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What does Romans 4:8 mean when it says, “blessed is the man to whom God will not impute sin”?

Answered by . February 16, 2011 - 5:59 am 2

The word “impute” means “count” or “take account of”. So, “blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin” (ESV). Paul here is using Old Testament examples to explanation how we can appear before righteous before God. He cites the example of Abraham, who “believed God and it was counted to […]

Will God forgive me for having sex?

Answered by . December 5, 2010 - 4:16 am 6

Presumably you mean sex with someone other than your husband or wife, as sex within marriage is not a sin but a gift from God. There is no sin that God will not forgive, if the sinner geniunely repents and believes in Jesus. Matthew 12:31; Acts 13:39

How does God view sins after we are baptised?

Answered by . September 18, 2010 - 3:30 pm 1

God is disappointed whenever we sin, before or after baptism. But he promises forgiveness for our sins. When we are baptised, our sins are “washed away” (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). So anything we have done before then is wiped clean and God no longer sees us as sinners, but as his children, faithfully trying […]

Can you be saved more than once?

Answered by . May 9, 2010 - 8:39 am 1

Some Christians like to talk about being saved more than once. Is this right? It’s a matter of perspective. The most Biblical perspective is this: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God (Eph 2:8 ) This gift was given once: […]

Will Adam and Eve be raised to everlasting life?

Answered by . May 8, 2010 - 11:05 pm 4

The Bible doesn’t tell us whether Adam and Eve will be raised to eternal life. It’s possible; God tells us that if you repent, you’ll be forgiven. For instance: Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. Because […]

What are unforgiveable sins?

Answered by . April 6, 2010 - 8:12 pm

There are two kinds of unforgivable sins. The first is where the person cannot be brought to repentance: no repentance = no forgiveness. It is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of […]