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Trinity: Arius and the Nicene Creed ... And God himself could not create the material world; indeed, Arius considered God so far removed from men that it was impossible to know him or to have fellowship with him. Arius was thoroughly Greek in his conception of God. Arius' view of Christ was much inferior to that of either Theodotus in the West or of Paul of ... Formation of Christian Dogma, An Historical Study of its Problems; Martin Werner, p160, Werner is a modernist who also advocates Angel Christology commenting on Arianism) The basic concern of Arius was and remained disputing the oneness of essence of the Son and the Holy Spirit with God the Father, in order to preserve the oneness of God. ... Arians willingly recited these affirmations but read into them their own meaning. To preclude this Arian abuse of the Scripture affirmations Nicea transposed these Biblical affirmations into ontological formulas, and gathered the multiplicity of scriptural affirmations, titles, symbols, images, and predicates about the Son ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-history-arius.htm

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SDA 1919 Bible Conference that discusses E. G. Whites' inspiration ... I thought that was good for the teacher. "Only through sympathy, faith and love can men be reached and uplifted. Here Christ stands revealed as the Master-Teacher. Of all that ever dwelt on the earth, He alone has perfect understanding of the human soul." Then comes this scripture from the fifth of Hebrews: "We have not a high priest - Master-Teacher, for the priests ... "The gifts of the Spirit should all have their proper places. The Bible is an everlasting rock. It is our rule of faith and practice. In it the man of God is 'thoroughly furnished unto all good works.' If every member of the church of Christ was holy, harmless, and separate from sinners, and searched the Holy Scriptures diligently and with much prayer for duty, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, we think, they would be able to learn their whole duty in 'all good works.' Thus 'the man of God may be perfect.' But as the reverse exists, and ever has existed, God in much mercy has pitied the weakness of his people, and has ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-1919-sda-conference.htm

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Jehovah's Witnesses abuse the divine name YHWH of my God ... Perhaps the word trinity was also used in Matthew 28:18-19, but it too was deleted! A lost Hebrew Matthew that used YHWH contradicts Jesus Statement that scripture cannot be broken (John 10:35) and that the word of God is both incorruptible and imperishable. (1 Peter 1:23-25) For JW's to ... The expression, "Jehovah's Witnesses" did not exist prior to it becoming a kind of corporate trademark name of the salesmen of the Watchtower book selling company after 1930 AD. For 2000 years the followers of Christ have called themselves "Christians", never "Yahweh's" or "Jehovah's ... It is known that for many years YHWH has been transliterated as Yahweh, however no complete certainty attaches to this pronunciation. If we were given the choice, we would merely insert YHWH every time it is used in the Hebrew Old Testament. If that is what the Holy Spirit chose to use, it is good enough for us! III. Jehovah's Witnesses Misspell YHWH! "Jehovah" cannot be the name of God since neither Hebrew, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/jw-YHWH.htm

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Using the local newspaper to save souls! ... Predictions of such a nature come from fertile imaginations, not from scripture. To learn more about this visit, call, or write: The New Year Now is the time to determine to follow Jesus Christ as never before. We are told in the scriptures that we are to seek the Lord while he may be found and to call upon Him while he is near (Isa. 55:6). Additionally, we learn that now ... Why, then, can't we learn from Cain today? Why are so many in the religious realm readily giving sacrifices to God which are not of faith? That is, not found within the pages of holy writ? Because the spirit of Cain is very much alive among religious people today. The sacrifices of Cain are such as instrumental music, holy days not specified in scripture, religious titles, etc. These may please men, but there is no evidence they are pleasing to God. To learn more, visit or write the: They Lied To Us As Americans celebrate life with the news of the hostages being released, another bit of news is less cheerful. In ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-newspaper.htm

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The Samaritans: 720 BC The pagan half-Jews of the Old Testament ... After the return of Judah, the Samaritans ceased to worship idols, but they invented a brand new alternate religion where they chose Mt. Gerizim as their holy mountain in direct opposition to Jerusalem. This action was a continuation of Jeroboam's policy of separating the ten northern tribes from the one true God at Jerusalem. His famous quote: "It is too far for ... therefore represented all the worst of the Jews in that they opposed God's choice of David, Jerusalem and polluted their bloodlines which forever disqualified them from producing the Messiah, Jesus Christ. j. ... Gerizim. 33. 150 BC: Samaritans begin to make three kinds of changes in the Samaritan Pentateuch: a. Some changes were irrelevant in the overall picture b. Replicated scripture into new locations: i. Some ... to come down from heaven and consume them?" But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-samaritans.htm

