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  1. XavierJesusLovesIndia

    Christian Demographic Statistics. Why was 1800-1900 (Christian Population 22%-34%) better than 1900 to 2025 (34% to 33%)

    This link gives Demographic Statistics for Christians as a %age of World Population over the last 225 years, with projections upto 2025. http://christianityinview.com/religion-statistics.html Graph and Table in the link. Some salient points below: In 1800, there were around 200 MN Christians...
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    How (Alleged, Natural) "Total Depravity" leads to (Actually, freely-chosen) Total Depravity.

    Total Depravity is contrary to the Holy Bible, as we will see shortly. Let's define it first: "John Calvin used terms like "total depravity" to mean that, despite the ability of people to outwardly uphold the law, there remained an inward distortion which makes all human actions displeasing to...
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    Institute of Creation Research: Yet Another Living Fossil Found!

    The Empirical/Scientific Argument from Living Fossils is arguably one of the most powerful demonstrations of the Falsehood of Evolution. First, the observation, then the inference from it. Observation: In the Fossil Record, we find several "Living Fossils", i.e. Fossils of Animals or Plant...
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    1 Thess 4:15-17 proves the Rapture is post-Resurrection and so Post-Tribulation.

    So let's have a thread to discuss the particular passage. It tells us with absolute clarity that the Rapture CANNOT COME unless the DEAD IN CHRIST RISE FIRST. What does that mean? It means the Rapture is Post-Resurrection. But the Resurrection of the Saints is Post-Tribulation. Therefore, the...
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    Jesus Christ Celebration 2033: 20+Magi meet in New York.

    Mark your calendars for celebrating the 2000th Anniversary of Jesus Christ's Resurrection! Got this by email from the Jesus Christ 2033 organization, which is now collaborating with Pastor Rick Warren and Dr. Billy Wilson, God bless them, for the Billion Soul Harvest. Email below: Thoughts...
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    How Russia fumbled the Ukraine Invasion.

    Russia has lost nearly 100,000 troops so far, a number it is expected to cross by Christmas. The Invasion began on Feb 24 of this year. That's 10 months and so 10,000 troops a month. That's more than it lost in 10 years in Afghanistan: "The war began in December 1979, and lasted until February...
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    Eschatology? When does the 1000 year Reign of Christ take place? Before or After Anti-Christ?

    In Revelation 20, in the clearest terms, the Word of God tells us that Jesus Christ and His Saints will reign on this Earth for 1000 years. Unfortunately, there are all kinds of sophisms to avoid the plain and literal meaning of this passage, and try to turn it into something else. I have to...
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    Lionel Messi of World Football (Soccer) Champions Argentina has a Jesus Christ Tattoo!

    So, yesterday, Argentina won the World Cup, and Lionel Messi played beautifully. Messi made the Sign of the Cross when he scored a goal. He also has a Tattoo of Jesus Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns on his arm. Pic from Facebook:
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    Separation of Church and State: Is it Biblical?

    So, in recent times, we've heard an idea called "separation of Church and State". Firstly, this means different things to different people. For e.g. after the Bolshevik Communists took over Russia (which was formerly a Christian Country), they decreed a Separation of Church and State: "The...
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    Jesus as the spiritual "Bridegroom" of our Soul: for singles especially.

    Dear friends, in many Bible passages, Jesus or the Word refers to Him as the Bridegroom: "He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made full." (Jn 3:29)...
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    Starting a New Job on Dec 26th: Pls pray for me to do well.

    Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am starting a New Job next week. I will be working for Wells Fargo in Bangalore Location. It will be in Investment Banking just like my current role, but with new challenges. Please pray for me that I do well. Thank you and God Bless you.
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    Interest in the Bible? Low or near 0 interest is good?

    Dear Friends, so since this came up in another thread, about recessions, let's discuss what the Bible says about interest separately here. Deut 23:19: “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest."...
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    2 Pet 1:10: "Make every effort to confirm your calling and election". How?

    Dear Friends, so let's discuss this passage. 2 Pet 1:10, NIV: "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble," And here it is in the full context: Confirming One’s Calling and Election 3His...
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    Maccabees: The Feast of Hannukah.

    So, in other threads, there have been multiple references to the Jewish Feast of Hannukah. If we have Jewish Friends, we probably know some who are celebrating the Feast. Hannukah often overlaps with Christmas, and this year it is December 18th to December 26th. In this thread, please post...
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    World Population: 8 BN. Christians 2.5 BN. "Most imp. decade in history of Great Commission".

    Dear Friends, recently, the world population touched 8 BN. Of these, about 2.5 BN are Christians. That means, some 5.5 BN people are outside the Kingdom, and in desperate need of Salvation. What's the best way Christians can work together to reach them before it's too late? Thoughts...
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    Walking Blamelessly with God.

    Dear Friends, when God Almighty appeared to Abraham, He gave him one simple command: "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless." (Gen 17:1) Please share Bible verses on walking blamelessly with God, after being...
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    Hallelujah! Protests against Communism in China.

    Hallelujah! God is bringing down Communist dictators like Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party that persecutes His Church. Please pray for Christians in China to be able to Evangelize and live free Christian lives as good citizens without fear of oppression. Thoughts? "Protesters chant...
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    Mat 25: The Sheep and the Goats and Charitable Works.

    Dear Friends, let's discuss the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, and the Charitable Good Works of Love of God and Neighbor commanded in it. The Lord is clear in this passage that He takes everything done to the Poor as done to Himself, and as not done to them as not done to Himself. Hence, he...
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    What happens to those who've never heard the Gospel?

    Nice Article. Thoughts? https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-happens-to-those-who-never-hear-gospel/ "What Happens to Those Who Never Hear the Gospel? The man on the island. Perhaps you’ve encountered him in a friend’s argument against Christianity. Maybe you’ve even voiced the...
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    Redeeming God Article: Tithing $50 BN. Should Tithes be Better Spent?

    This article mentions the total sum of tithes in America. Could Tithes be better spent? Both on World Evangelism/Gospel Causes as well as fighting hunger, poverty, disease, thirst etc? Thoughts? From: https://redeeminggod.com/tithing-50000000000/ "There are about 10 million tithing Christians...