[Mark17]

If he is using the word correctly, it means “in name only”, or in other words, not actually a Christian.

Well, that is what I thought too. I was just trying to be diplomatic about it. I don't doubt he saw something, but it looks like he has been deceived. I hope he finds the truth before he checks out for good.

[nonsporting]

The bible makes it clear that unsaved people do not go to heaven. See Luke 16:19-31 is just one example. What’s more, the unsaved go to hell.

Conclusion: Deception of “the flesh.” He wasn’t really dead.

[Elsie]

I don't doubt he saw something, but it looks like he has been deceived.

It happens all the time:

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Galatians 1:8
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God's curse!

2 Corinthians 11:14
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[ifinnegan]

Perhaps he is using the term incorrectly and my understanding of the term does not take in to account it’s literal meaning, but,

Nominal Christians I have never felt are necessarily unbelievers.