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- Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:47 am
- Forum: Questions for Christians
- Topic: the da vinci code - very controversial
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13111
The only part of the OT which we are not under is the law of Moses. The reason being that Jesus is our righteousness by fulfilling the law - we don't ignore it; its just than with Jesus, we are a step further - the final one. The law is still important to us since it shows us the need for grace. It ...
- Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:25 am
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: What is "the Church"?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 49338
Thats a tough one for an introvert like me - It takes a bit of effort to get involved in fellowship. In the end I end up blessed and I get a chance to bless others. It gives Christians a sense of unity, belonging and hope - this may become more apparent in an environment of persecution, rather than ...
- Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:11 am
- Forum: Philosophical Discussions
- Topic: God and Omniscience
- Replies: 46
- Views: 20247
God knew that Jesus would be the offspring of David and Bathsheba - That does not justify the adultery which David committed. This is an example of God fulfilling His purpose while David simultaneously having the freewill to obey the law of God. Hence David displeased God in a chain of events which ...
- Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:40 am
- Forum: Creation Talk
- Topic: A brief look at the Gap Theory
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11202
Have you looked at Job 38:1-16 Jac? Notice especially verse 7 - It states that ALL of the angels sang for joy when God was creating - like cheerleading! Now, people talk about man handing over the God given lease of this world to satan. I see the garden of eden as some sort of control centre on this...
- Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:21 am
- Forum: End Times
- Topic: Revelation 20
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6702
Personally, the concept of Christ coming to reign on earth in physical terms fills me with excitement. I have been accused in the past of this being an earthly focus of life. However, there is a group of people who will mourn when they look on Him whom they have pierced - and rejoice when He sets u...
- Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:49 am
- Forum: Philosophical Discussions
- Topic: Who or what can I trust?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4852
John 5:39 - I think one of the primary objectives of scripture was to reveal Christ. I think all translations of scripture have God's blessing - He knew that His Word would be made accessible to people of all nations. (There are no restrictions in scriptures to copy or translate, only to add or subt...
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:43 am
- Forum: Christian Chit-chat
- Topic: Legalism and Licence under Grace
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2737
Yes, Felgar, I pretty much agree to all you have stated above. Its personally a tough one for me to distinguish between a seared conscience and walking free in the Spirit. You could say that a conscience ignored is a conscience seared but then let me quote an illustration to prove a point: A sister ...
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:16 am
- Forum: Questions for Christians
- Topic: the da vinci code - very controversial
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13111
Firstly, I want to say that God controls history and the fate of nations. Even though countries like Assyria did not have the law of Moses, still God held them accountable. He had written a moral code in the heart of the people and the leaders. He was also very patient with them through Jonah but by...
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:47 am
- Forum: The Bible and Scripture
- Topic: Jesus' death at the hands of the Romans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3732
Re: Jesus' death at the hands of the Romans
Hello, We all know that Jesus was put to death on a cross by the Romans. My question is why the Jews did not stone Jesus to death? Why did they leave it up to the Romans? Apparently they had the authority to stone because they stoned Stephen. Why not Jesus? Thanks. That's a good one, lets see..The ...
- Wed Nov 17, 2004 3:20 am
- Forum: Christian Chit-chat
- Topic: Legalism and Licence under Grace
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2737
Legalism and Licence under Grace
With reference to justified Christians: What are the commands that God wants us to obey now? Has He not written the law on our hearts? So, do we do what is right as long as we do not cause others to stumble? We have inherited the knowledge of good and evil. So, we cannot commit things like incest in...
- Wed Nov 17, 2004 2:08 am
- Forum: Christian Theology
- Topic: The Sin of Adam and Eve
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12174
The question is - 'Why did God issue the command when He knew it was going to be disobeyed?'. This is my thinking in a logical sequence: 1) God is timeless but there was a point in time when He wanted to extend the fellowship beyond the Trinity. 2) God's desire is to have a relationship with man - p...
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 6:19 am
- Forum: Questions for Christians
- Topic: the da vinci code - very controversial
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13111
...if Christianity was made the official religion, how did the Roman Catholics branch so far away from it, burning and killing anyone in their path? Many pagan beliefs were simply stolen and made Christian. Were they? I must say, I've been studying early history and this is the first I've heard Chr...
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
- Topic: Please Introduce Yourself Here
- Replies: 2307
- Views: 772231
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:12 am
- Forum: Questions for Christians
- Topic: the da vinci code - very controversial
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13111
God will work through leaders if they allow Him to do - and He will do it, because He has a heart for humanity. If the leaders succumb to the resulting pride and give in to their selfish desires or trying to please everyone - they make compromises. So, in secular circles, either you are a people ple...
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:47 am
- Forum: Christian Theology
- Topic: Once saved, always saved?
- Replies: 139
- Views: 47197