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@Preacher4Truth Thanks for your vote; and I see also how you voted; and what you evidently think — whether or not individuals like faith tattoo designs — is self-evidently how so many professing Christians think about them as a witness expression: forums dot thewelltrainedmind dot com

The word 'judgment' can often be used in the sense of 'discernment'; as in John's First Epistle, 'test the spirits'. In contrast, fanatical religious people sometimes try to dictate that their views only can hold sway, and fanatical politically minded people think study and universities are for...

@Preacher4Truth Thanks for the 'likes' on the other thread; FYI....did you see the recent new poll, above?

@OzSpen But it's not rational argument which in the end brings faith in the heart; "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10.17). Faith comes, albeit with a faith reasoning, when the sinner cries to the Lord for forgiveness of sins, not when one is somehow impressed...

@OzSpen FYI....did you see the recent new poll, above?

Great verse there; so much so called Apologetics seems to assume that it's by our rational arguments that people supposedly come to faith, which is however far from the case.

Romans 14.22 also says: "Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth." If Christians do get faith based tattoos which are helpful and effective in their personal witness, then there are quotable Scripture resources about Christian liberty which show that others...

There is the simplicity of John 14.6.

@Base12 Have you looked at any parlor portfolios in your area? there's a lot of fine artwork that's done. (Usually one can look at the portfolios with absolutely no obligation.)

Ephesians 6, about the Whole Armour of God, is such a searching passage; it was the subject of a commentary by William Gurnall in the 17th century, called 'The Christian in Complete Armour', re-issued in the 20th century by Banner of Truth Trust.

"Thy word is truth" (John 17.17); 'Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path' (Psalm 119.105).

@Angelina You're right, and all sorts of tattoos in all sorts of situations can give rise to all sorts of talking points. As you of course know by experience.

When it comes to those nuances that you say you hear, doesn't it all fall under Romans 14 Christian liberty? especially when many Christians are taking Gospel witness opportunities that manifestly work.

@Angelina Oops, misread your post. Hoping you will be preserved in these times.

I'm sure it's a good way to learn Scripture.

@Rita Before having it needled in, you said you prayed about it, you read the Scriptures and you sought Godly counsel, didn't you? so ... Romans 14.22

Oh I'm not really saying that it's what they must or should do; the overwhelming evidence is that it's what they do do; and being so, a lot of Christians find it works effectively in stimulating witness conversations; instead of fighting it, they have embraced it as something that really works...

PS: My header link has an excerpt from 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring'.

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; and I'm sure our conversation was only one of many she has had. It certainly worked for her, anyway; but of course it's an individual responsibility, as you...

We read from the French Bible at home; it's one of Canada's official languages. Often reading the Bible in another language gives a really fresh perspective. I remember nearly 40 years ago getting a really fresh insight into Ephesians from the French version.