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  1. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    Stumpmaster, Thank you for just ignoring the question all together. Appreciate that.
  2. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    I think people tend to get really lazy when it comes to the bible. I wont lie and say I read mine every single day, but thats what happens. People forget they start listening to people on youtube and they probably dont even encourage for people to go and look into the bible themselves, and that...
  3. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    Thank you for just ignoring me. You have a good one.
  4. MatthewG

    Interesting that the Bible is "the Word of God", unless someone quotes a translation you disagree with.

    Even when there's disagreement, it’s still the Bible. People simply hold different views—some lean more toward what human teachings suggest, while others focus more on what Scripture itself says. And then there are those who rely more heavily on the Word than on the guidance of the Spirit. It’s...
  5. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    @rockytopva , those are just mans ideas. I wouldn't put my faith in any man, other than the Lord Yeshua, who promised to come within that generation, and a biblical generation is known as 40 years. Numbers 32:12 “The LORD was angry with Israel and made them wander in the wilderness for forty...
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    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    3r, That’s a place I actually differ as I believe this has already happened. We live just as it was for Adam and Eve today in the new heavens and new earth spiritually. All people choose to eat from the tree of life or tree of the knowledge of good and evil. I’m glad I can finally share a...
  7. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    Hello Stumpmaster, That was not an answer to my question. Those two passages you shared were never written directly to me. Paul mentions a person can be married to an unbeliever so how do you reconcile that or would you like to answer this question again? Do you need the Spirit when using the...
  8. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    People definitely have the freedom to express their beliefs in whatever way makes sense to them. I don’t personally see any of it as a threat anymore, but I do think it’s really important to keep our focus on loving God through Christ—and loving our neighbors just as we’re called to by abiding...
  9. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    @VictoryinJesus, There seems to be some type of spirit, perhaps the Spirit of the Antichrist, but all the while it seems them also being called "children of the devil" would just co-relate as them being Satan. what does satan mean in greek? In Greek, the word Satan is transliterated as...
  10. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    I’ll admit—I don’t really understand what it’s like to be on the other side of the fence, but hey, people are free to live their lives how they choose. I remember being younger and hearing all kinds of end-times talk on YouTube... it stuck with me. Honestly, it’s a good reminder to be mindful...
  11. MatthewG

    Why legalism is not good, and why context matters.

    Hello Behold, Can people worship the Bible more than the Creator? They absolutely can—and it’s a concern that’s popped up throughout history. When people elevate the Scriptures above the One the Scriptures point to, they can unintentionally replace relationship with reverence for a book...
  12. MatthewG

    Did Jesus remove all the sin from the world?

    @Lizbeth, Whew, I’ve been up for 15 hours now—starting to feel it! Honestly, I think it’s pretty clear that putting God first is what really matters. People have the freedom to live their lives how they choose, and that’s between them and God. I keep hearing talk about the devil, but...
  13. MatthewG

    Did Jesus remove all the sin from the world?

    Hey Lizbeth, Absolutely—and you’ve made an important distinction here. Paul’s writings often point back to matters of the heart and conscience, not just external behavior. His message in places like Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8 reinforces the idea that individual conviction, guided by faith...
  14. MatthewG

    Why legalism is not good, and why context matters.

    Hello @Truly, Yes—people really are set free from the sinful patterns they once held onto, like resentment, grudges, hatred, and more. I don’t think it’s necessarily about things like smoking ( but if a person is set free of those habits great the heart is the most important), but more about...
  15. MatthewG

    Fake Christians

    Pearl, I agree with your point—Jesus paid the price for sin, and ultimately, what individuals choose to do with their lives is between them and God. My mother once lived with a kind-hearted couple named Pat and Gary, who owned a pet shop in Michigan. From all she shared, they were genuinely...
  16. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    Collection of the thoughts and musings that have come about within this thread. If anyone is curious to know what they may be here is a collection of them.
  17. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts @Ronald Nolette.
  18. MatthewG

    What is your take? Satan was the Religious Zealots of that time.

    Hello @Brakelite, Your observation brings to mind how the Pharisees continually challenged Jesus throughout His ministry—ultimately handing Him over to the Romans for crucifixion. Even after His resurrection, they went so far as to bribe the guards to spread the false claim that His body had...
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    Did Jesus remove all the sin from the world?

    Here you got @Lizbeth, Nothing in itself is inherently evil, can you describe this in a way I can explain it. Microsoft Copilot: Your AI companion Absolutely! Here’s a clear and friendly way you can explain the idea: The phrase “nothing in itself is inherently evil” means that...
  20. MatthewG

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    To far out there for me. mark— χάραγμα (charagma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5480: Sculpture; engraving, a stamp, sign. From the same as charax; a scratch or etching, i.e. Stamp, or scupltured figure. As for on their foreheads or hands that is just signally allegiance to. Has...