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You're right, the parable is NOT to be "taken literally". It shows that there were other views of the afterlife in first-century Jewish Palestinian society is also suggested by the fact that Je…
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Enlighten me, Mr. Teacher, GaoLu. My mind is not closed.
If not me, do it for Mr. Wolfgang. I think you know that I am … -
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I am responding to this in hopes that I am not taking away from the flow of the conversation at hand. If I am, start a new thread and we can continue the conversation there.
"This is one of the most misunderstood and mishandled…
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Mr. Reformed,
You've taken a more intelligent position on my post. However, no facts are out of "whack". Challenge yourself to read the backstory behind the "Electoral College". CM -
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Short answer: NONE! Above are the facts without the "whack'! I challenge you, GaoLu, to disprove what I said above. I don't know how much interest and time you want to dedicate to this subject, but the truth I stated a…
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Good! Wolfgang, you don't have to be an American to know the truth of the matter. A cross section of good history books would do the job. The so-called "New World" founders were determined to make with it, with freedom of religion and …
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Jesus and the OT
One should be reminded of the usage and value Jesus placed upon that of the OT.
- It would be beneficial to the student of the Word to be fully aware that the OT was authori…
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If you comprehend my post, all the other answers are arrived by deductive reasoning. If not, what is your primary on this topic? CM
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Reformed,
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Thanks, Reformed & Wolfgang,
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Wolfgang, if you're referring my recent post, you can see, I am trying to stay on topic here. I hope my message got through. If not, boil my words down, this what I meant. Thanks. CM
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Waste of time. CM
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I, Agree! It's A Good Day!
It's a good day for an illegitimate President, illegitimate Process, illegitimate Justice Kavanaugh, and therefore, there w…
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Not to get ahead of myself, would you keep these things in mind:
- The Bible is seen as a whole.
- The Bible doesn't contradict itself.
- Consider the writers, audience, or the fable of that day.
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This is not just "over the top". It's shameful!!! Wolfgang, what do you have against the Jews? To share this article here, in CD, is the Mother Of Trolling. This literary garbage and its content are unforgivable…
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This article is shameful! Wolfgang, love Israel or leave her along! CM
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CLARIFICATION ON Plain Reading of Scripture Approach:
The Plain Reading of Scripture Approach. a.k.a. -- Historical-Grammatical Method, a term dating to 178…
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GaoLu,
May I interest you to bridle your enthusiasm in your quest for knowledge? Consider with me the following:a. In light of your statements above, I think it would be advantageous for all to unpack the unearthed nugge…
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As promised, I will share my preferred approach or vehicle of biblical interpretation in understanding Scripture. I lean toward the principle: Plain Reading of Scripture Approach. a.k.a. -- Historical-Grammatical Method…
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What do you think of these so-called facts? CM
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GaoLu, I started this yesterday. Please forgive my delay. CM
(Quote)Thanks for your response. I believe we're more in agreement on this topic, moving forward, than in opposition. I'm glad you left a foot in the door to let me explain …
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GaoLu,
Please refrain from injecting bias conclusions here. It would also be helpful to avoid comparing me with Bill. He's his own man and I am likewise the same. I don't speak for him nor am I his surrogate and vice-versa. Don't… -
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Dave,
There is a general consensus of the current CD Users Community requesting you pursue your "Kingdom", OT/NT relationships, "related to the topic, but not on topic", etc., in another thread. To be sure one of your concerns a… -
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Thanks for your response. I am in general agreement with your remarks. CM
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Reformed, did you intended to make this second "NT" in your statement above to be "OT"? If not please explain. Therefore, saying, "Dave seems to think, from what I have read on these forums, that the NT overrid…
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A Note of Caution In Mining the Scriptures!
It may be helpful for all to re-read my posts on presuppositions (assumptions or conclusions). When it comes to the Bible, all presuppositi…
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There must be an intake of Scriptures: hearing, reading and studying. The Bible tells us in John 8:31, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In order to…
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What does it mean to" rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Tim 2:15)? When viewed from a sober position, "Rightly dividing the Word" demands that in interpreting the Scriptures, the Bible student must:
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We endeavor to gather, bundle, collect nuggets of truths from the Word as a miner extract gold, coal, and iron ore from the earth. He doesn't make or create the substance. He develops tools and equipment to get it at the fastest, cost-…
