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The suppression of sexuality by the church, especially of women, is a fascinating topic. It is worth exploring but it is also one that is filled with land-mines and pitfalls. I can recommend a book, The Subversion of Christianity by Jacques Ellul. He proposes that women more clearly...

I think this is a good question to ask. Significant conclusions can be drawn from the answer. 1 Corinthians 9:5 provides a little bible based information, but not much else is indicated. Peter, and at least some of the disciples were married. Extrabiblical information from the earliest church...

As sad as it may sound, it may be better if the church would embrace a false but worldly service. That would at least indicate a willingness to change and give some hope. As it is the leadership is rigid and believes a newer, less expensive building will solve their problems. In that there is...

I agree, it is just a building. Your point is well taken.

This review is not intended to provide a step-by-step formula; it is the 50,000 foot view. It is the framework for the difficult task of “Returning to God” that has been provided to us by God. People are hungry for truth, today as much as in 450-BC Jerusalem. People are tuning out the worn...

While Ezra continued to pursue true worship, Nehemiah arrived from Persia. Nehemiah was an experienced and skilled administrator, trained by the King. He had been appointed Governor with the task to strengthen Judah. The new temple in Jerusalem did not have the resources necessary to survive...

Ezra was a priest living in Persia, known for his great faith and wise teachings of the Law of Moses. He was also heartbroken. The Second temple in Jerusalem, completed nearly 50 years earlier had fallen into false worship. His mission in Jerusalem was to return true worship to the House of...

Many years ago, a small group of people faced a similar, but much tougher challenge. They returned to a place of worship that had laid in ruins for 85 years. In their case, almost no one living had ever seen nor worshiped in their fallen building. Even worse, those living in the area were...

My church home of 15 years has collapsed, literally and figuratively. It has fallen down. A once thriving church with 600-700 families in membership, perhaps the premier religious center of our community now sits empty and rotted, unfit for any human to enter. This happened very slowly, but...

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." I know Jesus brought "The Law" from a physical realm to a spiritual realm, but even that is in the "Old" Testament. "You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it...

My point is, and I believe it critical; if we divide God's word in two and then reject half as "Old" and only preach what is "New"' we miss seeing the full truth. Even worse, there is a risk, especially for new believers, to fall into false worship. I see and hear evidence of that every day...

Nehemiah 9:20 “You (YHWH) gave your good spirit to instruct them” This passage is a prayer of those who returned from exile. As they struggled to rebuild the Temple and God’s earthly city, they recalled the gifts God provides to his people. John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom...

Welcome to CC Dr3amer. That was quite an impressive introduction and I enjoyed the Ink Spots video. You made your missing part crystal clear. I have not experienced your pain. I can only imagine the difficulty of wanting, yet not finding that partner to share your journey. I have read of...

I don't think you can denigrate the accomplishments of many with the degeneracy of a few, but they will indeed try. Looking at the accomplishments of those who truly believe God's word and put their beliefs into action is absolutely impressive. More often than not this came despite opposition...

There are some really questionable translations of this passage. This is the one I find most closely represents the original Greek which implies someone who continues to crucify Christ. V6 ...and then have fallen away — it is impossible to renew them so that they turn from their sin, as long...

I have no conflict with anything you have posted.

Welcome back LenMcM. As another who is also a 24/7, I can relate to your experience. I admit to be a little conflicted with the last line of your post. Was not Yeshua identifying himself as the person they were pursuing? I will not go any farther than that as I know what will result from...

First, gracious "Thank You" for the comments and responses. I have read them all, as best I could, and appreciate the chance to learn and grow; and I did both. The OP was really ment to initiate a discussion about the relative importance of the "First Testament" with the "Second Testament"...

Thank you for the response, I am considering your words.

OK, someone please explain to me (respectfully) how we can no longer be "under the law"? God gave his laws directly to all his assembled people from atop a mountain in thunder, smoke and lightning. The law was given from his mouth to all his peoples ears; the only time he has spoken directly to...