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Groan. I know, that was a stretch, but here we are. Bar-na-bus Did you miss your 'bus? Barnabas = son of encouragement Did you know that was his nickname, his given name was Joseph. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), -...

We have all been there. You present your doctrinal position and give biblical support for it. The response is, "Yeah, but..." and then your "opponent" gives their differing doctrinal position with biblical support. So basically, Bible versus Bible. (who will win?) Ironically, the WORDS "Yeah...

No human parent is perfect. (obviously) Even if we nominated one, they would probably decline the designation. (in humbleness) What about our heavenly parent, God the Father? I love this parenthetical found in the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (see bold) Ephesians 3:14-15 AMPC "For this...

Whether by personal decision, or being forced out, some (or many?) are exiled from the institution of the church. I did some quick research to see if there are any statistics on Christians leaving the church. Wanting to know if it really is just SOME, or if it is MANY. (probably many, but...)...

The way some Christians talk about God, you would think so. They tell us we are unacceptable to God. That it is only with great difficulty that God loves and tolerates us. The image of a God that is disappointed with us, because we don't measure up. Shakes His head when he sees us. An...

My apologies in advance. This will take some doing to establish what the Bible says about this. I have broken it down into several posts. I hope that makes it easier to deal with. Thanks to anyone who is able to work through this and/or comment appropriately. Please correct me if I got anything...

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward [a]us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9 NKJV In regards to "free-will", I have often heard the argument that God, being the gentleman...

Something to consider. At the risk of seeming callous... God may have allowed your circumstances for a reason. I've been there. When we encounter a tough situation we want to escape. To free ourselves from the pain, aggravation, or discomfort. Oftentimes God has a better solution than what...

Did the results of the Fall of humankind supersede the results of the Atonement? Was the act of the one man (Christ) insufficient to cover the act of the other man? (Adam) Which act was greater? - Adam or Christ? Clyde Pilkington - Christ's Successful Work 4,160 views Mar 28, 2014 Christ -...

--- PARODY TIME --- KJO reader: This is what the Word of God says. NIV reader: Let's compare the NIV translation. KJO reader: WHAT! ??? That's a terrible translation! NIV reader: Are you saying it isn't the "Word of God"? KJO reader: The NIV left verses out of the Bible! NIV reader: No, the...

"Agree, or disagree?" That really is the question. If everyone agreed, there wouldn't be much point to a forum - But, can we embrace disagreement? (and each other?) How do you react when you encounter disagreement? If I disagree with you, was it meant to be a declaration of war? (nope)...

Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods”’[c]? - John 10:34 NIV This interesting interchange between Jesus and his Jewish opponents (Pharisees?) leaves me wondering what Jesus was trying to say about his Jewish opponents, or anyone for that matter. Seems...

Christian Universalism/Apokatastasis has roots in the early church in the east. It was a leading theology in the east (Greek-speaking church) and was supported by many of the Patristic Church Fathers, as I understand it. "The Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge" by Schaff-Herzog, 1908, volume...

Interesting YouTube channel brings science and faith together. This playlist has ten short videos. Each one between 2 and 4 minutes in length. Let's discuss. Thanks.

That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. - 1 Timothy 4:10 NIV So, this says: God is the Savior of all people, and... that will include "believers". Very good news. His salvation of all...

Was planning to put this in the Christian Theology section, but wanted to put this in front of a different audience. I haven't posted in this area for a while. In a conversation this morning I was trying to explain a concept when the descriptor "homeostasis" came to mind. There is a...

Brook Potter “When someone says that Jesus taught about Hell more than anything else in his earthly ministry, it’s obvious that person get’s their theology from Christian Television more so than from study.” One of the most common logical fallacies used by Christians is the fallacy of...

How can God's justice be fulfilled in UR if everyone is saved in the end? Is the wrath of God absent in Christian Universalism? Let's discuss. Thanks.

- What's the difference between the law and the Law? (capital L) - What's the difference between the law and God's law? - What's the difference between the law, God's law, and Christ's law? The law, the Law, God's law, Christ's law; four different things. Agree, or disagree? Points...

How can God's justice be fulfilled in UR if everyone is saved in the end? Is the wrath of God absent in Christian Universalism? Let's discuss. @RayaJade @Patrick1966 @Chadrho @Hillsage