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There is a book that speaks good info on the "early church fathers" starting with Polycarp. The title is "Will The Real Heretics Please Stand Up". It is very good IMHO. Though, maybe you already know this information...

Much agreed Fran, I think it takes time to tests the fruit of others over a period of time. If consistent in their behavior long enough, then I'm apt to give them a chance. Other than that, not sure we even can know who has the Truth.

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That is one I cannot explain. So many differing views I kind of gave up on trying to understand. I do "think" it has to do with His timing and that nobody knows the day or hour of His return, all things will be as in the days of Noah.

No we are not appointed to the wrath of God, but we sure ARE appointed to Satans persecution...nobody will escape that either and only true Christians with rock solid faith will be carried through by the seal of the Holy Spirit.

Praying for Pinki. She is in a dark place I know well. I hope she is not alone, she needs family and friends now more than ever! prywprywpryw

The verses seem pretty straight forward. God saves us by grace through the gift of faith that is offered ALL people, unto salvation.

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people"

You are so witty brother! At this moment in time and months past, God has pulled me from the deepest mire. He has given me something to look forward to. The inner darkness is quite similar to the outer darkness, yes! He has since, pulled me up into the light, Glory to God for that! I know...

Hello, and welcome to Christianityboard trying to find god A good question. Personally I've come to think of taking God's Name in vain to mean someone who claims the Name of Christ/God yet lives in sin all the time. So, their faith is in vain, because their lives do not line up with scripture...

Thank you NotTheRock. I would love to believe in the Universalist teaching idea but, I believe we who still live on this earth are going through re-fining everyday. I do believe in eternal punishment as it is stated in the scriptures. Thank you for your reply!

"What do the words "outer" and "darkness" conjure up for you?" Isolation from others, especially from God. Inability to enjoy even happy times like, a wedding or a new baby; you get the point brother o mine. Very deep sadness and crying over any little thing, flailing alone, alone, alone...

Thank you for sharing sister. That was courageous. xox

Forgiveness is what we do despite the offender not owning their sin against us. It is for us so that we may let go and leave it at the foot of the cross (IMHO). It does not mean that God forgives them but it frees us up to rise above and never allow it to bother us again. The offending person...

Jesus speaks three times of Outer Darkness in Matthew: Matthew 8:12/Matthew 22:13/ and Matthew 25:30. These verses seem to speak a lot about the "Sons of The Kingdom" (Jews) and filthy rags of un-righteousness. In all three parables, the Israelites are the ones He is speaking to and about...

I keep the font larger for a few who have sight issues here.

I saw nothing pertaining to "the forum's system and coding", all I see is "system", period. And when hearing the word system anymore, I think of Politics, violent and sinful people and powers that run the "system". So sorry 2bme. I will remove my reply if you wish me to.

Looking good Fran!

One can never ever reason with a narcissist. several times in my life I have come across them. It would not at all take me long to know one as I've had friends (ex-friends) who was like exactly as the video described. The saddest thing is when they ruin the lives who they catch in their web...