Recent content by tremble

I suspect he will probably say something like, "if you really trusted him and appreciated his sacrifice for you, then why did you argue against following his teachings"? Anyway, good luck.

But we're not talking about "a" person's home. We're talking about a communal home. The only way people can successfully work together is by talking to one another, listening to one another, agreeing on common goals and helping one another to achieve that goals. When people become too proud to...

There is a difference between organizing and being a dictator. Even here on this forum we have organization. There are various categories set up, there are rules about who can post where and about which topics. We have moderators who administer the site's ongoing progress and help when...

I realize you find comfort in the idea that, "we will always be his children" but that simply isn't true. God will always love us, yes, even as he dishes out punishments and eternal judgements, he will still love us. But it is not okay to hide our problems behind God's love for us. Grace is...

Okay let's try this a different way. Jesus gave commands. I know the word "commands" is a buzz word for you, but perhaps it's just a difference of perspective. Jesus had expectations for his followers. He gave instructions, or teachings, which he expected his followers to...follow. That is...

No, I am not saying it. Look at the example of Jesus and his followers. Look at the example of the early church. I'm not saying anything new. I've not created any new teaching. I'm just promoting a lifestyle that's already been demonstrated as our example to follow. There is a lot that...

I'm curious, if you had 10 Christians ready to live communally with you right now, how would you organize the commune so that it would not fail?

You really just don't get it, do you? I can't believe it. Follow the example of Jesus and his disciples. Were they "salt piled in one spot"? No, they travelled around all over the place teaching other people to follow their example. Why is that so difficult for you to appreciate? I mean...

I don't think he should claim to be a Christian. His involvement in worldly affairs would put him in constant conflict with the values of Heaven. Invariably when this happens, most people will choose the values of the world, especially if they hold an important office. This only serves to...

Good observation It's true that the Mark of the Beast prophecy doesn't use terms which allude to technology, but I don't think that should stop us from considering that technology could be how the mark manifests itself physically. In the Revelation, all the worldly systems of man are...

So people won't be able to buy or sell if they don't carry an Islamic prayer mat around with them?

But weren't you the one saying that a relationship is what is most important with Jesus? Even though I was using a metaphor, the lesson still applies. Do you really think God is content with world full of children who claim they don't need to do what he tells them to simply because they are...

Hi Bryan. I think you've misunderstood the lesson. This isn't a rule against using material goods. It's a lesson about confronting materialism. It's not a command to forsake any use of material goods, but to forsake private ownership in favour of sharing what we have with others. So you have...

Okay, so the judge will confirm that the boy does not need to do anything to earn the parents love. I think the parents themselves would agree with that. They loved him before he was even able to do anything. However, if the judge does not say anything about the parents right to tell the...

Hi rubiks. Thanks for sharing this. I found it to be an encouraging post. It only takes 2 to have a Christian community. Do you have any friends or family who would be willing to experiment with you on these teachings? I think it's helpful to understand the reason for the sell all/...