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Christmas: Separating Bible truth from Myth I. List of Christmas myths: MYTH #1: Christmas on December 25th is found in the Bible. TRUTH: There is no celebration of the birth of Christ in the Bible on any day, but began through human tradition to be celebrated about 250 AD in the spring and on December about 325 AD. See also: Pagan origin of Christmas, Easter, Halloween "holy days". MYTH #2: December 25 is the birthday of Jesus. TRUTH: December 25 was the birthday of Mithra, the pagan God of light. In 325 AD, Roman emperor Constantine re-assigned the meaning to the birthday of ... her away [divorce] secretly." (Matthew 1:19) 3. Mary was a virgin when she conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit. 4. Caesar Augustus takes a census around 3 BC which triggers pregnant Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem. ... There is no tradition we are aware of, that the Magi visited Jesus in Nazareth. 9. Conclusion: a. The star could have shone over Bethlehem or Nazareth. b. Both scenarios are supported in scripture and either are possible. c. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/D-Xmas-story.htm

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50 ways Harold Camping's pre-tribulation Rapture contridicts ... ... John the Baptist informed that "the kingdom of heaven is AT HAND." Mk. 1:14-15. Yet Premillennial's would say the kingdom is yet to arrive. Jesus said the same in Lk. 10:9. Lk. 11:20, expresses that "the kingdom of God (is) come upon you" when Christ ... Mk. 9:1 "There are some here of them that stand by who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power." This was essentially repeated in Acts 1:6-7 "Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? And He said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within His own authority. But ye shall receive power when the Holy Spirit is come upon you." Clearly, the coming of the kingdom would be at Pentecost. It denies ... How can a King be a King NOW without having a KINGDOM NOW? It makes Christ's kingdom an earthly one. He told us plainly that it was NOT. John. 18:36. It disregards that scripture identifies for us that the "last days" had come with the events of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/pre-contrast-truth.htm

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Why is Christianity the only true world Religion? Many people who claim to be Christians believe that any religion one professes is all right. But if Christianity is not superior to other religions, then as Professor D.S. Sama has noted, "it just may as well join hands on equal terms as their friend and ally in a common cause". The majority of the world's religions are ... This prophetic story has its setting in Jewish history centuries before the birth of Christ. Moses told how God would raise up a prophet to whom the people should listen. Deuteronomy 18:15. Micah said he would be born in Bethlehem - Micah 5:2. The entire 53rd Chapter of Isaiah describes him as God's suffering servant, sent out from the Lord to ... Ma ry, his mother, was reminded by an angel that her conception was divinely authorized. Read Luke 1:26-35. Joseph, who was engaged to Mary, was informed by the angel that her conception was of the Holy Spirit - Matthew 1:20. The angels announced his birth to the shepherds Luke 2:5-11. John the baptizer was commissioned to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-christianity-world-religions.htm

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Hades: The conscious realm of the dead! ... Abraham did not literally and actually have forgiveness of sins until Christ's blood was shed Although Abraham would eventually be saved, he literally died with all his sins unforgiven Sin separates God and man: Isa 59:1-2 All pre-cross righteous could not enter the presence of God until Christ paid the price. ... Arians teach the Holy Spirit, the Devil, a demon is not a person and that when scripture indicates they are persons, it is merely "personification". Notice the argument: "Although individuals are sometimes pictured as carrying on conversations in Sheol or engaging in other such lifelike pursuits (Isa. 14:9-18), they are not whole persons but mere Shades, personified for dramatic purposes." (The Fire That Consumes, Edward W. Fudge, Annihilationist, p. 83,84) Ps 18:5 The cords [Heb: chebel = sorrows, see: 2 Sam. 22:6; Ps. 116:3] of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/su-hades.htm

