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FredVB, Omegatime, Psalm1, Lovette: These theological abstractions about what may or may not happen in the future are too often, IMHO a smokescreen to avoid true conversion. We are not called to Theological theories we are called to new lives now. We are called to self-denial now. We are called...

ScooterJackson: In general, it is not a good idea to equate human musing on life with a divine, loving and forgiving God. Proverbs 6:26 (The cost of a loose life) – "You can buy an hour with a prostitute for a loaf of bread, but a married woman goes after your very life." This verse reduces...

Soyeong: To start, Proverbs is not part of the Torah A very interesting perspective. I honestly have never considered my theological framework and belief system to include much if anything in the Torah. Torah compliance leaves a few problems for modern folks: You may not worship God except in...

ScooterJackson: What you define as the "New Testament" was chosen by the Christian Church controlled by Rome around 380 AD. Prior to that time many "non-canonical" were read and revered by those living much, much, much closer to the time of Jesus.

I change my mind daily about what to watch of TV. My greatest criticism of 21st century Christianity is that is has "evolved" to a collection of "intellectual propositions" that are divorced from any lived Christian reality. Repentance only becomes important in pursuit of the mission we are...

OMC: I am not making any "argument." Thus, I have my "entire argument is wrong" is not a logical statement but one driven by the discord of having a "sacred" narrative that once was not a sacred and not a narrative. If my recounting of history is errant, then make the case my understanding of...

An incomplete definition in the context of the New Testament. Repentance is a change of direction having failed to achieve the mark. Sometimes we see it in adult who is baptised and they are "raised to walking in a newness of life." We all change our minds daly. There to eat, what to shop for...

Jesus was in so many way talking to way more than his disciples.

OMC, as usual, I am agreement with your heart if not your theology. By unilaterally declaring Jesus command to elevate the Kingdom over money is " Never treated like a "Universal Rule" is a dictate of wealthy people looking to protect their wealth. This "modern" ...Jesus had no idea of a...

Dino246 Far be it from me to be scripture quoting guy as too often these are just proof texts. However your statement "that rest of the biblical teaching on money, wealth, and giving, you will see a fuller picture," invites some feedback on what the "bible teaches" on these subjects: Matthew...

IMHO, the word repentance may have been misunderstood by Christians for generations. In English it sounds like guilt, regret, and endless apology. But the original Hebrew word is teshuva, derived from the verb shuv, meaning to return. Not to feel sorry. To physically turn around and move in a...

Cameron143 My personal beliefs are that people can and should not only read but study the bible with the intent of finding something new in every effort. I have been a student of the New Testament for about 68 years and a student of the Hebrew Bible for the past 25 years. I have and do discuss...

Semantics is not a good way to defend a concept. God's predetermining and thus enforcing His predetermination is a significant theology of millions. Predetermining without enforcing that predetermination is the same has making no predetermination, and to many, antithetical to the nature of God...

Camerone143 Interestingly enough, this single passage in Ephesians both verse 11-12 has catalyzed Christians into at least 3 competing groups since the 16th century. It's competing interpretations form three major theological perspectives: 1. The mechanism of divine sovereignty vs. human free...

GWH: It has been my experience that few of the "converted" retain any significant motivation to JohnRH: For the sake of clarity, does your current understanding of conversion mean one can "become a Christian" by agreement with one's denominations theology and that "sanctification" is some kind...

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Love the idea. What denominational/ancient traditions lead you to this question? I am especially interested in your insights into how God chooses some people and not others.

Inquisitor: These are the events of the Great Bronze Age Collapse on which the bible is silent. My contention is that it was written centuries laters and much later redacted and edited without any awareness of the impact the GBAC on their history. Paleobotanists have determined that during the...

Well thought out apologetics. I find it interesting that you can declare that Judges is "a theological and highly regional narrative. Theology is in the eye of the beholder. One can easily read these hero stories of men and women who acquired fame worth repeating or inventing as foundational to...