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Where is the Bible verse that mentions “today is the day of salvation”?

Answered by BibleQ . November 8, 2009 - 1:32 pm

I think you’re probably thinking of 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. The first part of the verse is a quotation from Isaiah 49:8. A […]

Will God save Israelites simply because they are his chosen people even if they are not righteous?

Answered by BibleQ . October 26, 2009 - 9:49 pm

In the New Testament, to be saved means to be forgiven your sins and given the hope of eternal life. This is only possible through belief in Jesus Christ and baptism into his name: John 3:16, Mark 16:16, Acts 4:12. Israelites have the same opportunity to obtain salvation in this way as the people of […]

What does ‘atonement’ mean?

Answered by BibleQ . October 12, 2009 - 7:24 pm 4

Atonement in the Old Testament The Hebrew verb ‘to atone’ (kaphar) means ‘cover’, so the noun ‘atonement’ (kippurim pl.) is a form of ‘covering’. The most usual form of the word in the Old Testament is kipper (piel form, causative form, of kaphar) which means to ’cause to be covered’, ‘make covering for’. Lev.5:18 And […]

Will misguided religious people be saved?

Answered by BibleQ . August 8, 2009 - 6:03 pm 3

The Apostle Peter taught that faith in Jesus is crucial for salvation: And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) So that means misguided Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and members of any other non-Christian groups cannot find […]

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Where is the Bible verse that mentions “today is the day of salvation”?

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What does ‘atonement’ mean?

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