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Yes, I vaguely remember you saying that before, but thanks for trying again. Retyping the format for Scripture citations on the website for CC posts is a pain when there are a lot!

Yes, prayer is simply talking to God, and the power of prayer is God’s, so believers should not talk as though God would not act if they did not pray. Petition, may be the most used and least understood type of prayer, although the prayers of Paul indicate that perhaps intercession should be...

The core of the prayer in the first chapter of Ephesians is found in verses 16-18. Eph. 1:16: "I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers" - Paul also began his prayer in Col. 1:3 by thanking God for the faith of the recipients of his epistle. Eph. 1:17: "I keep...

The need to seek God, because He is seeking to save them, if they are willing (Matt. 23:37).

The doctrine of election can also be harmonized with the doctrine of an all-loving God by understanding the meaning of “in Christ” in Ephesians 1:3-14. 1:3, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in...

Well, all of the covenants are related, but the Old Covenant was superseded by the NT.

Me neither, but it is a stumbling-block for the tulipists, although I have tried to explain how they harmonize many times.

Paradoxical means there are two truths that seem contradictory, but are not; when each is understood correctly, they may be harmonized, so yes, God is both sovereign and permissive--which truth the tulipists think is contradictory, but it isn't! It is the reason: God is just (2Thes. 1:6a, cf...

Studier, do you have the ability to fix the blue Scripture citations in what I copied from another thread? God is just (2Thes. 1:6a, cf. Rom. 3:25-26 & 9:14, Deut. 32:4, Psa. 36:6, Luke 11:42, Rev. 15:3). All explanations of reality and interpretations of Scripture should conform to this...

Doing the same with #10, shortening the summary of the HOB requires eliminating references to most wars, politics and discoveries. 10. Renaissance – As RC dominated Europe and the Mongol Empire controlled Asia in the mid-13th century, the seeds of renewal of biblical beliefs were being sown by...

Sorry about the Scripture not showing up. If anyone can fix it, feel free.

I think there are two types of RCs. Many American RCs including friends of mine accept me and other Protestants as fellow Christians, but I have heard others talk as though the RC church is the only true church and thus the way to be forgiven of sins--not sure which group the Pope is in despite...

Although perfect interpretation and unity may not be attainable by fallible souls, systematic study of Scripture can broaden and deepen understanding such as the doctrine of salvation as follows: God saves sinners who repent (1Tim. 2:3-4, Matt. 4:17). Repentance means accepting Jesus as...

God is just (2Thes. 1:6a, cf. Rom. 3:25-26 & 9:14, Deut. 32:4, Psa. 36:6, Luke 11:42, Rev. 15:3). All explanations of reality and interpretations of Scripture should conform to this certitude: “The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.” (Psa. 145:17) The Judge is just. It...

What a person believes about the moral attributes of God affects how he or she interprets God’s Word in the Bible, which is called “hermeneutics”. A Scripture-based hermeneutic is explained in Lesson 2 of our website entitled “The Christian Creed”, but it begins by believing that a person...