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  1. bdavidc

    “We Will Not Have This Man to Reign Over Us”, The Root of Rebellion

    You are quoting Luke 19:22, but you are ignoring its context. Jesus was speaking of a servant who failed to carry out his master's instructions. The servant claimed his master was harsh, and the master used his own words to expose his failure to act (Luke 19:20-23). Now explain how that applies...
  2. bdavidc

    Breaking Free From Fake Religion

    We need to read 1 Timothy 2:15 in its context and in light of what Scripture teaches about salvation. First, Paul is not teaching that women receive eternal salvation by having children. If that were true, what about women who cannot have children or who never marry? Are they excluded from...
  3. bdavidc

    “We Will Not Have This Man to Reign Over Us”, The Root of Rebellion

    Yes, Luke 19:11 tells us why Jesus gave the parable. The people expected the kingdom to appear immediately, and Jesus was correcting that expectation. But we cannot ignore what He went on to teach. Salvation is absolutely by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved...
  4. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    If it's all there, then where is it? Show me the exact post and quote the evidence. You made the accusation. The burden is on you to prove it. Calling me a liar doesn't prove anything. Either provide the evidence or withdraw your accusation.
  5. bdavidc

    What we are now suppose to be doing--Jesus repeated over and over...

    Stop hiding behind claims of being appointed by Christ to avoid having your teaching examined by Scripture. God commands us to “try the spirits whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1). Yet you tell believers they have no authority to question you. Who do you think you are to place yourself above...
  6. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    So now you're refusing to provide the evidence for your accusation. You have repeatedly called me a liar, yet when asked to quote the exact statement and prove it was a lie, you refuse. Scripture says, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good" (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Accusations are not...
  7. bdavidc

    What is God looking for from us?

    You seem more interested in attacking me personally than addressing what Scripture actually says. Where did I ever say good behavior isn't important? Where did I say Christians should continue living in sin? I said neither. You keep confusing the righteousness we receive through faith in Christ...
  8. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    You're assuming that "twice dead" means these men were born again and then lost their salvation. But where does Jude actually say that? Read the context. Jude 4 calls them "ungodly men" who turn God's grace into lasciviousness and deny Jesus Christ. Then in verse 12 he describes them as "trees...
  9. bdavidc

    Mary the Queen of Heaven?

    You have made it clear that you are here to defend the Catholic Church, even if that means appealing to the writings of men rather than the Word of God. But why should I accept the writings of the early Church Fathers as authority? No one should do that. Were their writings inspired by God...
  10. bdavidc

    What is God looking for from us?

    I agree that how we treat others matters to God. And I certainly agree that even unbelievers can show genuine kindness and compassion toward others. But notice what Romans 2:14-15 actually says. Paul explains that the Gentiles have the work of the law written in their hearts, with their...
  11. bdavidc

    What we are now suppose to be doing--Jesus repeated over and over...

    I never said you didn't understand your own point. I'm questioning whether your point agrees with Scripture. You keep accusing me of rejecting correction, yet you haven't shown from Scripture where I'm wrong. Paul said, "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge" (1...
  12. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    Repeating the accusation still does not prove it. I asked you a very simple question: quote the exact statement I made that you claim was a lie, and then show what was false about it. Instead, you simply say that you already did it and then call me a liar again. That is not evidence. That is...
  13. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    Turning the mirror around doesn't change what Scripture says. If you believe I'm making the same mistake, then show me where I've taken Scripture out of context. I'm willing to be corrected by God's Word. But you still haven't answered my question about Jude 12. You claim that "twice dead"...
  14. bdavidc

    Failed execution of female murderer

    You said that the government's authority to punish wrongdoing doesn't answer what Christians should hope for. But I believe Scripture addresses both. Romans 13:4 tells us that civil authorities are God's ministers to execute justice against those who do evil. And 1 Timothy 2:1-4 tells us to...
  15. bdavidc

    What we are now suppose to be doing--Jesus repeated over and over...

    You're quoting 1 Corinthians 2:15, but you're ignoring what Paul is actually talking about. "But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man." Read the entire chapter. Paul is explaining how the things of God are understood through the Holy Spirit. He is not...
  16. bdavidc

    Mary the Queen of Heaven?

    You are once more making assertions that cannot be supported by Scripture. You say that because Paul wrote "as also saith the law" in 1 Corinthians 14:34, this somehow supports your teaching about Jesus judging men and Mary judging women. But in which place does Paul say that? Look at the...
  17. bdavidc

    What is God looking for from us?

    I agree that Christians are commanded to love God and love their neighbors. Jesus made that very clear in Matthew 22:37-40. And I certainly agree that parents should teach their children to love others, share, forgive, and treat people with kindness. But I think we need to be careful not to...
  18. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    Calling me a liar doesn't make me one. If I have lied, then show everyone exactly what I said that was false. I asked you to stop changing what Scripture says to fit your interpretation. I also asked you to explain how Paul's words "I myself" in 1 Corinthians 9:27 could possibly refer to someone...
  19. bdavidc

    Outer Darkness: a possible destiny for the saved

    You agreed with me, and when I stated that merely calling Jesus "Lord" does not show that anyone has been saved, you replied, "Calling Jesus Lord does not mean that one is saved." That is quite correct. He said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but...