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If there was no great Apostasy, then why are not all protestants still Catholics?

I think the OP addresses a very valid point. The communication from God, either directly or through his prophets was directed to specific peoples to address their specific needs. If we follow the OP line of reasoning to our present day, then the question may be asked, "Are our needs to receive...

I find it amazing how easily we may fall prey to the adversaries cunning tactic of distraction. We start out with good aim and intent, but when we allow ourselves to lose focus we either miss the target or shoot beyond the mark. Christ charged us with the responsibility to "search the...

Dear Raeneske, Thank you for your well defined posts! I think this view and understanding is greatly needed in this day when so many are willing to sacrifice and substitute rationalizing to replace obedience to God's loving commandments. All should clearly understand that God's loving...

Enquirer wrote: Ok so this is something that I personally have an issue with ... respect for the Devil. So why the topic ? Well let's take a look at Jude 1:8 - 10, Yet in the same way these men, also by dreaming, defile the flesh, and reject authority, and revile angelic majesties. But Michael...

Adam & Eve As christians does it become us to be merciful and compassionate and to judge righteously? Is it not our christian duty to forgive? Is it our christian duty to reserve judgement upon any issue until we know all the facts and circumstances regarding others? Should we, as...

I see a lot of ideas here, but I suspect that one will get close to the mark when one understands the corporeal nature of God to begin with. 1. Does God have a body of flesh and bones? 2. Or is God just an unembodied spirit? 3. What is the official christian doctrine? 4. What is the...

The answers given are merely opinions. The real answers are given in the scriptures. John 14:2 "In my fathers house are many mansions." I Corinthians 15:40-42 ""There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another...

rockytopva, Said: re: "All of which came by intelligent design, in which God the Father is the designer!" And the usaual response would be; "Who designed the designer?" Too many want an instant "pat" answer, but are unwilling to put forth the effort to search deeply enough to get the...

Reverend Branham has presented a very thought provoking exposition which all would do well to ponder, meditate and gain prayerful understanding in order to individually prepare ourselves for direct individual revelation from God. If the heavens are closed it is because of our lack of faith and...

I like LightofChrist111's answer. For therein is wisdom and sound counsel that all should take seriously and give earnest heed to insure every needful preparation is made against the trying time just ahead of us today. "He who is prepared shall not fear" and "If we fail to prepare, we...

I can agree that another was called to replace Judas. This would indicate that there should always be a quorum of the twelve to preside over the church. However there is no certain confirmation from the scriptures that Peter (the chief apostle) was assigned to be the first bishop in Rome. As I...

I certainly cannot speak for others views, but from my observation and understanding, I for one believe that the protestant reformers were some of the finest men the Lord had to step forth and take a bold stand against corruption and apostacy. Did those founding fathers of the great reformation...

Dear TheWarIs1 and martinlawrencescott, Thanks for your great responses as quoted below:. ""It seems like in Adam's case, all was well in the garden and there was only one tree he "must not choose" in order to remain in God's will. The wierd parallel seems to be how now we live in a debauched...

Dear Judd, Others here have given some good counsel. I think you would do well to clearly understand that Christ is the God of the old testament and it was He who gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. That should clarify how He really felt in regards to those commandments.

Out of curiosity, exactly what sin did Adam stain you or I with???

[To make it a little easier I will ask my questions one at a time. What would have happened if Adam had not chosen to partake of the fruit?

I find in the many responses to the OP question, a wide variety of views and opinions. I suspect that many views are not encompassing a clear supported view and assessment. Is it possible that Adam and Christ both won? I would agree that Adam was not deceived. I would agree that the effects...

Dear Dan P, While I might agree that Peter was the chief apostle who held the keys of the kingdom, I find nowhere in the Bible any evidence that Peter was the first bishop of Rome. Also, where do the scriptures teach of any principle of succession for bishops? Where do you find bishops being...

Dear Paul, I agree that they may be lost to us, but not to God. I think it would be well to remember that not only Judah's descendants have maintained their identity over a very long period of time, but the other 11 tribes will know their identity if they are prepared. Perhaps the big...