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I just stopped in because i wanted to praise and thank God for everything he's been kind enough to show and teach me. And also to add how he's used me, too. I appreciate seeing him use others, but it seems to do something extra when you see him do it in you. Makes you think "I must not be...

Hi MaryM, Welcome to the BDF! Atheists come because even if they don't want God, they still want to talk about something important...and they know God is important. I'd asked God why they come if they hate God, and that's what he told me. Love in Jesus, Kelby

If you can look past the joking nature of my previous posting... IMO, I think lukewarm means something along the lines of not trying very hard, not taking a stand (one way or the other), trying to offend no-one, hiding your light under a bushel, being salt that has lost its flavor, or hiding...

Don't forget the matching of feathers from the soft underbelly of a goose. :) (some might have to ask or think about that one for a while) Love in Jesus, Kelby

IMHO... Part of the problem is not understanding what constitutes greater things. Part is not being taught (by spiritual "leaders") how to ask and receive answers from God. And Part is not understanding what truly constitutes a believer. And believe it or not, those are not intended to be...

Jesus answered that question: John 18:36 KJV Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. And Fyi, I was going to write something else. But I was...

I basically like/agree with what you're saying...but I heard an explanation that makes more sense (to me). I'll paraphrase and elaborate: A "Christian" (by my definition) is a marriage of God and man... making a new creature that includes both. You bring who you are, God brings who he is...

One more verse I should have included in regards to the destructiveness of "evil communications" / "false doctrines" (generally), and the destructiveness of Calvinist doctrine (specifically) is the emboldened verse in the middle of this passage: 2 Timothy 2:16-19 KJV But shun profane and vain...

You accurately reduced my argument to its basic meaning. To "pare something down" means to remove (cut away) "only what" or "everything that" isn't necessary... as if with a paring knife. A paring knife is probably the smallest and sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer and is used for the...

You did a great job of paring down my post. :)

The major fault I see with Calvinism is that it violates a basic test left us by Paul. The verse is worded as a statement rather than a test, but it can be used to test any doctrine you might consider adopting/defending. It is this: 1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications...

@smmartin0507. I remembered! It is this verse: Romans 8:14 KJVS For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. People claim to be sons and kinda worse yet "to have a PERSONAL relationship with God" and yet have no idea how to actually ask God something until He...

I like the humility and openness of your whole post but only highlighted this portion because it is actually a MISquote of what Jesus said in John 6:44. (Please re-read it and the verse before and after) Jesus was saying that they wouldn't come to himself (the son, the sent of God, the...

Yes,, but it is NOT popular. It is spoken against by the majority of pastors, preachers, etc. And it is hard for people to consider Jesus' warning that if the blind lead the blind BOTH fall into the ditch. Love in Jesus, Kelby

True. The "Repent and be baptized" stuff was just the first (not the only) thing. The other stuff comes after. It seems strange to me that people think that they can skip the first step entirely (like skipping the planting phase) and yet expect to receive a full harvest. I'm pretty sure...

"Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins" might be considered by some to be works. That might be where the disagreement starts, because... If we are to obey what that says, then we need to DO something (because of actually believing what it says). People who...

The word "exactly" in you question might trip me up because I'm not claiming to be "exact" in my wording. But partly it means that the Spirit itself is a witness... a provider of observable evidence once the spirit of God is received by us, hence becoming OUR spirit and bringing forth the...

The questions you ask still apply even if you think BELIEF is the only thing required. Love in Jesus, Kelby

@smmartin0507 I guess that I should add that Jesus did lots of works. Peter did lots of works. Paul did lots of works. Others did lots of works. Works are a part of, and are caused by faith. They do not hinder faith. If you have faith you should have works also. The two do not conflict...

It REALLY surprises me that no one has answered you yet! I'm not the typical "Christian" because I don't call someone a Christian until they have received the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues...and I believe that baptism is "for the remission of sins" as was started at God's...