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Search results for query: "1 Thessalonians 2"

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  1. shunyadragon

    Irony of the evolutionary belief

    Right or wrong the Book of Matthew concerning the Jews responsible for the death of Jesus Christ inspired the Passion play accusing JEws of being "Christ killers." Matthew 27:24–25 24So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed...
  2. YoursTrue

    Why So Much Trinity Bashing?

    To understand the word of God is a wonderful thing.
  3. walt

    Why So Much Trinity Bashing?

    The original "oral tradition" by Jesus and Apostles is very good. I agree with most everyone! :) 2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you...
  4. Vouthon

    Signs of Holy Spirit guidance in Christians?

    There are no Pauline scholars of note, whom I am aware of, that would endorse your contention that everything Paul tells us about Jesus came out of his own head from revelations. We now know with relative certitude, based upon ample textual studies that in Corinthians, Galatians and Philippians...
  5. joelr

    There is NO Historical Evidence for Jesus

    Mark is not considered an independent source. It's anonymous, name added late 2nd century and starts with "as told to me by" More examples of Mark's use of Paul from the journal papers Mark 1:1 uses Paul’s phrase “the beginning of the Gospel” verbatim (Philippians 4:15); and “Gospel of...
  6. osgart

    There is NO Historical Evidence for Jesus

    The arrogant deniers know it's the truth to even come to denial. I've never run from this stuff. It wouldn't be free will if they had no choice. Are you saying the arrogant have no choice in the matter of their own souls? John 16: 4-11 “ I did not tell you these things at first, because I...
  7. nPeace

    There is NO Historical Evidence for Jesus

    Well if you are going to say what's in the Bible, you can't be picky. Otherwise, you misrepresent the truth, and don't show interest in truth. Hopefully the latter is not the case. (Romans 1:18-23) 18 For God’s wrath is being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of...
  8. CG Didymus

    What is Faith?

    Again, as if all people in all the different religions believe the same thing. Here's what one Christian organization believes in. It contradicts Islam and the Baha'i Faith. They think they are close to God. What do you think? Are they, or are they spiritually dead and blind? And the same...
  9. Apostle John

    How to Serve the Word in Christianity

    I would say ‘serve the word’ is very different to ‘receive the Word’ Receiving the Word is put simply in 1 Thessalonians 2:13 : “For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it...
  10. Kenny

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    A pretty good understanding. I like it. Caveat, on earth, when Ambassadors don't represent their nation correctly , they not only give the country they are from a bad name but many times they are removed from that office. Roman 2:23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the...
  11. Heyo

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    "An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country" - Sir Henry Wotton So, Paul directly urges people to lie for Jesus - one of the few things Christians consistently do from the teachings of Paul.
  12. Dawnofhope

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    Nice sermon. What is it you were wanting to debate?
  13. The Hammer

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    I have no idea. But I would assume Love, Trust, and Acceptance of all would be a big indicator.
  14. Walter and Debbie

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    2-5-23 In a letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul discusses the ministry of reconciliation, and he uses the term “ambassadors” for Christ: “All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to...
  15. ChristineM

    Let's not talk about the Big Bang

    People will interpret the bible in whatever way suites them and believe their interpretation is the correct interpretation. You are as guilty (if that is the right word) of this as any other christian. Hence there are now around 2000 versions of the bible in various languages and close to...
  16. U

    Let's not talk about the Big Bang

    Not that the OT is Not needed but that the wrong teachings about the OT is what is Not needed. For example: tithing which was a Mosaic Tithing Law ( except during the Sabbath Years - Leviticus 25:1-12 ) At No time do we read 1st-century Christians were commanded to tithe. The temporary...
  17. Estro Felino

    Is Saint Paul more authoritative than the Gospels?

    He is the apostles of Gentiles. He is a saint and a great pillar of Christianity, together with Saint Peter. But yes, his importance has been undoubtedly oversized. The creation of New Testament was the most difficult task in early Christianity. There were countless Gospels. Countless. Tens and...
  18. Notthedarkweb

    Is Saint Paul more authoritative than the Gospels?

    Wait, where did you get the "Paul doesn't think Jesus is God" from? The New Cambridge Companion to St. Paul has nothing about him believing this and he frequently mentions "our Lord Jesus Christ" or forms otherwise. Paul's Christology is is divine that scholars generally call it a high...
  19. blü 2

    Is Saint Paul more authoritative than the Gospels?

    Paul's letters were, it appears, unknown in the general Christian community until followers of Marcion produced them in arguments in the mid second century. This has given rise to the question, are they forgeries, written later? One of the reasons I think they're most likely authentic is that no...
  20. joelr

    The Resurrection is it provable?

    There are many more examples. Just consider the following list, adapted from a list collected by Michael Turton that David Oliver Smith also subsequently worked from, and which I’ve expanded with a few examples from other scholars I listed, especially Dykstra and Nelligan: Mark 1:1 uses Paul’s...
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