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The significance of the first day of the week (Sunday) for Christians was declared the Son of God on Sunday: Rom 1:4 Ps 2:7 "Today I have begotten thee" was fulfilled on Sunday when he rose: Acts 13:33 The sign that Jesus was glorified was given on Sunday: Jn 7:39 + Acts 2:1,32 The church officially began on Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1 Jesus was crowned king on a Sunday: Acts 2:33-36 The disciples reception of the promise of the Father on Sunday: Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit first fell upon the apostles on a Sunday: Acts 2:1-4 Salvation first preached by Peter on Sunday: Mt 16:19; Acts ... While the Sabbath was significant to the Jews, there is no New Testament significance of the Sabbath in connection with anything of Christ, Christianity, the church or heaven! A. Before Pentecost Christians met on Sunday: 1. The day ... Salvation first preached by Peter on Sunday: Mt 16:19; Acts 2:1,38,40-41 7. The 1st day is specifically pointed out in scripture: a. There is no example of Christians assembling on the Sabbath (7th) b. No other day is ever specifically ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-sunday-significance-for-christians.htm

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What Early Christians believed about USING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ... The Lord fashioned man a beautiful, breathing instrument, after His own imaged and assuredly He Himself is an all-harmonious instrument of God, melodious and holy, the wisdom that is above this world, the heavenly Word." ... "He who sprang from David and yet was before him, the Word of God, scorned those lifeless instruments of lyre and cithara. By the power of the Holy Spirit He arranged ... songs of heathen feasts, but psalms and hymns; and their accompaniment, not the music of the lyre, but the melody of the heart; while you sing them to the praise, not of Bacchus or Venus, but of the Lord Jesus Christ" (Conybeare and Howson, Life and Times of the Apostle Paul, comment on Eph. 5:19). ... use of mechanical instruments, infant baptism, sprinkling, "signing with the cross in baptism," etc., are warranted by Scripture." ... "It may be interesting to note that this church (First Baptist Church of Newport, organized in 1644 cf. p. 88) was one of the first to introduce instrumental music. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/H-music.htm

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Hindu Gurus and Pentecostal preachers are identical!!! ... Rodney Howard-Browne: "One night I was preaching on hell, and laughter just hit the whole place. The more I told the people what hell was like, the more they laughed." "The Holy Ghost ... might have you do something that no one's ever done before, and he might have you do something that's totally unique. But don't question, and don't argue, and don't ask, and don't try to devise and to plan it out but just follow the prompting of the leading of the Spirit of God and, oh, great and wonderful ... Never before has anyone displayed such remarkable PK powers. The reports coming out of India are mind boggling. Sai Baba has raised the dead, multiplied food as Christ did at the Last Supper, materializes jewelry out of the air and turned water into ... We can't tell the difference... can you? Shakers: Who were they? Click here to review Shakers history and official creed Click to View Mother Ann Lee [1736-1784] Shaker Founder Click to View Click to View Click to View Click to View Click to View ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/tongues-kundalini-shakers-charismastics.htm

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Religious attributions pertaining to the causes and cures of ... ... used to describe, explain and understand human behaviour, adjustment, well-being and illness (Theilman, 1998; Tjeltveit, 1991). This paper focuses primarily on the Christian religion, which is uniquely based upon a religious text called the Bible. The Christian faith centres around God, his son Jesus Christ and the internal work of the Holy Spirit (Favier, O'Brien, & Ingersoll, 2000; Loewenthal, 1996). The historic relationship between psychology and religion has been characterized by conflict and mutual disregard. ... There are numerous accounts, in the Bible, of Jesus healing people of illnesses caused by demon possession (Favazza, 1982). Favazza (1982) conducted a comprehensive investigation of the practices and techniques, utilized by many modern Christian healers, in relation to mental illness. The most frequently endorsed practices included regular prayer, scripture reading, receiving sacraments and participating in a supportive Christian community (Favazza, 1982; ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-atheistic-anti-christian-religious-attributions-pertaining-to-causes-cures-mental-illness-hartog-2005ad.htm

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Ontological trichotomy of man: Spirit, Soul and Body the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12) "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23) The mind, the person, the soul all refer to that which has its seat in the spirit. ... See detailed outline of Jesus being fully God after the incarnation while in the flesh. Jesus Christ is uncreated God. In fact he is the actual creator in Genesis 1-2. Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Father are distinct persons of the one ... Luke 2:52. The fact that Jesus became a man means that his human brain put ontological limitations upon him that he did not experience before the incarnation as God. The evidence in scripture is that Jesus grew and learned like any normal ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-human-ontological-dichotomy-of-man-dichotomous-body-spirit-memory-conscience-freewill-personality-mood-choice-behaviour.htm

