Search results

M6 on that.

With evangelists, absolutely. No so with an apostle like Paul. The apostles are appointed first in the Church. Paul could be in Rome and he was still somewhat in charge at Corinth. Of course, that only matters if you believe there are still apostles today. I do, but I don't want to go there...

For the most part yes. Traveling evangelists should be allowed. Also remember Paul was an Apostle and set up churches ranging from Antioch to Rome. He left locals in charge, but when Paul was in town...

In the broadest sense, the Church is comprised of all of God's children and is not defined by a specific denomination or a brick and mortar building. However, it is still talking about an earthly and physical assembly with leadership. There is also a God ordained governmental structure...

I really don't see a connection between Revelation 1:1 and 2 Corinthians 3. Perhaps the poetic nature of the verses, but other than that, I (personally) don't see a connection. 2 Cor 3 is one of my favorite chapters and one that I think is overlooked. In short it is comparing the covenant of...

Concerning 1 Tim 3:15, I have read the arguements on both sides, revisited the entire chapter, and looked at other scriptures as well. The verse does have a level of ambiguity to it. On the surface we do not know if God is the pillar and ground of truth, or if Paul is speaking of the Church...

Absolutely nothing! There is nothing wrong with teaching you to be a better person in society, getting along with others and setting a plan for social and financial success. How is any of that a bad thing? It isn't. Churches should do so. Yea... He gave his life for us. He also died for...

I was impressed by the participation. Thwy all seemed to be involved.

Technically, he (tzcho2) didn't say that. He said it (the RCC) was Constantine's Church. Though the context does imply that is what he was saying. Either way, both are incorrect. Constantine did not start a Church; he embrased a Church that was already there and actually freed it from...

I whole heartedly believe that he loves his religion and will go to the grave for it. I AM NO DIFFERENT! Are you? I wouldn't word it that way. He has his beliefs. He has his doctrine. And it isn't even his! He is pointing to something above himself. He isn't saying, "this is what I...

Last time I interacted with BOL it didn't go so well. But despite that and our differences otherwise, I gotta say he can and will give thorough and civil answers when you ask them in a non abrasive manner. I've had several such exchanges with him both on the forums and via pm. Didn't always...

I like it.... My answer is the the promise of the Holy spirit IS the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Holy Spirit IS the Holy Spirit. I think we are on the same page with different wording. The Holy Spirit may have promises and gifts, but the phrase, "the promise/gift of the Holy Spirit" isn't...

You are confusing the holy spirit with the spiritual man.

Ok, so what now? What do we do? We can argue about what should we in the Bible, what was excluded, why, how and whatnot. Or we can go forward. Don't get me wrong... Its important to acknowledge Bible development history... And personally I enjoy it while not knowing as much as I'd like...

Luke 4:17-18 KJV And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, [18] The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the...

Gosh Willy.... I wonder if you are talking about me? Should we all start sing Alice Cooper's "Inmates (We're all Crazy)"? [Smile!]

John 20:22. This was after the resurrection. I fully trust they believed at that point. He was retelling of his meeting with Cornelius. Here is a pertinent verse from the previous chapter: Acts 10:44 KJV While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the...

You and I have discussed this many times before so I won't go through it again other than to reiterate my position: Peter was given the name by Jesus, but he was an informal leader of the Apostles. Paul was always subject to Christ, not the Church. He worked with the Chur h when possible. I...

Read it again. Did you note me saying I wasn't against such a notion? How is that disagreeing. Fact is you missed a small but key error you made in paraphrasing the verse, along with other statements I made. In any sense, i am not going to argue about the arguement. I want to but I will...

Did I disagree? Read more carefully. I cut the verse off because the rest of the verse had nothing to do with my question. That is about whether we must receive the Holy Ghost before we believe. The verse has nothing to do with that question at all. I only addressed it because someone...