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The Bible often preserves tensions that systems or “framework of interpretation” try to resolve This is probably the main issue. The Bible frequently preserves tensions that later theological systems feel compelled to resolve, and this dynamic sits at the heart of many interpretive...

So... Why do you believe what you believe? Given that there are over 45,000 distinct Christian denominations globally.... We are talking Christians here not.... Not non-believers! That “45,000” figure can be misleading: Many are very small or localized groups , Some are administrative or...

Gal 5:14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Jam 2:8 If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well. Nuff said!

This question is Why does early Acts of the Apostles sometimes show a multi-step pattern (repent → baptism → prayer/laying on of hands → Spirit), while Paul the Apostle often describes salvation as occurring through hearing and believing the gospel? A careful, text-driven analysis shows that...

Yes... my post is long Jack... It's the narrow path... wide and easy is your tik tok! 1. Reframing “Salvation” in Scripture A strictly text-driven reading of Scripture suggests that “salvation” is not primarily framed as escape from an eternal heaven/hell binary, but as deliverance from...

So... your saying... 90 precent of all humans that have been born and lived... are going into a Lake of fire? POND! How many Billions in history are going into this Lake of yours... or Pond as I showed you in Strongs" So the first Adam was decieved by Satan... and 98% still have life out...

Sorry... not picking on you but the translation you quote... Does scripture really say the word..... "Lake" Let's really look at this word..... Rev 19:20 And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had...

I Concur.... Luke 4:43 But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose." Luke 8:1 Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with...

You just claimed the very view of every... Baptist, Methodist, Calvinist, Greek Orthodox, and Bible believing church that worships today. It is not for you to know... who was written in the book of life before the world began.... (Rev 13:8) All who dwell on the earth will worship him...

Wow... You guys don't understand... Paul introduced the Mystery. Eph 3:9 and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; Col 1:26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but...

1) “Son of Man” = simply a human being This is the most basic, literal meaning. Example: Book of Ezekiel God repeatedly addresses the prophet as “son of man” (over 90 times). The Hebrew phrase (ben adam) literally means “human one” or “mortal.” Text-only observation: Here, the phrase...

Welcome, it's not music that divides the body of our Christ...

Justin Martyr: Dialogue with Trypho: Trypho : "Do you really admit that this place Jerusalem shall be rebuilt? And do you expect your people to be gathered together, and made joyful with Christ and the Patriarchs...?" Justin: "I and many others are of that opinion, and believe that this will...

I don't understand your comments... This is what you sound like... to me.. The sky is Blue... and clouds may form and produce rain from God Himself!!!! Now I have made my point... for all to see! I don't even know if I agree or disagree with your post??? What are you saying? Not being...

History repeating it self.... Justin Martyr: Dialogue with Trypho: Trypho : "Do you really admit that this place Jerusalem shall be rebuilt? And do you expect your people to be gathered together, and made joyful with Christ and the Patriarchs...?" Justin: "I and many others are of that...

I know nothing of being a JW.... But I know scripture! Gal 2:2 This passage in Epistle to the Galatians is autobiographical. Paul the Apostle is defending the legitimacy of his message and authority—specifically, that the gospel he preaches to non-Jews (Gentiles) is valid and not inferior to...

Rethinking “Church”: Recovering the Meaning of Ekklesia The word “church” in modern usage evokes a familiar set of images: a building, a scheduled weekly service, and an organized institution governed by leaders. These associations are so deeply ingrained that they are rarely questioned. Yet...

Understanding the Role of Satan in a Theological Framework When examining the role of Satan within a theological framework grounded strictly in Scripture, it is essential to begin with the foundational declaration found in 1 Corinthians 8:6, which affirms that there is one God, the Father, from...

I said it was dying... not dead! I love to hike.... In years past these pictures would be full of wild flowers this time of year... Blue, Yellow, Red, Purple... Now... much much less... Still beautiful, but not the same!

Stay away from Arizona.... It's a dying State! (Not from an economic point of view... That view has many many years ahead)! This is from someone whom has lived here for over 30 years! The desert is slowly dying... Plant life withering in the sun. (Lack of rain)! So different from 30 years ago…...