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Messianic Sermon Topics In Synagogues: How Christians used the ... ... B. The church directly adopted the pattern of public weekly readings on the Lord's Day while in church: Sunday 1. "Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching." (1 Timothy 4:13) 2. When the Jewish converts began to worship as Christians, they continued with their synagogue tradition and brought this tradition into the ... "And so, because he was a prophet and knew that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SEAT one OF HIS DESCENDANTS ON HIS THRONE, he looked ahead and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that HE WAS NEITHER ABANDONED TO HADES, NOR DID His flesh SUFFER DECAY. "This Jesus God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses. "Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear. "For it was not David who ascended into heaven, but he himself says: 'THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, "SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Sermon-Topics-ancient-Synagogue-Messianic-prophecy-Rabbinical-approach-how-to-convert-a-Jew-first-century-church-New-Testament-prototype-ritual-liturgy-worship.htm

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Security of Bulla and Seals Judah Israel. Creation of ancient ... ... "For whatever was written in earlier times [Old Testament] was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." (Romans 15:4) "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the [Old Testament] Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the [Old Testament] Scriptures," (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) "which God promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord," (Romans 1:2-4) "Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture (Isa 53) he preached Jesus to him." (Acts 8:35) "And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/bulla/bible-bulla-seals-security-creation-manufacture-of-ancient-legal-documents-sealed-papyrus-paper-rolled-folded-tied-string-knots-rosa-Terra-Rossa-clay-soil-israel-judah.htm

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Nuweiba Beach Red Sea crossing: Rejected, debunked, refuted ... Seder Olam Rabbah which dates to AD 160 specifically says that the law was given on Sivan 6 which is day 52, a perfect fit for a 47-day journey. (SO 5:31) Finally, the Book of Jubilees which dates to 170 years before Christ says in the opening verse that Moses ... In 1407 BC, the "way to the Red Sea" was the road in the Arabah valley from Kadesh Barnea at Petra towards Ezion Geber (Elat): Numbers 21:4; Deut 1:40; 2:1. c. The most logical route for the "way to the Red Sea" is due south towards the Gulf of Suez. God had ... Those who say the common Hebrew word for the colour red used in the book of Exodus is a different word than "suph" in "yam suph", are in a dogfight with the Holy Spirit who twice used the ordinary word for the colour "red" in the Greek New Testament in "Red Sea" (Acts 7:36; Heb 11:29). Let us forever ban "sea of reeds" from our vernacular in discussing the Exodus route unless one begins by demonstrating that scripture calls all three saltwater ocean gulfs the Sea of ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-route-ruling-out-candiates-excluding-red-sea-crossing-points-kadesh-barnea.htm

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Archaeology and the Religions of Canaan and Israel, Beth Alpert ... They include, but are not limited to, The Anchor Bible Dictionary (Freedman, ed. 1992); The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavation in the Holy Land (Stern, ed. 1993); A History of Israelite ... East (Meyers, ed. 1997); and Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel (Keel and Uehlinger 1998). I only regret that I was unable to more fully absorb each of their significant contributions. x There are many people whose help has been invaluable to me over the years. First, I would like to thank my one-time dissertation advisor, now a colleague and always a friend, William G. Dever. ... In the sacrifice called fanurukan, pigs are used to "establish a relationship of contiguity between the human and spirit worlds" (Gibson 1986: 182). As part of this ritual, the sharing of a sacral ... Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society and Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion. 1994b Tel Dan: Biblical Texts and Archaeological Data. Pp. 1-17 in Scripture and Other Artifacts: Essays on ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-archaeology-and-the-religions-of-Canaan-and-israel-beth-alpert-nakhai.htm

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Gospel Meetings: The Edification vs. The Evangelistic types ... Do no media advertising with exception of first class letter to area denominations. Do not invite area churches of Christ. Topics Meaty, doctrinal, motivational Christ and Him crucified, meeting human needs with Christ. Length One week or longer One Sunday AM only preacher Choice Outside preacher Local preacher Primary Success Standard Attendance by Christians Attendance by non-Christians The Edification Meeting The best example of this kind of meeting is what we call a lectureship. Subjects are meaty and designed to address the needs of mature Christians. The book of Romans or The Work of the Holy Spirit are typical choices. We, therefore, never advertise these meetings to the ... Don't waste your money on any paid media advertising or the mailing of the meeting flier without the personal letters. These expenditures rarely draw even one visitor. The only way we will get any visitors is by the personal effort of each member! God will always bless the laborers with some results. We can ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-gospel-meet-2-types.htm

