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Recent content by Cmarlin

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    problems with Church of Christ

    The responses so far seem rather harsh. What have you told the visitors? Did you clearly and politely tell them you now attend a different church and do not want to attend their church any longer. I know some people are so vague in their speech that others do not get a message, then complain...
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    Hispanic Surnames

    Gutierrez
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    Does anyone have...

    Gutierrez, also from Spain.
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    Let the poor pay their fair share of taxes.

    How do the Republicans oppress the poor?
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    A little embarrassed but need your help

    I also recommend a good but shorter book on the conflict Fast Facts to the Middle East Conflict by Randall Price. His more lengthy book is the Unholy War. Both books are great.
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    Which Commentary

    Thanks for your replies, I've ordered the Tyndale NT Commentaries and also some volumes of the Expositors Bible Commentary for the OT. I am now reading the NICNT Revelation Commentary by Robert Mounce. This is getting expensive, but I like book commentaries, I've read the Bible several times...
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    Bush Backs Israel on West Bank

    Do you believe that Jerusalem is holy to the jews? Do you know that Islam teaches killings infidels. I, a follower of Jesus Christ am not a cousin of any muslim. Neither Judiasm nor Christianity not teach jihad against any non believer. The goal of Islam is to anniliate Israel, nothing else...
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    Not voting = a sin ?

    I know I've read on these boards that many do not believe in voting, please tell me scripture for your reasoning. I want to understand why Christians do not think it very important to cast our vote. I do understand it is only a temporary solution and ultimately God is in charge, but I believe...
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    Tithing: NT or OT?

    I have studied and prayed about this question, I also now believe that the correct word now is giving or offering, not tithing, that is an OT law. I do believe 10% is a good begining point to "give back". But the actual %% differs for each person. I believe to whom much is given, he should...
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    Boycott ABC

    The irritation to me was the show was biased in one direction. I don't mind the liberal or skeptic view on ABC, but I wish the network also interviewed scholars that have researched and support the view that the all of the Bible is the inspired Word of God, that thinking, knowledgeable people...
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    Boycott ABC

    I also strongly disliked the show. It made the resurrection sound iffy, that only a few claimed to see Jesus. That is the basis of our faith in Him, it sound like it really even hapened. The Bible also sounded like a fable, not the inspired Word. BAD
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    bible study

    One book that really helped me to know how/where to read is "Knowing Scripture" by RC Sproul. It does give a good order of beginning reading both the new and old Testament.
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    John 3:13 & 2Kings 2:11

    Thank you for your replies, this is more understandable to me now.
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    John 3:13 & 2Kings 2:11

    In the first verse Christ says no one has ever gone into heaven, the second verse says Elijah went up to heaven. Please explain these two verses anyone. Thanks...
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    Which Commentary

    I am considering buying the Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary, any opinions on this one or the best commentary that is less than $100. I want a set that is evangelical and readable not too serious. Thanks, CMarlin