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“Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?’ Jesus said to them, ‘The wedding guests cannot mourn while the bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days are coming when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then...

Do you believe him? Why or why not?

“More Americans today than two decades ago rate their community activities, hobbies or recreational activities, and money as ‘extremely’ or ‘very important’ to them. The importance of one’s work to employed adults has also increased over this period. At the same time, religion has become less...

“If you knew how quickly people will forget about you after your death, you will seek to please no one but God.” - John Chrysostom Spot on or hyperbole?

It’s not uncommon to hear theologians refer to Jesus as “the new Moses”. Last week actor Jim Caviezel referred to Donald Trump as “the new Moses”. There are theological and political implications associated with the concept of ”the new Moses.” I don’t have an issue with referring to Jesus as...

An accurate or inadequate assessment?

I believe that Jesus was a Jew. There are members of the Board who believe that Jesus was not a Jew. I invite those who don’t believe Jesus was a Jew to put forth their case for us to examine in this thread.

A few days ago a member of the forum asserted that I’m here to convert people. The assertion is false but it has caused me to wonder if there are members - Christian and / or non-Christian - who post on Christianity Board with the intention of converting other members - or persons who are...

If you could witness any moment in history, which one would you choose? Why would you choose it?

“Genesis 14 and Psalm 110 are connected in Israel’s history through the theme of a human agent defeating kings in battle. … Genesis 14 and Psalm 110 are among a unique group of Old Testament texts that involve a leader who is a descendant of Abraham (through Judah), and who gains a victory over...

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 This same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by it, and without it was made nothing that was made. 4 In it was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And that light shineth in the darkness...

Agree or disagree?

“Life Church, the largest church in America led by pastor Greg Groeschel, is encouraging individuals to participate in a tithing challenge that promises a 100 percent money back guarantee’ if you ‘don’t see God’s blessings in your life.’ …”...

I went to a movie theatre with my wife this evening - the first time I’ve been out to see a movie in about five years - and watched Sound of Freedom. I work as a volunteer advocate for dependent, neglected and abused children. I’ve seen and heard some hard things while serving my community in...

“A new study from the theologians at the University of Leipzig finds that only 1.6% of the German population reads the Bible at least once a day, and only 3.2% read it every week, despite half of its population identifying as Protestant or Catholic. … Among those surveyed who said they did not...

“After almost forty-five years as a print incarnation, the forthcoming issue of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL will be the last print edition. But this is not the JOURNAL’s end. The great content of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL will continue as a free online magazine! …”...

Far removed from the creed of Judaism (the Messiah’s creed) and from the historical creeds of Christianity. This is an affront to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

I remember listening to this on the radio in 1965. It was frightening then. It’s commonplace now.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/less-than-half-of-us-adults-believe-in-god-without-a-doubt.html