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Tried and found worthy…in your mind only. “suffer as a Christian” is not a simile, it means “suffer due to being a Christian”.

Inflicting pain on a child might be a last resort in a serious situation, like slapping their hand as it reaches for a flame or electrical socket. But physically harming a child teaches it that violence is okay. I think, after a certain age, deprivation would be a more effective punishment...

You again do not understand language. I did not attack you as a person, I simply explained your misunderstanding of “as”. You engage in ad hominem by calling me a fool. I did not call you anything. An ad hominem (Latin for "to the person") is a logical fallacy where a speaker attacks the...

We should keep this scripture in mind at all times. I repeat it to myself at least once a day. 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient.

I would caution anyone from thinking they can argue someone into getting saved. I’ve never heard of any person believing in the existence of God, or trusting in Christ for salvation, due to being defeated in a debate. We can share our beliefs and explain how we came to accept the gospel, and...

Some really fantastic teachings by @newnature in this thread! I needed to hear these faith-boosting statements. Thanks very much.

Yes, you may.

I had to leave a hedonist cult that assured me of my salvation, based on Romans 10:9, but diminished the words of Jesus, by saying the New Testament began with Acts.

I study God through His written Word. I also study the writings of various Bible teachers. I will not presume to guess how spiritually mature or immature you may be, but as you progress in the faith, you will likely encounter some of the issues I raised in my post.

You scramble meanings because you do not understand language. In “My father was employed as an architect”, as is not a simile. The meaning is not “as if he was an architect”. He actually was an architect. In “suffer as a Christian”, the meaning is “suffer because of being a Christian”. Your...

“Suffer as a Christian” — It does mean they are a Christian, and that is why they are suffering. Christian was the label and the reality. This is simply the common usage of language. “as” = Role or Capacity (Preposition): Indicates the function, character, or capacity of someone or something...

Our assurance of salvation depends, not on our feelings, but on God’s Word. Certainty is diluted when we allow worldliness to pollute our minds via television, music, movies, ungodly friends, etc. 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God...

I have asked you several questions, but you do not answer them. You asked me: “Might Jesus make personal appearances to certain people? Do you consider it possible?” My answer: It might happen, but I do not know why Jesus would make a personal appearance to someone, except in cases where a...

Do you want Jesus to appear to you? How do you you think that would affect your life? Do you believe the current stories about Jesus appearing to individuals? How can you discern if a Jesus appearance story is true or false?

What would the purpose be for Jesus to appear to someone? After Christ was resurrected and ascended to heaven, only twice in scripture was He seen. Martyr Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God. Apostle Paul encountered Jesus as a bright blinding light and a voice. John 20:29...

How would you know for sure it was Jesus? If you were absolutely certain, would you tell people about it?

The illegal immigrant invasion is meant to destroy Western governments and produce a borderless one world planet. It is the single most effective and diabolically genius plan ever invented.

People who think they are Christians like the demonic music of a Prince of Darkness man, so they hope the man turned into a Christian before he died.

He’s nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, fronting a band called Black Sabbath. He’s famous for biting the head off a bat and a dove. He tried to kill his wife while on drugs, failed at burglary when a TV fell on his head, has been to jail, dipped his testicles in a glass of wine at a record...

I do not understand why the death of a singer in a band called Black Sabbath, obviously occult, who was called The Prince of Darkness, would be posted on a Christian forum.