Evidence for God from Science

"Regardless, faith - whatever it happens to be - is recognized as the only condition to be saved." That's where the rub is - "whatever it happens to be." "and there is no exegetical reason to argue that works necessarily follow belief." James 2: 17 In the same way, fait...

No, Gman, I've put that behind me, and it's not a problem. I just bring it up to show inconsistencies. I'm not going to take anything said on a cyber forum personally. My confidence in my relationship and fellowship with God, because of my life's experiences, is strong enough to listen to others and...

I don't have time right now to review Jac's link, so let's do this instead. I'm not saved, and I meet a man who thinks like Jac does concerning salvation. This man says all I need to do to receive salvation is 'believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God." John 20:31. [which is Jac's pivot...

Assume you understand prophecy.

Anonymous wrote:What would be the point of having tongues anyway?

Exactly.

The 'tongues' found in Acts were known languages, not some 'angelic tongues.' or unknown languages.

the church is a group of believers who get together in praise and worship God. The church is not the building, it is the congregation, it can meet in a park, at the beach, in someones living room. btw please pray for me, I seem to have strayed off the path and am having trouble getting back. I will...

"Do you think God is impressed with your behavior in this regard?" What behavior? I asked a simple question. One you didn't answer. My impression so far is that some of you think you're above reproach. And I've stepped on some sacred toes by disagreeing with you. Maybe God sent me here to ...

My name is Bart. I am a moderator on this board. I pastored and worked with 3 different denominations over the past 20 year in the roles of Assistant Pastor, Senior Pastor, Elder, Board Chairman, Financial Administrator, Church Administrator and a denominational District Business Manager. I current...

Generally, when you challenge someone on an issue you should be prepared to discuss it and provide the support for that position.

Done that sufficiently enough already.

If I choose to not provide any futher verses, it doesn't mean I concede to your argument. It just means I don't wish to pursue this method of discussing Scripture and its meaning. I didn't come here to play King of the Bible Hill. Like I said, others will read what we've written and decide for thems...

You might try getting to know others and letting others get to know you before you attempt the suffering sage who is above it all routine. It's up to you of course. Bart That's the perfect example of judging another. 'Suffering sage." ' "Above it all routine." That is not what I mean...

Kerux . . . listen: I am listening. I 'hear' what your writing loud and clear. Well, I have brought up the Scriptures that deal with the topic as I see it. And you've obviously done your study and are convinced of the corectness of your view. So, rather than continue a debate going over the same th...

You are right in that I am very strict in my exegesis of biblical passages. I'm very strict when it comes to theological explanation. You are also right in that I am not so strict when it comes to general communication . . . I don't really see how it is feasible to do that. Why is it feasible to be...

In this case, though, the majority of the passages you've brought up have been dealt with in this thread already, which was my original point. So, if I bring up a point about a passage, no matter what the passage and what the point, in the majority of the time, the point and the passage 'has been d...

"I am sure that Paul expounded Scripture to them. Thus, they looked it up to see if his interpretation - exegesis - was valid." Now, you've expanded once again in reply to my statement that exegesis isn't enough. There is a standard defintion of exegesis and you've gone byond that to inclu...