RileyG said:

You guys? Eh?

Well that really backfired on her.

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Yes, quite the double standard.

David Hine7 said:

Say the expansion rate stays at 71 k/s/Mpc, which looks likely, what then?

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How exactly does any of that connect to your personal religious belief that God did it? I fail to see the connection.

Hans Blaster said:

If I wanted to challenge you god, I would use the Bible. This is not the place for that. This is a place for discussing science topics.


You CAN'T derive the Hubble constant. It is a *measured* property of the current expansion rate of the Universe.

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Say the expansion rate stays at 71 k/s/Mpc, which looks likely, what then?

GoldenBoy89 said:

This is why Hillary called you guys deplorable.

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You guys? Eh?

Well that really backfired on her.

Robban said:

If that were possible Hitler would have remained an out of work artist.

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How is this relevant at the discussion at hand…?

HIM said:

It is the Messiah and David. David spoke of himself and at the same time prophesied of the Messaiah. The writer also claims these words for the Messiah and himself when he says, he in verse 5. That refers to the Messiah. Then in verse 7 he uses the word “I”. There he as David is proclaiming that he has come in the volume of the book which is written of him, to do thy will oh God.

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No. In verse 7 David starts with “then I said” which is what David will say. The rest of verses 7 is about the Messiah so the second ”I” is not David.

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How do we know? Because it says it, that is how. Not only that he confirms it by mentioning the Covenant, for the Law is in our hearts and in our minds. This shows us this applies to all. For the word is in our hearts that we do it. This is the Faith in which we are to preach.

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If you are referring to the Mosaic law then Jesus fulfilled (completed) the law by His sacrifice on the cross for propitiation of our sins. The faith we preach does not include the works of the law. Not even Abraham was saved by his works.

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Then after proclaiming this of himself he goes back to it being a prophecy in regard to the Messiah in verse 9. How do we know? Because he goes back to the use of the word he.

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Verse 9 does not include the pronoun “he”. It continues with “I”.

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Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
Hebrews 10:6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Hebrews 10:8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second

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And?

Dikaioumenoi said:

1 John 5:1a reads:
πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ἐστὶν ὁ Χριστός, ἐκ τοῦ θεοῦ γεγέννηται
("Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God")
A few grammatical observations:
First, ὁ πιστεύων is a present active participle functioning substantively: "the one who is believing." The participle presents the subject, and describes a present, ongoing activity rather than a completed act of faith.
Second, γεγέννηται, the main verb of the clause, is a perfect passive indicative: "has been begotten" or "has been born [of God]." The perfect tense is more than just a "past" tense. Its aspectual function specifically points to a completed action in the past whose effects continue into the present.

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When the two forms are set in relation to each other, especially with the present participle functioning substantively -- that is, as the subject of the main verb -- the natural sense is that the person who now believes does so as one who has already been born of God. The grammar, therefore, suggests a logical ordering in which the new birth precedes the act of believing.
This does not, of course, deny the simultaneous experience of these realities in human perception, but grammatically the text places regeneration as the root (the logical grounds) and believing as its fruit.

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It can be no other way, for man is spiritually dead in trespasses and sin until he is born again, and the spiritually dead, deaf, dumb and blind cannot see or understand anything spiritual without the Holy Spirit, it is all foolishness to him because he cannot understand it (1 Co 2:14).

NxNW said:

One wonders why you're not upset at Trump supporters planning to overthrow the governmen

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Except they were there to protest the government, not "overthrow' it.

To overthrow a government one needs more than empty hands and a little frustration.

A thousand unarmed people protesting at a single government building isn't a threat to government continuity. You could triple that number - you could even give them the whole building for a week and zero damage would be done to government continuity.

A tiny unarmed mob, however angry, isn't a threat to the US government - if you think it is you really don't understand our governments structure.

We had a mob of angry protestors who believed themselves wronged. The situation got out of hand for a lack of police but order was restored. Life goes on.

I don't like to see anyone break the law or vandalize government property, personally, but treating it like it was our republics brush with extinction is simply theatrics.

When people are rising up in every town committing violence, demoralizing the population and intimidating them into voting differently than they might otherwise vote as they carry around different constitutions and/or waving different flags then you can worry about whether someone has a goal of government overthrow and whether or not they might possibly achieve their ends.

David Hine7 said:

First understand the equations, but if you can't just accept them as truth.

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Why?

I could say "just accept that this dog is really a porcupine", and it doesn't get me any closer to figuring out whether God created the universe or not. You've multiplied some numbers together and ask us to accept that the units make sense somehow. People aren't disagreeing with you because they don't want God to be involved in creating the universe, they're disagreeing with you just because the units don't work. All that has nothing to do with God.

Hentenza said:

“Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “You have not desired sacrifice and offering, But You have prepared a body for Me; You have not taken pleasure in whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (It is written of Me in the scroll of the book) To do Your will, O God.’ ””
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Hebrews 10:5-7 Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “YOU HAVE NOT DESIRED SACRIFICE AND OFFERING, BUT YOU HAVE PREPARED A BODY FOR ME; YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN PLEASURE IN WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND . “THEN I | New American Standard Bible - NA

Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “YOU HAVE NOT DESIRED SACRIFICE AND OFFERING, BUT YOU HAVE PREPARED A BODY FOR ME; YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN PLEASURE IN WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND . “THEN I

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The writer of Hebrews states that the “I” in Psalm 40: 6-8 is the messiah not David.

