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ohhhh CI, you do cobble some stories together out of your imagination!

One must interpret the language of scripture by its own measure ie, not the measure of pagan ideas. Consider Jude 1:7 .....they serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. Last time I checked Sodom didn't exist anymore, it was consumed/destroyed and the burning was...

I think there are and will be many similarities of the times of Jesus first coming to those shortly before his return. It was a shock for the disciples because their expectations unfolded differently to their plan. Also, It was the state religion that used the power of the ruling class (Romans)...

I think God's blessings are not of the nature of a sugar daddy. The blessings I count are those of peace and the unwillingness to sin. These blessings come at a price which amount to a constant vigilance/resistance and an ongoing conscious communication of help and gratitude. A small price to...

Really!! Our planet houses an innumerable multitude of citizens from civilisations and empires long gone. I wonder whether these fall into the category of Protestants? If they do, surely they must have been protesting God's righteousness, his commitment to fairness (justice) and the willingness...

Rita, I was reading the account in Mark of the events that led up to the Crucifixion this morning. What stood out was the many times that Jesus referred to his death even his resurrection and the disciples missed it, totally. So much goes for listening and pre programming. We are really a bunch...

A day is coming when all will be revealed. All the big talkers, all the subterfuge, all the lies, all the slippery and not so slippery yada yada will be exposed to shame and everlasting contempt. Being in the wrong camp will be a loss unimaginable.

More goes on in a persons choices/mind than is apparent to others. On the outside one may fool those around them, even fool ones self but the inside is known to God. A lack spiritual of healing in the real sense has a its justifiable cause.

hmmmm, I don't know what you detect Pearl

Was Job abandoned by God when his life fell apart? Was he unblessed? And Paul, spending a day and a night in the deep waters because of a shipwreck or getting stoned till they thought he was dead? was he unblessed? Trials and tribulations hone the blade. It does not mean because times are...

the things people do for any of many reasons does not justify their practices.

farouk, with respect but this is a pathetic excuse to justify tattoos.

I suppose your logic assumes that taking on the practices of the world is certain way of witnessing? Whenever this thought process is embraced the the people of God go back to the world rather than the people of the world coming to God.

Yes, I'd agree to that. It's a lack of understanding the sacrificial/sanctuary system combined with a faltering Eschatology and religious pride which results in abuse of scripture.

Mayflower....matey, I think we need to encourage each other in patience and civility rather than reporting what we consider an infraction. A little kindness goes a long way even on those who are deemed difficult :)

I am surprised at your previous sharp reply to Enoch, hb. I must also add that i do not consider Enoch a fool.

A sacrifice for sin was not just once but was repeated at different times. It was to keep the horror of sin constantly before their eyes.....and yes Nancy, A&E were clothed in skins (covering) God provided......another pointer to the Redeemer to come. Much can be learnt from a study of the...

BG, Yes, Cain and Able brought a offering or a sacrifice for sin. The greater unfolding of the plan of redemption in types and figures was given to Moses some time later. This included various feasts and offerings, first fruits included. Once A&E had transgressed the command not to eat of the...

It was God who instituted the sacrificial practice. 'without the shedding of blood their is no remission of sin'. It was to bring to the consciousness the horrific nature and the consequences of sin. It also prefigured the lamb of God, Jesus. They looked forward in faith, we look backwards...

Has anyone changed their mind? .... yeah, from time to time in my journey. In my 47 years as a Christian I have let things go as a result of allowing points of view to percolate. I've had to knock out bricks in the building to replace them with better ones, some were quiet structurally unsound...