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I have a very simple faith. It goes like this. The bible is the word of God and if the bible says it must be right. Now, having read the bible many times and having a theological degree, I have yet to find that the "pope" is mentioned once.Now that tells me the pope never existed, therefore it...

Being the oldest denomination is not something to be proud of. Paul condemned factions (denominations) in Corinthians and Jesus does as well because in John he prayed that we might be one as he and the father was.It cannot trace its heritage back to Peter. The first pope was the bishop of Rome...

I know the question was not directed to me Martin, but I am taking the liberty to put in my two cents. I have been studying church history for the last three years, starting with the NT church. That was followed by reading over 40 books on the subject. One thing that seems to be slowly and I...

I guess the only answer to that is that he is not willing that any would perish. Muslims don’t have a problem with Jesus, they don’t like Christianity. How can you have one and not the other. Apparently you can as your salvation is not through the church, it is through Christ alone as Martin...

Gregg, I am not sure what the point is of your last post but I hasten to add that a lot of muslims are having a supernatural encounter with Jesus in their...bedroom. He is appearing to them in person.

One major problem with this interpretation of the mass and I admit your exegesis is compelling. Having worked in the Catholic System and taken mass, if it is turned into Jesus flesh and blood, one would expect it to taste and feel like flesh and blood, but it doesn't. When one eats and drinks it...

I haven't read every post so I may be repeating what has been said. if that is the case, then it is reinforcing what has been said.Having completed a two years study of the church in the NT, which involved first of all looking at the scriptures in the original greek and then getting any book I...

Make you number one priority your relationship with the Lord. Get to know him, love him and tell him every day how much you love him.

I have a problem with statements of faith for several reasons. i have yet to read one that talks about love and unity. These two are the most important aspects of the life of the church. Perhaps there isn't much love and unity in the church because we don't place much value on them..Please don't...

This is a very valid comment as it is obvious if one cares to see what is going on. In one church I was in I was told not to do a certain thing as that is the pastor's job. The fact that God gave me a clear direction to do it and it resulted in someone being healed was of no consequence. After I...

Is there something significant about posts that have a five line paragraph between each sentence?

Having studied evolution for many years and recently revisited the subject, those who accept the truth know that the catalyst behind WW1 and WW2 was Darwin's theories.Both the Kaiser and Hitler believed in the survival of the fittest and the idea of a superior race as espoused by Darwinian...

Well said Benoni. It is as obvious as the nose at the end of your face. Having done a two year study of the scriptures into leadership of the NT church, I then compared it with today. As part of my study I wrote to denominational leaders and added that to my own observance of church...

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Hebrews 13:17. Obey-a primary verb to convince (by argument true or false); by analogy to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively to assert (to evidence or authority) to reply ( by inward certainty; agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be content, make friend...

Yes, yes and yes to the last few comments. Over here the buzz word is "covering". "You need a covering brother to stop you going astray". (Interpretation-you need someone to control you and tell you what to do).Since I ditched the church and the "pastor" as my covering and chose to rely entirely...

If you read my post which is the one before yours, you will see what it means as I have given you an explanation from the greek. The Ephsians passage has nothing to do with leadership. It relates to ministry which is given by annointing. Without the annointing all the appointing will achieve...

But you never make a doctrine out of one verse of scripture.

Question: Which translation did the New Testament church use?Answer: The living bible. How do I know?The written New Testament did not exist when the New Testament church changed the world. Their bible was the lives and testimony of each other as in a "living bible." As a result they didn't know...

Just to put the question in perspective, no one has authority over anyone if you believe the scriptures. When God created heaven and earth, he gave man authority over the earth, animals, fish crawling things etc. but he never gave man authority over each other.I don't see any scripture where...