petra1000

I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
10
May
2026
Dying in Faith

Dying in Faith

These all died in faith. (Heb 11:13)

Consider the epitaph of all those blessed saints who fell asleep before the coming of our Lord! The issue is not how they died—whether of old age or by violent means—but that whatever their diverse experiences, they are united in Him: “These all died in faith.” In faith they lived—it was their comfort, their guide, their motive, and their support; and in the same spiritual grace they died, ending their life-song in the sweet melody that had followed them through life. They did not die trusting in the flesh or their own attainments; they never wavered from their first way of acceptance with God but held to the way of faith to the end. Faith is as precious to die by as to live by.

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
10
May
2026
2 Pet 2:7-8 – Righteous Lot?

2 Pet 2:7-8 – Righteous Lot?

Problem: He chose to live in the wicked city of Sodom (Genesis 13:12-13). He offered his two virgin daughters to an angry mob of homosexuals (Genesis 19:5-8). He later became drunk and impregnated his daughters, albeit unknowingly (Genesis 19:30-36). Anyone vaguely familiar with Old Testament history likely knows of Lot and his troubles. For this reason, some find it troubling that Lot is called “righteous” in the New Testament. Peter, in fact, used the term “righteous” three times to describe the patriarch: “God…delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds” (2 Peter 2:7-8, emp. added). Why did Peter repeatedly call Lot “righteous” when many see a different picture of Lot in Genesis? Was Lot really righteous? Does the Bible contradict itself?

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
09
May
2026
Until An Answer Comes

Until An Answer Comes

He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:5-8 ESV)

Whether your life lasts for several more decades or ends in fifteen seconds, you are waiting. And while you are waiting, you have an attitude. Hopefully it’s a mindset focused on God.

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Prayer
09
May
2026
2 Pet 2:7-8 – A Lot of Righteousness

2 Pet 2:7-8 – A Lot of Righteousness

Problem: How could Lot be called righteous in 2 Peter 2:7–8 when he did so many bad things as recorded in Genesis 19?
In Genesis 13:12 we read that Lot, after departing from Abram (later called Abraham), dwelt in the cities of the plain near Sodom. By the time of Genesis 14:12, Lot had been living in Sodom for some time and was carried away captive but rescued by Abraham. The wicked reputation of the town of Sodom was obviously known to Lot (Genesis 13:13), yet he chose to stay there in spite of this knowledge.

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
08
May
2026
A New Body

A New Body

“Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.” (1 John 3:2 nlt)

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
08
May
2026
2 Pet 2:1 – For Whom Did Christ Die?

2 Pet 2:1 – For Whom Did Christ Die?

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that BOUGHT them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” (2 Peter 2:1)

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
07
May
2026
2 Peter 2:1 – Do false teachers lose their salvation?

2 Peter 2:1 – Do false teachers lose their salvation?

Problem: Peter writes that these false teachers will undergo judgment, because they denied “the Master who bought them” (2 Pet. 2:1). How can it be possible that these men are “bought” by Christ, and yet, they are judged as the rest of the passage teaches (v.9, 17, 20-21)?

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
06
May
2026
Here’s What No Cash Actually Means

Here’s What No Cash Actually Means

A cashless society means no cash. Zero. It doesn’t mean mostly cashless and you can still use a ‘wee bit of cash here & there’. Cashless means fully digital, fully traceable, fully controlled. I think those who support a cashless society aren’t fully aware of what they are asking for. A cashless society means:

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Posted by petra1000 in Apologetics, wisdom
06
May
2026
2 Peter 1:20 – Does 2 Peter 1:20 mean we can’t interpret scripture on our own?

2 Peter 1:20 – Does 2 Peter 1:20 mean we can’t interpret scripture on our own?

Roman Catholics routinely appeal to 2 Peter 1:20 for justification of their position that Protestants are not allowed to properly interpret Scripture because they don’t have authority. Their approach is interesting because they are appealing to Scripture to justify why we Protestants can’t do the same thing; namely, appeal to Scripture for our position. Interesting.

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
05
May
2026
The Dangers Of SSA

The Dangers Of SSA

This morning, I found out that Sam Allberry has been disqualified from ministry by the elders of the church where he was serving due to what they called an “inappropriate relationship”. In addition to serving at this church, Allberry was a frequent contributor to The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and Desiring God (John Piper’s site). To my surprise, I found out today that Allberry was also a frequent chapel speaker at Cedarville University. Allberry is an advocate for the idea that same sex attraction (SSA) is a result of the fall of man and is therefore simply a temptation, not a sin. He taught, even on the Cedarville campus, that one could live with SSA as a faithful Christian, as long as he did not go into lustful thoughts and actions. He himself claimed that this was his testimony.

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, forgiveness, Jesus, wisdom
04
May
2026
Are Mormons Christian? Do Mormons and Christians believe the same things?

Are Mormons Christian? Do Mormons and Christians believe the same things?

While the Mormon Church—Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS Church—claims Christian roots, its beliefs significantly deviate from biblical Christianity. Mormons deny that Jesus is fully God, teach that God was once a man, and believe salvation is achieved through works, rather than grace, making it clear that Mormons are definitely not Christian.

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Posted by petra1000 in Apologetics, Bible Study, Cults
03
May
2026
Worms with Kneecaps

Worms with Kneecaps

Recent fossil discoveries in China are being greeted by evolutionists as among the most spectacular of the century. The fossils, say evolutionists, represent some of the earliest multicelled creatures. Evolutionists are publicizing these fossils as evidence for evolution. It’s not difficult, however, to see how these fossils support creation rather than evolution.

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Posted by petra1000 in Apologetics, Creation, Evolution