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  1. MattyJames

    Length of Zitzit?

    Hi all, I am wanting to make my own zitzit and I've found all the neccasary info - but I have one question remaining. Is there a specified length that the Zitzit have to be? Scripture says no such thing... so I was concerned more about Jewish halacha. if anyone can help - I'll be on my...
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    A Bush Christening

    You've all heard of "The Man From Snowy River" right? well, that was not the only poem written by Aussie poet Banjo Paterson. Being an Aussie, I thought you'd like to know how we baptize over here! (Just Joking!!!:)) A Bush Christening On the outer Barcoo where the churches are few, And...
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    I am engaged!! Woohooo!!!!!!

    Ok I must be quick but I thought I would let you all in on the Goss.... I am Engaged to the most beautiful woman on the earth. I proposed 'officially' on Shabbat evening, which makes today the first day of our betrothal. I've attached a couple of pics for you all to gawk at!! :D:D:D thanks to...
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    To kill the Passover Lamb [open]

    Hi Folks, Since Pesach is comming up, I've been thinking; Is it still applicable to kill the lamb for the sedar? Since Messiah is now our lamb, what relevance would the death of another lamb be?? kind regards, Matt James
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    [OPEN] Community? Would you live in one? [OPEN]

    Hello all, I haven't done much research on the topic, but from a Messianic POV, how do you view the Idea of a community? What ever that is or brings to mind. regards, Matt James
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    [OPEN]Head Covering - What are your thoughts. [OPEN]

    Greetings to all, Yes it is one of those boomerang subjects that will come around every now and again. So please bear with me. I'm looking for personal convictions and understandings, and definately some advice/ critisim if the Lord leads you so. The question is: What are your thoughts as...
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    [OPEN]What did you learn this Season?[OPEN]

    Greetings to all, I thought it would be encourageing to share and learn from each others experiances and new insights gained from this Seasons appointed times. I know some of you have felt that this year will be a significant year in Gods purpose. I am particularly interested in this opinion...
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    [OPEN] Irreducible Complexity

    Hello to all, I'm a new member to this part of CF so i'm not about to make out that I know all the arguments and I'm ready to teach. However, in light of my reading, I would classify myself as YECist, holding to the literal version of Genesis. With this in mind, I want to find out what you...
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    [OPEN] Israel and the Church??

    Hi friends, Just me gathering some opinions again. I am trying to get myself to the bottom of this Israel and the Church thing. As I see it, they are one. 'The Congregation of Israel', the Assembly, the Church, all the same word describeing the same group of people. Therefore, Israel...
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    [open] Happy Bday Henny!!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENNY!! I hope Gd blesses you even moreso in this coming year, than He has in the past. I thank Gd that he has called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light, so that you can be an insperation - a reflection - for those comming along, like myself. I owe you my deepest...
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    [OPEN]Many thanks to all!!

    As some of you may have read, up untill a couple of days ago, I wasn't all to fimliar with how the whole Rep thing worked. Thanks to Eirene I have figured most of it out. Anyhows, I was moved when I read all the comments that you folks have made about my threads. So... This is just a little...
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    [OPEN] Age of Accountability.

    Well its my 20th Birthday today, and according to family tradition, this is the age that a young bloke officially becomes resposible for his own decisions. He is no longer subject to his Father (Earthly). Ie: it can't say "Dad told me to do it" ;) So once agian. Just wanting your thoughts...
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    Is danceing a sin??

    I'm really wanting your opinions here, espescially thoes who are professional dancers, or have danced for some time. Tishri ;) I was recently talking to a young friend of mine, who is very talented in dance, and I was discouraging her from pursuing a career in dance. She was telling me of all...
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    The TV is my shepherd, I shall want.

    I recently read this take on the 23 Psalm. It is very apt for today. The 23 Channel 1. The TV is my shepherd, I shall want 2.It makes me to lie down on the sofa. It leads me away from the scriptures. It destorys my soul. 3. It leads me in the path of sex and violence, for the sponsor's sake...
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    Saturday Sabbath??

    Hello all, Was discussing with my father the roots of Anabaptists and we were stumped as to whether you's observed the Saturday Sabbath or Sunday Sabbath. I browsed through your list of doctrines but I didn't see any definate in this area. Would appreciate any comments. Many Thanks...
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    Abortion

    I'm not sure whether I'm raising this topic in the wrong forum, If so then please Mods let me know. I recently read this quote:
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    [OPEN] My little brothers Hunting knife.

    Just for you Bon! Now was can talk all we like about it :D . No, actually I was wondering what we all thought of hunting in general. Also, what are your thoughts on Fire Arms? In general, I've recieved some bad vibes from "Christians" about owning a Gun or knives for that matter. I don't own...
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    Heard of Imact World Tour??

    I live in country Australia, so I've only just heard of it. This is the Australian Web page www.impactworldtour.com.au Just wanted to get some thoughts and ideas. Thanks, MattyJames
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    What do you think of Speaking in Tongues??

    ....I am talking about the "Charismatic Version" of a Heavenly language, that can only be understood by God and the Angels. I've been to Church Services where they all start "Speaking in Tongues" and to be honest I was really, really, really uncomfortable. :scratch: :eek: I've also come...
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    Please Explain Tabernacle Age Regulation

    Hello all, Was recently reading through Torah and I came across an apparent discrepency. Well at least I am haveing trouble in explaining it. My question stems from what seems to be a contradiction between Numbers 4:3,23,30,35,43 "From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years...