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There are actually 3 types of 'works' mentioned in the scriptures. They are Mosaic Law Works, Secular Works & Good works. the context determines which type of 'works' is being discussed. Paul was often explain why 'works' of Mosaic law' are not binding on Christians. Often when they wrote...

or it could mean that Jesus is the one who delivered the messages, the thought and speech, of God. and that is why Jesus shouldn't be worshiped.... God does not approve of us worshiping any other gods. And all the spirits are gods... Satan is called a god, the angels are described as...

Isaiah 61:10"...For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; with the sleeveless coat of righteousness he has enwrapped me, like the bridegroom who, in a priestly way, puts on a headdress, and like the bride who decks herself with her ornamental things. Ephesians 5:27 "that he might...

early christians did not view John 1:1 to mean that Jesus was God. The Coptic christians of Egypt made a translation of Johns gospel into their own language back in the 2nd/3rd century. Their language is similar to english in that it is a languages which uses both the definite and indefinite...

this is what it meas to let the bible interpret itself. We dont need to add our own little spin to it. If we read the text as it is, and if Gods holy spirit allows you to see it, you will be able to see it for what it is. I cant see how that verse is saying Jesus is God.... it clearly states...

My view is that faith and hope are intertwined, one leads to another. But you are right that they are different. I look at faith as being a confidence in the promises that are yet to be fulfilled. Paul describes what faith is at Hebrews 11:1 "Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped...

matthew 16:15 “...YOU, though, who do YOU say I am?” 16 In answer Simon Peter said: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” The apostles were not under the impression that Jesus was the living God. Peter clearly says he was the 'son' of the living God. And in Jesus response, we can...

i must read this passages differently because when i read it im prompted to view 'every member' of the church as one who should be taking an active role in the church. Pauls likens the members of the congregation to a 'body'...they all have a part to play. To some there is prophesying, to...

well im interesting to know why you think that not all christians are apostles or pastors or teachers. I mean, the Apostle Paul said that 'any' christian man could reach out for such privileges of service at 1Timothy 3:1 Do you think that the structure of most churches simply dont allow for all...

thanks for your reply. I would have to say that rule 2 and 3 are fairly central to Christs teachings and to the responsibility he put on all christians. Christian followers were never meant to be 'armchair' followers. Their faith needed to be shared and Christ trained his disciples for the...

You will be able to recognize a church led by holy spirit if they are producing the fruits of the holy spirit: Galatians 5:22 On the other hand, the fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23 mildness, self-control And if they are doing the work...

The example of Christs apostles were as the following scriptures show: Paul supported himself financially while being a minister of the good news: Acts 18:2 So he (Paul) went to them 3 and on account of being of the same trade he stayed at their home, and they worked, for they were tentmakers...

2Peter 4 Certainly if God did not hold back from punishing the angels that sinned, but, by throwing them into Tar′ta‧rus, delivered them to pits of dense darkness to be reserved for judgment; 5 and he did not hold back from punishing an ancient world, but kept Noah, a preacher of righteousness...

find a church that builds you up, encourages you, inspires you, gives you hope and reassurance, teaches you to do Gods will, helps you to do Gods will, shows you how to imitate Christ, assists you with bible study, leads you in righteousness there is a lot that a church can do for you if it...

Have you ever wondered how to know if your church is a true Christian Church being led by Gods spirit? When Jesus met a woman in Samaria who had been deceived by false religion, he said to her: “You worship what you do not know . . . The true worshipers will worship the Father with spirit and...

yep i think we need to heed Jesus warning Matthew 7:15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets that come to YOU in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits YOU will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? 17...

if you know something is not quite right within your church, get out.

Thats ok ducky, you keep worshiping Jesus. I choose to be among the ones who Jesus said would worship his Father John4: 23 Nevertheless, the hour is coming, and it is now, when the true worshipers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for, indeed, the Father is looking for...

If he judges a person as worthy of saving, he will save them. God knows us very intimately, he sees into our hearts and he draws us if we have a heart that can be drawn. Jesus says at John 6:44 No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him Romans 9:14 What shall we say...

Yes thats another point I hadnt thought of.... why is God being called Abraham in the story? More evidence of its symbolism.