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Harnack, Adolf: Outlines of the History of Dogma ... But the spirit of this religiousness entered into the Church and produced forms of expression in doctrine and cultus to correspond with itself. The testament of primitive Christianity-the Holy Scriptures-and the ... "In the 1880's and 1890's the issue of subscription to the Apostles' Creed was hotly debated. In 1888 a candidate was denied ordination for refusing to assent to the virgin birth of Christ and the descent into hell. In Wittemberg in 1892 Schrempf, a pastor, was removed from his post for affirming that "conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin ... to be adored, while really only one differs from the creatures, an indefinable being who only becomes God in becoming man, and who is neither God nor man." (Outlines of the History of Dogma, Adolf Harnack, p251) ... had correlated the so-called objective historical-scientific criticism of Scripture with philosophical idealism and insisted that a primitive non-supernatural Jesus has priority over the supernatural Pauline Christ. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Harnack.htm

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Ancient Synagogues: 24 New Testament Synagogues ... During this early period, Christians began using Synagogues on the first day of the week, adopting the same basic pattern of synagogue worship they were familiar as Jews before converting to Jesus Christ as their risen savior from their sins. c. After Paul's conversion during his three ... The news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found ... For R. Phineas in the name of R. Hoshaiah: "There were 480 synagogues in Jerusalem and every one of them had a schoolhouse and a house for learning, a schoolhouse for Scripture and a house of learning for Mishnah." (Jerusalem Talmud, y. Meg. 3:1, II.2.D-E) c. Babylonian Talmud: 500 AD. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Ancient-Synagogue-Archeological-Literary-Sources-Bible-Jesus-Israel-diaspora-first-century-oldest-pre70AD-Christian-infallible-inspired-Scripture-New-Testament-50ad.htm

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Ark of the Scrolls Niche, Torah Shrine: Prototype of the Church ... the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying, "Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may remain there as a witness against you." (Deuteronomy 31:24-26) b. ... Messianic prophecy that there was no need for the ark because its function as a mercy seat was fulfilled in the blood of Christ: "Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. "It shall be in ... Lord,' and all the nations will be gathered to it, to Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord; nor will they walk anymore after the stubbornness of their evil heart." (Jeremiah 3:15-17) 3. Synagogue storage of Holy Scripture: The Niche and the Ark cabinet: a. ... And the book of the prophet Isaiah [Septuagint] was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Ark-of-the-Scrolls-Torah-Shrine-Niches-Prototype-Apse-Architectural-ancient-Synagogue-pre-70AD-standardized-typology-design-incorporated-copied-similarities-church.htm

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Textual Variants Daniel's 70 weeks, Susanna, Prayer of Hananiah ... ... And at the completion of the period of seven (end, not middle at 3.5 yrs), offering and drink-offering will be taken away, (Old covenant abolished) and upon the holy place (physical temple) there will be an abomination of desolation (considered ... D. Variants Between Christian LXX and Jewish MT in Daniel 9:24-27 1. The textual variance in Daniel 9:24-29 is irrelevant today because it has already served God's original purpose of generating "messianic Expectation" at the time of Christ. a. "So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11) b. Jesus said "Scripture cannot be broken!" John 10:35 c. God ... Another example is Is 44:19: "The half I burned in the fire"" (Rodger Young, Email, 2019 AD) 7. "In Dan 9:27, if the Holy Spirit had intended to specify in an unambiguous way that the middle of the week was intended, the word tavek would have served ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Daniel-Bible-Textual-Variants-Old-Testament-Tanakh-70-weeks-Daniel9.24-Messiah-490-years-458BC-33AD-resurrection-Codex-Vaticanus-Susanna-Prayer-Hananiah-Bel-dragon.htm

