Recent content by stevesonthebay

Yes having Christs words highlighted cuts to the only words we should hold as truth. There is a lot of preaching about social issues and Ted talks on how we should apply the bible. Christ mentioned He spoke in parables to keep it simple.

I had to shake my head and do a double take as I thought I was having deja vu. Then I realised you posted the same reply in another thread lol. You have a mission for Paul. I don't blame you. I have sort of answered this in the other thread. Only for context in this thread I would add that I...

I agree with all these about Paul. I also like Romans 15:16: to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Its amazing that Paul was...

I think content has to be age appropriate. Likewise for new Christians or those having striggles with faith it is important to ensure accurate interpretations of Gods word. People will sometimes not understand parts of the bible and really that is something they need to grow into. One thing I...

I am liking gospel music at the moment. In fact I think this may be coming back. Especially the blues roots black American gospel and soul. Which really is the roots for all modern music. Along with folk whicvh I also like. I have been into blues roots music for years with legends like Robert...

I don't think it matters as far as Christ is concerned as the need for the Holy of Holies has been replaced by Christ. The animal sacrifice has been replaced by Christ. But I do think there is a movement to rebuild the Temple as far as the Jews are concerned. I think they still believe that the...

I like watching biblical stories. I watched one on Acts the other night and it was great. It basically reads out the bible with images and will sometimes give some commentary. I think this is great for young people and those who find it hard to read. The bible can seem daunting and hard to...

The disciples who believed in Christ asked Him how can we enter heaven. Christ gave the two greatest commandments. He gave the parable of the Good Samaritan which is putting faith into action. He did not say just simply believe but qualified this with putting faith into action. Its not that...

Does not the bible say faith without works is dead. The problem I see is that some may think faith alone is enough and never put their faith to the test. It is putting faith into action that makes it real. Anyone can claim they believe in Christ and in fact this has become some sort of virtue...

Wow thankyou everyone. I like the cool cat on the beach lol.

I think the revolutions of the 60's and 70's were the expression of culture that had been brewing for some time. It was not just the liberation and freedom of secular ideas. But also a consequence of the church acting so badly that turned many off God. But even this was the infiltration of the...

I think the mothering and feminine gods and priestesses and the idea of mother nature birthing the world ect are pagan ideas which surrounded the Isrealites and early Christian church. Modern society in rejecting the Old Testament God and Christ are becoming more pagan and this is bringing back...

The whole idea of God as mother and having feminine aspects only came about with modern feminism and egalitarianism. I don't think it was even on the radar throughout history. It was naturally assumed that men were heads of families and the church.

It does seem like things are reaching critical mass. Constant talk about war, climate change and aliens lol. Tech like CERN is at the forefront of how far we are playing God and pulling apart His creation. In a short time we have crossed a threshold of knowledge where we are literally at the...

Reading Gods word is important. I often say the lords prayer when I have negative thoughts and emotions. In some ways prayer and Gods word is like the cognitive therapy. CBT is designed to acknowledge expose the negative or anxious thinking and then gradually change thinking with positive and...