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One side issue but very important from a cultural perspective, it is common for other cultures to view "the west" in a very sinful and apostate state. In many cases we are well deserving of those views because as a culture, we ourselves are not proper examples of the God and doctrines we claim...

That's fine and to be expected. I have been in your world in several capacities over many countries and have a working understanding of the culture, peoples, Islam, some of the dangers so this isn't my first time going down this path. Thank you, a common understanding. First, do you have a...

Failing to do that takes what could be a legitimate discussion and drops it into a quagmire of the undefinable and subjective to cause confusion just like trying to navigate a ship without a rudder. But, that was the plan.

Very well, you honor me with the opportunity to present the truth to you. Lets please start at the beginning. ( 2 parter here) In your own words, who do you believe the son of the carpenter Jesus is as a person(human) and as a representative of God? As an attachment to the question above, do...

I know full well the environment and conditions you are in and were raised- spend many years over in various areas. That's why I'm talking to you now. You have shown great courage and I honor that. All the things you are implementing are very good first steps but they are all of the flesh- I am...

You don't understand what you don't understand. Apostle means one called/commissioned to a purpose or mission. The "office" of apostle (the 12) had a requirement of being a direct eye witness of the risen Christ ( which is why Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus). That "office" ended with...

Thank you, I take that as you acknowledge an academic defeat that got you thinking. That's a good first step. Now, have you been introduced to Jesus Christ as the only begotten Living Son of God who died for the sins of man and was resurrected in the flesh and is risen and is the only name...

you need to read everything in context before offering commentary not relative to the discussion

thats not an answer to the question asked

I'm going to throw one out there and watch. "Hypothetically".... Lets suppose that before the foundation of the world even...… God in his infinite knowledge knew that "man" in general would sin, Satan would rebel and so forth. (not a stretch at all for God) So, he incorporated into the...

No, in that context "adultery" translates into unfaithfulness/ impurity (as in not a true believer)- not as in the family court sex definition. What he is saying is that you cant have your cake and eat it too. You cannot serve God and mammon. You cannot "claim" being saved with the mouth and be...

In short, yes There is really nothing left to add to your post. You covered it very well. That applies to many subjects, not just abortion also. it also applies to some sins the individual flesh tries but for reasons irrelevant simply cannot overcome. We are MADE PERFECT through Christ- we...

It worries me that you ask that because its clear you don't know who and that's part of the reason we are talking so you will know. I have faith you will see and understand.

No, I have made that clear as a requirement numerous times upthread. I give you my sincere promise, none of this is either a joke or in error.

"A" church ( as an independent cell). There is no "the" ( as defined as a single monolithic body commissioned and "in charge") church anywhere by anyone on Earth. Never has been nor will be. Didn't say that at all. I am one of those. The key word being GUIDE as leader, teacher, provider etc...

Oh do tell, where is this written at?

I bet your name would have been Jonah and you liked to swim in the ocean.

OK, had some time No it doesn't and here are a few you list to make the point which actually shores up what I have already said. Hebrews 13:7- The "rule" word in some versions is G2233 hegeomai which means to "lead" as in a guide (implying they are blazing a trail)- that's a point man, not the...

Oh to create controversy where none exist for the sake of promoting an agenda. All of that is endless circular rhetoric unless one defines "good" in a meaningful relevant manner to the subject at hand. That's the part no one ever does and without that critical part then any discussion becomes...

No, they are in a position of LEADERSHIP ( that's not command) and leadership is by EXAMPLE (as Jesus frequently called them on)- not by appointment and yes "honor" is a perk- "authority" is a directive. Scripture makes that very clear too