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  1. Simplelogic

    Paul vs "the law" (can humans earn righteousness?)

    Paul on obedience/righteousness "I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly." Galatians 2:21 "...for by the works of the Law no flesh shall be justified." Galatians 2:16 Law of Moses on obedience/righteousness "Then it...
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    Why do people believe what they do?

    Just wondering what people's thoughts were on why we follow the religions we do. Below is one take on the matter. "Have you ever wondered why people believe what they do? There are so many differing ideas as to what the truth is that logic would tell us there must be an immense amount of...
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    Why the law of Moses prohibits anal sex

    First off, The Torah of Moses does not prohibit same sex love or feelings. Nor does it condemn a person for these types of thoughts. The prohibition in the law of Moses was specifically against male to male anal sex. One could argue that anal sex in general should be prohibited based off of this...
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    Why Islam, Christianity and modern Judaism are all apostate religious institutions.

    All three of these religious institutions have ONE thing in common. They all believe that the law of Moses was divinely given by God. Ironically, none of these religious institutions believe in exclusively following this law. Each one has made up clever ways to circumvent the Torah guidelines...
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    Crusade manipulation

    I am tired of people trying to make a moral comparison between Islamic Jihad and the Crusades. Let me be the first to say that I don't deny that there were crusaders who crossed the line and persecuted innocent people, especially Jews. But considering the fact that the crusades are used...
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    Tired of the "why did God allow ……." posts.

    I have seen numerous posts lately which claim that God is responsible for evil and suffering on earth. I understand this kind of logic and believe much of typical Christian doctrine actually supports this sad way of thinking. To many people God is a being who is omniscient and timeless. He is...
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    Is Paul your spiritual father?

    Jesus said: and ye may not call [any] your father on the earth, for one is your Father, who is in the heavens, (Matt. 23:9YLT) But Paul says: For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have only one spiritual father. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I...
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    Jesus vs Paul (salvation doctrine)

    Jesus The one who repents from sin is “justified.” (Parable of the Publi- can and the Pharisee. Luke 18:10- 14.) Th son who was dead but now repents is “alive again” (born again). (Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:1-32, viz. v. 24.) Paul One is not justified nor born again by repentance...
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    How Paul wrote the old testament.

    You might be thinking that I am crazy but bear with me for a second. Paul has a strange habit of quoting scriptures horribly out of context from the original Hebrew text. But whats interesting is that I have found many of Paul's misquotes right there in the Greek LXX!! Here is one of the most...
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    Is Paul arrogant?

    Paul claims that he is making up for things that lacked in Yeshua's sufferings: 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. (NIV) Now I’m happy to be suffering...
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    Paul on Women, Sex and Dress

    In Jesus's day, there were "prohibitions against teaching women Torah." ("Women in Judaism,"Wikipedia accessed 6/4/2010). Orthodox Jews still struggle with their oral law prohibition against teaching women the Torah. (Think of the movie Yentyl.) They try to find ways to limit the rule or have...
  12. Simplelogic

    A stroll through Galatia

    I would like to take the time to go through the book of Galatians, chapter by chapter. Many people have been telling me that Paul is misunderstood and taken out of context, so I would like this to be as transparent as it can be. I am willing to hear anyones opinions on the text and I will also...
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    Paul created Calvanism!!!

    "And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), it was said to her, "The older shall...
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    Jesus vs Paul (eating idol meat)

    Jesus on idol meat: Jesus completely condemned the practice of eating idol meat in Johns Revelation. He actually mentions it THREE TIMES: (Rev. 2:6, 14 (Ephesus); Rev. 2:14-15 (Pergamum); Revelation 2:20 (Thyatira) "This absolute prescription also was set forth in James' ruling at the...
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    Jesus exposes Paul as a false apostle

    “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil, And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars.” Revelation 2:2 Before I even start to address this argument I would like to point out that later in the book...
  16. Simplelogic

    Jesus' words condemn all Churches

    My definition of Church is as follows: -Clergy/Laity structure -Paid Pastors/Teachers/Priests -Laity who gives or tithes to their false spiritual leaders Here is what Jesus says: But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them...
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    Justification…Is it works or faith alone?

    I was recently challenged by a very polite advocate of faith alone doctrine. I decided to take him up on the challenge and I will be defending justification by works. Just so the readers understand, my positions will be based off of the Tanakh (Old Testament) as well as the words of Jesus. I...
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    Did the Bible predict nuclear warheads….. in detail???

    Below is the case from Zechariah Chapter 5 which I hope will provoke some interesting debate: 5 Then I turned and raised my eyes, and saw there a flying scroll (megillah).2And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I answered, “I see a flying scroll (megillah). Its length is twenty cubits and its...
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    Yeshua vs the Pharisees (round 5)

    As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 We...
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    Yeshua vs the Pharisees (round 4)

    —Jesus *said to him, “Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” 9 Immediately the man became well, and picked up his pallet and began to walk. —Now it was the Sabbath on that day. 10 So the Jews were saying to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not permissible for you to carry...
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