Recent content by tacdon

Yeah, I'd call that a Christian too.

I think it would be both punishment and a blessing.

It seems like there are varying degrees of persecution, many Christians in 3rd world countries have been killed, mutilated or raped for their faith. It seems like here in America that we get minor persecution, such as being yelled at or argued with.

I hope the pretrib rapture is right, I'd rather it be that way. Personally, after reviewing different scriptures I'm not sure, because some scriptures can be used to support either view. I wonder how long before the tribulation period starts? Maybe, it will be soon like in a few years or...

That's true but in countries that have or did do castrations the recidivism rates were really low. I advocate removal of all genitals over just castration. The mind has a role in rape, but the penis also has a role. Take one of the components out of the equation and you have a drastic reduction.

I will pray that this man does not harm any other people. I will also pray that he will repent and become saved.

At the very least if they do let him out, he should have his genitals removed.

If you say that "keep" really means protect, then you have to ask the question How will God protect? Taking away is a way to protect. or it could be the protection like the passover. Now about your comment that it was only for the church of Philidelphia. The bible doesn't work that way, the...

What do you think of these two verses? Don't these point to a pre trib rapture? Revelation 3:10 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. Luke 21:36 Watch...

I think they will be Christians who are natural Jews. or better said messianic Jews

I believe we should give what is within our budget to give. I don't think we should give so much that it would take a super natural act for you to pay the rest of your bills.

Do you think this verse also means these people shouldn't be allowed in church unless they repent and stop doing these things? It seems like if these people are going to church that would be considered associating with them

Well I didn't know a tithe meant 10 percent. I'll rephrase it then how much are we to give to the church?

Are we still suppose to tithe 10 percent?

(Removed as it responds to a removed post. Obadiah)