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Personally, I think there is more of a reaction here to Richard's word choice than the point he is actually making. Now, I think that Richard is overlooking something, but I also think that many people are missing his point also. What Richard overlooks is this, it seems to me, is John's...

JOY = Jesus first, others second, you last. Unless you become as a child . . . Seriously, of course there are different people with different maturities. I think that people can over-complicate the simple. Personally, I think that a test of true doctrine is how simply you can explain it...

I gotta say . . . the deeper I study the Word . . . the more complex it becomes for me as it all ties together . . . the more I learn about so many topics covered in Scripture . . . the simpler it gets. Everything I really needed to know I learned in Sunday School when I was 3 years old. But...

If it is to be from your heart, your own gift, it can't be manditory. 2 Corinthians 9:7 / ESV (7) Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

I've been listening to Don Henley's "the heart of the matter" today. I have a co-worker who continually lies to me. "I've been trying to get down to the heart of the matter but my will gets weak, and my thoughts they get scattered but I think its about . . . forgiveness . . . forgiveness . . ."

That which is born of God sins . . . not. We have a new nature created patterned after God in righteousness and true holiness. We still have the old nature that sins. Get rid if the old nature . . . did I hear someone say 'resurrection'? . . . and you get rid of the sin. No more sin. Ever.

Amen!!! :)

Hi Rach, Regarding how one may spend his time, I cannot, at the drop of the proverbial hat, leave for the mission field without failing in my responsibility to my wife. The single man can. I think that was what Paul was talking about, things like that. But then, I don't think God is calling...

Scripture gives the final word: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 ESV (27) Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (28) And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various...

Yes, I understand! :) To clarify one point, I do not think we will be able to walk continuously in sinless perfection. The flesh lusts against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh, and these are at war, so we can't do what we want to do. But while we are walking in the spirit, we are...

Hi Netchaplain, Amen!! I'd like to offer a slightly different look at AGAPE love. Remember, John wrote, And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved - agapao - the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. (John 3:19 / ESV) And in Luke...

This is cool! I had forgotten about the Holman. I had looked at it some years ago, and was interested, then lost track of it. This will provide a great opportunity to compare its translations with others. Love in Christ, Mark

Hi savedbygrace05, OK, so now I'm curious . . . after two invitations to give your opinion on "the reality of sin", you've neatly side-stepped answering, though you have said you are reformed in your theology. Is there some particular view of yours that you are waiting to reveal? Are you...

I love to go to church! I'm there usually 2 or three times a week, sometimes 4 or 5 times a week. Sometimes I spend the weekend with people from church. We have our own home church also, meeting once a week. Sometimes I stay at church for hours after many of the people leave. Then there's...

Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain just as you are. If you have a wife, do not end the marriage. If you do not have a wife, do not get married. But if you do get married, it is not a sin. And if a young woman gets married, it is not a sin. However, I am trying to spare...

The Bible prophesies the final regathering of Israel, believing, saved, when Jesus returns, to their Covenant Land: Isaiah 59:20-21 Complete Apostles' Bible (20) And the deliverer shall come for Zion's sake, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. (21) And this shall be My covenant with...

The Mosaic Law was a covenant, and Jesus fulfilled man's end of the covenant.

Hi Rach, Essentially, I think the Sabbath rest was a shadow of our rest in Christ. Colossians 2:16-17 LITV (16) Then do not let anyone judge you in eating, or in drinking, or in part of a feast, or of a new moon, or of sabbaths, (17) which are a shadow of coming things, but the body is of...

Thank you! Free free to ask for any clarifications you desire. Love in Christ, Mark