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There a vast difference between a Christian Theocracy (OP) and following God's word.

An absolutely a terrible idea, has this been thought through? Who decides what "Christianity" is? In our 2000+ years of struggle we have still not answered that question. What constitutes a "Christian"? How is it measured and what are the essential elements to make a "Christian"...

With election hype in full flower, what are our responsibilities to YHWH, especially in light of 1 Samuel 8. In that chapter, the people foolishly rejected God and demanded a King. Do we run that same risk by trying to elect a leader instead of trusting God? Just a couple of thoughts on...

I agree in part. God's law, His natural law, precedes Adam. The bible says His law is evident in His creation. But any "Rights" God bestows are within the parameters of His law. Our freedom under the law is not restricted only by the rights of others. It is established by the Almighty...

His law is his commandments. The bible states his Torah (law) is written on the hearts of those who do not know the Torah.

It's been a long journey. I was raised in a traditional denominational church and raised by children there too. But there have always been questions just floating beneath the surface. A dozen years ago I was forced to retire to be a caregiver. I had lots of spare time and began a serious...

If you read the First Testament carefully you will learn something very important. We are held responsible for out personal sins, but also have to accept responsibility for our corporate sins. I do not think we have the option to sit back and let God do it. Not personally and not...

....but what is our option?

I absolutely love the people sitting in the pews doing their best to do God's will. I frequently join them. But much of the western church has gone "off-the-rails". This needs to be discussed.

First, cleave God’s word in half with a sword. This is the absolutely necessary first step. Separate the bible into two nearly equal half-loafs. Label one loaf “old” and the other “new.” It is then a short and easy jump to “obsolete” and “modern;” or perhaps “worthless” and “essential.”...

Welcome Meindert! I am looking forward to hearing more from you. Your introduction was very well written!

You started by indicating some degree of difficulty studying the bible. That should not trouble you at all. If you accept Yeshua as your Lord and Savior and the Son of the Living God, you have His truth written in your heart. You know Him. I am surely NOT saying to stop doing your best to...

Oh, it ticks me off too! We know from the bible that love is not an emotion, it is action. So too, hate is what people do. Paris was an act of hate. When you hate God it doesn't ever end well.

As a follower of Yeshua, I seek no apology from the International Olympic Committee or from Paris for it's abusive attack on Christianity. We all know that is what will happen and we rejoice and are glad. The people who deserve a sincere apology are the athletes. These people of all nations...

Welcome stephenpiper, I am glad you are hear. There is much to enjoy on this site and maybe a little to make you scratch your head. I hope you jump right in!

Well done! I enjoyed reading and contemplating the words.

Wow, thank you for this breath of truth. The modern day practice of ignoring the First Testament causes a great deal of error and misunderstanding and leads many away from the truth. Great post!

Where is "expository Bible preaching" happening? Surely not main-line protestant churches nor evangelicals... I am not trying to be deliberately argumentative, but in my community there are none. There is tons of grace and love being preached, but not an ounce of judgement and wrath. We are...

The comment was made in reference to Hosea 8:4-6. His point is that any false worship is idol worship. The implications of this are pretty severe.

I recently heard a man make this statement: “If we do not worship God as He told us, then we are worshiping a false god”. I admit this made me uncomfortable; as truth often does. I am curious, what do others think about this statement?