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No it is a belief that is false. That is what need to be the concern. Correct the false belief and you will not have these problems.

All things in perspective. Concern and consideration....there were no churches back then like we have today. Back then a church was a congregation and there is no example of Christians discontinuing the Bread and Wine ritual because some one had a problem with wine. So then also weddings, there...

He could not recommend brain surgery either.

It is a good thing to have a wedding in the church and the reception in the church. But still the marriage is not finalized by a wedding. That is religious and legal and historical. The marriage was finalized as it was from the time of Genesis, when the couple joined. And that can happen before...

It is not meant for the worldwide control for the weaker. And drinking is not the only "stumbling block" people have, there are worse issues. No children in the church because of men that have a tendency to molest children? No money or jewelry in the church for people that that are...

Incorrect. Since no weddings were required, you are saying that no one was married...Even the example of Miriam and Joseph shows them as "engaged" when they were in Jerusalem and He would not "take" her as his wife until after Christ was born. The Bible gives zero requirements for wedding...

No I am not thinking....that you are silly enough to think that drinking is a sin..... but "Keep it out of the church!" Why? Because of wrong thinking? Sanctification and separation from the world. How do we do that and how should we do that? What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them...

In Egypt the marriage was finalized by the woman moving her possessions in.....In Judaism the marriage required the couple to live under the same roof LOL the lady was with his other possessions. the Samaritans were very similar in that regard. But it is not possible to track the Samarian...

The military is not for everybody and that is just the way it is. And it may not be your calling or the ministry that God wants for you....another purpose....but I do recommend finding that purpose and that ministry. And I do not begrudge those that do not have it within them to go into the...

There is no if ands or buts....it was a drinking culture. The Jews and Greco-Romans drank wine for a few reasons. Health being one. Centuries of wine drinking had proven somethings. Historically we know that regions that drank wine tended to be more healthy. What could be in an antient well...

Biblical drunkenness based on a drinking culture's definition of drunk. And drunkenness Transends alcohol into drugs. Stoners!

It is the same old thing....beliefs based on misinformation. Christ drank, and drank with the sinners. Some of His parables included the Vineyards, the Resurrection came to be symbolized by the apparent death of the vines and the rebirth. The early house churches were conducted around a meal...

I have read everything you posted....always do. I have explained this in detail. Whether it is the scenario you set up or if they are married by union, biblically no sin, no appearance of sin or wrong or irresponsibility or inconsideration. The only real problem is people that have been lied...

Either way not constructive. Better topic, what are we going to do if a couple shows up at our church that are not wedded? What are your suggestions? Friendly church....welcome them in and enjoy their fellowship, make them feel at home. Just part of the congregation....after they get to know...

I have addressed every part of it.....Ted and Alice have not sinned or been inconsiderate or irresponsible. And any negative affects are a function of being uninformed. Which would be the only problem.... How do you trace that down?

Appearances mean nothing. Find a scripture that we should be concerned about appearances. And....and it is the option of the uninformed that rules the lives of Christians. Oh! Oh! I have some.... John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. 2nd Corinthians 19:7 You...

No sin occurred other than in your mind....and that does not count. What Ted and Alice did was as God designed and it was done that way all through the Old Testament and around 1500 years into Christianity. You are thinking you have the authority to label millions and millions of marriages as...

Beliefs, Truths, Facts.....A lot of beliefs regarding this event....most are speculative..the truths are a little fussy....and no facts.

So give us a sermon on how Acts 2:38 is a lie. That you will still have any thing of Christ in you if you do not participate in the bread and wine ritual. You are working against the Word of God.

So when you are standing in front of Christ on judgement day and He asks you why you called Him Lord, Lord and did not do what He told you to do. Are you going to explain all this to Him? Maybe explain how wrong He and the Apostles were? If you believe in Christ you will do what He and Apostles...