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Perhaps another confused word in theology is the word means.  Here's the Matthew Henry commentary that can get people confused: The sacrament of baptism, rightly received, is a means and a pledge of salvation. Understanding the Old English environment, it can be pretty confused.  So let's get down with the meaning of mean: a : to have in the mind as a purpose : intend <she means to win> —sometimes used interjectionally with I, chiefly in informal speech for emphasis <he throws, I mean, hard> or to introduce a phrase restating the point of a preceding phrase <we try to answer what we can, but I mean we're not God — Bobbie Ann Mason> b : to design for or destine to a specified purpose or future <I was meant to teach> 2 : to serve or intend to convey, show, or indicate : signify <a red sky means rain> 3 : to have importance to the degree of <health means everything> 4 : to direct to a particular individual ...

There is the controversial "turn from sin" statement which can cause certain preachers to be mistaken to be teaching works salvation.  So here's a dictionary definition for "turn": To cause to move around an axis or center; cause to rotate or revolve. 2. To cause to move around in order to achieve a result, such as opening, closing, tightening, or loosening: turn the key; turn a screw. 3. To alter or control the functioning of (a mechanical device, for example) by the use of a rotating or similar movement: turned the iron to a hotter setting. 4. To perform or accomplish by rotating or revolving: turn a somersault. 5. a. To change the position of so that the underside becomes the upper side: turn the steak; turn a page. b. To spade or plow (soil) to bring the undersoil to the surface. c. To reverse and resew the material of (a collar, for example). 6. To revolve in the mind; meditate on; ponder. 7. a. To give a rounded form to (wood, for example) by ro...

Isaiah 32:5-8 says, "The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful. For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand." So here's a little bit of explanation of an entry that actually shows the heresy of an unrestrained form of liberalism. First and foremost, to define the word liberal taken from the Merriam Webster's dictionary : 1 a : of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts <liberal education> b archaic : of or befitting a man of free birth 2 a : marked by generosity : openhanded <a liberal ...

First the definition of the word "submit" as used in day to day language: a : to yield to governance or authority b : to subject to a condition, treatment, or operation <the metal was submitted to analysis> 2 : to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision; also : to deliver formally <submitted my resignation> 3 : to put forward as an opinion or contention <we submit that the charge is not proved> intransitive verb 1 a : to yield oneself to the authority or will of another :surrender b : to permit oneself to be subjected to something <had tosubmit to surgery> 2 : to defer to or consent to abide by the opinion or authority of another The "lordship salvation" controversy has been divided into these truths vs. lies issues that are the following which can result to a both "yes" and "no" depending on what it means to submit to Christ's lordship for salvation with the following trut...

Intolerance as defined by the Merriam Webster's dictionary: Intolerant (source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intolerant?show=0&t=1302310452 ) 1 : unable or unwilling to endure 2 a : unwilling to grant equal freedom of expression especially in religious matters b : unwilling to grant or share social, political, or professional rights : bigoted 3 : exhibiting physiological intolerance <lactose intolerant> — in·tol·er·ant·ly adverb — in·tol·er·ant·ness noun Intolerance 1: the quality or state of being intolerant 2: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug); specifically : inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance So now, like tolerance, intolerance can be both good or bad. Below are some examples of how intolerance can be good: The Lord Jesus Christ was adamant when He said throughout Scripture (especially John 14:6) that only He is the way that a person can get saved- not by works and not by religion. In His mini...

Tolerance as defined by the Merriam-Webster's dictionary:  Source:  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tolerance 1: capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina 2  a : sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one's own b : the act of allowing something : toleration 3: the allowable deviation from a standard; especially : the range of variation permitted in maintaining a specified dimension in machining a piece 4 a (1) : the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance (as a drug) or a physiological insult especially with repeated use or exposure <developed a tolerance to painkillers>; also : the immunological state marked by unresponsiveness to a specific antigen (2) : relative capacity of an organism to grow or thrive when subjected to an unfavorable environmental factor b : the maximum amount of a pesticide residue that may lawfully remain on or in food So here...

Another frequently misquoted book in the Scripture is the book of James in which any opponent of salvation by faith alone in Jesus Christ would say, "Hey read James 2 and see how it's being required to do good works to be saved."  However let's try to check out the following and honestly, this blog ministry will always be at the works as long as God permits it.  Where do the words salvation and justification differ? Note: The author has underlined the specific meanings for theology, he's included the words saved and justified as well.   Definitions are from www.thefreedictionary.com . Save 1. a. To rescue from harm, danger, or loss . b. To set free from the consequences of sin; redeem . 2. To keep in a safe condition; safeguard . 3. To prevent the waste or loss of; conserve. 4. a. To avoid spending (money) so as to keep or accumulate it. b. To avoid spending (money or time) in an amount less than what c...

It should be stressed that there is NO such thing as a repentless salvation .  Why?  Well, repentance as defined in Greek in the New Testament is metanoneia or simply as " changing of the mind for the better which results to a change in purpose".  When God repents, He simply changes His mind for the better.  However the problem is, like the word sacrament, justification, surrender, commit and save - it belongs to the same boat of multi-meaning words! So far, Chick Publications has shown many definitions of repent and they all make sense, sadly it can become confusing . First the definitions of the word "repent": 1 : to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life 2 a : to feel regret or contrition b : to change one's mind (derived from the word metanoneia) In the Bible we do have repentance towards salvation in these verses in which metanoneia is used: Mark 1:15- "And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Go...

We would like to point out two words being abused by proponents of works salvation. But first what do these words really mean? Note: We have put into bold lettering how the words commit and surrender should be understood in pulpit preaching especially when it comes to the doctrine of salvation. Today the pulpits suffer from a problem of confused terminology like how the term " Jesus as Lord and Savior " is often confused with adding works to getting saved. The problem today is that many words can mean many things so this ministry will do terminology corrections before debates start because doctrinally, our mind is made up but terminological problems do come and go! Commit a : to put into charge or trust : entrust b : to place in a prison or mental institution c : to consign or record for preservation d : to put into a place for disposal or safekeeping e : to refer (as a legislative bill) to a committee for consideration and report 2 : to carry into action deliber...

We have encountered the term "sacrament" many times and according to the dictionary, here's what it means: Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sacrament visible sign of an inward grace , especially one of the solemn Christian rites considered to have been instituted by Jesus Christ to symbolize or confer grace: the sacraments of the Protestant churches are baptism and the Lord's Supper; the sacraments of the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches are baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, matrimony, penance, holy orders, and extreme unction. ( often initial capital letter ) Also called Holy Sacrament. the Eucharist or Lord's Supper. the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread. something regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance. a sign, token, or symbol. an oath; solemn pledge. Sacrament comes from the Latin word "sacra" which means to devote. The ones that have been highlighted would...

Here's the basic truth- Jesus Christ is BOTH Lord and Savior, it is inseparable in the Christian life. Of course, this apologetic ministry NOT teaching on the heresy of adding works to simple faith in Christ but rather, the reality that Christ is Lord indeed. So if we say to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to be saved, that's NOT mixing good works to salvation. Why? Well the Bible has instances of the lost sinner pleading "Lord" like the thief on the cross who said, "Lord remember me when thou comest into Thy Kingdom." in Luke 23:42, which is deliberately removed in the modern versions. When Saul got converted, in Acts 9:5, Saul calls Jesus as Lord thereby realizing that Jesus is indeed Lord. It is virtually impossible to separate recognizing Jesus as Lord before one can even trust in Him as Savior. Why? If the Jesus they trust is not Lord (Kurious- supreme in authority) but just somebody else, then they are trusting the wrong Jesus. N...