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Now that's exactly what I think Paul had in mind when he told Timothy to rightly divide the Word of truth. Excellent job of honest research brother!

The key here in your phrase "Biblical Christianity." Is it really Biblical? In the interest of inclusion. I looked at the rules and I don't see anything that says I have to believe Jesus is God, but if I'm wrong I'll respect the rules and leave. BTW, I do see a mention about respecting other...

You know what they say about an oft repeated lie; it becomes the truth. Two thousand years of a lie is hard to shake. I understand that. But, geez, when presented with clear cut evidence that totally goes against tradition ought to at least cause one to pause and reconsider. Here's the big...

Well, I was hoping to get a specific answer as to why Timothy and Corinthians don't contradict when one is taken to say the Son and the Father are both God whereas the other clearly says only the Father is God. But, alas, all I get is extra-Biblical assertions. I guess Trinitarians don't care...

There is no point in telling me my mind is carnal, that I, as a born again Christian, do not have the mind of Christ. It's just a knee jerk reaction because I said something you disagree with. I know you can do better. Let's stick with the scriptures and leave out the accusations. How is one...

How is one verse saying only the Father is God and another seeming to say God the Son (which phrase is not actually in the Bible, but we'll go with it for now) is also God not a contradiction? Assuming you now see the contradiction, perhaps it could be cleared up by re-examining the part about...

Oh, my. What then are we to do with: 1 Cor 8:6, But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. Timothy seems to be a glaring contradiction with Corinthians. Yikes! Any ideas on how to...

Well, I don't claim to be an Apostle, if that's what you're thinking. But I have a mouth and I know a little bit about the scriptures, enough to help someone who's suffering or in pain in this world anyway. Eph 4:11-12, 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists...

I didn't think of that one, but it sure says to talk it up! Thanks.

I did, but not anymore! Thanks.

God give all born again believers holy spirit, Christ in them (Col 1:27). I totally disagree with the scriptures not being logical. They are actually the epitome of logic. Maybe you've just never considered that. I know a lot are satisfied to take things by faith, never thinking the faith is...

I believe the verses I quoted.

Good question. Here's what Wikipedia says: The Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, Christian Fathers, or Fathers of the Church were ancient and influential Christian theologians and writers who established the intellectual and doctrinal foundations of Christianity. The historical period in...

Thanks. That's our back yard. We still have plenty of apples up here. :)

Technically, I was wrong to say we are commissioned. I may have been a bit loose in choosing my words. Good catch! However there is this: Acts 8:3-4, 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed [them] to prison. 4 Therefore they...

I think it does help, even though it's obvious. That's what the Bereans did in Acts 17.

Yes, Good point. God did actually commission all of us to preach the Good News. I guess the standard is whether or not what anybody says agrees with the scriptures or not. I suppose it would be wrong to summarily discount everything the Church Fathers said without verifying from the scriptures...

I'll go with anything anybody says so long as it does not contradict the scriptures. For example, Athenasius says we must believe in the trinity to be saved. There is nowhere in the scriptures that says that. There are several places where the scriptures say how to be saved, but none come even...

I was just thinking of leaving the Bible Study Forum. I think it might be more appropriate to post on the Debate Forum. Thanks for our support!

I forgot about Barnabas. I think it fair to say Barnabas, like Paul, never contradicted the scriptures as did the Church Fathers. Thanks for the reminder!