Politics

[Red Leg]

There are many inaccuracies/misunderstandings of scripture. A trip to the holy land with a biblical historian/archaeologist will greatly enhance your understanding of scripture and this God. I highly recommend it to all believers once the current dust up settles down.

Absolutely. I would further suggest to also do the same walk about with a Jewish and Muslim religious scholar. And yes, I have done all three.

 

[gbflyer]

On the contrary, I think God (that’s the one true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) cares quite a bit about how we interpret Scripture [that’s the Old & New Testaments of the Holy Bible, excluding the apocrypha (along with all their false teachings)] that the Catholics accept. The fact that He gave us His Word which is so explicit about what He wants us to believe and how to live and (wholly) sufficient to gain understanding on any subject proves how much He cares.

The Calvinists and the Catholics don’t believe in the correct doctrine of salvation. Both the Catholic and the Calvinist beliefs on the topic are antithetical to what Scripture says and wholly inconsistent with the nature of God presented in Scripture. Their beliefs are founded on twisting of Scripture and uninspired canon. If you don’t even have the doctrine of salvation, which is the entry point to the Christian faith, correct then how do you proceed any further? At the time Martin Luther enlightened many (freeing them from the corrupted Catholic Church), John Calvin came to mislead many.

Jesus Christ (the Christ of the Scriptures) is the only way to God. The Jews have largely rejected Him. That said there are many who have been, are being and will be saved. For God’s chosen people His promises will be kept.

As for Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and all the other false religions of the world see the first sentence of my previous paragraph. There is no hope in any other and no other source for salvation.

On the subject of the many denominations of Christianity, some schisms initially occurred over secondary issues but it looks like many are now truly disqualifying themselves as they increasingly adopt false teachings.

True Christianity is by nature narrow and exclusionary (necessarily so and according to Scripture). Many will see those as negative connotations but they are not and I would simply tell them to study and decide for themselves whether my claims are true or not.

I am curious as to where you attend services?

 

[WAB]

Absolutely. I would further suggest to also do the same walk about with a Jewish and Muslim religious scholar. And yes, I have done all three.

Agreed. We had a fascinating meeting with a Jewish scribe in Jerusalem. It is so critical that we learn how to truly listen, as opposed to listening for an opening to make the next point of our argument.

 

[Red Leg]

Agreed. We had a fascinating meeting with a Jewish scribe in Jerusalem. It is so critical that we learn how to truly listen, as opposed to listening for an opening to make the next point of our argument.

Touché

 

[Tucketed]

While we are on Christianity one of my favorite YouTube channels is Bible Expedition. Joel Kramer, a biblical archaeologist and former expeditioner in his younger years ties ancient history of the great historian Josephus and others and the Bible. He spent his early years in the Middle East, degree in archaeology and then theology. I belive his shows can open many eyes. I love history and this show has helped me become closer to Christ.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

In my very humble opinion God is so very great, and we are so woefully inadequate to understand, let alone live our lives accordingly, that He threw that path out and made it so much easier: Jesus becomes the way and all we have to do is accept it and believe it. Period, finished, over. It is just that simple!
Why, you might ask did He do that? And here in these last ten pages or so I think is the answer and such a wonderful example of it. There are some great intellectual minds on this group, and you can't agree! And there are little, simple folks like myself who cannot begin to hold a light to your knowledge. But I can smile, not in conceit, but in gratitude, that my simple acceptance and blind faith is all it takes. What a burden to be relieved of, free to feel the warm sun and just hunt impala.

 

[SaintPanzer]

Given a $2T federal budget deficit, it wouldn't surprise me even a little if all states were beggars to the USG

This is kind of a pet peeve of mine: Judging states by federal outlays in relation to per capita expenditures.

The reason this is a peeve is that this is usually based on how much $$$ the federal government takes in from the state, in comparison to how much it spends in the state.

This metric completely ignores what the federal government does/owns in the state. Most western states are limited in population size compared to their eastern counterparts, but the federal government spends large amounts out west. Per capita, vastly more. But the federal government also owns roughly 50% of the land out west. So yes, they are spending out of proportion to the number of people, precisely because they have more to maintain. It's important to keep this in mind, and is frequently left out of the conversation.

 

[cwpayton]

In my very humble opinion God is so very great, and we are so woefully inadequate to understand, let alone live our lives accordingly, that He threw that path out and made it so much easier: Jesus becomes the way and all we have to do is accept it and believe it. Period, finished, over. It is just that simple!
Why, you might ask did He do that? And here in these last ten pages or so I think is the answer and such a wonderful example of it. There are some great intellectual minds on this group, and you can't agree! And there are little, simple folks like myself who cannot begin to hold a light to your knowledge. But I can smile, not in conceit, but in gratitude, that my simple acceptance and blind faith is all it takes. What a burden to be relieved of, free to feel the warm sun and just hunt impala.

burdens are lifted at calvary ....yes I know, Yeshua's blood can make the vilest sinner clean, for he saved the worst among you when he saved a wretch like ME.