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1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Weekly giving on Sundays ... But ask yourself, don't Sabbatarians make a collection every Sabbath into a common treasury EXACTLY LIKE 1 Cor 16:1-2 really says? (or at least sounds like it says) Yes! Don't Sabbatarians wish to God the Holy Spirit had said, "Every Sabbath" rather than "Every 1st day" They would quote the passage in their assemblies like we do for ... This breaking of bread was therefore not a common meal. The bread which Christians broke when they came together was the Lord's supper (1 Cor. 11:20). This point my friend will never be able to touch. The argument stands as an impregnable wall against all the assaults of Sabbatarians." H. Sabbatarian falsely argue that the ... The Jewish law of Tithing is forbidden in 2 Cor 9, yet Sabbatarians practice tithing from "the ceremonial law of Moses". The Jewish law against eating pork was abolished by Christ, yet Sabbatarians continue to enforce what they call, "the ceremonial law of Moses": Mk 7:18-19; 1 Tim 4:1-4; Rom 14:2; Acts 10:9-16 The Jewish ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-sunday-weekly-giving-1-corinthians-16-2.htm

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Jacob enters Egypt with 70 or 75 persons: Exodus 1:5: Textual ... Jacob enters Egypt with 70 or 75 persons: Gen. 46:27; Ex 1:5; Deut 10:22; Acts 7:14 Single Textual Variants in the Bible "Scripture cannot be broken" (Jesus, John 10:35) "My word will accomplish what I desire and succeed in the purpose for which I ... your God made you as the stars of heaven in number."" (Deut 10:22, LXX) 5. Stephen in the New Testament reads 75 persons: Acts 7:14 a. "Then Joseph sent word and invited Jacob his father and all his relatives to come to him, seventy-five persons in all." (Acts 7:14) b. "Finally, we turn to Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin, one which is supposedly riddled with historical error. How could this be possible for this Jewish man who, according to Acts, was "full of faith and of the Holy Spirit" ... Conclusion: 1. We find direct evidence through the Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q1 and 4Q13) for two different Hebrew manuscripts in use at the same time long before the time of Christ that read 75 persons: a. This proves that the Greek Septuagint was ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Book-of-Exodus-1-5-Jacob-enters-Egypt-70-75-persons-Bible-Manuscript-Textual-Variants-Old-Testament-Tanakh-Septuagint-LXX-Masoretic-Text-MT-scribal-gloss-error.htm

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The Exodus Route: Red Sea Camp at the Straits of Tiran ... With the Egyptian lookouts watching, Israel passed right by them travelling towards Etham where they stopped because of the high mountain range. On way to Etham, Israel passes directly over the spot of the final Red Sea camp, but must first camp at Etham, then be told by God to "backtrack". Scripture says that Israel came to a dead end at Etham, then God ... It is how we contact the blood of Christ and are born again. a. "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned." (Mark 16:16) b. "Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38) c. "'Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.'" (Acts 22:16) d. "Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-route-straits-of-tiran.htm

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Frend, W.H.C.: The Rise of Christianity ... The situation was very confused. The debates, it was said a century later, resembled a battle in the dark, no one knowing whether he was striking at friend or foe." But quite early on, the Council decided that Arius's theology was unacceptable. Then, Eusebius of Caesarea, probably with the idea of clearing himself of the ... It read: "We believe in one God, the Father All-sovereign, maker of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father, only begotten, that is from the substance of the Father God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father, through whom all things were made, things in heaven and things on earth: who for us men and for our salvation, came down and was made flesh, and became man, suffered, and rose on the third day, ascended into the heavens; is coming to judge the living and dead. And in the Holy Spirit. And those who say, "There was when be was not," and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Frend.htm

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242 Dates for the End of the world!!! Date Setters! ... A Taiwanese cult operating out of Garland Texas predicted Christ would return on Mar 31 of 1998. The group's leader, Heng-ming Chen, announced God would return, and then invite the cult members aboard a UFO. The group abandoned their second coming prediction when a precursor event failed to take place. The cult's leader said God would appear on every channel 18 of every TV in the world. Maybe God realized at the last minute, the Playboy Network was channel 18 ... Another indicator is the fact that the Holy Spirit did not descend upon the until 50 days from Christ's resurrection before descending on the Church. Israel was born in 1948, add the 50 days and you come up with 1998. If this prophecy fails, numerology will mark itself as one of the most unreliable method of foretelling and yet the most repeated. After her May 31 rapture date failed, Agee, lacking the ability to face up to her error, continued her date setting by using various scripture references to pointing to June 7, 14, and ... ... https://www.bible.ca/pre-date-setters.htm

