Theological Theories
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Firstly, the idea that "the sins we commit now go back to be absorbed by Christ" connects with the belief in Christ's timeless sacrifice. According to Christian doctrine, Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross is sufficient for the redemption of all sins—past, present, and future. Hebrews 10:12 says, "But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God." This suggests a theological interpretation that Christ's sacrifice transcends time, offering redemption for sins across all eras.
Regarding the question of praying for someone who has already died, the Bible does not provide explicit instructions or examples of praying for the dead to affect their salvation posthumously. The scriptural emphasis is generally on the living making decisions for Christ. Hebrews 9:27 states, "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment," implying that after death, one's eternal fate is decided. However, interpretations vary, and some traditions within Christianity do practice prayers for the departed, hoping for their peace and rest.
The statement that "I believe that the God Adam and Eve spoke to was Yeshua, because he is the human form of God" is a thoughtful conjecture but not directly supported by biblical texts. The Bible does not explicitly state the physical manifestation of God who walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:8). While Christians believe that Jesus Christ (Yeshua) is God incarnate (John 1:14), his incarnation is understood to have occurred in the New Testament, born of the Virgin Mary. The Old Testament appearances of God, sometimes referred to as theophanies, are not explicitly identified as the pre-incarnate Christ, though some theologians have speculated on this possibility.
Also check out these threads:
https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/christian-monotheism-not-tritheism.214606/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...ht-or-what-jesus-i-e-the-bible-taught.214622/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...ion-of-judaism-and-early-christianity.214560/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...king-in-tongues-still-available-today.214253/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...-12-in-operation-today-and-if-not-why.214294/
Regarding the question of praying for someone who has already died, the Bible does not provide explicit instructions or examples of praying for the dead to affect their salvation posthumously. The scriptural emphasis is generally on the living making decisions for Christ. Hebrews 9:27 states, "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment," implying that after death, one's eternal fate is decided. However, interpretations vary, and some traditions within Christianity do practice prayers for the departed, hoping for their peace and rest.
The statement that "I believe that the God Adam and Eve spoke to was Yeshua, because he is the human form of God" is a thoughtful conjecture but not directly supported by biblical texts. The Bible does not explicitly state the physical manifestation of God who walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:8). While Christians believe that Jesus Christ (Yeshua) is God incarnate (John 1:14), his incarnation is understood to have occurred in the New Testament, born of the Virgin Mary. The Old Testament appearances of God, sometimes referred to as theophanies, are not explicitly identified as the pre-incarnate Christ, though some theologians have speculated on this possibility.
Also check out these threads:
https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/christian-monotheism-not-tritheism.214606/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...ht-or-what-jesus-i-e-the-bible-taught.214622/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...ion-of-judaism-and-early-christianity.214560/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...king-in-tongues-still-available-today.214253/
https://christianchat.com/bible-dis...-12-in-operation-today-and-if-not-why.214294/
My theory is just that, a theory that I think about from time to time.
Where are the dinosaurs in the timeline?
I think they were here before Genesis chapter one.
Genesis one happened, aka new heaven new earth, then the rest of the story. We know they were here, but I have yet to see a credible explanation as to where they fit in the timeline.
Like I say, just a theory of mine.
Where are the dinosaurs in the timeline?
I think they were here before Genesis chapter one.
Genesis one happened, aka new heaven new earth, then the rest of the story. We know they were here, but I have yet to see a credible explanation as to where they fit in the timeline.
Like I say, just a theory of mine.
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Party pooper. 
Nobody is preaching any of this as doctrine from the pulpit. It's fun to speculate, as long as you are aware that you could always be wrong about it.
Nobody is preaching any of this as doctrine from the pulpit. It's fun to speculate, as long as you are aware that you could always be wrong about it.
I see some evidence of it even on forums.
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what most cats should do. sit there quietly and look pretty
"My areas of expertise are sleeping, eating and being decorative. I cannot help you with this matter."
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In this biblical text God is explaining to the first man and woman, and through them all humanity, the authority and responsibility he is giving them. God puts humanity in charge of managing all of Earth’s resources for their own benefit and for the benefit of the rest of Earth’s life. Much amplification of this authority and responsibility is given in the book of Job. In Genesis 1:30 God commands humans to pay special attention to taking good care of the green vegetation (photosynthetic life). Green vegetation is the base of the entire food chain. Without green vegetation, nobody gets to eat. The more green vegetation there is and the more diverse it is, the better off will be all of Earth’s life.
This biblical text, therefore, is not saying that all animals were herbivores before Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. Herbivores need specially designed carnivores in order to keep their death rate and disease at low levels. Many field experiments affirm the devastation to herbivores that occurs when these herbivores lack carnivores. "
https://reasons.org/explore/publica...nesis-assert-that-all-animals-were-herbivores
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In this biblical text God is explaining to the first man and woman, and through them all humanity, the authority and responsibility he is giving them. God puts humanity in charge of managing all of Earth’s resources for their own benefit and for the benefit of the rest of Earth’s life. Much amplification of this authority and responsibility is given in the book of Job. In Genesis 1:30 God commands humans to pay special attention to taking good care of the green vegetation (photosynthetic life). Green vegetation is the base of the entire food chain. Without green vegetation, nobody gets to eat. The more green vegetation there is and the more diverse it is, the better off will be all of Earth’s life.
This biblical text, therefore, is not saying that all animals were herbivores before Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. Herbivores need specially designed carnivores in order to keep their death rate and disease at low levels. Many field experiments affirm the devastation to herbivores that occurs when these herbivores lack carnivores. "
https://reasons.org/explore/publica...nesis-assert-that-all-animals-were-herbivores
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