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    Mr. Ekklesia...tear this temple down?

    Do you have a better reference. I'm assuming you're referring to Matthew 20:1-16... but I don't believe Jesus was referring to a "2 tier system" with this parable... much more likely He was referring to Gentiles being brought into the kingdom as well as Jews.
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    Why so many religions?

    And why so many that come sooo close to Christianity... deities who come to earth and die and are reborn... not too mention Islam and post-Christian Judaism... Mormons and JW's... We are all made to believe in and worship something and Satan knows that a lie is most effective when layered with...
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    Controlling Parents or Parents that aren't home

    I definitely agree with her regarding the absent parents... I think she is on less solid ground regarding what she believes as "controlling"... She would probably consider me to be very controlling, because I'll say right up front, I would never, not in a million years, allow Viola to wear...
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    "He has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever"

    If I'm understanding your concern here, you're asking whether or not if a man or woman who emotionally abandons their children, even if they are physically cared for, could ever gain God's favor again after leaving. If that is your question, then the answer is absolutely. Because there is...
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    I PRAY FOR THEM: I PRAY NOT FOR THE WORLD

    In this instance, yes. This is part of the great priestly prayer that Jesus prayed for His disciples and believers just as He was about to be taken away and put to death. This prayer is indeed special, it is for and about only those who are His sheep. Context is important though... we...
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    Are Very Old Movies Best?

    So, are very old movies best? There are certainly some great old movies, like the one's we've talked about... ...but there are also movies that I think are great that are new... LOTR being right up there. I also love the Godfather movies... not exactly "new" and now considered classic, but...
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    Are Very Old Movies Best?

    Some of my favorite "oldies" in random order: Bringing Up Baby with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant Just about anything that had Ray Harryhausen special effects, Jason and the Argonauts being one of the best. Casablanca Singing in the Rain Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory...
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    favorite baby pic

    So precious!!!
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    ADAM and EVE

    David was a man of faith: Hebrews 11:32 For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the...
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    ADAM and EVE

    But Romans makes it abundantly clear that it was Adam's sin, not Eve's that brought sin into the world. Eve transgressed, yes, through being deceived. But Adam was not deceived. His sin was willful disobedience.
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    Reading through the Acts

    I love the book of Acts.... there is so much packed into that book, it takes many, many readings to glean through what can be learned!!!
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    ADAM and EVE

    Hi Mondar... actually, I was responding to Rob G's post rather than yours. I don't think you and I are disagreeing all that much. The question Rob G brought forth was "Why are we responsible for their sin?"... and I agree with the idea of Federal Headship as you've explained it in your...
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    If you die..

    You're quite right, Dave This thread seems to be going all over the place. As StoveBolts mentioned, we have had members die and we do hear of it... and support each other in our grief. Other than this, was there anything about the OP that you would wish to discuss?
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    ADAM and EVE

    Rob G It's pretty clear what happened in the Garden, Adam willfully chose to disobey God, and sin really doesn't get any worse than that. It's our own human nature that is so mired in sin that causes us to think Adam's sin wasn't that big of a deal, not worthy of God's anger or wrath. This is...
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    The offering of a sinner - abomination before God

    Oh yes, I see the danger of legalism in this.... I saw it when I once went to a Nazarene church and there was a rather wealthy man who owned a restaurant that served beer and wine. Some of the congregation thought the church shouldn't accept his tithes, nor the tithes of one of his staff who...
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    I m Back

    Glad to have you back... and very glad you're home safely! :crazy
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    The offering of a sinner - abomination before God

    I think I can agree with your pastor's view. I have this mental image in my head of movie The Godfather.... and Don Corleone paying a tithe... God doesn't accept that as any act of faith, so the Church shouldn't either. It would be wrong of a church to ignore where gift and offering money...
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    The benefits of honey

    I just got back from town and bought a 5lb bucket of raw, local honey. Both my son and I have allergies and I've been encouraged to try mixing 1 tsp raw, local honey, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 6 oz. of cold water together and drinking it... doing this about twice a day. Hey, I've spent...
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    Pups

    The family and I had a lot of fun watching these little sweeties! Thanks for sharing.
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    Hello folks

    Hello and welcome! :wave Looking forward to your participation with us!
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