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Reading the Bible, in itself, does not increase fruits of the spirit. It only increases theological knowledge. Fruits of the spirit can only be increased through spiritual meditation and conversation. Also, if you are going to bash the United States, I suggest you do it on another forum.

Concerning his body and blood WAS A METAPHOR.

Let me ask you: Is your bible reading the only time, in your perception, that you spend with God? Do you have to go to your Bible to find God? Because, God is not in your Bible. You should be spending every hour of every day with God, who is in you. You don't spend time with him by...

There are people who spend more time reading, studying and analyzing the written word than they spend loving and worshiping the Lord. They say and actually believe that the Bible is “living”. For some, the Bible has actually become their god. Knowledge of the written word does not impress...

That is a fantasy.

First of all, I have not set myself up. My background - no formal theological education. I was a street evangelist for 4 years. No credentials. Titles, degrees, THD's, PHD's mean absolutely nothing to God. He educates those whom he chooses, in his way, with what is important to him. I...

It's obvious which side you are on.

THIS IS FOR CHOKE Most people choose "role models" based on the success, fame and wealth of the person they have chosen.. I find it interesting that those who have these types of people as role models will not and can not ever achieve the same success, fame or wealth of their role model...

I wanted to bring this back, because it is relevant to another thread I wrote.

This is the typical answer of a carnal believer.

A carnal believer, who only knows about God from the written word will answer: "No way!" "No, He would never change his mind." "No, he would never go against his word!" A spiritual believer, who truly knows God and his nature, through a spiritual relationship will answer: "I hope he does."...

OK - I've already proven in a previous post that God, at times, will change his mind. So here is the question: Do you believe that God could or would change his mind, and save all?

No, God does not control everything. He could if he wanted to, but he chooses not to.

Let me ask you a question: Why would God, a Father, continue to create children, with the defect of a sinful nature? The truth is that we are all born with God's nature and our nature becomes sinful as a result of the environment that we grow up in.

The concept of "original sin" is a falacy based on the missunderstanding and missinterpretation of scripture. I am appalled that there are even some catholics who believe that God would send an unbaptized baby to Hell, or judgement.

There is a very simple test that is absolutely indicative of either carnality or spirituality. It is a single question. I have asked this question to many, with about an 80/20 result with carnality being the 80%.

Oh sure! Write it off. But it doesn't have to be that way and it is definately not what God wants.

Yes, absolutely. But most churches are predominantly carnal with a very small percentage of spiritually mature members.

There are many who have been in the church, saved, for 30, 40 and 50 years, who are still "babes" (spiritually). It has nothing to do with new believers.

I never said that I don't accept it. I just said it is a creation of man. The "creed" is a selection of beliefs based on gospel. Those particular beliefs were selected from many, and the "creed" was created - by man. You are very quick to assume the worst and negative concerning other people...