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You miss my point Rella! You have taken a metaphor as literal. Would you also conclude that if I told you it was raining cats and dogs where I live, you would think there were four footed pets falling out of the sky?

Among the many false beliefs and distortions creeping into the Church at the time one was that one could be baptised for those who had died but didn't get baptised. Paul is countering the disbelief in the resurrection (the context tells us this) by making the point that if the dead aren't raised...

Red Heifers revisited... or is it a red herring?

Is that an accusation Jesus makes or is it Satan's?

Forgiveness and accusations or blame are incongruent. There are plenty who claim they defend the Bible.....but what is it they defend? the murderous accounts of different kings? genocide? the subjugation of women, the right to own slaves? John and James's desire to incinerate the Samaritans...

Do you love your enemies and forgive them as Jesus taught us or do you have plenty of accusations and blame for them?

The women sang as David and Saul returned from their battles, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousands' yet it is recorded that David was a man after God's own heart. Does that make God a mass murderer? HOW you hear the scriptures is determined by who you listen to. James and...

Can you not hear the plain words of Jesus 'love your enemies, do good to those who treat you poorly' Do you think God would not do what he asks us to do? Have you forgotten Jesus' response after James and John wanted to call fire down on the Samaritans? Luke 9:51-55 51As the time approached...

We can translate, manufacture and quote till the desert freezes over but unless we see Jesus as God's final word and hear him, we become flailing, stubborn and self important people who will not understand how to understand the written word. We will in fact spin off on a thousand tangents...

The ultimate solution for humans is to kill those who oppose them. Do we superimpose our (human) solution onto God? God's solution is Calvary (forgive them Father, they don't know what they are doing) Humans reveal their heart when pushed; they oppress and kill the opposition God reveals his...

It's quiet clear then that a bag full of doctrines does not constitute faith.

If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move the mountain. Really? 'Did God really say........'? Genesis 3:1

For those who are curious I'm happy to share the Good News of liberation (justice). For those who want an argument, they can have it with others; I am not interested in arguing. For those who insist on being right I will willing leave them to their own perceived rightness. I have learned through...

Arguments from both sides of the fence will continue because both do not have Jesus as the KEY to interpretation. Understanding this and how to use this key gives a perspective which negates the never ending tedious positions put forward by well meaning religious folk. It is the lack of...

Dear Phoneman.....I am not SDA ie, I do not wear that tag. I do not jump through denominational hoops which all denominations have. I reserve the right to question any position others claim.....even my own, instead of settling for pre-chewed ideas and conclusions. I know this attitude is an...

God's justice is liberation. Our 'justice' is payback/ revenge.

The story of the Prodigal Son is crafted by Jesus to show us the nature of his Father. I think we all need to reread the story regularly because our own propensity for revenge/ payback is part of our sinfulness. We euphemistically call it 'justice' and have the audacity to superimpose this type...

With respect, I have more to read than I can handle. I have watched as Peter has tried to defend his case and have concluded that he digs his hole deeper at every attempt. An author who does this gives me no reason to even consider reading his writings. I would however be interested in a...

Ohhhhhh, how does this relate to what I've said?

So, you want to categorise folk by your measure. How do you do it? By extracting information, and I would ask, to what end? How is it at all useful or even necessary when it comes to Salvation? .......Hmmmm, basically it sounds like a familiar ploy used by those with an agenda for control of...