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What is God’s role in salvation?   God is the author and finisher of our faith, sovereignly electing, calling, and giving spiritual life to those whom He chooses. - “even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.”  (Ephesians 1:4) - (John 6:44a) No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.  More at: www.trustworthyword.com/salvation

What is salvation?   Salvation is the process which God saves mankind from sin.  God has created all of humanity, but all of humanity has consciously rebelled against Him and His purposes.  Mankind justly deserves God's wrath but God lovingly sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross.  Christ's death and resurrection from the grave are the only means by which God's wrath upon sin is satisfied.  Salvation is referred to as the "Gospel" for it is the "good news" that Christ has come to satisfy man's greatest need.  Those who repent from their sin, place their faith and trust in Christ, and believe in His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.  Those who remain in their sinful state will be forever separated from God and under His just wrath in eternal death in Hell.  God's offer of salvation through the Gospel is extended to all humanity until the day of one's death or until the da...

Do I need to pray a prayer to be saved?    No special or formulaic prayer is needed, but one should call upon God in repentance from sin, belief in His crucifixion and resurrection, and trust in His Lordship. - (Romans 10:9) because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - (Romans 10:13) everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved - (Mark 1:14-15)  “Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” More at: www.trustworthyword.com/salvation  

Apart from Christ, what are the consequences of sin?   The consequence of our rebellion against God through sin is eternal separation from Him in Hell. (Ephesians 2:1-3) “1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.” www.trustworthyword.com/salvation    

   Do you have questions about Catholic beliefs and practices?    Would you like more information or a refresher on The Catechism of the Catholic Church?   Whether you are Catholic, considering Catholicism, or just curious to understand the Catholic Church better, these answers will be a great help to you!  Acts 17:11 “Now these Jews [in Berea] were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (ESV) 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!” (ESV) John 3:3 “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”” (ESV) More at  www.catholic.blog 1 Thessalonians 5:21 “test everything; hold fast what is good.” (ESV)

  A place to find biblical answers to the most common questions about the Catechism of the Catholic Church! www.Catholic.blog - helping people to answer the question: "Does the Catholic Catechism agree with or contradict the Bible?”  

Want some great verses to memorize? Here are the best free downloads! Included is a monthly and weekly plan. www.bible.best/memorize  

Get answers to some of life's toughest questions! www.TrustworthyWord.com   Titus 1:9 “He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. (ESV)  

   Curious about how the Qur’an (Islam), Tanakh (Judaism), and Bible (Christianity) are similar and different? Here is a place to study and compare the Qur'an, Tanakh, and Bible  www.Quran.place

  Want to watch or listen to the Bible instead of just reading it? Visit  www.Bible.video  for some of the best online Bible video and audio resources as well as some free books!

Want help in finding God’s answers to the spiritual battles of life? Check out www.spiritualwarfare.blog   Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (ESV)   

What are your favorite Bible verses?  Here are some of mine! www.Bible.best  

  Looking for free, downloadable Bible study questions for your small group, Sunday School class, or personal devotion? Here are three years of questions that will guide you through the Old and New Testaments.  Download free PDFs @ www.SmallGroupQuestions.com 2 Timothy 2:2 “what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”

  Happy New Year! Looking for a Bible reading plan in 2026? Here are some options that are free and downloadable!   https://www.southfork.church/bible-reading

If you would like some helpful resources in print or on Kindle, here is what I have written and sell (as cheap as Amazon will let me) online: Author Page - all books Spiritual Warfare in the Bible: A Comprehensive Handbook for Deeper Study (With Course Video Lectures) A Biblical Study of The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Bible Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Catholic Beliefs and Practices Spiritual Warfare in the Early Church: The History of Demonic Activity Among the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers and Beyond Week by Week Bible Reading: 5 to 30 Minute Bible Reading Plans to Help You Hear God’s Voice Week by Week Bible Conversations: The New Testament: Discussion Guide with Questions for Sunday School Classes, Small Groups, and Journaling Week by Week Bible Conversations: The Psalms and Proverbs: Discussion Guide with Questions for Sunday School Classes, Small Groups, and Journaling Week by Week Bible Conversations: The Old Testament: Discussion Guide with Questions...

 Here are some of the books I have written that you can download for free (linked below or directly at  www.catholic.blog/books ): Links to Free eBooks (PDF) of Books A Biblical Study of The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Bible Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Catholic Beliefs and Practices Spiritual Warfare in the Bible: A Comprehensive Handbook for Deeper Study (With Course Video Lectures) Spiritual Warfare in the Early Church: The History of Demonic Activity Among the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers and Beyond Week by Week Bible Reading: 5 to 30 Minute Bible Reading Plans to Help You Hear God’s Voice Week by Week Bible Conversations: The Psalms and Proverbs: Discussion Guide with Questions for Sunday School Classes, Small Groups, and Journaling Week by Week Bible Conversations: The New Testament: Discussion Guide with Questions for Sunday School Classes, Small Groups, and Journaling Week by Week Bible Conversations: The Old Testament: Discussion Guide with...

WHO WILL GO TO HEAVEN? INTERNAL INCONSISTENCIES IN  THE CATECHISM OF  THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Exclusivism VS. Inclusivism/Pluralism/Universalism The Catholic Blog - Helping people find answers to the most common questions about Catholicism with answers from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible. ( www.catholic.blog ) Religious Exclusivism - doctrine or belief that only one particular religion or belief system is true Religious Inclusivism - Jesus’ death also provide salvation for some who do not believe, salvation for people apart from conscious faith in Christ, but still only through Jesus; followers of other religions and even atheists can be saved by responding to God’s general revelation Religious Pluralism - acceptance of the concept that two or more religions with mutually exclusive truth claims are equally valid Religious Universalism - a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved Religious Syncretism - blending of two or more rel...