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It is the Messiah and David. David spoke of himself and at the same time prophesied of the Messaiah. The writer also claims these words for the Messiah and himself when he says, he in verse 5. That refers to the Messiah. Then in verse 7 he uses the word “I”. There he as David is proclaiming that he has come in the volume of the book which is written of him, to do thy will oh God.

How do we know? Because it says it, that is how. Not only that he confirms it by mentioning the Covenant, for the Law is in our hearts and in our minds. This shows us this applies to all. For the word is in our hearts that we do it. This is the Faith in which we are to preach.

Then after proclaiming this of himself he goes back to it being a prophecy in regard to the Messiah in verse 9. How do we know? Because he goes back to the use of the word he.

Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
Hebrews 10:6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Hebrews 10:8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second

bèlla said:

Not always. There was a lot of pushback when T-Mobile and Sprint wanted to merger but it was approved.

~bella

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Did the approval make them a monopoly?

Postvieww said:

Of course if he is mayor somebody voted for him. That said, it is a sad commentary on many voters in NY. Anyone who thinks a communist is a good choice for NY has no allegiance to the constitution.

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Where does the constitution say anything about communism?

NewLifeInChristJesus said:

I was asking if you have noticed that those who believe 1 Corinthians 13 is speaking about the completion of the Bible also tend to believe that the Bible guides us into all truth (as opposed to believing the Spirit guides us into all truth). I was just asking if you have noticed any connection. And by implication, I am wondering where you fall on this aspect of the issue.

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If the Spirit isn't guiding and teaching you God's Word (He is the Author - 2Ti 3:16; 2Pe 1:21, you are not really learning what you need to understand! People can teach the Word, but it's only the Spirit that can eventually revel to us at our personal maturity level (1Co 2:13).

At first I wasn't sure what you were asking but I see what you mean now.

Postvieww said:

If you don’t believe masses can be duped by slick talking agitators, explain how an outright communist is the front runner for mayor of NY?

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Because he’s the only candidate talking any sense to the voters. Of the other two leading candidates, one is a career politician nepo baby who already has a bad track record in politics and the other is a nut who thinks he’s living in the Warriors universe and has failed mayoral campaigns several times. So yeah, the young, charismatic Muslim man who is a socialist and has centered his campaign on affordability is absolutely the most appealing candidate for office.

The sermon on the mount might be seen as Jesus telling Jews what they could expect when the earthly kingdom for Israel was established.

bèlla said:

I think they’re using the term in response to the reduction of shopping choices. Chains dominate most areas. The merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked for that reason.

The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked by courts in December 2024. Federal and state courts, including those in Oregon and Washington, issued injunctions, citing concerns about reduced competition, potential for higher food prices, and negative impacts on workers. Albertsons officially terminated the merger agreement following these rulings.

~bella

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So the system works to keep monopolies from occurring.

I saw video of Trump's stop in Malaysia I am glad he was able to dance there and seemingly represent America well there in spite of the protests. It is hard to compare the most traveled President because it is limited to really about a dozen who had access to jets.

My favorite overall traveled President was Truman though it was for re-election and domestic.

He "spent a total of four months traveling on a train for his 1948 "whistlestop" re-election campaign. During that time, he logged 31,000 miles, made 352 speeches, and visited many cities and towns across the country. "

SabbathBlessings said:

Friend, I have posted over and over again, you just refuse to believe what God’s Word says. That is above what I can do.

Take care.

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Ok if I missed them then please post them here.

DaisyDay said:

Obama’s Final Drone Strike Data

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I dont understand what you are trying to communicate.

SabbathBlessings said:

My friend, this was from my own Bible study, the only part I copied was the Scripture references and one small section of summary. Please remember what spirit the accuser of the brethren comes from, so it’s best to always ask.

Jesus said If you love Me, keep My commandments, John 14:15 same thing He said when they were written and spoken Exo 20:6 Jesus who is God identified His commandments both written and spoken and Jesus said plainly He did not come to destroy His law Mat 5:17 but to magnify Isa 42:21 (fulfill His prophecy) which means make greater, not smaller as most teach, sadly the opposite of His own Testimony, which Jesus did what He promised Mat5:19-30

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But you are still to post a pre Moses verse that shows that people before Moses kept the Jewish sabbath and a post crucifixion verse that requires the Christian to keep the 4th commandment. How come you didn’t include these in your Bible study?

HIM said:

Ps 40:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Ps 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings.
Ps 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Ps 40:4 Blessed [is] that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Ps 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.
Ps 40:6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Ps 40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me,
Ps 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within my heart.

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“Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “You have not desired sacrifice and offering, But You have prepared a body for Me; You have not taken pleasure in whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (It is written of Me in the scroll of the book) To do Your will, O God.’ ””
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The writer of Hebrews states that the “I” in Psalm 40: 6-8 is the messiah not David.

I'm not on TikTok, so I haven't seen those.

I work with a local ministry that works with the dis-advantaged, poor, etc. I've not heard anyone say they were going to steal. But, I have heard many people very, very worried. Among them elderly, disabled and what used to be called "the working poor". Now I think the term is "ALICE" (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). ie people that work, often at more than 1 part time job at once. But, still need food assistance. All of these groups are very worried.

Likewise, our own ministry's pantry that we rely on to build food boxes, etc is looking sparse. We are also worried because we don't know where we'll find the food needed. Every local ministry I know is worried for the same reason.

It does seem that every Christian denomination (even non-denominational ) has their own understanding (explanation/definition) of "Reformed Theology: from a broad perspective beyond Calvinism

Gets kind of confusing when each explanation believes they have the correct understanding.