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    Where did Christian Universalism come from? - New or old?

    But the Lord Christ, the fruit of the Virgin, did not pronounce the breasts of women blessed, nor selected them to give nourishment; but when the kind and loving Father had rained down the Word, Himself became spiritual nourishment to the good. O mystic marvel! The universal Father is one, and...
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    Where did Christian Universalism come from? - New or old?

    For instruction leads to faith, and faith with baptism is trained by the Holy Spirit. For that faith is the one universal salvation of humanity, and that there is the same equality before the righteous and loving God, and the same fellowship between Him and all, the apostle most clearly showed...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    https://apostles-creed.org/confessional-reformed-christian-theology/theology/early-church-fathers-quotes-trinity/
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    If the heavenly virtues, then, partake of intellectual light, i.e., of divine nature, because they participate in wisdom and holiness, and if human souls, have partaken of the same light and wisdom, and thus are mutually of one nature and of one essence,—then, since the heavenly virtues are...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    Origen a.d. 185–254 From all which we learn that the person of the Holy Spirit was of such authority and dignity, that saving baptism was not complete except by the authority of the most excellent Trinity of them all, i.e., by the naming of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and by joining to the...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    Against Praxeas Chapter IV Bear always in mind that this is the rule of faith which I profess; by it I testify that the Father, and the Son, and the Spirit are inseparable from each other, and so will you know in what sense this is said. Now, observe, my assertion is that the Father is one, and...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    Clement of Alexandria a.d. 153–217 O mystic marvel! The universal Father is one, and one the universal Word; and the Holy Spirit is one and the same everywhere, . . . The Instructor. Book I Chapter VI Tertullian a.d. 145–220 In the course of time, then, the Father forsooth was born, and the...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    The early church fathers originally only made general statements concerning the “Catholic” belief in God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Because deviant teachings crept into the early church, the early church fathers were forced to explain God deeper to prevent the spread of false doctrines...
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    How did the Trinity doctrine develop in the early church?

    Oh, the olde word study fallacy to get around John 10:30
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    If our interpretation of scripture sidesteps common sense, did we get it right?

    I don't see where quantum mechanics violates common sense which is based on observation. There will be corresponding rules that makes it all make sense. Like speed of rotation of the earth and birds flying --- inertia. a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest...
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    I am very ill

    I am still ill, but doing better. Soon, I will get my shoulder surgery. The park worship is doing great too. Please, keep praying Sister.
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    I am very ill

    Thanks for the prayers all still ill
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    Jokes, fun and comedy

    The 11th command is obey your wife
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    Q for JW- KIEW?

    The 11th command is obey your wife
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    I am very ill

    I am still recovering.
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    how to deal with a jerk?

    A godly person is alert to the details of his conduct so he can be more like Christ. They might say that God is acting in destructive ways. “Jerks are individuals who, on the basis of nonsubstantial evidence, go out of their way to make insatiable demands, usually attacking the person or...
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    Q for JW- KIEW?

    One need only read rest of chapter in context to see we are physically still alive. Verse 13 a physically dead person can not use their bodies anymore., Romans 6 Easy-to-Read Version Dead to Sin but Alive in Christ 6 So do you think we should continue sinning so that God will give us more and...