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Yes. Paul was a Jewish Pharisee before coming to Christ. I believe he wrote Romans 7 to show the Roman converts that righteousness by faith with the Holy Spirit is the only way to beat sin, not the 613 laws of Moses.

I like where you're going with that. I believe "appropriate for the situation" is a part of modesty. Sometimes a modest outfit stands out but it cant be helped if the crowd is just too immodest. 1 Timothy 2:9 King James Version 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest...

How do you describe your beliefs now? I was influenced by Calvinist and Evangelicalism too. My husband and I are deconstructionist with the modern church but strict on adhering to the Scriptures.

Excellent! Do you mind if I save this post? I think a lot of believers are taught 1 John 1:8 out of context. We can and should stop sinning.

I believe Romans 7 is Paul describing his life loving the Law of Moses and wanting to do good but failing because of his battle with sin. Romans 6 clearly says we are to reckon ourselves dead to sin upon baptism. Romans 8 declares that living by faith in Christ is the answer to battling...

It seems you aren't against works at all when done in faith. Its more as if you are saying not all works are works based righteousness. I agree. Forgive me if thats what you were already saying and Im overthinking. Titus 2:13-15 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of...

When you say gender prejuduce, can you explain what you specifically mean?

@Grailhunter Thanks for the post! I really like this statement... This is the type of man I believe women benefit the most in marrying.

Unfortunately the churches today in America often avoid hard truths because it advances their business growth. A Godly church would tell married women not to burn out doing endless activities for the church if it caused them to disrespect, disobey, or neglect their husbands. But then they'd...

I love to read about how different Christian women practice and apply modesty. But it got confusing at times. I see several camps: Camp 1: Its not about rules and a dress code, its about the heart!!! Camp 2: There is a biblical dress code and it shows reverence for God. Camp 3: Modesty is...

Yes it was the norm for worship settings depending on what the church taught. Some women wore it full time, others, obly for prayer and church. And it was both cultural and biblical for cultures that embraced Christianity. Prostitutes would probably not wear one but they wouldn't have been...

I love this question! Hope you are enjoying the forum! I believe Christian stopped head covering because of feminism like you said...but not completely. A wedding veil is a tradition from 1 Corinthians 11. A few years ago, I read 1 Corinthians 11 and decided to research head covering and...

To be persecuted is to be treated unfairly. Can we respond to this with blessing? The Father does not owe us the crucifixion of Jesus the Son. Our Lord lived a humble obedient life to the point of death to give followers after Him a supremely unfair advantage. Yet the world treats us unfairly...

Some groups of Baptists and Pentecostals enforce this. Apostolic Pentecostal women, for example, do not cut or trim their hair. The men keep it short.

Always looking for fairness is a horrible way to live your life. On a bigger scale, many of the world's worst evils have come in the name of fairness and equality. People get hung up on why the Bible doesn't directly condemn slavery. Christians are to seek the Kingdom of God first, not focus...

This is correct. I reject feminism from it's start. The majority of women in America thought politics were a distraction from their influence in the home and in community culture. Its not that they didn't want to participate in society. They always did that through local clubs, church...

I appreciate everyone contributing their thoughts and discussions so much!! To me, a successful forum thread need not have everyone agree or even always stick with purely nice words. I call it good when people can present different ideas and come away with more clarity on their own views or the...

That  is good. And I've definitely missed the point of going without too.

Before I say anything I want you to know I love your presence here and I see you as one of the loveliest and most humble members of this forum. Please don't worry, Sis. I know you mean no harm in disagreeing because you're a good person. I was struggling physically with energy, mentally with...

I thought it would be a given that women would share so I figured the males would need special encouragement to speak freely. Thanks for your contribution as well. I hope everyone feels free to share on this topic whether they agree with my views or not.