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There is 1 congregation that I now belong, yet small, it is NOT a 'mini-religion'. Christianity, having FAITH in Christ, would be MUCH more prevalent if ZERO...
Every time I go to a store, when I go to work, and when I'm around my family, it's a constant thought to tell people of Jesus and give my testimony, but I of...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 23
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An excellent and important addition, Tim!
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The "as OF" in 1 Cor 15:8 indicates that it is figurative, 'by analogy'. You are correct on the meaning of the word itself, but not the literal application....
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Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
There are two 'hells' described in holy scripture. Both are very real physical locations. However, one is a temporal 'hell' that will eventually be...
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How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
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How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
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Mark, I have actually seen physical brick and mortar churches with names like that, but it really doesn't bring me any less pause or concern when I see it...
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An example: Mr. Houdmann has made it plain and clear that he believes the bible "supports" capital punishment. I think he's patently wrong! I don't think the...
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Mr. Houdmann's explanations usually receive rave reviews; I usually agree with his basic doctrine of the teachings of the scriptures. I don't buy these kinds...
Good question, Adanko White! It was typical for the king's court and administration to be populated with eunuchs in order to guard against mutiny....
Good practical question, Adanko! How do we become healthy physically? We eat well (healthy diet). Sleep well. Exercise daily or at least regularly. Good...
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Our conversation has forced me to think of God's ultimate message to us in 1 word: LOVE! If our focus becomes that, then our way of 'looking through the...
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You believe that I am a member of a PHYSICAL 'church' actually named "The Church the Body of Christ by Paul's Gospel"? No wonder we can't come to an...
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"The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me." I didn't say that, the apostle Paul said it (Romans 7:10). "The law came in to increase...
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I don't "prefer sin rather than God's law." I prefer God's grace rather than God's law. By grace I have been saved through faith... why would I hold onto...
The Holy Spirit is revealing through the apostle John that our soul reflects our spiritual state, and our spiritual state gets 'translated' like a language...
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...GOD will admire our passion if we don't abandon it and turn into hypocrites. He will even find a way to reach us both and show us the truth, even if He...
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Marc, I can clearly feel that your motives in convincing me of this doctrinal position are driven by genuine compassion for me and others, but that only...
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Does the 'voyage' end here, at 1 verse that you say opposes the narrative, but in context actually proves it? We're at the 'shore' of spiritual freedom, but...
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Thank you, Jack. I also meant to add with regard to the "present" kingdom above that Jesus' coming represented the fulfillment of multiple Old Testament...
As I read the cited verse, John is saying that the souls of his readers have already prospered spiritually through the eternal salvation that they have...
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Mark, your use of 1 Corinthians 1:17 brings up the next set of inheritances we receive, the distinction between an evangelist, (like Philip), who was...
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Ugh...Yes! Thank you sir! I just corrected it.
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I understand the purpose of many denominational churches baptizing symbolically, to show man their sincerity, but even THIS is dangerous as it could be...
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If all my points are valid and we have arrived at what Paul says in 2 Cor 5:16 as the hinge, consider the following for the complete understanding (2 Tim...
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Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
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Mark, good evangelistic answer, brother! In your statement, "This is we He did what He did." Did you mean "This is why..."?
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Quite comprehensive. Love the alliteration, too, Tim!
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The writings of church history are not inspired by God, therefore they are not on par with the teachings of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)....
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2
3 John 1:2
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...converted by witnessing divine signs and miracles, which have continued throughout my life, particularly regarding my health. Witnessing my recoveries...
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These would all be valid points, Mark, except for the undeniable fact that you just read verses with me that specifically state that we DO NOT look upon...
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The Kingdom of God consists of two groups of believers: #1. The actual Hebrew believers, who still await their promised earthly 'kingdom OF Heaven'...
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Regarding how much 'Jew or pagan' you have to be, maybe that's the disconnect. Paul says Israel, as a nation, is currently in a fallen state. There is no...
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If we only just trust what the bible says, we truly cannot have the answer if Peter is the first pope. But let us dig into world history and we can find the...
I think that these scriptures speak to this event. Zechariah 11:12,13: "Then I said to them, 'If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep...
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No one knows which baptism 1 Cor 15:29 is, but we DO KNOW that it CANNOT be water. Look in the FIRST chapter at 1 Cor 1:17 and build upon that. Where in Gal...
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Thanks, Tim, for your excellent answer! And Scripture strong, too. This will help me to answer a coworker with whom I was talking about this very question!
From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals how He is bringing glory to Himself through building His intended Kingdom, which consists of the humans whom God...
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Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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I would say yes. Because Isaac was born from love, and he was offered to God. Not only that, Isaac was born from two very old people. Abraham add Sarah were...
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Mark, if what you are saying is REALLY the truth and that the 'compassion preaching' that rescued you from eternal damnation is the ONLY true path to heaven,...
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Ok, I think I can use your premise to make my point now. If you're sitting in a dark space, the light bulb might turn on...as mine did 2 years ago! Wait for...
Can you lead me through an understanding of the biblical storyline?
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Do you see the distinction between everyone today and biblical Israel, and how it pertains to our salvation? How one can become saved is what I try to focus...
Whilst doing an exegesis on Daniel 11 & 12, where I name every king and player from Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, to Antiochus and his nemesis, the...
From the content and tone of Ecclesiastes, I interpret it as having been written toward the end of Solomon's reign, when he had experienced all the tangible...
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