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- There was a time when what you accuse me of may have been true, but due to Christ's resurrection that's true of me no more. ● Rom 4:25 . . He was handed over for our transgressions, and was raised for our justification. The koiné Greek word for "justification" is dikaioo (dik-ah-yo'-o)...

- "For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries." (1Cor 14:2) That's just it. God only knows what the self-tonguer is really saying. They might even be cussing! /

- ● 1 Cor 14:4 . . He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, The inference here is that people who blather to themselves in a strange language are self-centered, i.e. they only care about themselves. Billy Graham once commented that a man all wrapped up in himself is the smallest package in...

- ● Rom 8:34 . . Who is he that condemns? Shall Christ Jesus, who died? More than that, who was raised to life and is at the right hand of God interceding for us? ● 1John 2:1-2 . . If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: ● 1John 1:9 . . If we confess...

- Not kidding. I think that with enough imagination, most things in the Bible can be reduced to either a myth, a metaphor, or a misunderstanding. Retired welder. /

- It's commonly believed that heaven is sort of like the peak of a high mountain. All around the periphery of the mountain are numerous roads all leading to the top, i.e. no matter which road you take; the destination is the same. But according to traditional Christianity; there aren't many...

- • Improper use of the gift of tongues. • Refusal to equate Paul's instructions on the use of tongues as Christ's commandments • Refusal to comply with Christ's commandments. /

- ● 1Cor 14:13 . . Let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. In other words; it's possible that someone praying in Chinese may not even know what they're saying. They might be thinking they're reciting a Hail Mary or an Our Father but actually reciting the...

- The road to hell needs to be broad in order to handle all the traffic on it. According to Jesus Christ's testimony as a credible expert witness in all matters pertaining to the afterlife; most of the world's responsible souls haven't been making it to safety when they cross over to the other...

- The trick is: I need not produce 100% sinless perfection in thought, word, and deed in order to qualify for heaven. No; I don't, not when God reckons me 100% innocent by means of the acquittal that's available via Christ's resurrection. The innocence that I've been talking about isn't a...

- First off I should point out that the information posted in #1, #2, and #3 is of no benefit to skeptics. ● Mark 16:16 . .Whoever does not believe will be condemned. ● Rev 21:8 . . As for the unbelieving-- their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. However, if you're one of...

- When Christ passed away on the cross, he was essentially the embodiment of every sin that the whole world ever committed in the past, every sin the whole world is now committing, and every sin that the whole world will ever commit in the future; which includes the sins of people not yet born...

- CCC 1031 . . As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. The "elect" spoken of in CCC 1031 need not be concerned about a purifying fire seeing as how God keeps no records of their faults; neither their lesser nor their greater. ●...

- None of the Old Testament's sacrifices were restored to life, and in point of fact, quite a few of them were incinerated. Pieces and parts of some were even set aside to be eaten as sustenance for the Levitical priests and their families. So, if the OT's sacrifices could obtain the mercy of...

- ● 1Cor 15:4 . . He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. One of the primo scriptures related to Christ's recovery is located in the Psalms. ● Ps 16:8-10 . . I have placed Jehovah in front of me constantly. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter...

- Calculating resurrection day, had it taken place in 2017, is a snap. First off: according to John 18:28 and John 19:13-14, Jesus was crucified on the day when the Jews were slaughtering Passover lambs and roasting them with fire ready to eat by sundown. According to the 12th chapter of...

- According to John 18:28 and John 19:13-14, Jesus was crucified on the day when the Jews were slaughtering Passover lambs and roasting them with fire ready to eat by sundown. The date was Nissan 14 on the Jewish calendar; which, in 2017, corresponded to Monday, April 10 on the Gregorian...

- Had the Lord died on the cross just before sunset's commencement of Passover on Monday, April 10, 2017; then Tuesday night would have been his second in the heart of the earth of the three nights he predicted as per Matt 12:40. Just one more night to go. /

- I think it's very significant that God wanted His son put to death on the very same day the Jews put their Passover lambs to death. It can't just be a coincidence. /

- According to John 18:28 and John 19:13-14, Jesus was crucified on the day when the Jews were slaughtering lambs and roasting them with fire ready to eat by sundown. In 2017, that day corresponds to Monday, April 10. /