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In my opinion, "sin unto death" is apostasy and false teaching. The entire book of 1 John is referring to those who have "gone out from among us." John is calling believers not to follow after these false teachers. Certainly we should pray for people who struggle with sins such as addiction...

Labeling any political or religious group as "criminal"pretty much goes against everything I was saying. So I don't know. how you can agree with me one the one hand, but then paint an entire political/religious segment as criminal on the other. Maybe you should spend time praying for these...

Many Christians were martyred for their faith. However, they still obeyed the laws of the land and prayed for their leaders. They did not excite rebellions or civil wars as implied by this OP.

Of course I have some political beliefs. However they do not supersede my religious beliefs or values. I am not caught up in political rants and ravings such as defaming or slandering political leaders...even if I disagree with their views. I am not framing anything deceptively. Your grammar...

Oz, Thank you for your response. 1. It seems you are saying the miracle was done in the ears of the hearers rather than the tongues of the speakers. This, to me, makes no sense. The Spirit is declared to have fallen on the speakers, not the listeners. Moreover, the Spirit came down in...

Some elections I have voted and others I have not. No, I don't think I am dishonoring Christ, or I wouldn't vote. No, I don't believe there is a movement to prevent me from voting. The US is a republic, but its based in a democratic system. Anyway, I have no idea what you are driving at...

Stranger, I think you are being a bit extreme here. People can coexist in a political or governmental system with people who disagree without having to compromise their own views. The whole point of a democratic system is that people disagree and voice their disagreements with votes in the...

Oz, I have to disagree with you here. We see in Acts 2 that the "tongues" spoken there were "declaring the wonders of God." They were not preaching the Gospel in various languages, but rather, were praising and magnifying God in various languages. Thus, they were speaking to God, and not to...

I think you are responding to the wrong thread, Sword. This is not the thread where you asked for the yes or no question. So I have not violated any request you made.

No. I know you already know this is my position, but just wanted to be a part of your tally.

I know Koine Greek. Do you? Yes I know what baptism means. I don't know what "gone full under" means. You need to be more specific if you are going to reference something like baptism. More than that, different Christian groups have different views on the meaning and significance of...

Sword, Not sure what you are saying here. Can you restate this? So you are not interested in hearing how Greek grammar works that shows Paul is saying "Do all speak in tongues? NO!"? You are not interested in the comments of scholars who have studied the language for decades? Look if you...

No, I am not saying a person cannot desire tongues. I am saying that Paul is encouraging them, that if they are going to desire a gift, they should focus on gifts that edify others, such as prophecy. Those are Paul's words, not mine. Again, Paul clearly appreciated the gift of tongues, but he...

You said, "The average Christian thinks Jesus died so they can go to heaven." You claimed this was not true. I am simply pointing out that that very much is part of why Jesus died. You can call it the OCV or whatever. The point is still the same. Jesus died so we could be a part of God's...

I'll try to answer these in the same order. “Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.” (1...

No, not all are saved. Yes, God wants all to be saved. We know this because Scripture tells us so. Does God want all to have the gift of tongues? No. The passage clearly tells us that the Spirit is responsible for giving gifts "as he wills." Clearly it is not God's desire to give everyone...

Yes, he regularly undermines the Bible and poses himself as a more reliable witness than the Scriptures. Anyone who doesn't agree with him doesn't know Jesus, apparently.

Hey Ed, may wanna check with Angelina. I dont have the capability of removing those or accepting registrations.

Based on your rationale, language is too slippery to be reliable. So I don't see the point of having this conversation any further as you clearly see communication as a pointless endeavor. I think you've spent too much time reading Foucault.