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    timf replied to the thread The Seven Churches of Revelation.
    Paul write that all in Asia had turned away from him. This might be the same sort of "turning away" that was attempted to Galatia. If...
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    timf replied to the thread Free will, what does it mean?.
    Here is an interesting article from the blog archive at christianpioneer.com Robots in Revolt A favorite science fiction theme is...
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    timf replied to the thread The elephant in the room.
    Luk 16:31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, if one rise from the dead.
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    timf replied to the thread The elephant in the room.
    Eph 2:2 wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit...
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    God is not mocked = Truth cannot be denied = Reality can not be escaped
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    timf replied to the thread NT Times.
    1st century CE people If you do not trust in Christ, it is understandable that you would advocate a reinterpretation of the bible...
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    timf replied to the thread Bricks or Stones?.
    Since Satan cannot be everywhere at once, he needs human collective to leverage his influence. This link might be interesting. The...
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    The idea that the nation of Israel only had one chance to receive the offered kingdom seems inconsistent with all the prophecies that...
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    One might ask if the offer of grace would be as well received if the law had not been so sufficiently demonstrated as inadequate.
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    Eze 36:22 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: I do not this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for...
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    timf replied to the thread 2 Timothy 4: 3.
    The "continual" and "surrender" aspect seems to imply a works effort. I see trusting in Jesus as a one time event. There is an...
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    timf replied to the thread How do you know that you are saved?.
    Rom_8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
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    timf replied to the thread 2 Timothy 4: 3.
    The relationship between pistis and pitheo is an interesting one. I think the English word "trust" better captures the concept more...
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    Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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    timf replied to the thread OSAS origins and comparison.
    The"good news" of Paul? I don't find that in my Bible. Eph 3:2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given...