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What's so great about Jesus? (cont'd - See OP #1) - Turned water into wine. (before his time) - Became a sensation among common folks. - And a thorn to the religious leaders. - Left us with some significant teaching about how to live. - But more than that, showed the way to life. - Gave his life...

Do we worship the God of the old covenant? - Yes, we do worship the God of the OLD covenant. - No, we worship the God of the NEW covenant. - God does not change, we worship the God of the OLD covenant. - Other - post your answer. Thanks. Let's discuss. Thanks. [

This is my understanding of God's law. The God-given law of human conscience. https://www.christianityboard.com/threads/observations-about-the-law-the-law-gods-law-christs-law-four-different-things.57502/ [

How do you substantiate that claim? [

Some cultures, like Egypt had a ten day week. From a biblical perspective, all we know for sure is that God gave the Sabbath to the Israelites through Moses in Exodus chapter 16. And in Deuteronomy chapter 5 He said it was because they were slaves in Egypt. Deuteronomy 5:15 NIV Remember that...

What question(s) does Jesus answer by BEING the answer? Is Jesus a complete answer? Or does this leave us with MORE questions? Are the questions more important than the answers? How would you answer these questions? (or provide your own questions) [

To be clear, I wasn't suggesting that the resurrection of Jesus would be nullified. Only that there would be no afterlife for us. [

Those in Islam follow Mohammad. Is there any point? [

The other religions follow dead leaders. There are plenty of worthy individuals that have passed on. Would the lack of a resurrection nullify Jesus' teaching? [

I'll take that as a "No." Would you be a Christian if there was no afterlife? [

One more trip around the bush. I've asked you at least three times now. No need to ask again. [

Here's another. Hebrews 8:7,13 7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. ... 13 By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear. [

Agree. Here's one that really drives it home. Assuming the TCs were engraved in letters on stone. The transitory ministry of death that has no glory now. The letter kills. 2 Corinthians 3:6-8 NIV He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for...

St. SteVen said: Are you saying you would not follow Christ if there was no afterlife? Christians seem to really struggle with this question. Did you choose to follow Christ as fire insurance against hell, or because of the benefits in this life? [

Are you saying you would not follow Christ if there was no afterlife? [

I should probably share where I was at when this happened. As I wrote, "It was a bit scary." So why did I follow through on this? I have received prophecies on many occasions in the past. Both spoken and written. And done some study on the subject. Typically the "prophet" is given a puzzle...

Of course. But can't a person adopt the identity markers of a group externally, but not be genuine inside? Seems that lots of folks get called out for that reason. Remove the turban and what do you have? [

Agree. The question is... Is there ANY value to following Christ in this life if there is no afterlife? Any benefit in the here and now. [

Was Jesus known as a Sabbath-keeper? (nope) John 9:16 NIV Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided. John 5:18 NIV For this reason they tried all the more to kill...

Exactly. That's the question. The serpent warned them, sort of. Genesis 3:4-5 NIV “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. 5 “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” [