Recent content by John Robie

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    Regeneration before faith?

    It has to be in the Spirit. Romans 8 says that those in the flesh cannot please God. And I would think we’d all agree that trusting Christ is something He finds pleasing.
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    Faithful Advocate

    We don’t have a sin nature if we are regenerate. We do, however, still struggle with the flesh.
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    Reading this morning and came across this verse. Seems somewhat appropriate for this thread. For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without...
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    It does. For someone to lie, there needs to be someone to lie to. We’ve already seen that in this made up scenario, that the government knows where I live, and knows I use a VPN. So I’m not lying to them. And since that’s the best example you have, and you really have no adequate response, then...
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    So then it’s not a sin to use a VPN. It’s a sin to lie. Which we all agree on.
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    How is it a lie? You said that they knew I used a VPN, which means that they know how they work. I’m truthful when filling out forms for the government, so they know where I live. It’s only a lie if I am trying to deceive. Which I’m not.
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    Would they not already have my address?
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    Can you give an example of a legit company that would check my IP address?
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    Should a Christian use a VPN or is that sort of like lying?

    I’ve taken the time to read through this, and I don’t see the need to rehash other’s arguments. My only question is who exactly are we lying to by using a VPN? Who is looking at my IP to see where I live? I’m not a real technical guy, but I’m trying to figure out an instance where someone would...
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    Should Christians make God's teachings offered as a paid only subscription service or buy only book?

    It doesn’t apply unless you want it to. And trying to jump ahead and use chapter 11 isn’t the proper use of scripture since he’s mentioned other things in the meantime. He most likely means that he does things for God’s glory, and so should we. But since he said he could receive money, and never...
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    Should Christians make God's teachings offered as a paid only subscription service or buy only book?

    His choice. That’s the thing about rights. You have them, but you don’t have to use them. They don’t become obsolete if you choose not to, though.
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    Should Christians make God's teachings offered as a paid only subscription service or buy only book?

    I didn’t ask about profit. I asked how much do you think it costs?