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    If our interpretation of scripture sidesteps common sense, did we get it right?

    The New Testament mentions "truth" more than a hundred times, with a significant number of those instances attributed to Jesus. To uncover "truth," immerse yourself in the Scriptures and you will discover it. Your perspective is merely one of countless individual interpretations. The Bible...
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    What People Don't Realize

    I am very glad that you feel peace of mind. I have peace of mind too.
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    DON'T REJECT PAUL

    The Bible is not "quotes". It's God's written Word. John 17:17 Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth. As you can see, only "by means of the word" of God, people can be sanctified. Think about it: if you consider the Bible just "some quotes" from God and Jesus, you are...
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    If our interpretation of scripture sidesteps common sense, did we get it right?

    The inability of some individuals to reach a consensus does not imply that the biblical truths regarding specific matters have not been explicitly communicated. Believing that differing, contradictory doctrinal perspectives stem from the Bible itself is merely a feeble justification for a lack...
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    What People Don't Realize

    You probably think that the Kingdom of God is just a state of mind. What God promises goes beyond our thoughts and involves a change in the real conditions around us: sickness and death will disappear from among mankind (Rev. 21:3,4). I don't believe that no matter how hard one tries, one...
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    DON'T REJECT PAUL

    It seems that you consider the Bible to be just another book. It turns out that for Christians, the Bible is more than just a book that tells us about God and Jesus. The Bible for a Christian is the manual from which we learn the truth unequivocally. There is no other book like the Bible, and...
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    Looking realistically at ourselves.

    Paul was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He was specifically chosen by Jesus to spread the message to far-off regions, including among non-Jews, and even to secular leaders whom other Christians could not engage directly. Paul experienced the profound influence of the holy spirit, as he was...
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    14 IRRESOLVABLE CONTRADICTIONS WHICH RESULT FROM A LITERAL RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

    In my opinion, shared by Jehovah's Witnesses globally, this narrative is a parable. Moreover, beyond the previously mentioned points that support this interpretation, it is important to consider some additional aspects: 1) Jesus addressed his audience not regarding a doctrine about the...
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    1 JOHN WAS WRITTEN TO ISRAEL

    We all know that all the first Christians were Jews.
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    1 JOHN WAS WRITTEN TO ISRAEL

    I’m not entirely sure what you mean, yet it’s widely acknowledged that following Cornelius, the barriers separating Jewish and Gentile Christians ceased to exist. Historically, it’s evident that the count of Jews converting to Christianity was on the decline; at the same time, the message of...
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    Looking realistically at ourselves.

    You can't be Christian without the Bible.
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    Is it possible to be SCRIPTURALLY CORRECT AND NOT BE SPIRITUALLY CORRECT?

    Perhaps these words of Jesus can help you better understand this particular case: John 5:39 “You are searching the Scriptures because you think that you will have everlasting life by means of them; and these are the very ones that bear witness about me. 40 And yet you do not want to come to me...
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    Is it possible to be SCRIPTURALLY CORRECT AND NOT BE SPIRITUALLY CORRECT?

    I think one cannot really know what is good if one do not practice it. A person can only offer what he has, talk about what he knows, and do what he think is better to himself. A psychology professor I know used to say that if the patient continued to engage in self-harming acts, it was...
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    Is it possible to be SCRIPTURALLY CORRECT AND NOT BE SPIRITUALLY CORRECT?

    NO. If an individual lacks interest in any form of "spirituality," that won't happen. And vice versa: A person with the right mindset will naturally gravitate towards a spiritual path.
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    Difficulty in Discerning God's Word

    In my opinion, during that period, an individual needed to rely on the guidance of an external figure: the prophet who communicated on behalf of Jehovah. Interesting topic, BTW.
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    Looking realistically at ourselves.

    Mmmh, I don't think so. Nothing you write is inspired, nothing you say is. Same about myself. You think you don't need the Scriptures. Interesting. All Christians consider the Bible the word of God. Are you a Mormon, a Bahai, a Muslim? Not judging, just curious.
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    Looking realistically at ourselves.

    This is basic knowledge all Christians have: Rom. 15:4 For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope. You may need some basic instruction.
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    Looking realistically at ourselves.

    You may not be able to see God, yet you can certainly explore His written word, should you choose to do so. It seems that many individuals here share this perspective. Have you paused to reflect that you might be erring in your assessment?
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    Is it possible to be SCRIPTURALLY CORRECT AND NOT BE SPIRITUALLY CORRECT?

    Any proof of that? Jesus said: John 17:3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. knowledge --:> everlasting life I always thought people act according to what they think. Do you think differently?
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    Is it possible to be SCRIPTURALLY CORRECT AND NOT BE SPIRITUALLY CORRECT?

    A person who does not know, for example, the personality of God, would not understand why although some people were healed of their illness like the Syrian Naaman, the apostle Paul was not healed of what he asked God to take away... or why David, who had committed adultery, was forgiven, when...