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When Jesus returns to rule for 1,000 years, will that be a theocracy?

Same here. I'd say it's not that there is overlap as much as people incorrectly use the terms interchangeably. The difference is driven by the equation F = B + A where F = Faith B = Belief A = Action (works) As Scripture says, even demons believe in God. God wants to transform our life to have...

You're even denying the role Scripture places on our burden to have faith in Jesus to receive God's Grace. The power of "yes" is the power of "no," which we retain at every moment with every subsequent choice we make. Do I follow the prompting of the HS in this moment, or do I backslide and...

Yea, just ignore Scripture that goes against your IDOL of OSAS.

I believe this is the heart of the matter. Thank you so much for edifying the point. :tiphat:

Well, now you are trying to have it both ways. OTOH, you claim faith is not an active choice on our part but a gift from God. OTOH, you claim we need to be taught who Jesus is because God's gift DOES require some active choice on our part. Which is it, exactly?

That's nice. This is for you ... "can" you answer the question of what set of words would address the world, if not God so loved the world, he gave his only son?

I accuse you of being in denial of the soulful aspect of our existence, of being overly spiritual, of taking verses in Scripture that address worldly, bodily, soulful, fleshy matters - that we are commanded to address - and turning them into what they are not. Exhibit A. Denying it's not...

Scott, in your rush to oppose my point, I believe you invoked the wrong verse. Mt 7:2 reads, Indeed, you will be judged by the very standards to which you hold other people. I believe you meant to cite John 2:19 Jesus answered them, z“Destroy this temple, and in three days aI will raise it...

He'll be unanimously voted Teacher of the Month this month by the woke union in California. :confused

Funny to see the over-spiritualized pacifists shift their attack on doing what is necessary regarding the use of force. 1st, they falsely say it goes against Christian principles. Now after 73 pages they say using violence does not achieve the ends sought. The rationale is analogous to give up...

The things one reads on the internet. It goes to show battles go on, long after the contestants stop fighting. Other's still debate the War of Northern Aggression. These days, it seems only wars against Hitler are socially acceptable as being righteous. OTOH, of course the Crusades stopped...

Scott, here is where you fall off the over-spiritualized deep end. "Can" is potential. You should humbly admit that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son" CAN BE looked at as the "suggestion" you deny that Scripture states the world is what it's all about, the real priority...

You are in denial. Christ said what you’ve done to the least (of those in the world) you’ve done to me.

I part ways because none of what you wrote above is true (or truly relevant). Thomas didn’t put his hands into spirit.

If this is true in the context of this thread, then why the Great Commission? Why all the effort on our part to bring people to Christ if it is not of ourselves but a gift from God? Why waste all the time, energy and treasure? And how is this reconciled with Hebrews 11:6 Without faith no one...

Yes but it is by our faith that we receive God's grace. That's the point of Scripture.

Fanatical.

Oy vey. Change in subject and victimized by your poor choice of translations, relying on the worst possible one available today in English. Let's look at a modern translation. New Living Translation 29 They must realize that the Sabbath is the LORD's gift to you. That is why he gives you a...

Nope. It's perfect. A reflection of the narrow road, where some go too far left, too worldly and others to the right, over-spiritualized.