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That which you know in your experience does not necessarily reflect the way God feels towards you. Consider the story of the Pharisee and the Publican who both went to the temple to pray. We could say that how the Pharisee saw himself (attitude) was the way the younger son saw himself when he...

You do not see it as saying it, not because it's not saying it but because you don't see it. In fact, any verse that is cited which tells us of God's unconditional love for humanity (and there are many) would not be seen as such because it's not what you want to see. Having a memory for...

The writings of Paul are hard to understand for any whose paradigm is not in sync with that of Jesus. Even the disciples prior to the resurrection found themselves in that position. They, just as Paul did, had epiphanies in their own experiences which opened their eyes. Selecting and quoting...

For God SO loved the WORLD he GAVE his only Son.....John 3:16 It is the world that was given the gift....and those who want it take it, those who don't want it don't take it.

I don't make it that complicated. Romans 7 is self revelatory and Romans 8:1 gives me the confidence not to stress. For me it come down to simple trust

Have you wondered why the regular circling back to law/ no law? I think it's because these matters have not been resolved in the mind/ heart of the one constantly addressing them.

These texts Siddhi have sustained me since my younger years. It is the great hope which all who trust in Jesus can look forward to.

Well, I have it by good authority that I am blessed far more than I deserve!

I think when prayers are by rote, one is not communicating with God any more than if one spoke to another with pre chewed sentences.

Sounds like the Commander and Chief!

Those aware of their assumptions, brave enough to question them..... and courage to recognise that most are culturally programmed, have every reason to shift their position to a better one.

Understand a culture and one is halfway to understanding a peoples M.O. or way of seeing. Insist on overlaying ones own culture on that of other peoples and misunderstanding becomes inevitable. If 'woke' has anything to do with being awake, I'll need to reconsider.

Grace is God's M.O. Grace and gracious are synonymous. They are the core operating characteristic of God.

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that's right.....even the dictionary agrees :ummm:

I can only conclude that your hearing/ vision is either beyond poor or that obfuscating is your objective.

I asked you to clarify/ qualify your statement of 'straight up evil'. I would also ask how that applies to my post #19?

Do you want to clarify that statement....or do you prefer obscurity?

I guess you don't know anybody personally who is Trans or heard their story? or have you ever invited one of these folk to dinner? Zacchaeus, that short fellow up a tree was as despised by 'upstanding' citizens as many christians are of LGBTQ folk. We forget that Jesus sought him out, not the...

The man born blind and healed didn't know who healed him but he was healed nevertheless and grateful for it. When Jesus showed up there was no hesitation in worshiping him. The Pharisees on the other hand had nothing but accusation and blame for the blind man now seeing and the one who healed...