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The unity of the two Testaments of Scripture: A confirmation of the continuing work of the Holy Spirit
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Please, explain yourself. The "only two sacraments", of what church? Also, how do you define sacraments?
When I said least, I was being gingerly. A perversion is a perversion. It can't be dismissed or spiritually codified. CM
The moderationist view rests on the fundamental assumption that the Bible knows only of fermented wine, which it considers a divine blessing to be freely enjoyed with moderation. Consequently, any condemnation of wine in the Bible refers not to t…
Dave,
You can only change yourself. Follow the Bible teachings. The Bible truth drives the train and not a church's creed. Do you need a Pope over you? "We have a High Priest..." CM(Quote)Again, you know this is not so! Alcohol is NOT one of the basic necessities of life. It never had and never will be. Alcohol destroys. One can live without Alcohol or fermented drink. Please let truth …
(Quote)Dave,
Fear not, let the Bible be your guide. "Don't put the cart before the horse", Bible first, church or creed second. In the beginning, God! Follow His revealed truth. You don't have to grope in darkness. CM(Quote)Reformed,
Deviation from the Word of God can lead to a multitude of unbiblical teachings and practices, "Infant Baptism" being the least of them. e.g " tongues speaking, the immortality of the soul, purgatory, etc., to name a fe…(Quote)Do you want to rephrase this statement? A thing that is "bad" is so of its own, rather abused or not. Alcohol consumption is one such thing.
As for healthy foods (Bible calls, "clean"), exercise, sex, water, or…
(Quote)Yes, I concur. It has been just 8 months since Barbara's death. The hope of the resurrection is the assurance in moving forward. CM
(Quote)... is out of kilter to start. Alcohol, to my understanding, is not a daily requirement to sustain human life. It is also my understanding that alcohol has no nutritional value to promote or sustain li…
December 3, 2018, 7:27 PM
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in Grief and Loss: Helping A Loved One Through It Comment by C Mc December 2018
Reformed,
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May I remind you of others in CD who shares similar views as yours. However, a majority is not a moral standard for correct biblical interpretation. Fellow users unfortunately on records as saying...These are c…
Let's continue the discussion on the Use of figures of speech in the Bible ...
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Samson's riddle. Usually, riddles are difficult questions (1 Kgs 10:1; 2 Chr 9:1). "There are several Old Te…
Dave,
I don't know exactly what point you're trying to make at this point. However, no creed can or should ever exceed the Bible. There is no trade-off for a creed in lure for the unadulterated Word. Any works: be it a serm…(Quote)Clarence Larkin, the great illustrator of prophetic truths who turned out to be involved in pyramidology was part of the Pre-Trib Rapture teachings. Clarence Larkin, a mechanical engineer, an architect by profession s…
(Quote)As time passes, when we know better, we should do better. In my humble opinion (IMHOP), the Historical-grammatical Method is such a "Balanced Method of Interpretation". See my initial posts on this top…
Dave,
Have we not seen some of the above manifest itself over the years, here at CD? Is it any wonder we seem to be going in circles in our discussions, ever moving and not going anywhere. Users of this method need to reconsider another way…"About 88,000 people die each year from alcohol. Making matters worse, alcoholism is trickier to treat – and criticize – than opioid addiction..." Recent research alone invalidates your position. How can a Christian consume alcohol in light of th…
The Apocryphal Writings -- Apart from the sacred Scriptures, there are numerous other religious writings. For example: (see J. Barton). There are also people who believe the Bible includes the deutero-canonical books, in addition…
(Quote)Thanks, Reformed. Are they reflective of true history or historical fiction? CM
Thanks for your contribution, Reformed. A little more can be said for greater enlightenment.
According to the New Testament, Jesus is the one, in whom the Name of God resides (Phil 2:9; Heb 1:4), and his manifestation of the Father elicit…
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This appears to be honest, but most disturbing in light of the few remaining, the times (year-end), hope for renewal and improved relations among CD Users. I don't and can't speak for Bill, because he h…(Quote)Reformed,
Please re-read the OP again. I didn't make it up. This is recent research. Here is a quote from the USA Today News article. Read the entire article for yourself.in Alcohol Worse Than Opioids? Comment by C Mc December 2018
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Adding to [the] Scripture? How? Correction, I am applying Scripture (principle truth/current research-reality). The Great Preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once said, "a preacher should hold the Bible in one hand and …In addition, brethren,
“God leads personal beings with a persuasive call, not a controlling force", so Boyd believes. Genuine personal relationship lies in two centers, the center of influence and the center of non-coercion. By vi…
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Alcohol destroys lives slowly and immediately, in the past, present, and future. No, I am not in opposition with Scripture. The opposite is true. Scripture is in support of my views.
How could you say such whe…
(Quote)In light of your answers to the questions above, your own words seem to demands that an apology is proper, departing or not. Regardless, a "wise man" never burns bridges; know it or like, he may have to cross back over it one day. Now …
Wolfgang,
We need to address these first:What group was Paul apart?
What people group was 1 Cor 2 written?
What was the issue at hand or the situation that caused Paul to write to this group?
Was 1 Cor 2 to writte…(Quote)Wolfgang,
Upon a second look, Paul was addressing the time of his audience and future times because of what Christ has done. Jesus died once for all men for all times. Therefore, the benefits or solutions are applicable to future…(Quote)Rejoice, respect, take care! CM
