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. Well; I think we can be fairly certain that dishonesty is neither tolerated nor practiced in Heaven's society; which is a curious thing because the Bible says that every man is dishonest; so the question is; How does anybody at all make the cut? I mean; if people were dishonest down here...

. • 1John 2:2 . . . He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. A forgiven liar will continue to be dishonest because they were born that way. "Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are...

. The test questions ask: was there ever a time _

. According to Rev 16:18-19 where there's predicted a world-wide earthquake preceding Christ's return so severe on the Richter scale that cities all over the world will collapse at once. Something like 2,829 lost their lives when the World Trade Center was demolished by a terrorist attack in...

. It's difficult at times to find a Christian with integrity. When a critical thinker points out that some of God's ways are unreasonable; the average Christian typically circles the wagons, i.e. they become defensive and judgmental; deceitfully concealing the unspeakable truth that they too...

. You're correct, of course, and for the life of me I cannot remember where I saw it as "Christ" instead of Yahweh and/or Jehovah because I've checked my usual Bible resources and none of them word it with Christ. _

. • Ps 58:3 . .The wicked are estranged from the womb; these who speak lies go astray from birth. This is pretty serious because the Bible says that there is a marvelous city in the works wherein is not allowed dishonesty. • Rev 22:15 . . Outside are . . . everyone who loves and practices...

. George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" depicts a dystopian society wherein citizens are not allowed to do their own thinking, to the extreme that a system of thought police is in place to control people's opinions; even children are enlisted as informants to rat on their parents should...

. It's very difficult to find a Christian with integrity. When a rational skeptic points out that some of God's ways are unreasonable; the average Christian typically circles the wagons, i.e. they become defensive and judgmental; deceitfully concealing the unspeakable truth that they too have...

. The wrath of God is interesting. For example: • Isa 13:9 . . Behold, the day of Christ comes-- cruel; with both wrath and fierce anger The Hebrew word for "wrath" in that statement is 'ebrah (eb-raw') which indicates an outburst of passion. In other words: the wrath of God won't be weeping...

. 49» Is 2Macc 12:48-46 A Useful Example? The story tells of a Jewish military commander's attempt to atone for his dead soldiers' pagan amulets which he believed is a crime against God for Jews to wear. So Judas Maccabeus passed the hat among his surviving men and collected about 2,000 silver...

. 48» What Is Meant By Proverbs 27:17? "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." The Hebrew word translated "countenance" has to do with one's face rather than their mind. A friendly face is usually soft and mellow; whereas a hostile face is usually accented...

. What is it about Good Friday that attracts so many off the wall theories? Can't we just have three times when the sun was up and three times when the sun was down and be done with it? _

. 47» Did Jesus Wed And Have Children? According to Isa 53:8, Jesus left behind no one to carry on his name. _

. I appreciate your approval. BTW: I prefer to be addressed as Webers rather than Websters. _

. 46» Isn't Christianity's Human Sacrifice Against The Laws Of God? God's codified law per Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy is very narrow, viz: any human sacrifice-- whether underage children or consenting adults --is illegal because none are specified. • Deut 4:2 …You shall not...

. There's a very strong possibility that the "week" spoken of in that prophecy is a period of seven years instead of seven days. Because of that possibility, I highly recommend excluding Daniel altogether and finding some other way to sleuth the day of the week during which Jesus was...

. Below is another example where Jesus used the terms day and night in a manner similar to Matt 12:40 to make sure he wasn't misunderstood. Speaking to Peter; Jesus said: "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today-- yes, tonight --before the rooster crows twice; you yourself will disown...

. Jesus was one of the people living in that day. So I think he is qualified to define the days and nights of his burial and resurrection better than anyone living today in our time. Well according to Jesus-- whom I consider an unimpeachable witness --days were when it was light outside and...

. 45» Why Was Jesus Baptized? • Matt 3:13-15 . .Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying: I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? Jesus replied: Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all...