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Hello Pearl, that is an interesting thought, one that I've never heard before (specifically "when" Jesus became sin for us .. 2 Corinthians 5:21). The thing that we need to be very careful of, I think, especially when we wade out into the deeper waters concerning Deity, is not allowing our...

Hi Bob, here are a couple of thoughts about this. Have you ever been in or even heard of a church (today or in the past) where women are/were forbidden from speaking, even socially? That is, of course, a rethorical question ;) You may also remember that the Apostle just finished instructing men...

I agree, however, look what the use of it (the literal translation of that one word) did, it got us all talk'n, yes? And I think that's a very good thing :Zek: (plus, it gave me an excuse for using the giant two-thumbs up emoticon :)). --Papa Smurf p.s. - 2 Timothy 3:16 is the only time that...

Hello again Bob, I believe that "given by the inspriation of God" is the wording that is actually used by the KJV and the NKJV. It's also a phrase that is used to define θεόπνευστος in some of our Greek lexicons and word studies. --Papa Smurf

Hi Bob, "God-breathed" is the literal translation of θεόπνευστος (transliterated "Theo-pneustos"). It means "given by the inspriation of God" and is translated in varying ways as such (2 Timothy 3:16) in different Bibles, but "God-breathed" (which is being used more often now) is found in not...

Hello @TonyChanYT, et al, here's something to consider. It seems to me that the Apostle Peter clearly had both Testaments in mind when he wrote the following about the Apostle Paul's Epistles, 2 Peter 3 15 Consider that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also...

Sounds like fun :oops:;) I'll join in again if I feel like I have something to add, but if I do so, I think that I'll skip the mocking and the shouting, if that's ok with you :) God bless you!! --Papa Smurf

Hello @Webers_Home, while I agree with what you wrote above (or at least with what I believe that you meant ... I don't, for instance, believe that "Christianity alleges that Man is supreme in the grand scheme of things", because we know that God is, but I'm also sure that that's not what you...

Hello Davy, this thought crossed my mind when I read the OP title, what about when we are in Heaven, or living out eternity on the New Earth? Will we be secure at that point (and thereby, for the balance of eternity, as well), or will the possibility of ending up in the Lake of Fire be something...

Hello Netchaplain, I agree with you about most of the above, even sentence #1 (at least in a certain sense) .. e.g. Matthew 5:43-48; Romans 5:8; 1 Timothy 4:10, but I'm always at a bit of a loss trying to reconcile that sentiment (that "God loves ALL of mankind") with what has happened many...

The Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy is used as the basis for a 16-part teaching series by Dr. R. C. Sproul called, Thus Says The Lord (and I believe that the entire series is free to listen to online right now :)). Dr. Sproul touches on Divine "inspiration" and "transmission" beginning...

Thanks Debp and @marks :) , I believe that this is a VERY important point that needs to be clearly made and understood, because MANY today believe that salvation is gained, maintained, or both .. or lost, due to our willingness, or lack thereof, to forgive others, and that is simply not what is...

Hi Nancy, that is true, of course, but what the Lord requires of us, in admonishing us to be His "peacemakers" .. Matthew 5:9, that is, is a VERY difficult thing, because it requires the injured party (the person who was sinned against, that is) to be the one who initiates the Biblical processes...

Hello Pearl, this is an interesting verse for at least a couple of reasons. First of all, why does the Lord Jesus ask His Father to forgive the people instead of simply forgiving them Himself, like He had been doing all along :contemplate: Also, what was He asking the Father to forgive them of...

Hello again Rheeder (I just replied to you on a different thread), you certainly come to us with the most wonderful newsjoy: Thank you for sharing it with us, and WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD :) That is a big part of what "sanctification"/becoming more and more Christlike is about. Perhaps...

Hello Rheeder, first off (since I see that you are a new member here), WELCOME TO CB :waves: As far a convincing atheists of the existence of Jesus Christ, that, by itself, shouldn't be hard, since He is an historical figure. Convincing an atheist that He is God may be a tad harder however ;)...

Hello TheeFaith, what is taught by the historic creeds of Christendom, which includes those listed above by you + the Symbol of Chalcedon (but not the Didache) is accepted as being basically true by the entirety of the churches that fall within Christian orthodoxy, IOW, by the RCC, EOC, OOC and...

Hello again Cerraco, it seems that we may have a lot more to talk about, but I'm afraid that it's going to have to wait until I return tomorrow night (well actually, until tonight, as it's already "tomorrow" here). So, I hope to see you then (Dv). --Papa Smurf

Hello Cerraco, first off, since I see that you are a new member, WELCOME TO CB :waves: I'm very sorry to hear about how you were treated on one of the other Christian Forums (and I'm hoping that it was in error somehow). You're here now however, so let's hope that you can finally find (or at...

Hello again Arthur, as far as my signature goes, I've found some of the things that Bono says facinating, wondering at times whether or not he was a believer. After reading what he wrote in my signature line (and a bit more of the same from him), I am no longer "wondering" about that :) I have...