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You are arguing Jesus against Jesus? Are you sure you understand this thread? We live in an age of superficiality. That is the prevalent distinction of our time. The marriage commitment is taken lightly by many. Even the "believers" have a 50% divorce rate. When we take this superficial and...

What does the 2 become one flesh mean to you (in marriage)? Mat_19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

What does "being members one of another" mean to you? 1Co_12:20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 1Co_12:25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 1Co_12:26 And whether one member suffer, all the members...

We see others the way we are ourselves. I am pointing out to believers what the bible says. Do you think an evangelist is being arrogant by preaching the word to non-believers? Or are you actually too saved to be able to hear any more from the bible since you have gotten what you want out of it?

The real question is why the same reaction as unbelievers to the calling in Christ? People like to ignore the bible in some places then claim their legitimacy from other places. So when have I not only stated the biblical position? The biblical practice is a SCANDAL to men. Trying to make it...

We come into unity by looking to God...not men. The bible is more than a story book...it is prophetic and testimonial. Non-believers stay away from the bible because they think the bible has nothing to do with them. Many modern believers do the same thing yet somehow claim to be believers. Same...

We obey the law of God by walking in Christ. You are right when you see that grace is first...and that should lead us to repentance. But this grace does not have this effect on everyone. Some will take the grace for granted as if God was become soft towards sin....that His love could afford us...

You are looking to escape the calling in Christ while diminishing that calling...while claiming to be a believer. Paul's letters address the difficulties. It would be wrong to think that Paul condoned them. The narrow way is to continue in the same unity that was at the beginning. It is the...

Very good post! The way of Christ makes no sense when looked at from the selfish perspective. Children have no trouble with it, however! ;)

We are all inspired by an eloquent rebuttal. :)

You are missing the biblical point. ...which is the greater point. There is nowhere in the bible where we see options as you would see it. The Christian community was based on households. This does not mean what middle class westerners think. There was no gathering around the family TV to watch...

My apologies...it was the Dominicans and the Franciscans...not the Augustinians! :) To be truly honest one must ask...who are those with a misguided fervency in Christendom? The Buddhists have their immolators...the Muslims their suicide bombers. But who are the misguided ones in the Christian...

A champion of God is just that...no church system can claim that person as theirs. The very difference of Francis from the standard pew warmers proves that the church has nothing to do with the personal zeal of an individual and this includes Francis. If the churches admire him so much why not...

Introspection and self -examination have nothing to do with the kingdom of God. God has a will and a desire to see His kingdom established on the earth. He desires to see His people showing that reign to the world AHEAD of time....before He MAKES it happen. He is looking to see how many want to...

Amen Axe!! I think we have gone from the biblical.... Rom 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ...to the humanly contrived... That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled FOR us!

The purpose of God is easily derailed when we take what we have received and walk away with it. It is akin to getting weapons after joining the army then taking them home for your personal collection. God equips people in order to do His will. Luk 17:7 But which of you, having a servant...

You have proved yourself adept once again at missing the point. It would seem there are certain words of Jesus you find taboo and seek to drag down those who mention them. 'That is a comforting thought!

First...thanks for the hostility! :) It warms the heart to realize that love is flowing in your heart in these discussions. The 1 Cor, 3 reference is to the judgment seat of Christ for all believers. Some will be resurrected to honour and some to dishonour. If by purgatory you mean a judgment...

Luk_14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Option. 1. Jesus is telling the truth 2. Jesus is exagerrating Most believers will pick option 2 and go on living as they live without the slightest fear. Luk_21:33 Heaven and earth...

You can read the bible as well as anyone. You just deny what is written for what you think is right.