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Recent content by ryanpw

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    The Question the Arminian can't answer.

    Just becuase this is so stupid ill get out of the way right now. That verse was refering very specifically to THAT BOOK, Revelations. You ARE taking it out of context. Look, if you are going to make a statement like that make some scripture reference so that we can debate, unless you never...
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    Corinthians 11:14

    That comment must be taken in context. The culture of the Corinthians didn't like long haired men. It was a sign of being a prostitute, there. And women who had short hair showed that they were a prostitute.
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    Saved by Faith alone?

    I've always been told that we are justified, or saved, by faith alone. Then i came across this verse: 24 You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. James 2:24 As you can see, that doesn't fit what i've for so long believed. So, what im asking is for...
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    The Question the Arminian can't answer.

    Well, im not sure if im an arminian, havent heard that word before. But i agree with holdon. AS for the other post, which i don't know where it's at but, ultimeatly a person is responsible to make the decision to accept Christ. But, they are saved because Christ always shows grace on us...
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    John 20:23

    I know that Christ is the High Priest and we don't need any more sacrifices, but this was after Christ had died and his spirit made available to all. This is just a theory but what if he was giving them the right to not forgive those who absolutely refused to hear the message of Christ. On...
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    MEGA churches

    Really, mega churches are talked against in the bible, indirectly. Rather it says that when one gets to large to form a new one. But i suppose some people perfer to be in a big church where no one knows them...
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    I have no soul

    If this is your only issue standing between you and God then you are blessed, especially if you already believe in the scripture. I think everyone else has shown you in one way or another how they believe the soul exist and it's importance. Now it's up to you. If there are any other questions...
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    Same-Sex marriage and polygamy?

    Well, because this is about polygamy, i wont go in depth about gay marriages other thatn to say that they are wrong, if you believe in the scriptures. As for polygamy, that is supported by scripture. Several people in the OT were given by God several wives. Look at Solomon. Polygamy, thus, is...
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    Tithing

    Tithing by definition means 10% and tithing was the inheritence of the Levi's. And since we are no longer required to give them tithe then tithe becomes void. Don't get me wrong, i'm all for giving to God 10% and more. But that doesn't neccessarily have to be to the church nor does it have to be...
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    Tithing

    You have often been told that tithing means to give 10%. And that is correct. But what makes the churches think we still have to tithe? Tithe was the inheritence of the Levi tribe while all the others got land and to do whatever occupation they wanted. The Levi's were to serve as Priest...
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    Where in scripture is "Mary had other children" theory located?

    Jusat becuase she didn't have any children doesn't mean she stayed a virgin. In fact, it says he just waited until Christ was born, which implies he did have sex with her.
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    Where in scripture is "Mary had other children" theory located?

    There is no verse that specifically says she did bare other children, it's only implied. But it really doesn't matter does it?
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    The Wrath of God

    While i certaintly agree that God is wrathful, just read Revelations, that should not be your prime concern or want. Insteed, use what time God has given us to share his love to everyone who will accept it.
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    Why do Protestants re-baptize?

    I agree that you only need to be baptized once. Rebaptism is not required by the Protestant churches, least none i know. Rebaptism is more a sign of rededicating ones life to Christ or reemphisizing that their life is dedicated to Christ. Nothing wrong with that is there?
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    Atonement versus Redemption, General versus Individual

    Christ died for all men's sins = Atonement An individual accepting that Christ payed those sins = Forgiveness The price has been payed through a Universal Atonement, Christ death. However, an individual has to accept that Christ payed for our sins, previous present and future, if they are...