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Welcome to Christianity Board! Funny how small the world can seem sometimes; it's awesome that you found some friends here. :)

The short answer is that anything you place before God can become an idol. It could be a symbol, depiction, car, boat, significant other, etc. So technically the cross could become an idol, but it only becomes such when it replaces God. The cross as a symbol of Christ in remembrance of what he...

I'm curious to know your thoughts and answers to the question: What is an apostle?Along the same line, do apostles exist now or were they something designated for only a specific time period?

Pleasing God starts with faith as Hebrews 11 conveys; I suggest searching this chapter because this topic comes up a couple times in it. Living in His will is a good thing and certainly part of this, just be careful of too quickly saying that you are doing all that you can. (I say this not to...

Gervais, welcome to CB, glad to have you with us!

Funny how the rude posts that showed the nature of this poster were deleted. It is clear you came here looking for nothing but trouble, and you'll mock anyone that doesn't agree with you. We're not interested.

Well, it's not the prayer that will ultimately bring you inspiration.However, when I need help and inspiration, I personally go to the Psalms; oftentimes just reading a random chapter or two helps me. Psalms has such vivid and powerful imagery of the power of God. I find that power to be quite...

You're Catholic?Never woulda' guessed that one. Welcome to CB! We have a place for anyone where we find agreement with Christ.

Because Christ died on the cross; and because the law was given for a people to remain true to God, looking beyond their personal lusts and desires. When the Bible is cherry-picked, the baby inevitably goes out right along with the bath water. The same book that claims divine inspiration...

I don't think that was the claim. I'm highly suspicious; in fact, I am down right certain that anyone claiming to know it all about the Bible is telling a lie. I do believe you can get to heaven without understanding those 7/8 of the Bible, as Christ told us: I don't believe this was ever...

Conspicuously absent from the replies here (though on the right track): In Isaiah 14, Lucifer (addressed by name) is said to be fallen. The implication is repeatedly made that Satan was perfect, but he fell because of pride. This wasn't a purposeful creation; why ever would God create that which...

A valuable resource indeed, Tim. Thanks so much for sharing this, I'm going to work on a copy of that book myself!Ezekiel 37, why would two sticks be joined together if they were not separate for a reason?

What Christians don't get is that the greatest dangers often come from within their churches and within wolves in sheep's clothing.Our entire human history is played out with our trouble with authority. If you think about it, religion, politics, etc. is always about authority. One group or...

Well, my personal view about the discussion/argument of grace is that too soon it devolves into "Scripture Lawyer" discussions on both sides.Like some of what was said above, people get caught up on defining works and grace. The same Bible that talks about grace also (rather explicitly) says...

Well, I go back to Ezekiel 37 with the prophecy of the dry bones and the two sticks. We're familiar with the obvious symbolism here, but these bones are manifestations of a people who are deaf and dumb to the Word of God. God uses his prophet (Ezekiel) to wake them up. Looking at this from a...

Howdy Mick! Read a few of your cartoons, and I really like the idea. Keep that work up!Sounds like quite a change going from Aussie Land to Germany.

Try to keep the discussion relevant to the OP folks, thanks! (If you want to break off and start another discussion, feel free to. Please refrain from arguing points out of respect.)

Not sure if you've ever had this sensation, but have you ever done something half-heartedly thinking you'll get by, but then you get really mad when you're called on it? Not so much at yourself, but that you gave the minimum effort and then the authority in the situation says no, that won't...

Nightmare, you and I are in agreement here. This is what I've always thought to be the reason behind the rejection of Cain's offering.Firstlings is basically the word for the best of something. In the case of Cain, I think through a lack of faith (and pride) he kept the offerings to himself that...

Just a thought here, but could the kings of the east possibly be China? I think we are all acutely aware of China's progress in the world. I saw a story on this subject today about how they hold $2 Trillion in foreign debt. They are constantly working deals out with nations in the ME and Africa...