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  1. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    It's a known mistranslation that David paid Saul in hands for his wife Michel. 1Samuel 18. (KJV vx any modern translation) Today it's more known (but usually not taught because of PG13 issues) that it was actually Philistine foreskins that David paid Saul for his daughter Michel...and in fact he...
  2. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    Well there used to be hands that David cut off to pay Saul for his wife...but that was a mistranslation as well... So even though it was preached 100 years ago we should stick to that as well? (Following your logic)
  3. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    Well, How is it then that your explanation doesn't fit the text, has no basis in anthropology or history, and actually adds to what is written? (especially since a good sum of money was spent writing out this narrative by John who was usually broke and "of course" information was left out) But...
  4. JohnDB

    I'm a Christian and I support the legality of same-sex marriage

    Exactly! But also Judges need to be the ones who decide sentences...not congress
  5. JohnDB

    I'm a Christian and I support the legality of same-sex marriage

    Romans Chapter one and the start of 2 explains why homosexuality is so wrong and harmful... The cliff notes version is that some people have been rejected by the laws of nature to not be allowed to procreate... the reason being Moral turpitude. Where that may be normally used in a legal context...
  6. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    I meant the exegesis I wrote. John's Gospel is not in question. If you are not interested in having a reasonable conversation with me why did you pipe up to begin with?
  7. JohnDB

    King James Version Only...?

    Now one of the most famous known errors in the KJV concerns David and the price he paid for a wife... Concerning "hands" of Philistines vx foreskins... Let's just say that the requisite number of hands wouldn't fit in a bag...and Philistines weren't circumcised... adding certification to the...
  8. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    Still haven't read it...tsk tsk tsk... How can you expect to have a reasonable conversation without reading something keystone is beyond me.
  9. JohnDB

    Why is the bible so murky and confusing?

    Well see... That's why it's good to actually ground yourself with some sort of Bible Teaching. Because it's very easy to get caught up in what's popular versus what's really true. Even if people make fine sounding arguments that seem to be the truth. On that one issue I will have an opinion...
  10. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    You will need to go back and read what I originally wrote... But the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament is a nice study to do at some point.
  11. JohnDB

    Why is the bible so murky and confusing?

    Look, There's no end of people who have their heads in the clouds pondering upon their most recent Bible study into various insights.... I was well on my way to being one getting all caught up in proving others wrong and myself right... But...I realized how worthless I was. God needs people to...
  12. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    Yes it does...look at the footnotes in that section in any newer translation... The Greek is Genethe Anothen. Anothen means "up" or above in every other Greek writing until this passage of scripture for some odd reason. Meaning that it has been translated incorrectly from the koine greek for...
  13. JohnDB

    King James Version Only...?

    Oh of course not... LOL...to believe that sort of thing you would have to believe in not only human perfection but in collective human perfection. Not me in this lifetime for sure I can tell you that much. I mean really...look at the political scene...
  14. JohnDB

    King James Version Only...?

    Speaking of incorrect translations... Apparently the whole civil war between the Samaritans (Jewish ancestry but not pure jewish) and the Jews involved a changing of scriptures to read that essentially the Samaritans weren't allowed in the Temple and had to worship elsewhere. Which was of...
  15. JohnDB

    LIVER most nutrient dense meat, but YUCK!

    Calf's liver is a very rich meal...it's like eating meat flavored butter when done right. And by done right I mean rare to medium rare...any more than that and of course it tastes nasty. But cooked rare...it's just really rich. And the usual accompaniments you hear about are there to help...
  16. JohnDB

    King James Version Only...?

    It was actually...but just in the denomination called the Church of England. Not really any other church denomination...a few might but it was constructed for England's church.
  17. JohnDB

    Wisconsin Riots and a 17 Year Old

    So far... A Christian organization has raised over $357,000 for young Kyle... for his defense. I'm sure that the young man is definitely going to get some inflated lawyer bills. No word yet on any legal proceedings from the guy whose arm Kyle shot yet...but it wouldn't surprise me any. (Even...
  18. JohnDB

    Currently in Quarantine

    I just went through the long list of vaccines... It's rather depressing. Remember that vaccines are a lot like a tattoo....they are going to be with you for a while. Better make sure that the effects are what you want. There are a ton of lousy tattoos out there. Everyone seems to be proud of...
  19. JohnDB

    John MacArthur says you have nothing to do with being "born again"

    Hang on for a bit... Everyone seems to be dancing around the crux and intent of this passage but failing to hit it dead center. Please be patient and carefully read what it is that I'm going to explain. John's Gospel account has a particular theme that runs through it...and it's the theme of...
  20. JohnDB

    What do you enjoy?

    Nice and even stitching! That's one of the things that I've been working hard at doing. But instead of decorative stitches like you have here... well you can see in the photos. Of course I also am trying to figure out layout and design...it's going to take time and be a very expensive...