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Most gambling I've done is with my Church brothers playing penny poker.... That is, playing cards with pocket change. It isn't about the money but about the fellowship. I might win or lose 10 dollars. But it's over a 5 hour period and well spent by hanging out with those of like precious...

Problem is, Abeliever, that it isn't going to be done in the flesh. If a Christian says, "I don't sin", there's only one way I can actually believe him -- because there is only one way he can actually be telling the truth. That is through grace. I can believe someone if they say, "I don't...

Paul actually wrestled with the concept and so do I. I mean, be with Christ or be here on earth? Duh? !?!? Problem is, Jesus want's me here on earth. I know this is true, cause I'm still here. He might forgive me for checking out early, but I think it best to do his will and stick around...

Don't know if it was covered in the recently closed debate... But what is the purpose of your asking? Was it written with me in mind? Go the the local Barnes and Noble and find the KJV. That's the one I follow. Sure there were many revisions. What's your point? Can I tell you what I...

It's a good question, Justaname. I wish more Christians would seek an understanding of it. They latch on to "God is love", but forget that God is a man of war, someone who will laugh at your calamities, a God that has killed more people than even Satan and a God that actually said he hated...

Don't have children. I am married though, so I suppose the best I can do is apply the questions to my relationship with my wife. I'd have to say yes to both. We both attend the same Church and both do our best to thrive in the Church... Not just show up on Sunday, and I imagine everyone here...

I must admit I am (was) ignorant about the subject of Halal. Looking at the wikipedia definition very briefly, I'll give what I know the scripture says about it. The reference to Acts 21:25 has to do with the ruling James (Jesus' half brother) gave at the council of Jerusalem. It's actually a...

Yep, Williemac! Amen! It's the whole point Paul (or whomever) was making in the first 1/3 of Hebrews 10. I don't understand how those folks who believe Jesus' sacrifice only covers past sins. The chapter clearly shows that's what the blood of bulls and goats did, and then offers a contrast.

In my posts I said it was neglecting the assembling (meeting together). I still hold to that, but I can see your point about it rejecting Jesus.

My goodness, Johnlove. You aren't even coherent.

Ok. Have you deliberately committed sin? I don't mean in your past years, I mean today. No, Scripture will not contradict what John said, but you don't grasp the full meaning of what he said, nor have you acknowledge ALL that he said. He did say we cannot sin and gain the kingdom, but he...

There are those who say, "Church is not a building, 'we' are the Church!" Well, that's true. There are also those who say that in the NT people didn't meet in Church Buildings, but in homes. Well, that is false. Sure, they sometimes did meet in homes, but they also met in "church...

Wow! Look, I have some disputes with what Wormwood wrote too, but I have to lay that aside based on what you wrote. First off, I’m amazed anyone quotes 1 John as proof we have to stop sinning (in any way you want to put it). Reason being, it’s not a big secret how to deal with verses 3:9 and...

Nope, never played Blitz.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. My Pastor preaches the Truth, and I read the Truth that is in the Bible. They both line up and are in harmony. So yes. I have received and learned Truth. Thus, Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit.

Madden football and occasional "quest" games (slaying monsters and completing a storyline) were my poison. They can steal your time! They can be addictive. They are allowable under grace, but you should remember moderation. I have less free time these days, but even so, I'd rather read the...

Can't say that I know... I believe that God can speak through dreams. But I sincerely doubt he does it often. Yet, I do believe that every dream we have is sent by God. But God does speak to me through reading the Bible and through the sermons I hear. Maybe even through "coincidental...

My doctrine is the Bible. Want to know what my doctrine or my believe or my teaching is? Crack it open. In other words, if it's in the Bible, and it's taken in context, that's what I believe. I sit under a Pastor who preaches that and believes that. So it is my teaching. Am I a Bible...

Hi Willicmac, Pardon me dragging my feet on your response.... Things have been busy for me. My comment here include a previous exchange we had on this thread. We are discussing whether non believers have eternal life -- via damnation or salvation. You are making inferences with the verses...

Hi Williemac! Nope, I'm not incorrect..... I never said there is no scripture; I said I didn't know of any! ;) I'll look at what you said and get back to you... For now, please realize I'm talking about the spirit, not the flesh. All flesh is going to die and none of it is going to the...