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I do not believe arrogance is the always the conscience decision for the unrepentant rather it is the underlying cause that does not allow them to repent weather conscience or unconscious. What I have found is most believe people are basically good and do not recognize the presence of sin in...

So are you saying Paul was wrong in his decision?

This is something that should have been edited. I apologize, I was writing something then changed the way I was presenting it. I do not want you to think I was applying this to the James 2:12-13 verse. Again I apologize for any confusion.

From the Jewish perspective the Law was never limited to only ten, actually there are 613 commandments. In the thought of the observance of the Sabbath that is a part of the ceremonial portion of the Law, being it is not a moral command, rather a ritual observance. So yes, all commandments and...

To speak to the 1 Corinthians passage a bit. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his...

So in other words you seek to be justified by keeping the Law. Also you are judging those who do not set one day above another by stating they hate His law, but this I do not hold against you. Colossians 2:13-16 13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of...

Chapter 14 Principles of Conscience 1 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. 2 One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only. 3 The one who eats is not to regard...

Happy Belated!

I think what is being promoted is Christian Science, which is a form of Gnosticism. As you can see they deny the bodily resurrection. Jesus's body upon resurrection, is the very same body that died on the cross, hence the bodily resurrection and the Orthodox stance. What appeared after the...

And I wont answer if she hid it from you.

No. Romans 2:3-4 But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God...

I would like to state I based my response off this statement. I also had in mind this statement. The endurance I spoke of was until the Lord provides the relief needed, be it a new job offer, pressure and or tension relief in your current situation, or whatever means God provides. I do not...

P.S. You may want to brush up on your Christian apologetics if you haven't already, to enable you to be ready in and out of season. 2Timothy 4:2 An excellent book I can suggest is "Holman Quick Source Guide to Christian Apologetics" by Doug Powell You never know how God is going to use you...

Yes persecution is increasing. Western society in general is becoming more secularized as time is progressing, and through this secularization people are becoming more hostile towards Christians. Romans 8:6-8 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and...

Sound doctrine allows building with precious metals and stones. Ephesians 2:22 2Timothy 2:20 1Peter 2:5 Poor doctrine builds without value and is temporal at the time of judgement. 2 Timothy 2:20 James 1:10-11 It is quality not quantity that is being tested with fire, and salvation is not...

John 8:1-11 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the center of...

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace...

Mjrhealth, Is it not loving if you see a child running toward the busy urban street and you snatch her from her path before she reaches impending doom?Just as this action is loving so is pointing out sin in the life of the sinner. It is quite true some Christians seem to belabor the sin of...

Let me first speak to who sanctified God question. What I meant by this statement, "The greek word "hagios" translated as holy is similar to the word "hagiasmos" which is translated as sanctification.", is sanctification at it's root is derived from holy. In greek suffixes and prefixes play a...

The greek word "hagios" translated as holy is similar to the word "hagiasmos" which is translated as sanctification. After being made holy (faith) we are exhorted to continue in that holiness (sanctification), the bible is very clear here, and so is the author of this thread. :D My only...