 

[Doug Hamilton]

So, a justifiable religious war? Kinda making my point.

Could be. If a religious sect is intent on wiping you, your family and culture from the face of the earth, you can either fight the war or be exterminated.

So what was your point?

 

[CJW]

Abolish the ATF???

Abolish the ATF?: Rep. Burlison wants to eliminate 'disaster agency' he says has been violating 2nd Amendment

Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., plans to introduce a measure to abolish the ATF which then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., previously introduced in 2023.

www.foxnews.com

 

[CJW]

While we are on Christianity one of my favorite YouTube channels is Bible Expedition. Joel Kramer, a biblical archaeologist and former expeditioner in his younger years ties ancient history of the great historian Josephus and others and the Bible. He spent his early years in the Middle East, degree in archaeology and then theology. I belive his shows can open many eyes. I love history and this show has helped me become closer to Christ.

I had never considered visiting Israel until the last year. Educational videos from gentleman like him are a large reason why.

 

[cwpayton]

Why don’t you actually research the history of the Crusades and why they were pursued in the first place and get back with me.

well as I see it, the crusades are still going on "today" ZIONIST Christians, and Politian's are all raaa, rrraaa, go Israel ,kill those Palestinians Muslims and Christians alike. this is what I don,t see at all , all those people are semites both Israeli's and Palestinians read your old testament Duet. 7-3 the Hebrew people intermarried time and time again, in spite of commanded dont do it. they are mostly all mixed blood, semite people , the" land promise" by God to the jews was invalidated by their own repeated disobedience thats why he had them go into captivity to babyloyn and then finally in 68-70 A D he had them scattered everywhere( the diaspora) and their annihilation and destruction of their temple as prophesied and sanctioned by Christ himself, the UN in 1948 doesnt change that, it is finished on the cross,1Corinthians5-7, a new covenant inaugurated the old was done.. Hebrews 8-8 .Christ is the apex ,center of all history, past present future . Genesis to revelation. it is now ,and from then on a world wide religion not one judaism , there is neither jew or Greek, Romans 2-28, John 11-52, Zionist wanting to see a rebuilt temple, a center of the world old Jerusalem and reinstalled animal sacrifices at such temple, totally miss the value of the book of Hebrews. 8-6,7 Christ is the sacrifice for all times , the alpha and the omega, there is no going back, Hebrews 7-19 Heb.7-22..,ROMANS, Galatians, Hebrews, and acts explains this in great detail, acts 3-22-23. John 5-39 JESUS spoke to the Jews .You search the scriptures Because in them you think you have eternal life, but they speak (bear witness) of ME, and you are unwilling to come to me.. read john 8-42-44 then tell me how you can declare the jews are still now today Gods chosen people?.If you dont believe this then explain 1 john 22 -22 the( epistle) and john ( the_ gospel)5-43 5-46,47. And Romans 4-14.
I wish Charles Darby would have stayed in Scottland in the 1800,s and never came over here with his teachings. may I suggest ," Historical Theology for the church" by DUESING AND FINN, . and teachers Bruce Gore and Steve Gregg God Bless ,JUST MY 5 cents worth.
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[Tanks]

@cwpayton Paragraphs are your friend. That wall of text blinded me.

 

[Hogpatrol]

 

[LivingTheDream]

Can anyone figure out what is going on in Syria? Are Turkish backed forces working with Kurds? Is the Syria Army fighting the Revolutionary Guard in the capital?

Seems like things are happening and all I have seen are some videos or Russia and Syrian soldiers hauling ass retreating.

Not sure there are any good guys in this one.

 

[Safari Dave]

In my very humble opinion God is so very great, and we are so woefully inadequate to understand, let alone live our lives accordingly, that He threw that path out and made it so much easier: Jesus becomes the way and all we have to do is accept it and believe it. Period, finished, over. It is just that simple!
Why, you might ask did He do that? And here in these last ten pages or so I think is the answer and such a wonderful example of it. There are some great intellectual minds on this group, and you can't agree! And there are little, simple folks like myself who cannot begin to hold a light to your knowledge. But I can smile, not in conceit, but in gratitude, that my simple acceptance and blind faith is all it takes. What a burden to be relieved of, free to feel the warm sun and just hunt impala.

Amazingly simple...

"At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."


I enjoy debating with my fellow Christians about some of finer points of theology, that, really, don't even matter...

Ultimately, Salvation and eternal life is so simple, that is usually much easier for a child, because adults almost always "overthink" it.

I did.

Until a WWII Navy veteran preacher made it so simple, that I have never doubted since.

 

[Brent in Az]

Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI director. A federal toilet that needs a good flush.

 

[barryk]

Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI director. A federal toilet that needs a good flush.

Never heard of him.....good choice for those that are better informed than myself?

 

[barryk]

Never heard of him.....good choice for those that are better informed than myself?

Quick read looks like a good pick.....and MSNBC doesn't like him....that cinches it.

 

[Safari Dave]

Kash Patel would be superb!