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Deuteronomy 6:1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess... They are, as seen above, varying degrees of laws, decrees and commands. Other Bible translations uses other terms, but the...

Second the above from BA. Browser's should not break links - the only exception to this may be Chrome or Firefox malware/virus alert that some links can give. Otherwise, a broken link is just a bad URL; if it's in a post from a member, just let it be. However, if it is a link provided by us (IE...

Thanks for all the wishes! I had a great Birthday + Father's Day weekend combination. We snuck away to the beach for a weekend holiday, and spent quality time with my wife and son. I could not ask for a better present, though I did get some new clothes that I am thankful for.

I don't understand why it is necessary to prove the woman not to be a harlot. She was saved by her faith, and that's good enough for me regardless of her background. She's now defined by that and not by harlot, innkeeper or any "master spy" identities. Seems to just be revisionist thinking to...

Well, consider the many examples of the cultures that God instructed the Israelites to annihilate; moral codes can and do vary and they can be rejected wholesale. I realize this probably collapses into your point #9 as to this being ordered and carried out, but I maintain some level of agreement...

This is an article I like. ;) I'd have to put LifeChurch.tv at the top of the list. They've really shown how churches can collaborate AND how they can use the internet to reach people. All five are excellent examples of redeeming the use of the internet for glorifying God. What they've done...

I don't know that I fully agree with #1. In the context of always blaming someone else, I would agree with it, but I tend to see the opposite. I am not alone in that sentiment, as Roger Olsen also posted an article about Satan in contemporary Christianity. I suppose you could say some...

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Article: http://www.newstatesman.com/religion/2013/06/new-power-christians-god-new-ceo There are a number of interesting observations that I would love to chat about, but I wanted to see what others took from it first. There are some very interesting parallels with American Christianity to some...

My apologies on the delay to your answer. I'm so used to this forum not being used. ;) Password requests are automated. I've had a few members who have had issue with the system from time to time, so we can manually reset the password if there are issues with the automated system. An email to...

It's a valid criticism to say that we have not been consistent enough in applying this rule, and that is my fault. My purposes were not nefarious in leaving certain individuals around, but there were behind the scenes actions taken to no avail. For any and all consternation that this caused, I...

I try to do my reading on its own first - so I'll use a non-study Bible after I have prayed for understanding. I try not to read it flippantly, but if I do have some time I may open up real quick if I just feel the need to be in the Word at that time. I try and compare a couple trusted versions...

I'd recommend Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther for this topic. I've not finished the entire work, but Luther very pointedly illustrates that if we have an omniscient God, then by definition any notion of free will is limited by God himself. It doesn't make logical sense that God is...

Do you always say this about someone's son? Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?" - John 14:9 NIV If you look at my son, you might say he looks like me...

The Didache likely covered for water being a precious commodity at the time versus the ease of access that many of us are now blessed with. I have always read it as suggestion immersion is the main option, but that sprinkling is also acceptable when resources limit. Perchance its the Baptist in...

Religion is just a term for how man relates to God. If you believe in God, you practice religion whether or not you agree with using the term or not. It's a fact of the English language. In regards to there being good religion or bad religion, religion can certainly be qualified. James 1:27...

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Welcome brother! I've already seen some of your other posts, and so far I like how you approach things. If you don't mind me being nosy, what forum was it?

I'm a bit partial to farmers myself - I respect the work regardless of machinery or horse! Was it a large or small farm? Welcome to CB either way! :)

Welcome to the community! :D