KILIMANJARO'S BIBLICAL SECRET - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2020年2月25日 · Experts Found Dust In Kilimanjaro’s Ice, And It Supported ... (excerpt) After ice was taken from Mount Kilimanjaro in 2000, scientists set to work analyzing the valuable samples. When they investigated what had been taken from the famous landmark, however, the experts found something entirely unexpected – and completely stunning.
The Teachings of Jesus (TOJ) - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2024年11月9日 · [MT 17:9&22-23//MK 10:34] This teaching builds on TOJ #4 and rekindles the hope that was dashed in TOJ #54. {MT 28:9-10, MK 9:9} Paul indicated (in 1CR 15:17-19) that this is the only biblical miracle which is kerygmatic or necessary to believe in order to be saved (in other words, that may be a test of orthodoxy versus heresy). {JN 2:19}.
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2024年11月9日 · [MT 5:10-12//LK 6:22-23, JN 15:18] Jesus’ crucifixion is the paradigm (1PT 2:21), but Believers also may be martyred because of their faith. History teaches that persecution may occur in some nations and eras more than in others. {MT 24:9-10&12//MK 13:9//LK 21:12-13} It may be in the form of ostracism or excommunication (cf. TOJ #102) by family.
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2024年11月9日 · [MT 6:11//LK 11:3] God is the ultimate source of material blessings (JM 1:17), and He is concerned about our complete welfare, wanting everyone to be fed, clothed and sheltered {MT 6:32, 25:34-36} as well as saved. TOJ #36: Admit your faults as you forgive others theirs. [MT 6:12//LK 11:4a] The second part of this teaching echoes #14.
The Teachings of Jesus (TOJ) - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2024年11月9日 · Some of Jesus’ statements (such as MT 4:19//MK 1:17, MK 1:41-43//LK 5:13-14, MK 4:35, 5:8-9&30) do not seem to be for the purpose of teaching, so they are not mentioned. Other statements that do communicate teachings (such as MK 6:8-11, 11:17 & JN 6:70) seem to be meant or applicable only for that specific historical occasion, so they are not ...
Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture - Christian Chat Rooms
2024年11月6日 · 7. Which doctrine Jesus summarized as loving God, oneself and everyone else. (MT 22:37-40) 8. And which moral maturity Paul termed as the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (GL 5:13-23) 9. That requires persevering in saving faith and learning God’s Word. (MT 4:4, 10:22) 10. So that we will grant the prayer of Jesus for us to be one in our witness ...
Understanding the Incarnation - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2024年11月3日 · The first or original sin was not eating physical fruit, but rather choosing not to doubt the Devil, not to cooperate with God, and not asking God why the serpent contradicted what He had told them (MT 7:7). It is wise to question God. GN 3:7-13. Adam and Eve tried to cover up their crime, refusing to accept responsibility for their mistakes ...
Understanding God’s election - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2024年10月30日 · Because perfect justice is not attained during this earthly existence, there is a resurrection and judgment (HB 9:27-28), when those who serve the Spirit of love (although imperfectly, PHP 3:12) are separated from demonic souls who do not even want to try to cooperate with the Holy Spirit (MT 25:31-46). Otherwise, there would be no ultimate ...
the Sabbath - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums
2024年1月14日 · Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath." (MT 12:8&12) "It is finished" refers to his culminating, ending and abrogating the amoral OT laws. I disagree with your interpretation that in MT 24:20 Jesus commands his followers to observe Saturday as holy. The apostles met on the Sabbath until Sunday replaced it as the preferred day.
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2024年11月24日 · Mt Sinai was where the codified law was given to Israel. Israel was then in covenant to obey that codified law. There is no historical record of the Mosaic law ever being given to any other nation. Sin is rejecting Jesus and that is the greatest sin that can be committed. Sin is also walking by the deeds of the flesh.