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I think you may be reading more into the thread title than what I was actually saying. My point wasn’t about rejecting politics or pretending they don’t exist — it’s about keeping them in their proper place. There are people who believe in God and still participate in political life, but the...

Does salvation depend on faith alone or faith plus participation in church life? 1. What the New Testament says about salvation Every passage that directly explains how a person is saved points to one thing: Faith in the Son and His resurrection. Examples: Romans 10:9–10 — believing in your...

I get what you’re trying to separate — salvation vs. Christian living — but I think you’re still adding a requirement the New Testament never actually makes. You said: The issue is that Scripture never says that either. 1. “Iron sharpens iron” isn’t a church‑attendance command. Proverbs...

I hear what you’re saying, and I agree with you that Scripture calls believers into a body and not into isolation. Gathering matters, loving one another matters, and using our gifts matters. Where I’m coming from is simply that the presence or absence of group attendance doesn’t automatically...

Questionnaire: Paul’s Teaching on the True Nature of Christ’s Kingdom Section 1 — Mixing Christianity With Earthly Identity In Galatians 3:28, Paul says believers are “one in Christ Jesus.” What earthly identities do people today most commonly attach to Christianity? Why do you think some...

Introduction In every generation, there are people who claim the name “Christian” but misunderstand the nature of Christ’s kingdom. Some mix Jesus with politics. Some mix Him with nationalism. Some mix Him with cultural identity. Others try to attach Jesus to their personal agendas or...

Questionnaire: The Unworldly Kingdom of Christ Introduction Why do you think people throughout history have tried to attach Jesus to political movements or agendas? According to the introduction, what makes Jesus’ kingdom fundamentally different from earthly systems? How does misunderstanding...

Bible Study: The Unworldly Kingdom of Christ Introduction Throughout history, people have tried to pull Jesus into their political visions, agendas, and movements. Some have tried to make Him a revolutionary. Others have tried to make Him a nationalist. Still others have tried to use His...

Richard, I appreciate the history you’re bringing in about how the earliest believers understood themselves. You’re right that the term “Christian” wasn’t something the first followers of Jesus invented for themselves, and that “the way” was the language used inside the community. That part is...

What role does repentance play in keeping the heart teachable and open to transformation? Repentance = a change of mind that re‑orients the whole inner life The biblical word metanoia literally means “to change one’s mind” — but not in the shallow sense of switching opinions. It means a shift in...

How does the humility of Christ challenge your own walk? It was only through Christ that I realized my ego wasn’t strength but limitation. Jesus accomplished everything I could not, and His humility exposes how much I need His Spirit. Because of what He showed as the Messiah, I trust Him to...

How does the Word being “with God” and “being God” shape your view of Christ? The Word being “with Yahavah” shows distinction, and the Word “being Yahavah” shows full divine identity — meaning the very Word of God expressed itself in human form through the flesh of Yeshua, revealing Yahavah’s...

Why does identifying John the Baptist as the “Elijah to come” (Matthew 11:14; 17:10–13) place the “day of the LORD” in the first century? Because Malachi said Elijah must come before the great and dreadful Day of the LORD, and Jesus said John was that Elijah. If Elijah has already come, then...

Will I get through this entire thing? Remains to be unseen. Here are the first one of the videos.

Questionnaire for Discussion: Yahavah’s Fire, Refinement, and the Open Gates When Scripture calls Yahavah a “consuming fire,” what do you believe this reveals about His nature? How do you personally understand the difference between destructive fire and refining fire in the life of a believer...

1. Modern temple preparations do NOT prove a future desecration Yes, it’s true: Some groups in Israel have cut stones Some have made garments Some have recreated temple vessels Some have practiced ritual procedures But these are private religious organizations, not the nation of Israel, not...

How does the Fruit of the Spirit differ from natural personality traits or human effort? Here’s the cleanest way to say it, Matthew: the Fruit of the Spirit is not your personality improved — it’s a different source, a different nature, and a different kind of “good” altogether. 1. Natural...

Trevor, I’m simply stating what I believe Jesus meant based on His own words and the Scriptures. You’re free to hold your view, and I’m free to hold mine. I don’t need you to agree with me, and I’m not trying to convince you of anything. Each of us has to make our own conclusions before God...

Questionnaire on Spiritual Maturity: From Children of God to Mature Sons and Daughters According to John 1:12 and John 3:3–6, what does it mean to begin the Christian life as a child of God, and why is spiritual infancy a natural starting point rather than a failure? Peter speaks of “the pure...

From Children of God to Mature Sons and Daughters: A Biblical Study on Spiritual Maturity The New Testament presents the Christian life as a journey of growth, transformation, and increasing participation in the life of God. Scripture describes believers as children of God, born of the Spirit...