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I bought a book called 'The Apostolic Fathers'. It contains the writings of Ignatius, Clement, and Polycarp, 3 of the earliest bishops (before the RCC). Also, it contains the Didache (sketchy if you ask me) and the Shepherd of Hermas. :) Blessings to you

Exactly :) If we expect the government to act righteously, we'll get a reality check soon. The government is corrupted by money, power, etc. If the church allies itself with the government, it opens the door for the same perversion. That's just what I was pointing to. We are to pray for...

Yes, we are also to pray for our enemies, does that mean our enemies will love us? Be our lovers? Only if we compromise with them!

Can I? No, Christ in me, yes. I do not condemn a man for not going there. I only say that it is what Christ calls us to. I do not think we should strive in our flesh. I think we must work out our salvation in fear and trembling, putting to death the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit. Does saying...

He did. You said we should tell people about hell. He asked you if you knowing about hell brought you to be a christian. :) Just sayin'... ;) Love in our Lord

The governments of this world will never act righteously. They are slaves to money and power. To expect or think that they will do what is right is to fool oneself.

Only, Richard, your interpretation goes against this... 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us[a] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for...

I agree, Paul was indeed speaking about the Jews in Romans 11. Only now we are made one with them. Peter is quoting the OT, as you say, speaking of Jacob and Israel, and applying it to all those who are in Christ! God now has made one new man in Christ, and those are the ones who will reign...

Again, I do not say that the flesh is made perfect, I say that by the Spirit, we can crucify the deeds of the flesh. If a man walks by the Spirit, can he sin? No. Paul says, put to death the deeds of the flesh and you will live. My answer to Romans 7:25 comes right after in Romans 8 1 There is...

Christ's church operating is not a thing of my words. Christ's church operates in the Spirit. How can I tell you how it's supposed to operate, when every church might operate differently (as far as appearance) because that part of the body has different gifts and men in it? The 'rule' is that...

The 'Smokies'? Where do you live rocky? :huh: :)

Hi to all! :) I am not usually one to post texts from somewhere else, as forums are generally for conversation, and wouldn't expect anyone to read it. ;) But I read this, and simply wanted to share it. I have been reading Ignatius' letters and reading his story and was amazed by his faith...

I believe that by the Spirit, man can indeed put to death the deeds of the flesh. You deny this. You claim we are slaves, I claim that Jesus has come to set us free. What about these verses of scripture? How do you explain those away? Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is...

I agree with people have been saying. What is it to us if people dont provide information? We shine our true colors through our posts anyways (atleast when we get to the point of debate ;) ) We shouldn't judge. Let what a man does speak of his character, instead of looking for flaws and wrongs...

Amen! I think that's wll said Pegg :) Our kingdom is not of this world, and we don't work for two kingdoms at the same time!

Thanks for your encouragment brother... Glad to know you see through the myriad! ;) The Lord bless you, my brother :) And thanks for the gentelness and love you have shown towards me If I wanted to discuss genealogies, I would of went exactly against what those two verses say :lol: Of...

RichardBurger, you quoted Galatians 3 Galatians 3:1-3 3 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the...

I think Paul was telling us we should operate in the Spirit. 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: (1 Cor. 12) Is the church today operating in spiritual gifts, and is it led of the Holy Spirit? Mostly, the church is led by money (mammon), hierarchy...

I thought you didn't believe in being made perfect :lol: