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It is apparent to me that the ECF did not comprehend scriptures in the way that the people of Israel did. These men attempted to create an understanding that made sense to them. Translators of scripture have tried to do that ever since. It is true that Christ died for our sins, but only in the...

In the Mideastern concept of a covenant, it usually included an animal sacrifice. Often the animal was dismembered and both parties viewed it as a statement about the penalty to be paid if either side violated the agreements of to covenant. The violation of the New Covenant is a matter of life...

I think I can see this taking place. But then, I have found that our local social clubs that we call "church" is failing to follow the example that Jesus set for us. Now, we do marketing - coffee bars, children's playgrounds, nice baby sitters, beautiful furnishings, amazing sound systems, and a...

We who believe in obedience and listen to the spirit within are not "doing works" for salvation. We are doing obedience out of love for the One who accepted us into the New Covenant. We either live by obedience or we don't. If we err, we have a clear line to God to repent and change and be...

I feel sure that there will be a day when the argument is over. I do not think it will be good to be the one who placed anyone equal to Yahweh.

It is easy to find fault, especially if some group's behavior does not match what I think it should. If we are able to back up and put on our big-picture glasses, we might see issues to be concerning for us. The commercialism and salesmanship demonstrated by churches is a red flag for me...

Back to the OP, our problem is the issue of "repentance." Feeling guilty is not repentance. Being scared is not either. Know anyone who because scared by a sermon and answered the call out of fear? Are we to believe that person is suddenly justified by God's mercy? I submit that we don't...

The battle against the church that Yeshua started - the people of "The Way" - began in the first century. It has never stopped. It is so easy to just blend in with the congregations of those churches and accept what we are told as truth, yet carry a bible with us so we look devout - but never...

Scripture indicates that we await the resurrection. For those who have died, there will be no perceivable time. The resurrection will seem to be instantaneous to them.

You put in words the same situation in which I live. May God give you endurance.

I have discovered that the churches where I have attended no longer satisfy my desire to examine scripture and grow. The only permitted scripture food in those churches is milk. Any other diet is restricted. As such, any questions regarding the doctrines given in the Statement of Faith is...

Prayer is personal. Speaking our prayers aloud and fussing with how well we do it so that we are admired for our great oratory is not biblical. Yeshua spoke of the Pharisees doing that with criticism. If nothing else, group prayers are now expected since this is the norm. I'm not saying it is...

1 Corinthians 9:14 - The reference has special interest, because it shows that St. Paul was at least orally familiar with the discourses of Christ. Indeed, there is nothing impossible or improbable in the supposition that some of these were already being circulated in manuscript. Should live of...

Also, that would certainly squash any "free will" ideas.

Usually things like cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, green beans, bell peppers, radishes, banana peppers, and Jalapenos. I have done zipper peas, potatoes, and corn

Well, this is my fourth year of attempting a garden. The past two were not as successful as the first.

Wouldn't it be something if we had a record of the Pharoah's thoughts when he was told that? God told His people many times His name, but He didn't give it to the Pharoah.

Well, then, I guess I missed your point. Apologies.

And there is a lesson for me in all that God allows me or causes me to experience. Every day, class is in session.

If you know how to "search the scriptures," find out how many more "I am" statements exist there. There are many, and they don't mean Yahweh, our God.