.1-14)? Does Jesus teach that God chose some to reject the gospel invitation? This parable keeps us on track so that we do not seek our election in the hidden counsel of God (which we can't know) but that we seek our election in the call of the gospel and the means of grace. 
 
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What does Jesus teach about God's eternal election in the parable of the  Wedding Feast (Matthew 22.1-14)? Does Jesus teach that God chose some to reject the gospel invitation? This parable keeps us on track so that we do not seek our election in the hidden counsel of God (which we can't know) but that we seek our election in the call of the gospel and the means of grace. 

Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as he's able. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Eternal Election Part II [Matthew 22:1-14]

How do we interpret Jesus' words in Matthew 5:30 about the hand or eye that causes you to sin? Do we take it literally and lop off our hands or is Jesus speaking figuratively and if so, how does one tell? If He is speaking literally, then everybody needs to buy voice recognition software before they lose the ability to type ATP's URL into the web browser every week! 
 
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How do we interpret Jesus' words in Matthew 5:30 about the hand or eye that causes you to sin? Do we take it literally and lop off our hands or is Jesus speaking figuratively and if so, how does one tell? If He is speaking literally, then everybody needs to buy voice recognition software before they lose the ability to type ATP's URL into the web browser every week! 

Got questions? Sure you do. Send 'em to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer them as time allows. Happy St. Matthias Day to ya'll!

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Do Jesus and Paul Refute Faith Alone? [Matthew 19:17 and 1 Cor. 6.9-11]