Why Did Jesus Leave Earth?
November 24, 2022
#STRaskStand to Reason
Questions about why Jesus left earth and how it’s possible that two Christian leaders, who both have the Holy Spirit, can have a contradicting witness about whether or not one can lose one’s salvation.
* Why did the historical Jesus supposedly leave earth? (The Jesus of the Gospels doesn’t seem to know this when questioned.)
* How is it possible that two Christian teachers, who both have the Holy Spirit, can have a contradicting witness about whether or not one can lose one’s salvation?
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