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For me, I'd have a problem with a tattoo for two reasons. One is the "image" matter and the stereotyped message it sends. “Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.” (Ge 9:6 KJV) Here the image of God is used in conjunction with our...

I do not follow your reasoning. In addition, some of us are color blind to the point the colors are a distraction, not a help. ;) Not only do we have the idea of the Puritan John Trapp on those born incapable of marriage, we have the JFB commentary on this verse: "12. For there are some...

I missed your point. You were started on this because I used Matt. 19:12 as including a homosexual as "incapable of marriage". It is obvious that because a man can be figuratively a eunuch for the kingdom of God, the physical act of castration is not to be stressed in Mt. 19:12. In a more...

I confess I did not follow your post clearly, but I had recently come across something of interest about eunuchs which I will place here, and it has to do with translation, a literal word for word, or a dynamic thought for thought. Two translations using the "literal" and then a comment by a...

When we Baptists look way back into our history, we can't believe what we read. There is an article about a revered Baptist preacher in old Virginia who was known for his fight for religious liberty and they celebrated at his funeral with whiskey. :D I believe everyone will enjoy this little...

I have wondered about common law marriage, after 7 years where common law marriage is often recognized, is a spouse entitled under the Social Security Act for the benefits, the same as with a 'legally' married and deceased spouse? That may be the one area where the government 'god' has the...

I am referring to your text, Michael. It reads on my laptop as so very small and in dark blue against light blue background.

Yes indeed... I was baptized in Charleston, WV on Easter, 61 years ago tomorrow. My paternal grandfather and I were both baptized on that day in a large, sponsoring church baptismal pool. It was a joyous time for me with grand memories, the entire youth period. My family, along with others...

Remember, you have come into the Baptist forum and you received honest answers. I leave you with these words when Paul spoke the word of God to those not Christian: “Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, "Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I...

Yes, if we do not use biblical terms, we certainly need to stick to a thought for thought exchange in communication that is accurate. But, I do not know how you have this conversation with someone whose text is so small and in color so faint it is illegible. :D Chuck

Akira, greetings to you. I have read through your replies on this thread and receive an impression that is not laudable. Any good person has patriotism and values their nation and people and culture. It is good to be patriotic. When this patriotism and love of country makes the culture and...

Hi.. I do not follow what you mean that I "greatly limited this by giving categories". What categories and what limits? I thought the Scriptures I quoted clearly showed the birth from above is all of God, not a formula we follow such as praying a sinner's prayer or bringing the new birth with...

Parson, I have only had contact with one Baptist group who may be called "hyper-calvinists" and they were known as "hardshell Primitive Baptists". I generally do not care to use a man's name for my theology, but I do believe in: 1. The total depravity of man, in every part of his being. 2...

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I know many people and cultures seem to associate Christianity with the USA and Europe, possibly more the USA in this day. Is part of the opposition to Christianity more a resentment toward the USA? I ask because my friend from China told me of some phrase, something like the 'white ghost' or...

I went to your "About Me" and see you are a Freewill Baptist. I'm an old Calvinist type Baptist, but the way you express yourself brings out something I've noticed before. My maternal grandma was a fine Methodist lady, a grand and sweet lady, so humble and I know she was a saint! I loved her...

Hello again, Akira... how would you evaluate the opening section of the Wikipedia article on religion in Japan? Religion in Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Does that reflect accurately what you experience and observe? Would you say your culture is not very individualistic as...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (Joh 3:16 AV) In v3 and v7 Jesus has spoken of being "born again"(KJV), and in v7 "Ye must be born again". So, is v16 giving a formula for how to be...

I will let God's word answer for me on this. Joh 17:6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Joh 15:19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not...

Akira, you have asked a question that will bring you almost as many answers as the number of people who respond. Baptists tend to be a very individualistic minded people. Those attending the same local church do not agree on everything. Within my own family we have differences. So, I can...