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Put scriptures where your argument is. You probably should do so on my new thread challenging all Christian apologists to prove their adoption of Catholic heresy about hell is correct. Incredibly, the post was moved to "Unorthodox"! The discussion about Eternal Torment wasn't considered an...

The "classic view" of the unsaved dead, has offended many through the ages. It could be argued the "theory of evolution" wouldn't exist if Darwin wasn't so offended by it. If the "classic view" is correct, so be it. Screw Darwin. And the millions deceived by him. If the "classic view" is...

If prayer drove away confirmation bias, our prayerful theologians, teachers and pastors would all agree. An analogy would be "daily bread". I pray God provide, but look for work if I don't have the money to buy it---trusting God will bless my job hunting. If your belief about prayer were...

If correct Paul would never say: 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? (Rom. 10:13-14...

I detect a contradiction in your view, we could start there if I'm correct. In another thread. You believe in divine Election before creation, but inconsistently say non-election arises from man's rebellion and misuse of free will. In your binary view that is contradictory. But in my...

I wish it were easy, but we are hard wired to have confirmation bias. Confirmation Bias allows us to react when we don't understand what is happening. When a lion suddenly appears, even if we didn't know what it was, confirmation bias would cause us to flee immediately, instead of stupidly...

We can discuss this further, but not in this thread. They like to keep different subjects separate. Pick an aspect you want to discuss and start a new thread, I'll respond there. Peace.

Got it. I think its beyond my intellectual capacity to identify the cause of what you observe, if the major causes like God's Sovereignty and Free Will don't explain it. I'll end my discussion of that aspect here. Re Predestination, I believe you might find my take on this interesting...

We partly disagree. I think you should revisit this scripture, study it carefully. It seems pertinent to your observation some seem to be born more evil than others. The explanation for that would fall under the title "God's Sovereignty": 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the...

I apologize. I'm watching other things and confused you with Hawkman. Still I can't agree our level of sinning materially affects the "sin nature" of our children. But perhaps I also misunderstood that. Perhaps you are saying "evil parents who teach evil to their children, or do evil to them so...

I am confused. You agree with GotQuestions? I haven't said anything different: The Bible explains the reason for the trouble. Humanity is sinful, not just in theory or in practice but by nature. Sin is part of the very fiber of our being. The Bible speaks of “sinful flesh” in Romans 8:3. It’s...

Just answered Yes. But most Christians see God's warning "in the day you eat you die" as fulfilled the moment Adam ate and both realized they were naked. That illustrated they felt "changed", going from innocence to guilty. They "fell from God's grace" and became "dead in their sins" separated...

Of course Adam and Eve could sin, they proved that when they chose to believe Satan rather than God, and rebelled against His command they not eat of the tree of knowledge. But most Christian denominations believe their sin "began the Fall". Don't you believe that too?

Lewis' argument is sound when all its premises are followed, the main premise being events are literal history. No argument can withstand a denial of its premises upon which it is constructed. Therefore, your complaint its oversimplified is wrong. Like breaking a glass and then claiming "see...

If I understand you, "we were networked to heaven" but now that connection is broken. You have taken "communion of the saints" to a whole new level! But I can't agree. The Tree of life isn't part of a network, its something we eat and gain eternal life. That's a natural interpretation of the...

First we must define what is meant by "sin nature", the "sinful state" into which all are born: I. A DEFINITION Inherited sin is that sinful state into which all people are born. Theologians have used several labels to describe this concept. (1) Some call it, as the title of this chapter...

Not contagious. Its a function of being "in God" or "separated from God". Before Adam sinned, he and Eve was in God's presence. The symbolism of them being naked yet unashamed showed they were holy, without sin. Therefore, no death. Sinning separated them from God, the wages of sin is death...

It can be inferred from the Fall all get sin nature at conception from Adam. That is why all in Adam die, the wages of sin is death: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (1 Cor. 15:22 KJV) Our sins are forgiven in Christ, that is why we are made alive in Him...

I agree. Christ is unique, having two natures subsisting in One Divine Person, who is God the Son, Holy. I recall someone arguing Satan tempted Christ PROVING He could choose to sin. But that doesn't follow because its key premise is Satan was right about Christ. Recall he was also wrong about...

Context determines the meaning. Your definition summed it up, touched the major uses. Look it up in a Lexicon: The range of meaning extends from the substance flesh (both human and animal), to the human body, to the entire person, and to all humankind.-Balz, H. R., & Schneider, G. (1990–). In...