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Hello Dave (Dave...), et al, I'll start with these, two verses that get a LOT of push-back from the folks in the same systematic theological camp. John 12 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw ~all men~ to Myself.” 2 Peter 3 9 The Lord is not slow about His...

Hello again Brandon*, I had noticed earlier that you are a new member here, but I forgot to say welcome to CF so, WELCOME TO CF ? I'm glad that you found us and joined in the discussions with us! The other thing I forgot to mention is your friend's advice to you (that you mentioned to us in the...

Hello Brandon*, divorce is ok for a VERY narrow set of Biblical reasons. Separations are ok however (if it comes to that) and they can be helpful at times, especially if coupled with marriage counseling from your pastor (but even a separation should only be considered when other avenues of...

Hello curiousmind, here is a passage that may help shed some light on this (this is the Apostle Paul speaking). 2 Corinthians 12 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a...

This passage has a very wonderful and personal meaning to me, but for now I will just say this about it, for those of us who wish to always walk before the Lord in a way that is pure and pleasing to Him, this little passage not only tells us what we need to do (v9), but how to go about doing it...

Hello God's Soul, first off, since I see that you are a new member, WELCOME TO CF :gtingz Seeking after the truth (especially about God/His word/the faith) is a very important part of being a Christian. I remember doing so when I became a new believer (a little over 38 years ago), and I am...

Hello Warrior8080, the idea of a Christian torturing someone for not being a Christian is something that is far more than simply being "unfair", it should NEVER happen (it was indeed a different time, but I don't buy for a second that priests, who did such things back then, did so out of "love"...

Hey Scarmarie :gtingz, you are pursuing what I believe to be the principal ministry of a baby Christian, sitting at the Lord's feet and growing in your knowledge and understanding of Him/His word/the faith, so keep up the good work in His precious Name :thumbsup (BTW, I think that you might...

"If we are to be reconciled to God, we need more than forgiveness for breaking His law. We also require the righteousness of One who has kept God’s law perfectly. Jesus’ active obedience is His perfect obedience to God’s law. Jesus’ passive obedience is His paying the penalty for our failure to...

Hello BB1956, actually, that has been the interpretation of the historic Christian Church (the entirety of it, that is, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant) for 2,000+ years now. I will grant that we bicker and fight about MANY different things (oft times ad infinitum ad nauseam, sadly, or so it...

THE INTERMEDIATE STATE by Barry Cooper, Ligonier Ministries // Audio and Text (both use the same words) https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/the-intermediate-state 4 min 51 sec

Total Depravity by Barry Cooper Sin is not a virus lurking outside of us, but a poison that defiles our hearts from within. Today, Barry Cooper helps us to delve into the depths of our sin (click on the link below to read or listen to the 5 min 49 sec article from Ligonier Ministries)...

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Hello SJFaith, first off (since I see that you are a new member), welcome to CF :wave As far as the problem that you're having (both with finding the right man, and with God), my first question is, where are you looking to find these men (the ones that are abusing you mentally and emotionally...

Hello Questor, first off, since I see that you are pretty new around here, welcome to CF ? As far as your ongoing struggle with sin goes, here are some of the things that help me in the midst of this battle (the following assumes that you are indeed a true believer, and it sounds as if you...

Hmmm, you said (that Luther said) that Jesus didn't die on the Cross. You also mentioned that Luther rejected the "holy sacrifice" of Christ. Finally, you seem to be contrasting the Lord's death on the Cross with the "eternal sacrifice" of Christ :thinking Please elaborate, because I don't...

Hello again Don, I'm confused by your statement. Are you saying of Luther that he did not believe that Christ was crucified? If so, what reason(s)/evidence do you have for believing that? Thanks :) --David