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In the time of the writings of John there were some Christians who would renounce Jesus to save their lives. It was a time of persecution of the brethren. There was a great controversy at the time whether those who had renounced Christ in such a way should be permitted back into the brotherhood...

You have tried very hard to make God's way seem foolish and it is for the carnally minded ... 1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. I think you are...

Blessings to you! There is no such thing as "imputing" a righteousness on a person who isn't actually righteous. That is the fiction that has caused Christianity to be a laughing stock among all that are not brainwashed into the thought. Salvation is not a process of becoming brainwashed with a...

It is God who judges. Notice it was not Peter that condemned them but God Himself. There are billions of believers in Jesus...but few disciples. I am not advocating for one moment that people should not believe in Jesus. I am calling believers to follow Christ. We all have the freedom to do as...

You have it backwards...fulfilling the requirement of the law means to fulfill then intent of the law. This means the law is satisfied. The Holy Spirit empowers us...who walk in the Spirit..to do so. You are trying to make a formula that justifies a Christian who doesn't walk in the...

A person is free to choose the level of commitment he has for the Lord. I am just relating what the bible says about being a disciple of Christ. The cost of discipleship is not optional. It means forsaking all. A believer is someone who holds certain views about God and agrees with the idea of...

I really don't understand where this is coming from. Are you against full time ministry? Is that your beef? That is not what this thread is about. It is about sharing a common life where all are pulling together in the same direction. It is the laying down of our lives for the brethren whom we...

Community in the Spirit is foremost an attitude of living prophetically as a holy sacrifice for others to observe. If someone thinks they can do that on their own then let them do so...there are a few champions of the faith that have impacted the world. It is rather difficult to get people out...

Hi D The community of the saints is the city on a hill that Jesus spoke of Mat_5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Firstly...the "YE" is plural just like the reference to a city. In fact, and this will surely not be understood for it's...

Bless you and welcome to the forum!!!! Rep point for you!!! :)

The righteousness of God is a by-product of abiding with Christ in the holiness of God. It is as the heat that radiates out from the flame. It is the presence of God that keeps us from sin. We then practice being empty so that we can be filled with His Spirit. Why is fasting so prevalent in the...

This is Armstrong teaching...world wide church of God. The plain truth???? Are you or were you involved in that movement Joe?

1. Do we bear fruit in this life? We can! 2. Where does it come from? From being grafted into the living Vine. 3. How is it produced? By abiding in Christ 4. Does a Believer in Christ have power to live a godly life? By the grace of God...yes! 5. Does a Believer in Christ have...

There is no technique that will move God's heart.

Pretty smart kid...er...fetus!!! ;)

LOL The narrow way is simple indeed! Holding on tightly to what you have only makes it hurt more to give it up. PS You can't take anything with you when you die. And guess what you will be hoping to attain...the heavenly community of new Jerusalem. Will you ridicule that life then????

Fish die in the open air. Men die in water. A person who lives by the Spirit craves the community of the saints. A carnal person craves personal freedom.

LOL This is how far the mainstream has strayed from the biblical perspective. Episkopos means visitation as well as overseer. God used to visit His people when they were a people. Now people just pray for the things they want. Read Stalag 2 (Acts 2)...then compare the testimony to any wartime...

I disagree with everything you said!!!! (just kidding...;) ) We speak with each other on these forums to edify one another...now by edify I mean build up...not by playing it nice with carnal emotions and feelings but doing what is right for growth for all concerned. It is good practice to be...

This goddess has been around for many "venerations"! ;)