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    Bold Prediction: Over-the-phone ministered healing to a specific member of this community!

    I am issuing this bold prediction at a cost, because I believe what God said so strongly that it has to cost me something if I am wrong. Though I love this forum (as one could see from my number of posts over time), I am so sure that God heals that I won't ever post again--after Wednesday at...
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    God heals today. If you have a need...

    Okay, we talked about healing before, and some people needed proof. So, if you are one of those who needs proof and you have any physical issues. Let's pray together! Let me know. We have been seeing some amazing things in stores like Walmart. And, today, God started using us to heal people...
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    Church was designed to send out, so why do we focus on bringing in?

    Church was to prepare us to "go out". So, why does today's church focus so much on bringing in and keeping in?
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    Healing through the laying on of hands is for today

    It is so sad that such a topic has to be put in controversial theology. This should be a mainstay of our beliefs. But, we have dummed down the "normal" beliefs to account for the theology of those who are too blinded by pride to see the Truth. The thing about the kids I work with is they...
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    What if: Many Are Called (Free Will), Few Are Chosen (Predestined).

    What if they are both true and not exclusive? What if some are just supernaturally chosen. Like it or not, Scripture clearly seems to indicate that some are. But, what if everyone else is truly called--the opportunity is truly available for them to come to God through Jesus of their own free...
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    If free will (choice) is only a mirage....

    For those who believe free will is only a mirage and we don't really have it for the most important human choice, because it would negate God's Sovereignty somehow: (1) Why don't you also expect that when the Absolutely Sovereign God created us new, He would instantaneously perfect the one who...
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    What is the purpose of establishing rules you don't enforce?

    My belief is that a community only functions to the extent that people conform to the general expectations of the community. So, what is the value of establishing rules, if you don't enforce the rules when they are violated? I work in a professing Christian facility that I see rules...
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    Thank you!

    I just want to say thank you to all who have participated with me on this forum in particular. I know we don't all agree; but, for those of us who are willing to truly let our foundations be shaken, I believe the discussions can be used by God to free us from lies that we blindly accepted...
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    When you speak of "being saved," what does that mean?

    Looking forward to hearing what others believe it is.
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    What I believe about Scripture, take 2

    For those who helped me with your feedback before. Thank you. I have version 2. It is longer. If you are willing to discuss with Scripture, please do. As I mentioned before, I am working through a personal doctrinal statement. Your Scripture-based feedback or historical feedback if I have...
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    Truth or Life?

    Which do you think is most important for the Scriptures to contain and why?
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    Food for thought: is it wrong to walk in the flesh at all?

    Do you think it is always wrong to "walk in your flesh"? For example, is it wrong to watch a TV show or respond to a earthly question or attend a football game? If you believe it is not, where, or maybe how, do you draw your dividing line--of when you are walking in the flesh, not after the...
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    Your personal interpretation doesn't make it true

    New One person said: "your personal interpretation of the Bible doesn't make what you believe true." To which another said: "That's true for all of us." I agree. Whether the original church wants to hear that or not, this is what we all have to deal with. No interpretation of today is...
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    Please challenge me--with Scriptures

    Here is what I believe about the 66 Books of Scripture contained in the Bible. Please challenge me with Scriptures, if you believe I have erred. Feel free to also share Scriptures you believe support what I have said. Let's not make it mean-spirited. Just share, please. I'm not demanding...
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    Save everyone?

    For those who think God's plan is to save the world, why did Jesus pray only for those God gave Him and those who would believe in Him through their word? (John 17)
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    God's purpose for sharing about the Rich Man?

    Why do you think God shared the story of the rich man and Lazarus? Luke 16:19-31 King James Version (KJV) 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate...
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    God's purpose for Job?

    What do you think God's reason(s) for sharing the Book of Job were?
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    The Bible is the Word of God?

    Where in the Bible does it say that "The Book" is the "Word of God"? I see where Jesus Christ is the Word of God. I see where God speaks the Word of God within the Bible. I can see a declaration of historical facts as considered The Word of God. But, where does it say that The Bible is the...
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    Two of the most humbling passages...

    Considering the example of the Jews in Jesus' time and their attachment to tradition over Him and His Words, I certainly see parallels today. But, the two most humbling passages that I see in Scripture are Jesus words around the two builders' parable (Matt 7:21-27) and the 10 virgins parable...
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    Are we created eternal?

    For those that have been following my recent line of questions, thank you for your help as I continue to re-examine my theology. I have been asking a question that was probably the wrong question to ask. My deeper question was always are we created as eternal beings? If you believe we are...