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Strong's definition above results from an acceptance of the common translators' choices rather than a investigative understanding of the actual meaning. "Church" is too institutional to capture the essence and ingenuity of the Greek ecclesia/ekklesia, and the literal meanings of the two words...

We are always worshiping. The question is what or whom are we worshiping and how are we worshiping. We are told that how we worship (in spirit and in truth) is more important than where we worship (John 4:21-24) and not to esteem one day above another (Col. 2:16,17). Certainly we are not to...

Contrary to a previous response, it appears as though you have made an idol out of your girlfriend. Anything that we place in the place that only our Father should occupy is an idol. It needn't be a literal, physical object of worship. Idolatry begins in the heart. We become idolaters when we...

The Greek word "ecclesia" which is (mis)translated "church" in most English translations literally means "called out ones" and is more accurately translated as "assembly, gathering, or congregation." It is very interesting that Jesus chose this word which didn't have a specific religious...

Self forgiveness isn't really a biblical concept. The real issues are shame, guilt, and condemnation. If you have honestly confessed before God and your wife and repented of your sin, then you have no reason to continue in shame, guilt, and condemnation. You are believing the lies of the enemy...

First, God knows you and is Lord over your situation. You will be able to navigate it as you faithfully walk with Him in love and trust. To directly answer your questions: 1) This doesn't have to be detrimental to your potential future marriage. In fact, from my personal experience and from a...