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But, it is not about theorizing based on our understanding of Scripture or lack thereof. It is about mapping real life experiences to the scriptures which actually brings clarity and meaning where there was none before. Some people invalidate other's experiences based on their understanding of...

The Rapture of the Saints Insightful little book on the origins of this belief.

I wouldn't say I am better at explaining this, we all bring a piece of the puzzle to make the whole.

Do we have to take responsibility for anything that we do, think or say in this Temple or am I misunderstanding you?

Amen. Christ living through us. As we desire that and learn to cooperate (deny the flesh) with the Spirit our will lines up with His will more and more (maturity). Not my will but thy will be done. Some might think that there is no role for the Believer to play but as in all relationships...

Yeah, I'm sorry we are at odds with good brethren, too. But maybe if we all hang in there, we can continue to work through these issues in love and mutual respect. And I think for the most part, people are being respectful and that is pretty difficult (I'm sure) for a subject like this.

I think the "falling away" has been happening ever since the 1st century. There is a falling away from the faith in every century and there is tribulation in every century. As one poster (Graceismine) said, 200 million people (I think it is more) are experiencing persecution (tribulation), now...

Hi Tim, I'm curious: Are you obsessed with time or the mechanics of time and how it all works? That's all. No hidden meaning or motives in what I asked.

Experience has caused me on more than one occasion to adjust my understanding of doctrine. And I am sure there are more "adjustments" down the road. We cannot assume we know all things and that is the way it will always be. I won't parse it, only ask a question for clarification. Are you saying...

Justin, thank you for your important contribution. We have the makings here for a really good thread and one reason is that teamventure is demonstrating honesty and openness and so are you, Justin. And Williemac, your post has not gone unnoticed. Leaven or Mixture may be a result of a deeper...

Fundamentalists are mistaken in their explanations of God's Purpose for Creation. The Teleology of Creation - Here is a brief idea of what this article by Jim Fowler deals with: Whereas naturalism or evolutionism is ateleological or antiteleological (having no purpose or contrary to...

We are on a "rabbit trail" of "government control". The NEA and the Department of Education would be happy if homeschooling were outlawed because like Germany they don't want a parallel culture (homeschooling) to the government culture (public schools), taking place. They want government...

The Lord was harsh to the religious, hypocritical community but kind to the sinners. That is why He was called the friend of the sinners. He did not beat a man that was already down. But He could not stand people using God and their religious position to elevate themselves above their fellow man...

Remember Jiggy, I am talking about the false religious system. Some people cannot tell the difference between the Kingdom of God and the systems of this world.

As I have already explained in post #31, apostles today are different than the original 12. They are sent out from the Church and do not add to the Scriptures. There have been many apostles in our time but you don't normally see them on TV.

That's cool. You know we all deal with this in many and various forms. The Adversary is always trying to bring us into legalism because it takes us away from the Spirit of God. Legalism can be alive in us simply from a spirit of rejection. Under "Features of Legalism", the following are often...

I do agree with that, Foreigner. As they say, "you are what you eat". Either we are eating of the Tree of Life (The Lord Jesus) or the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (Satan). We abide in one or the other, there is not a third choice in this life. Jos 23:13 Know for a certainty that the...

There are certainly 10's of thousands that have and are having bad experiences, but, I don't recall saying that I have had many bad experiences. On the contrary, I have had many good experiences. I know many fellowships (non 501-c3) where the elders live by faith and never talk about money and...

There is a great study in Joshua 10 regarding 5 kings and when you do a word study on their names and understand the tribes they came from you will begin to see how they correlate with the five-fold ministry in Ephesians but in a perverse (counterfeit) way. When you study this you will recognize...

Here is a very good study on Legalism. Excellent points are made and much light is given. Look particularly at "Features of Legalism", "Consequences of Legalism" and "The Christian Gospel vs Legalism". LEGALISM I. Biblical references to "legalism" A. The term "legalism" is not used in...