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Is the issue that everyone is observed as dying, so you take issue with the current promise that they shall not perish? So you have interpreted this as needing a future fulfillment to avoid a conflict with observations? It isn't so difficult to reconcile this statement from Jesus with reality...

I think it is fine to use the Holy Spirit/the Spirit of Christ /the Spirit of God conjunctively. The person of the Spirit need not have changed. While his relationship with man did change. Like you say the Holy Spirit would come upon people and make them prophecy. But now he indwells in the...

At Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the deciples. As Jesus said he must go before the helper would come, I believe the Holy Spirit to be the same Spirit that was in Christ while he lived on the earth. The timing was likely to not confuse the disciples, and to show that the Spirit of Christ...

Jesus could have said that anyone who blasphemes him is also blaspheming the Holy Spirit, but he did not. He made a distinction. And if it didn't apply to him it doesn't apply to us either. Matthew 12:30 “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. 31 And...

Jesus said "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." It is a fallacy that hate begats hate. For the hatred was there already, on the side of the left. Because they are soulish, driven by emotions. The word of God either convicts them of their sins, or something else...

Many leave their churches, or denominations for various reasons, which may be legitimate. But in doing so we are effectively abandoning our brothers and sisters. And we think that if they were wise they would leave too. When I see carnality in what is supposed to be a sacred, God seems to be...

You are right that the justice system assumes a majority of those in the Jury pool are reasonable. But I am concerned that those on the left have become unreasonable, increasing the probability of injustice. Either through false conviction of their enemies or through Jury nullification for...

A date of execution is a literal deadline to repent.

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Everyone who hates their neighbor is one of the devil's people. Marx was a Satanist and was particularly inspired. Hundreds of millions murdered as a result. Nothing good ever seems to come from academics sitting around trying to solve the world's problems.

If people put their beliefs to the test with the word of God I think that should help improve unity. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and...

I'm not interested in false unity. That is unity through any cause, belief, or spirit that is not of God. And I am one who believes that there is a spirit behind every cause and belief. Be that spirit from demons and thus evil, or from God and Good. So what we need is unity with the Spirit of...

Regardless of our intentions Jesus died for our sins. Refusing the free offer of salvation means alienation from God for all eternity. So I'm Glad Jesus died for my sins because there is no other hope to avoid condemnation. There are still consequences for our sins. Look at those who converted...

What I want is for everyone to be open and honest. Mocking is not beneficial for anyone involved.

We require our Christian members to adhere to the close handed issues outlined in the statement of faith. Arguing against those close handed issues can result in a ban. I try to be understanding towards those who appear to be confused. More often than not it is those asserting their heretical...

In Revelation 12, Isaiah 14, and Luke 10:18 we see the fall of Satan from heaven described. So are they describing the same event? Satan being cast out of the third heaven to the earth where there is also the second heaven outside of normal perception? In a way the third heaven is nearer to us...

I think a few new rules would help. The reason we don't do a popular vote is so the interests of rural areas are not quashed by urban areas. That intention should be leaned into and districts should be based on congruous regions. A redistricting map that looks like an island archipelago...

Can't the Holy Spirit lead many preachers to give sermons on the same topic? I would expect it. There is one body, and one Spirit.

Leviathan I would think is more of a reptile than a fish. The great lizards were also considered unclean. I think it is their comparison with Satan that lead to that. But reptiles are also known for being cold blooded killers. So one could say they are unclean not just for their likeness. As...

Jesus himself paid the price for man's sins. He can not be crucified again. Like in Hebrews 6:6 Can another incarnation of God exist? Doubtful as Jesus is God's only begotten son. 1 John 4:9. Could other creatures exist in the universe? Sure but there is no guarantee that sin is a problem for...