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    Did Jesus make wine?

    The Greek word for wine is oinos, and that's what Jesus made. And tht's what they drank at weddings, as well as most activities and events. But fact is, wine was usually diluted from 4=1 to 7=1, so most people would have more trouble running to the bathroom than getting intoxicated. Jesus was...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    As always, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There is no sin in looking at beauty. There is sin in coveting it. There is also sin in thinking that external beauty is all there is. God told Samuel that "God does not look on the outward apperance, . . . but on the heart." and Peter admonishes...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    Sorry it took me so long to get back here. And I hope I didn't use up too much space with four posts. Please forgive.
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    Actually, you're only partly right, John. The word translated "lust" is the Greek epithumea, which simply means "strong desire." It has no moral component to it. In Luke 22:15 Jesus says, "With strong desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you . . . ." (KJV) The word epithumea is used...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    According to Ed Wheat, in Love Life for Every Married Couple, arousal has three stages. First comes desire. That can easily be true when we just "look," especially if we look the way Hollywood has taught us to look. The second step is excitment, which is what happens if we dwell on what we see...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    Actually, you misinterpreted my statement. i did not say "in order to be aroused by her." For me there is a difference in enjoying the beauty of the opposite sex, and being aroused. I can look at a woman -- any part of her, and enjoy the beautiful way God created woman, just like I can enjoy a...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    Yes, that is lust! I used to struggle with that a lot, too. But I noticed it wasn't the same for all women, and not even for all "attractive" women -- what I would call attractive for me. Then I learned about pheremones, and realized that God has created all animal species with powerful...
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    Where was Eden, anyway?

    www.figleafforum.com You will have to subscribe with your email address. Then go to Bible Discussions. then go to Genesis: General I'm heard a bit about ME, but still want to learn more about it. However, the article brings together several fascinating concepts in terms of how we understand...
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    Where was Eden, anyway?

    Didn't anyone check out the article? First read the article I mentioned, then let's talk.
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    Where was Eden, anyway?

    There is some evidence that Adam and Eve may have been created in central Ethiopia, and that their descendants remained nude for centuries before "God gave them clothes" to wear. And that came primarily because as they moved slowly northward, they needed clothing for changing weather and climate...
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    Is noticing a beautiful woman looking at her lustfully?

    My Oxford Pocket Dictionary defines lust as "animal passion for sexual indulgence; laschivious desire." On the other hand, God has created men to enjoy the beauty of his creation, including sunsets, horses in the meadow, smiling faces, the female form, and much more. These are sensual...
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    A Diatribe about Female Deacons

    Well, that's one view. However, not all Hebrew scholars agree. The term actually is an anomaly, and no one knows for sure what/why/when/where. Elohim just "is." (And don't you dare try to define "is.":scratch:
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    Can those in any military service claim to be Christians

    Amen. I voted the same way. Even though I am an active peacemaker type of Christian, and do not believe most wars are justified, I do not throw stones at people who make different choices in life than I do. Being a Christian is based on confessing Jesus as savior, and Lord, not on a specific...
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    There is Bible marriage and then there is Secular marriage

    Stinker, only about 20% of senior citizen couples do not have intercourse, for a wide variety of reasons. What is marriage? It is a personal agreement and commitment between two persons to share the joys and burdens of life together, whatever may come their way. This act does not need the...
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    A Diatribe about Female Deacons

    I find it really hard to wade through the thicket on this one. There are several strands of vines running around and intertwining with each other. 1. The Bible was still very much a patriarchal / male headship society. God always speaks into a specific society, and doesn't change what would be...
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