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A witness for the defence, a fellow named Costello. Will probably sink the prosecution case. I was surprised that the witness, Cohen, a convicted felon and had been convicted of perjury. Would be the main witness for the prosecution. Something is troubling about this case. Why would a...

The context often can be open to debate on which to choose, belief or faith. The Koine Greek word 'pistis' can be translated as faith or belief. Belief and faith are somewhat different in meaning. The underlying theology to which the translators follow will drive the translation of pistis for...

Here is the text below. James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. The translation of pistis above, obviously refers to 'believe' and not faith. Demons could never walk the path of faith.

Was Paul describing the Jewish position or was Paul describing the Gentile position in Romans 3:19? I am certain that the Jews were given the law but I have never observed the Gentiles being under the law. Paul refers to the Gentiles as the uncircumcised, this alone tells us the Gentiles were...

Hello studier. You use the words, faith and believe/belief and you view them differently - why? The answer to this dual translation, I believe, is the background theology they have been taught. The translators of the Bible also follow an inherent theological basis.

The word 'pistis' of course. Hebrews 4:2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also did; but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united with those who listened with faith. Hebrews 4:2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as...

Unfortunately, faith and belief, are the same word in the Koine Greek, pistis. It may not be possible to apply two different translations to pistis.

I follow the script Paul presented and Peter confirmed what Paul wrote was doctrine. I will not belong to any church denomination or for that matter, any interpretation of the scripture. 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. Only...

You have made a serious mistake. You stated, "Calvinism is the biblical doctrine of salvation". Here is the simplest statement of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. How can Calvinism possibly be the...

Unless you believe in Calvin and confess his name you cannot be saved.

Paul told us the elect, the chosen people (the Jews), were grafted out. (Romans 11) Those that never knew God were grafted in, these then became the elect. (Romans 11) Then Paul warned the Gentiles, the newly elect, chosen people of God, below. Romans 10:19-21 You will say then, “Branches...

The law also defines sin but you can add the deeds of the flesh. Mark 7:20-23 And He was saying, “That which comes out of the person, that is what defiles the person. For from within, out of the hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of...

You said, "there is not one verse that speaks of believing the Gospel - believing that Jesus is the Christ - that does not include this concept of also obeying it - obeying Him". Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God...

Hello MikeIsraelite. Where does Paul state that his usage of the phrase 'the law', only refers to Mosaic rituals? Paul uses that same phrase 'the law' roughly 50 times in the letter to the Romans. Paul uses the phrase 'the law' in the passage below and is referring to a commandment. Romans...

What you propose is an impossible interpretation of the New Testament. We are saved the same as Abraham was justified, by believing in God's promise, Jesus Christ. No one can love their enemies or conduct any Christian works without the Holy Spirit, fact. You cannot receive the Holy Spirit...

A small correction here. You said, "love is also part of who God is"? Love is the whole of God. God is love. 1 Corinthians 8:3 If anyone loves God, he is known by Him. Love is not an attribute of God? Love is the only concise definition of His entire nature, will, etc.

There are two words that are constantly mentioned, time and eternity, in this thread. Science is struggling to understand time. Since Quantum theory hints at extra dimensions beyond our three dimensional space and time. Time being a fourth dimension. Nor can we contemplate or understand that...

It's Temporalism. Of course, God exists within time because He is old and sitting on a throne. Have you not watched any movies with God sitting on His throne? Me know too much about God.

Obviously, thinking of killing someone is the same as actually killing someone. How can you separate the intent to kill, the planning to kill, from the act of murder?

Of course your thought life is ground zero for all your deeds of the flesh. That is why Paul instructs us to pray without ceasing.