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If you've ever been in a courtroom for a trial, the judge pronounces the defendant either "guilty" or "not-guilty." To pronounce them... -
Jesus says that we must always be ready for his coming, because no one knows the time (Matthew 24). -
Why do you depend on a secular encyclopedia for the meanings of words, when God himself defines his words that he has inspired with... -
Magenta reacted
to Bruce_Leiter's post in the thread I’m in this ridiculous discussion online and need some help with how to respond to this person- thanks!.
In talking to everyone, I always say, "I believe that...." or "It's been my experience that...." They can't disagree, because it's what... -
TWhy do you depend on a secular encyclopedia for the meanings of words, when God himself defines his words that he has inspired with...
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EJesus says that we must always be ready for his coming, because no one knows the time (Matthew 24).
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Right!! Joh 8:57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” Joh 8:58 Jesus said to... -
First, we speak English, not Hebrew. Second, why do you get so worked-up about such an minor idea? Third, words' meanings are what the... -
Those Psalms are called imprecatory Psalms, in which David seems to be standing before the Judge of the universe pleading his case...
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2ndTimeIsTheCharm reacted
to Bruce_Leiter's post in the thread Struggling with interpreting love in the Bible.
Please give examples of verses that give you these feelings, and then we have something to talk about. I've read through the Bible many... -
2ndTimeIsTheCharm reacted
to Bruce_Leiter's post in the thread Struggling with interpreting love in the Bible.
I suggest that you look up with a good concordance or Bible dictionary the word "love" in all the passages where it is found in the... -
2ndTimeIsTheCharm reacted to Bruce_Leiter's post in the thread Does It Really Matter If You Believe In The Devil?.
One very good method of interpreting the Bible is to assume what it assumes. For example, the Bible uses male pronouns for God, so I do...
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Notice the following passage, in which Jesus tells his followers that Satan fell from heaven already: Luk 10:17 The seventy-two...
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Well, he's wrong, unless he doesn't want to get his beliefs from the Bible (John 14:6), which says that Jesus is the only way to the Father.
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First, we speak English, not Hebrew. Second, why do you get so worked-up about such an minor idea? Third, words' meanings are what the... -
Why do you depend on a secular encyclopedia for the meanings of words, when God himself defines his words that he has inspired with...
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Magenta reacted
to Bruce_Leiter's post in the thread The word of God is not a secret code that needs unlocked..
The Bible's basic teachings and history are easy to understand, if God has given us the Holy Spirit and rescued us through his gift of... -
It's interesting that you quote Hebrews 10:25. The verses surrounding it say, Heb 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full... -
Why do you depend on a secular encyclopedia for the meanings of words, when God himself defines his words that he has inspired with... -
Take a look at Jesus' condemnation of the Pharisees' giving but his approval of their tithing: Mat_23:23 “Woe to you, scribes and...
