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Is there a contradiction in the story of Jesus as a child? One story says they fled to Egypt after the Magi left. Another story says they took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to be circumcised on the eighth day. ??? Matthew 2:7-15 NIV Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from...

The knee-jerk reaction is to claim the serpent lied. Let's give this a closer look. Genesis 2:15-17 NIV The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17...

On another topic this discussion below was happening. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. SteVen said: Everyone who passes into the afterlife is physically dead. They leave their physical body behind. Everything else goes with them into the afterlife. The dead have...

On another thread I made this observation: "I find it interesting that our life experience informs our theology and doctrines." The person I was speaking with had a completely different life experience than mine. And these experiences had shaped their theology and doctrines. Have you given...

Sometimes when I am at church, I ask myself. "Would you associate with these people if you were not part of the same fellowship?" Some I would, but some I wouldn't. Why is that? Oftentimes Christian society is so off-putting to the average person. If a renewed relationship with God requires...

I suppose we all know the story of the Prodigal. (Luke 15:11-32) But the characters can be representative of those in (and out) of the church. - The son that squandered his inheritance in riotous living. - The father that took him back unconditionally. - The older brother that complained...

We have often heard about these two aspects of God's character, His love and His wrath. The concept is acceptable to many, citing biblical sources to confirm. But to others it is troubling, noting that the character of God does not allow for such a contradiction. Since God is love, His wrath...

I have a reputation as someone who hates the Bible. This is not true. Which led to this previous topic. https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/why-i-hate-the-bible-or-so-they-say.65409/ Though I question much of the doctrine and apologetics from my religious upbringing, I really did...

A follow-up to previous topics. Does questioning Christianity lead to Atheism? (depends) https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/is-there-a-cure-for-my-religious-upbringing-other-than-atheism-i-mean.56346/ https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/deconstruction-how-far-is-too-far.56703/...

Okay, without looking up answers in the Bible or online... answer these real life situations with biblical answers from memory. (extra points if you include the references) But not necessary. What scriptures come to mind when you read these real life situations. 1) You just lost your job...

Kingdom business is done in the name (divine authority) of Jesus' name. - Jesus gave His disciples authority over demons and to heal the sick (scripture below) - The disciples observed others, outside the group, using the authority of Jesus' name. (scripture below) - Jesus said that in the...

Typically evangelizing the "lost" focuses on why Christianity is true. A convincing argument is hoped to win the day and produce a new convert. Assuming all the concerns of the prospect can be dissuaded. However, I was thinking this morning about the day-to-day benefits. The positive...

Whose side do you take when you bring accusations against the brethren? (or sistern) Revelation 12:10 NIV Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and...

In a previous topic I asked the question: Can a believer be a part of the Body of Christ without being water baptized? https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/can-a-believer-be-a-part-of-the-body-of-christ-without-being-water-baptized.67769/ Lack of response and seeming confusion caused by...

On another topic we were discussing baptisms. I think the actual subject of the topic was the evidence for the baptism with the Holy Spirit. But somehow we veered into questions about water baptism and salvation. At least one individual had strong feelings about the necessity of water baptism...

Having been raised Protestant Evangelical Christian, there was always this perspective that we had it right and those outside our mindset had it wrong. As an adult I discovered things that led me to re-evaluate that mindset. Catholics had a completely different way of approaching Christianity...

"God, Please Heal Her" – Two Real-Life Stories of Women Healed by God from Chronic Disease [

Sarah Adams - Is the Pentagon Ignoring the Most Dangerous Threat of All? | SRS #149 2,295,077 views Dec 12, 2024 Shawn Ryan Show Podcast In this episode of SRS, Sarah Adams exposes the hidden realities behind global security threats and government inaction. She discusses alarming...

I posted a couple of topics about (supposed) OT prophecy and NT references to them. (misquoted claims) I would like to get a reaction from those more familiar with the subject. Topic links below...

This is a follow-up to the previous topic: Were messianic prophecies acquired, rather than intended? (in the original texts) https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/were-messianic-prophecies-acquired-rather-than-intended-in-the-original-texts.67180/ In the previous topic it was somewhat...