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    Cults

    SDA teach that those who worship on Sunday are not saved.
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    Cults

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    Cults

    Walter Martin defines cults this way: By, cult, we mean a group, religious in nature, which surrounds a leader or a group of teachings which either denies or misinterprets essential biblical doctrine.
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0622.htm https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/28164.htm One (εν). Neuter, not masculine (εις). Not one person (cf. εις in Galatians 3:28 (NAS) 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    CHURCH FATHERS: On the Trinity, Book II (Hilary of Poitiers) www.newadvent.org › fathers Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... Book II. He begins with the command to baptize all nations ... CHURCH FATHERS: The Didache...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    CHURCH FATHERS: On the Trinity, Book VI (St. Augustine) www.newadvent.org › fathers Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... The question is proposed, how the apostle calls Christ the ... SUMMA THEOLOGIAE: The person of the Holy Ghost...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    https://www.catholiccrossreference.online/fathers/index.php/John%2010:30;%20John%2016:15;%20John%2014:11 CHURCH FATHERS: Against Praxeas (Tertullian) www.newadvent.org › fathers Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... In Which He...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    In John 10 Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd and, in a debate with the Jewish leaders, makes the claim, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). It was a bold statement—one His audience found quite audacious—and it reveals much about who Jesus is. Five key observations can be made...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    This fully nuanced meaning is particularly true in John 14:17 - 18, where Jesus specifically equates the Spirit being "in" the disciples with the Spirit being "with" them, and then affirms that this indwelling is the means by which Jesus can affirm His promise not to leave His disciples as...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    When Calvin's comments are taken in context, it is clear that while he does not understand this passage to be referring to Christ's "unity in essence" (Greek: homoousias) - a technical term used by the "ancients" (that is, the Nicene church fathers) - Calvin does accept that Jesus is laying...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    G R A M M A T I C A L A N A L Y S I S egw kai `o pathr `en esmen. EGO KAI hO PATHR hEN ESMEN I and the Father one are. hEN (1520) To be united most closely (in will, spirit), Jn x. 30 (Thayer). In contrast to the parts, of which the whole is made up ... J 10:30 (BAGD). One (hen). Neuter...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    It seems clear that the unity spoken of cannot fall short of unity of essence. The thought springs from the equality of power (my hand, the Father's hand); but infinite power is an essential attribute of God; and it is impossible to suppose that two beings distinct in essence could be equal in...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    The John 10 he is saying one in nature with the Father. John 17 is one in spirit or agreement. is a well know word study fallacy. "I and the Father are one." This verse is often used by Trinitarians as proof of the essential unity and equality of Jesus with His Father. Some Trinitarian...
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    John 10 he is saying one in nature with the Father. John 17 is one in spirit or agreement.
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    “I Am Alpha And Omega, The Beginning And The Ending,” saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. The one who is to come is Jesus.
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    I am guessing it is just her sin nature, flesh.
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    There is no spiritual gift called "the gift of tongues".

    Friend, I know many Atheists, LDS aka Mormons, Christian Sciencists, Muslims who Nice People who do many good works. The problem is they all have Anothr Jesus, thus their works are only window dressing.
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    Cults

    I will post more later, boss is kicking me off
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    Cults

    God Syndrome: If your spiritual leader has the “God Syndrome” or acts as if they are godlike. For example, the leader may say that he or she speaks for God, that God works exclusively through his or her ministry. https://safeharborim.com/7-signs-of-spiritual-abuse/...
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    Cults

    Signs of Spiritual Abuse Spiritually abusive leaders twist the truth to make themselves look better. And you end up questioning if you heard them correctly or were misinterpreting something. Spiritually abusive leaders demand respect instead of earning it. Spiritually abusive leaders betray...