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I got distracted from the for a few days. :) A topic that is on my mind a lot the last couple of days is baptism. That super important ceremony wherein a person and God enter into a covenant. The person believing in Christ, with a repentant heart, is immersed in the water, the old sinner...

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For me (knowing some other folks will disagree with me here), I don't see that aspect of God changing. In the past He spoke with men (individually and collectively), gave scripture, led His people, spoke directly with the Holy Spirit, sent the Holy Spirit to His followers. I don't see God...

This issue with having the government complete uninvolved in marriage is that marriage does have a legal component. For example, naming people as beneficiaries for insurance, legal protection, etc. Also, if a long-term couple splits up, divorce proceedings to split assets, custody, debts, etc...

Yes. A couple acts as a married couple, despite never legally getting married.

You mean common law marriage? Bad idea. I’ve seen some nasty divorces from common law marriage. Much better to directly commit than has a mess.

Do you suppose that because God said one word that He cannot say another?

There’s a couple of things that people mix up here, but they really should be kept separate: 1. You are required to always forgive. This doesn’t mean the other person “gets off the hook”, but rather we surrender our bitterness to Christ and let Him replace that hurt with healing. He alone is...

A person having a poor academic understanding of Christ does not negate their devotion, nor actually change Christ Himself. A child whom lacks academic understanding is just saved as the most studied scholar.

-Confess to God and yourself: should always be done. yes, it is good to actually say “I’m sorry I lost my temper” (or whatever it maybe). It’s important to admit it: acknowledge guilt and be humble -Confess to any wronged parties / legal authorities- again this is good. Part of us coming to...

In my experience/observation, every Christian faith believes in confession. This takes many forms including any number of the following: - Confessing to yourself & God: always - Confessing and saying you are sorry to hurt persons - legally confessing if this involves a serious crime if...

Very much agreed! Of course, people can argue all day long about what confession specifically entails and the role of any outside aide, but those particulars are secondary to the foundational importance of confession and repentance.

Article of Faith #11: "11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may." This one is HUGE for me personally. Every person has the right to worship God...

Article of Faith #10: "10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its...

Articles of Faith 8 & 9: "8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and...

I know what I am. And to be blunt: you do not and you’ve shown you also don’t care over your “anti-cult” party line. Have a nice day.

This flame is an off topic spin off in an off topic spin off. So if I create a different thread on the matter, would it matter? Are you willing to leave the “anti-cult” the party line?

Article of Faith #7: "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth." I love the gift of the Spirit! They are so precious! For me personally, mine is discernment of spirits (one of the "and so forth"). All gifts are to be...

Articles of Faith 5 & 6: "5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely...

Pardon me, I thought this thread was about a how a Christian should avoid false prophets. I'm sorry that my post talking about becoming a Christian and having faith in Him is deemed "off topic" by you and instead you attack my character. *rolls eyes*