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The Septuagint, LXX: 10 Archeological proofs the Septuagint Tanakh ... The entire Hebrew Old Testament (Tanakh) was fully translated by Jews into Greek by 150 BC The Greek Septuagint LXX "Scripture cannot be broken" (Jesus, John 10:35) Steve Rudd 2017 Abstract: Modern Jewish "anti-Christian" Rabbis, like Tovia Singer attack Christianity with the ... 32 foot long Greek/LXX scroll of the 12 minor prophets (8HevXIIgr) dates to 50 BC. Of special importance is the Greek Minor prophets scroll found at Nahal Hever (8HevXIIgr) because here, the Jews inserted Paleo-Hebrew into the Greek text out of respect for the name of God: YHWH. Christians simply would never do this, proving the Greek minor prophets scroll was a Jewish Greek translation long before Christ was born. ... Christians recognized the name Jesus replaced YHWH as the name of God because Jesus, being creator, is both YHWH and Jesus the Nazarene (ie branch of David) c. The Holy Spirit chose in the New Testament to universally translate the Hebrew YHWH as Greek "KURIOS" (Lord) 3. Nomina sacra: ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Septuagint-LXX-Greek-Bible-entire-Tanakh-39-books-translated-complete-by-150BC.htm

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Anglo/British-Israelism: A DETAILED REFUTATION ... In Luke 2:36 we are told that Anna was of the tribe of Assher, and she was not lost, and Luke knew the tribe to which she belonged, and I reckon Anna knew it, too. It must be plain to all who regard these facts of scripture that the people of Judah were the lost sheep of the house of Israel, to whom the twelve and the seventy were sent. The house of Israel refers definitely to the Jews in Judea and ... Peter tells very plainly who this nation is, and when the transfer was made from the fleshly to the spiritual nation. Speaking of the church, spiritual Israel, in 1 Pet. 2:9, Peter said they are "the chosen race"; they are the "royal priesthood"; they are the "holy nation"; they are the "peculiar people." Paul also very plainly repudiated the fleshly relationship. Phil. 3:38: "For we are the circumcision which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath ... ... https://www.bible.ca/pre-british-israelism-foy-wallace.htm

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Orientation of Early Synagogues Did Not Point to Jerusalem Or ... ... And what is the basis [in Scripture]? 'And the house which I have built for thy name' [ibid. cf. 2 Chron 6:32]. [E] And those who stand and pray on the Temple mount, turn to face the chamber of the Holy of Holies. And what is the basis [in Scripture for this rule]? '[And hearken to the ... However, if you look at the Capernaum top plan, you will notice that to new additional structure to the east of the synagogue has a trapezoid eastern wall that is directly oriented towards Jerusalem. c. This proves the basalt foundation is first century. B. The Holy Spirit indwelling metaphor of the Old and New testament traces its origin back to the cloud of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple: 1. God metaphorically ... Mikveh for Ritual Purity: The Christian Maker 3. Ritual purity stone Vessels: Stoneware cups and wash basins 4. Freestanding Columns: Antitype of Christians 5. Artwork: Heart-Shaped Columns 6. The bema: Prototype of the Church Pulpit 7. Synagogue Benches: Metaphor of Equality in Christ ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Orientation-Point-to-Jerusalem-face-East-Architectural-ancient-Synagogue-pre-70AD-standardized-typology-design-incorporated-adopted-similarities-into-church.htm

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The Apostolic Fathers believed in expedient, optional tradition Here is a list of the types of things that are "expedient tradition": how fast songs are sung and the number of songs that are sung how much scripture is read and which scriptures are read if the worship service should start with a prayer or a song The day of "mid ... These kinds of optional expedients were practiced by Christ, the apostles, the Fathers and every church today. What is most troubling about these liturgical traditions to the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, is that there was no uniform pattern anywhere, EVER in the history of the church. Although the Catholics and Orthodox fight over whose liturgy is the apostolic tradition, the truth is, no such uniform tradition ever existed. God deliberately left ... of tradition in this same category today, might be making sure the temperature of the water in the baptistery is exactly 77 degrees; holding the person being baptized under water for exactly three second, one for the Father, one for the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-tradition-5-types-3-expedient.htm

