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Romans 9:6 "It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel." So this means there is more to being an Israelite than one's lineage. What do you think it is that qualifies some and not others? Answer: Faith that ties back to Father Abraham. Isn't...

Perhaps it can extend to include the obligation to work, but we would have to stretch the context. Providing for one's family is commanded elsewhere in the bible. If you consider the world in a spiritual sinse there are many more wilds to subdue.

In the In the old meaning it would be to clear farmland, plant crops, raise animals, and protect those from the wilds.

The command in Genesis is telling people to subdue the earth and have children to increase in number. Yet Paul advocated in 1 Corinthians 7:8 that it is better for some to remain unmarried, and Jesus in Matthew 19:10–12 did the same. Were they contradicting God's command to increase in number...

There are other ways to be fruitful and multiply. Such as in the parable of the three servants.

People tend towards evil and that is reflected in technology.

Matt. 17:9. Has different translations, not all use the term "vision."

You are wrong because you do not consider all that Jesus has revealed through the scriptures at the same time. The word of God does not disagree with itself. If you think it does that is due to misinterpretation.

I can only assume the meaning of the dream, it sure is impressive.

Well, on the bright side your brother must care about you since he was bothered enough to tell your mother. When things cool off try to apologize again, just get the words out that is all you need to do. If he will not accept your apology that is his problem. Didn't you pray for a...

That takes some skill.

Well the Godhead is one, I don't know what Christian would argue Jesus is a separate lesser God. I have seen many crazy things though, so I wouldn't be surprised if a Christian believes that. Belief that The Godhead is one person is too simplistic, as the persons of the Trinity are separate in...

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Yes, this gospel (truth) goes back to the beginning of civilization. One has to wonder how sacrifices became a universal practice throughout the world, even in isolated places. It is as though they knew what would appease God, even though they didn't have a proper concept of him. An angel...

I think he is trying to show that people receive the Holy Spirit baptism before they are given water baptism. I'm not sure if any baptism other than Holy Spirit baptism is essential. But it seems good to me to have water baptism as well. But as for the "one baptism" in the creed, that is...

I believe it is a sin to get drunk or high. Not because of how it makes you act, but for what it does to the mind. I'm unsure what it exactly does to the mind, but I assume it hinders the work of the Holy Spirit.

From the creed, "One baptism" must mean Jesus' baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. John's baptism would be a second, anyone else's would be a third, etc.

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Aspen, Even if you regret posting something, it honestly comes from the heart. I value your contributions to the forum and don't think you detract from it in any way. Rather I would regret losing one of our few liberal members who holds orthodox beliefs.

The sacrifices were rites performed which point to spiritual realities. Should we look back to Jesus and continue to make the same kinds of offerings with the blood of animals and such? Look at the rite of the sacrament that Jesus established. It isnt pointing towards a future banquet, but...