I don't think its wrong, but we can't just say a triangle of power and leave it at that. I mean, that's the whole point, it is a triangle of power, but it's also just one unit of power. Its confusing and my brain is swelling up....
Love is A foundational value, not the only one. Another one is to "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." (Eccl. 12:13)
Probably because, as finite human beings, we cannot even begin to adequately understand the concept of eternity, omniprescense, trinity, etc. But I agree, we can still try!
Well, I apologize for my ignorance in using these "gospels" as my only source of information. I have to admit I don't do much outside reading. I will try to be more careful and do some more research.
I disagree, I think that it is obvious that the Jewish leaders of the day manipulated Jewish and Roman law systems to have Jesus specifically crucified. Technically, yes, Romans nailed him to a cross, but only becuase the Jews would have it no other way.
Is it possible that the "Temple Security" did nothing to Jesus because the money changers and such were not supposed to be there in the first place? What I mean is that according to temple rules, there was not supposed to be any type of buying or selling going on in the grounds of the temple...
Well, its obvious that she cannot satisfy him, and that he needs other "outside" help. So I guess thats kinda like cheating. I mean what is cheating but going outside of the marriage relationsip because it cannot satisfy?
Yup, I agree, and the ironic things is it seems that the place where the Golden Rule is most often forgotten is when it comes to people discussing religion. People are so concerned about what THEY believe that they cannot tolerate or even hear out what other people believe in.
All these responses were good and I admit I will have to consider them, but I was never given any Biblical proof to "baptism of desire" or "baptism of blood," save for the thief on the cross. However, you have to admit that the circumstances surrounding the thief on the cross were unique, and I...
If water baptism is not essential for salvation and becoming a disciple of Christ, then why does Christ make specific mention of it in the Great Commission? "19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."...
Hey Linus, I have always heard the the "earth splitting" was literally just that. I don't know if you have ever heard of the Pangaea theory, the whole idea that earth was one gigantic slab of earth. This would also explain how Indians got to America and other people to other continents. It is a...