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Why can't anyone give a straight answer? 1. Is there freedom from the power of sin in Christ Jesus? 2. Does God want us to experience power over sin? 3. Does God want us to experience a pure heart? Axehead

Hi Joe, The creature was made subject to vanity through sin (the fall), not as a result of being created in the image of God. After God created everything He said, "It was very good". This is the righteousness of God as seen in Creation. All that He made was good and nothing was subject to...

Sadly, many think the "meeting" is the Church. Some call it a service or a gathering. Being an active church member is abiding in Christ not being an usher that passes the plate or teaches Sunday school, but someone who ministers to others each day as Christ leads them. Gathering with the...

You said, "the lifestyle the thief on the cross had." Obviously, he could still not engage in them, but are you saying that if he was set free, he could continue to engage in theft and it would have no effect on his salvation? How would the thief know within himself that there was a change, a...

I can't ascribe totally to sola scriptura because I rely on His voice to my spirit a great deal. I do believe that Jesus held Scripture in the highest regard but He also hearkened to His Father's voice: “The Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35); “Not the smallest letter, not the least...

That was quite alright and I agree, dragonfly. Thank you for doing that for me. I also noticed some other grammatical problems but too late to fix. Axehead

Beautiful post and well written! The Lord's Church is not a big playground with sandboxes filled with babies crawling and cooing in the sand. Axehead

You can't blame God for man's failures and sins. God does not blame Himself. He knows where the blame lies. Why would He create a creature and then blame Himself for 6,000 years every time His creatures failed? This is a dangerous way to believe because it can make one irresponsible in life...

Sure, I understand. I appreciate everyone that takes the time to contribute to a thread. It is amazing how God has protected His word through the ages and sometimes I think (personal opinion of course) that He may have even inspired some of the book and chapter numbering. I don't teach that as...

Actually, the true Jesus found me and by His grace I responded to His call. I wouldn't go that far and we don't want to be mistaken for insulting Judaism. The RCC simply hijacked Judaistic concepts and incorporated them into their Old Testament-like hybrid system. It does not reflect Apostolic...

Well, you have to do everything you can to safeguard the special class of "priest" in the Romish church, because without it the Mass and the Eucharist would cease to exist. Isn't it interesting how very much like the OT, the Catholic Church is? Instead of the Priesthood of Believers, they still...

Look, I am just presenting something that is there in the Bible in black and white. No code whatsoever. I am merely asking if people think it is coincidental or just random anomalies? To some it may be confirmation, to others like you it is spurious. That's fine. I did not make it up. It just...

Haz, do I have to abstain from physical fornication if I name the name of Christ as my Lord? Simple question. Axehead

We must learn to rely on God's Word whether in written form or His voice to our spirits. Often we don't understand some of the written word, but He has a way of communicating to us with His voice what He wants us to know. That is how He ensures we don't blame Him for lack of understanding. But...

Neo and Aspen, I wouldn't think you would find it hard to believe at all, since you believe some very far-out and outrageous things. This at least seems more than coincidental, wouldn't you say? The facts are that Isaiah has 66 chapters and they correlate very closely with the 66 books in the...

I like God's internal stamp of approval and authentication of the 66 books of the Bible. He did this to prevent "tampering" and deception. (see my link at the very end if you don't want to read this). The first 39 books of Isaiah in many ways parallel with the first 39 books of the OT. The...

I like God's internal stamp of approval and authentication of the 66 books of the Bible. He did this to prevent "tampering". (see my link at the very end if you don't want to read this). The first 39 books of Isaiah in many ways parallel with the first 39 books of the OT. The last 27 books...

That is a very important distinction, Episkopos. Not only are we to love what He loves but hate what He hates. And God does hate many things! He hates the deeds of the Nicolaitans (twice He says this). There are definitely "Deeds" that He HATES. But there are also "imaginations of the heart"...

Hi Jiggyfly, We have never said the "fruit" is ours. Haz is disputing that when God delivers us from sin and purifies our hearts that it is not God doing it, but rather man and Haz is characterizing this work of God in man as self-righteousness. Jiggyfly, are you also characterizing God's work...

I agree with verse 20. Now, going to the next building block...Is there freedom from sin? Does God require us to obey Him and walk in righteousness? Is there a Romans 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc. Axehead