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I like this quote from an older lady that knew a little of suffering: Elisabeth Elliot~ “Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering. The love of God is of a different nature altogether. It does not hate tragedy. It never denies...

An older Pastor remarked that if a mature Christian replied that “Everything was fine,” when he asked about their lives, then he knew they were disengaged from the battle.

I use four different AI apps for researching articles. I look at them like Google on steroids. Much better, but it can produce incorrect data, that’s why I double and triple check its replies. It is quite useful for assembling facts, but facts must be assembled within a context for the correct...

I sure did, and the more I learn, the more I realize I do not know, which is a tool used by God to keep us humble. The Holy Sprit occasionly steps in and confirms things. Learning to navigate the Bible and form a consensus has also helped me navigate a variety of worldly subjects. But in the...

We much each give an account as individuals. But think about all the people with varying personalities and education that God used through the years in order to get His truth spread around the world. It seems God decided to use imperfect humans, and even nature to bring us to the cross of salvation.

I agree. He was an ardent student who spent years digging. He too studied under Thieme for a number of years. I listened to countless Thieme tapes and studied many of his topical books. Like you I think Thieme was a gifted and passionate teacher that helped many, but not without his flaws. Paull...

This was about 20-25 years ago. I recruited a couple of friends and we continued the Bible study for over two years. It laid a solid foundation for me. I taught a Sunday school class of older men and a Bible study class for a number of years. Applying Biblical principals to ones everyday life...

A coworker ask me to join his Bible study. He was seminary trained in Greek & Hebrew, I asked him why he wanted me to join this study. He replied, “So you can learn to study for yourself, and you won’t need me.“

I prefer a work by Spiro Zodhiates, or a program called Bibleworks. He dials into the contextual meaning. Strongs is very helpful, but there are times one needs to dig deeper for a more precise definition—— Strong’s Concordance primarily provides definitions of words from the original Hebrew...

Most of the verses I’ve memorized are in Old English. I love it as a whole. However, if one wishes to do serious study, there are many words that need deciphered into more understandable terms.

This news story can be lumped into the thousands of other “News” flashes that inundate the airwaves daily. All these scientists have done is create a litter of genetically modified grey wolves. However, they know that fame and fortune can be had by anyone pretending to be like God.

I think you may be misunderstanding my point. God will indeed use any means necessary to convey His truths- even a donkey or a burning bush. I had a coworker whose parents gave him an NIV Bible many years ago. After reading from his Bible and praying, he said he experienced God’s forgiveness...

That’s a great idea! Isn’t that kinda what happened at Pentecost?

We are told to study, not simply read. There are many parables and Jewish idioms throughout the Scriptures. If one takes every verse as literal or “at face value,” as you describe, there will be a great deal of wisdom overlooked. I agree that one does not need to know the Greek, Aramaic...

Can one be baptized in water and not be saved?

Was Simon saved? Luke did not specify this clearly, so it is difficult to be dogmatic. But seven facts suggest that Simon probably was not born again: (1) The verb “believe” (pisteuō) does not always refer to saving faith. Simon's faith could have been like that of the demons in Jas 2:19...

We all reach a conclusion based on our personal perspective. No one here is unbiased. What we should all strive for is the correct bias. I prefer Pauls term in describing Christian ‘Liberty.” A Muslim or atheist can tell the world what a verse says. The goal is to interpret a verse in light of...

Wouldn’t your opinion conclude that we are the arbiter of our salvation?

The Bible has been translated into numerous languages to make its message accessible worldwide. As of 2024, the translation status is as follows: • Complete Bible: Translated into 756 languages. • New Testament only: Available in an additional 1,726 languages. • Portions or individual books...

If the ones memorizing Scripture comes across that verse thats says to “study,” maybe they will take it to heart. I remember a few decades back when I ran across a passage in Matthew where Jesus was repeating a few of the 10 commandments and He used the word ”murder” instead of kill. That set me...