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Not like you, jim. But your point is right.

We are also told to pray without ceasing? Not possible! Unless it means to be instant in and out of season. I don't know... that's the best I can come up with to such a demand. It takes patience and practice, but the solution(I believe) is simply asking yourself, "How is what I'm about to...

There are those who are begotten of God. That I believe. Do I believe you are? Well, God made us all and has an ordained plan for us all. But the "begotten" is a special group. Given that I don't know you, I can't say whether I believe it or not.

The proper context in 1 cor 11 is that what many call "communion" shouldn't be done at Church. What was happening is that folks who could afford to bring food and wine were having a party and not sharing. Paul said, "knock it off!" So no it shouldn't be done during a service. But it can be...

Of course its not just for the clergy. Who said otherwise? But it is the job of the ministry to GIVE it. There are other verses that state this in one way or another. There is also a historical aspect to this. Personally I don't think it matters (the Bible still holds true today in every...

That makes absolutely no sense. None of it.

The Bible says faith cones by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (romans 10:17) AND you can't hear without a preacher (romans 10:14).

Write your own bible then

Lucifer was a man. Flesh and blood. He was the king of babylon. Lucifer was a man. Flesh and blood. He was the king of babylon.

No pom. Tell me this... how do we get faith?

River, I would like your comments on 2 thes 3:11-15. I've brought this set of verses up, but have missed any response regarding it. It seems to me that if this is "shunning", there is a place for it, as well as a procedure. In any sense, I don't see it as an occasion to beat up on a brother...

Wait, are we now debating whether gravity and erosion exist?

I stand with you on that question, wormwood. Paul even said he was Christ's ambassador and spike in his stead. So unless its one of those circumstances where Paul spoke by permission, Paul's words carry the same weight as jesus' just as when the prophets sais, " thus saith the Lord".

River, have a look at the verse I mentioned in2 thes 3. There is reason to "shun" . But it must be done properly and for the right reasons. We should also look at rebukes in the same way. Pay attention to hebrews 12. Above all, no one should ever look at correction as an opportunity to...

Yep... it pretty much does! I don't know what verses anyone is using to shun people, unless its 2 Thes 3:14. If so, it makes no mention that we shouldn't be like the world, be worldly or anything of the such. Personally I believe its saying to to separate yourselves from those who don't have...

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I don't agree with everything in the OP, but I agree with the overall conclusion. Its not thay following christianity is hard, but trying tp follow it, traditions of man and desires of the flesh at the same time is impossible. Grace of course allows it, but only so we can concentrate on our...

How bout free parking and no late fees?

I was happy to hear you say that, Pom. Never liked the ole standby "the Lord is mysterious. His ways are higher than ours!" Arguement. It is written, so it id true, but I never liked when people use it when they get stuck in their theories. I have a degree in a field of science. It never...

You and I may be beautiful; and I agree. But it does say "we". This is the love of God that many don't realize. WE are his workmanship/ masterpiece. I might be a snowflake, but it's the landscape that is a masterpiece