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Guys...this is starting to turn a little bit ugly. Let's try and remember that we all call Jesus Lord and think on how he would want us to respond. I'm not saying we dodge the truth to be politically correct...Jesus always called it like it was. But nastiness is a human trait, and I'm afraid...

Yeah....see, I've bumped into a few people like you, who seem to place special weight on the phrase "In Christ". Now, don't get me wrong, it's a game changer...life changer! But I can see absolutely no biblical reason to see more to it than what is obvious. And that obvious thing is this: Jesus...

Yes, I do. Certain passages may not be addressed to us, but still hold wisdom for us. But I should maybe clarify a bit more. A lot of people will say that the bible must be taken literally...and those who do not abuse and misunderstand God's word. I believe that every single word in the bible is...

Okay....I understand where you're coming from a little better now. And in a big way I think you're correct....sometimes there seems to be so much arguing and contention between Christians and what we 'believe' that at times it feels like we're from different religions. But I would also remind...

Well, I suppose we should say: spit it out! None of us can respond until we hear what you have to say. I realise I'm a new comer to this conversation, but I'm willing and open to have dialogue without narkiness. I will err on the side of biblical confirmation, so if I can't see what you say is...

That's an interesting question. So often we wonder and discuss 'what' we believe, but not 'why'. I'd have to say that I believe what I believe because God revealed himself to me through scripture and his Spirit...he changed my heart, mind and how I view everything. I believe what I believe...

I'm sorry....did you just say that you believe that the bible holds the 'word of Satan'? That it contains Satans 'devils, letters, doctrines, traditions and also the cultures of men?' Because if you honestly believe that, then the 'god' who is 'revealing' things to you, is not the God that we...

Vale said: Well, I disagree that we can't really know for sure. The passage I quoted above (Eph 1:3-14) tells us outright that God is for his own glory....that "he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious...

Hey Musterion...hope you dont mind me jumping in here with a thought..... We know that there is a "book of life", with all the names of those who are saved within it. But we are not given that book, and we cannot know who God has "forenew" or "predestined". What we are told, is this: How then...

Hey Vale! I see your point, of course...and it is a conundrum we see often when discussing faith. People are gifted in not only seeing passages say what they want them to say, but also in using them to defend what they want them to! It can be a frustrating merry-go-round with no real winners...

Hey Asyncritus....I agree imagination can be a wonderful tool while reading scripture. It can help us understand the time, setting and people that were playing a part in God's unfolding story to us. However, I do believe we need to be very cautious in allowing our imagination to take part of our...

Mjr.....I'm afraid I still don't quite understand what you're trying to say....yes, I get the "ONE" God...I agree, there is only one, the Triune God that reveals himself to us in the Bible. But I'm not sure what you're saying when you refer to other demoninations having seperate gods....are you...

Hi Vale! I've noticed in this thread that you seem to have a problem with OSAS. I have to disagree and was hoping we could discuss it?? I see many bible verses as giving me certainty of my salvation. And every single one is pointing not to myself, but to Christ. Just as we are not 'good' enough...

Amen Vale! This is truly one of the best answers I have come across in response to those who claim 'unwell Christians' are just of little faith.... I have a chronic illness...and have struggled in discussions with those of the 'health and wealth' gospel. I think the biggest issue I have with...

Rex. Clearly this is a topic that you feel strongly about. And while I do feel discomfort, for my own part, in the somewhat aggressive nature of your posts, clearly you are trying to address particular points of doctrine within the RCC, rather than just attack the RCC itself, which I appreciate...

I don't know that I need to speculate....for me it's enough that the bible said there were other people, and that Cain married one...etc. But if I were to speculate (and please keep in mind that for me this IS purely speculation...I'm not claiming at all that this is what the bible teaches...I...

This is a good point...most homosexuals do indeed know that it's "a sin". But consider....apart from knowing that religious people frown and point to that 'sin'....are they really and truly aware what we are talking about? Do they know what sin is? What it does? How it affects our lives, our...

Ahem....please keep the suggestive conversation decent....kids do come on this site. Can I perhaps suggest that if you need clarification of something, do a PM? Thanks!

I haven't made a study of this topic, so this could be wrong...even my relation of this 'idea' could be wrong...sorry! But....I have read (a while ago now), that the story of Adam, Eve and the garden, is of course, true, but in it's way, a focusing on the promised land. Clearly God created the...

"How do you practice patience and tolerance with daily irritations?" Very, very difficultly! It's a personal weakness of mine, and it's exacerbated by the fact that I have a chronic illness....hate waiting in line? Boy, then just add on the fact that standing upright for any length of time...