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    Choice wine?

    I have often heard it said by some Christian groups that God forbids alchohol in the Bible.  One of the problems they have is the fact that Jesus turned water into wine.  They often attempt to get out of this by saying that Jesus only turned water into "good wine" or "new wine" which...
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    Can it make sense?

    :wave: Can we write a story that actually makes sense? It will require a bit more effort and focus, but it may be rewarding if we try it. So...here's the rules (which should make it easier.) 1. You may post one complete sentence at a time, non-run-on please. 2. You may only post one...
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    love?

    A recent thread asked about relationship with God, and it was mentioned that love for God causes us to love others. I agree absolutely, but here's my question (and this is definitely for open discussion more than for me) :holy: : If, as fallen creatures, we "desire only evil" and "do not...
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    Samson was a vengeful, adulterous...

    In light of recent thread, I have what is perhaps a more universally acceptable question: Why is Samson in the Bible at all? The man was a vengeful, adulterous, greedy, cheating murderer. I have my own attempt at interpretation, though it's hardly crystalline, but I'm curious what other's...
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    Samson had long hair

    Proof it may be, but its not quite "conclusive." There are many who may agree with you, though the Bible also states that a man who has long hair shames himself by doing so. (1 Corinthians) Also, it must be kept in mind that Samson was a Nazarite (see Numbers 6). These were a special group...
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    The War in Israel-God's Will?

    Recently there's been some discussion regarding post-tribulation theology. For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, the idea is that Revelation and Jesus' Olivette discourse prophesied events taking place in the first century. The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 was therefore...