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It's not that simple. Firstly, and most obviously, not believing someone else's interpretation of what the Bible says is not inherently a rejection of Biblical truth. We see this when someone presents a verse, or a few verses, out of context, along with some commentary leading them towards a...

And? Flesh that concept out using New Testament teaching.

This is an issue of translation to a now-archaic form of English, but it has become an issue of doctrine. It is clear from the New Testament as a whole that the key is our faith in Christ, rather than the faith that Christ Himself exercises. It is, however, a gift from God (Eph. 2:8). (KJV...

It is utterly ridiculous that a study intended to equip believers tells them that the primary piece of equipment is not needed.

Good, but several of your posts uphold tithing, which is of the Law. Either you are under the Law, or you are not. There is no middle ground.

Jesus is in the midst of rebuking the Pharisees. Do you really think we should rip His words out of their context? Also, He was addressing those under the Law; He was not addressing Christians.

This is a deeply flawed argument. There are many things in the Law that Jesus did not directly address. Are all those issues binding upon the Christian? No. We are not under the Law... period.

Under the Law, tithing was not voluntary, but rather required. When one is doing what is required, he is not "giving". You can surrender your goods under penalty of law "cheerfully" but let's not call it "giving". I'm sure God is pleased when you pay your taxes cheerfully too, but you will...

With respect to you, there is nothing in Scripture supporting the idea that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were "faithful tithers". According to Scripture... Abraham tithed once, on the spoils of war. There is no record that Isaac ever tithed. There is no record that Jacob, though he promised to...

I don't do "hoops". I affirm good arguments, challenge bad arguments, and generally discuss with respect. I feigned nothing. You sidestepped the issue after feigning understanding of etymology. I addressed this plainly and adequately. I said nothing about Baumgartner and have no obligation to...

Once again you avoid giving evidence for your claim... and "Dislike" my request for that evidence. Blowing me off only reflects poorly on you.

Gary, part of the problem with this is that you treat those who disagree with you as though they are ignorant sheep. Has it ever occurred to you that many of us have done our homework, checked things out for ourselves, examined the evidence, and come to a different conclusion than yours?

That's not how a discussion works. You made a claim, you support the claim with evidence. I have no obligation to provide you anything when you sidestep my prior request for evidence.

Evidence for this claim, please?

Third-party criticism on a public forum is inappropriate, and you are a hypocrite.

You wouldn't be the first to do so.

Simple: I didn't ask you to show me the scriptural uses of the Hebrew term translated as "firmament". You would waste less of your time if you read more carefully. I don't prefer. You use the term "Scientism" as slander. Try showing respect for those with whom you disagree. I have no...

When you start providing evidence, we can continue the discussion.

Let's see what the versions say... (thanks to Bible Gateway) ASV He hath described a boundary upon the face of the waters, Unto the confines of light and darkness. CSB He laid out the horizon on the surface of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness. CEV On the surface of the...

Please explain clearly why you think that I owe you an apology. Right here: