Yes, I do accept all of it. This of course is not based on my own accord. I have looked and study many years at scripture and see the consist theme of all the books that have been canonized
I’m in agreement will a lot of the other posters here. A centralized governing body would be detrimental. It’s been tried and has had less than stellar results.
While
While what would be considered traditional denominations have seen their numbers drop, what is considered The New Apostolic Movement has seen an increase.
Psalm 51:5 states we are all born into iniquity. They don’t have the knowledge you’re talking about, but by their very nature they are at odds with God
“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me”
While I’m certainly not a political activist, I do engage in discourse with others and vote. My closet friend at this point is a self proclaimed Buddhist/Agnostic who is also a far-leftist. Our conversations are interesting to say the least.
Most of the Pharisees were not looking out for good of the people. They were more interested in their socioeconomic status, hence why Jesus spoke harshly of them. They were dead men walking.
I saw that and he used 1 Corinthians 10. What is Paul saying in those passages? Context is essential. He’s addressing offerings made to idols and the partaking in the Lords supper. He is not indicating literal blood and flesh.
A lot of churches now are in the business of selling entertainment and positive motivational lectures. This is not indicative of every church, but a large number within the US.