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Assumption, Testament of Moses: 10AD Jude 9 Michael Devil dispute ... ... the exodus to about 1650 BC, but may be following the incorrect calculation of the Jews who authored Assumption of Moses) God was to intervene on behalf of Israel-of Israel and not merely of Judah and Benjamin." (Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, R. H. Charles, Volume 2, Page 412, 1913 AD) d. ... with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"" (Jude 9) 2. Perhaps the reason why the Testament of Moses is quoted by the Holy Spirit in Jude 9 is because the early Christians used this Jewish document to prove Jesus was the Christ. a. The document did correctly predict the Messiah to come around 29 AD. b. ... This is the first document in history to redefine a jubilee as 50 years instead of 49 as revealed in the Torah and used in the book of Jubilees (170 BC). The Septuagint LXX "Scripture Cannot Be Broken" Start Here: Master Introduction and Index Six Bible Manuscripts 1446 BC Sinai Text (ST) 1050 BC ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Assumption-Testament-of-Moses-Jude9-Chronology-Genesis5-Textual-variants-Bible-manuscripts-devil-body-Moses-Michael-archangel-creation-4221BC-age-earth-10AD.htm

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Messianic Bible Prophecy Fulfilled: Matthew 2:23 "He shall be ... Even Nathaniel, the "Israelite in whom is no guile" commented, "can any good thing come from Nazareth". The holy one of God was born in insignificant Bethlehem and grew up in despised Nazareth. Midrashic messianic prophecy fulfilled "Jesus the ... In other words, the Holy Spirit was able to construct the prophecies so that the fulfillment required a then non-existent Greek named city called "Nazareth". When the masses, who did not speak Hebrew, began to announce that the Messiah was Jesus the ... putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power." (Acts 2:22-24) ii. "Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ-this Jesus whom you crucified." ... This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: "He shall be called a Nazarene." (Matthew 2:23) a. Nowhere is this statement found in scripture and it has been attacked by Bible skeptics as proof Matthew was not inspired. b. Matthew was ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Matthew-2-23-triple-messianic-prophecy-Jesus-called-Nazarene-branch-from-branchland-holy-despised-Nazareth.htm

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Origin of Ancient synagogues: Architectural prototype of the ... ... Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time onward until His enemies be made a footstool for His feet. For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying, "This is the ... is summed up in one statement of Jesus Christ himself: "The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?" Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews then said, "It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?" But He was speaking of the temple of His body. So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken." ... ... https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/welcome.htm

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Freewill Weekly Collections for Benevolence In Synagogues: First ... ... But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge. At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely ... She must have had a long-established reputation of working hard with the church leaders for the gospel: Spiritually lukewarm widows excluded. 3. While most churches today completely ignore the specific restrictions on how to use the money from the church treasury, the Holy Spirit is clear. 4. Church treasury money can be used for the God ordained work of the church: a. ... Many churches have church owned manses. 3. Its ok for the church to have storage buildings for scripture, books, bible libraries but its not ok to start a public "U-Store It" business. Most churches have libraries and storage rooms. 4. Its ok for the church to have civic style meetings for non-spiritual ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Freewill-Weekly-Collection-ancient-Synagogue-money-Benevolence-First-fruit-gold-Jerusalem-widow-orphan-Jews-Christians-only-Church-worship-patterned-prototype.htm

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Four Hebrew Scripts: Mosaic, Hieroglyphic, Paleo, Aramaic, square ... History of 4 Hebrew scripts and alphabets used by the Jews The Greek Septuagint LXX "Scripture cannot be broken" (Jesus, John 10:35) Steve Rudd 2017 Abstract: During the time of Abraham Hebrew was a spoken language ... The Jews have used four different alphabets to spell out Hebrew words. The first is called "Hieroglyphic Hebrew" which was invented by Joseph and used by God in the Ten Commandments and Moses in the book of the Law ... Just as first Hebrew alphabet prepared the way for the written law of Moses, so too the translating the 39 books of the Hebrew old testament into Greek prepared the way for the Church. At the birth of Christ, ... similar to other Hebrew seal impressions found in fired clay bulla from the time of Jeremiah and the destruction of Solomon's temple in 587 BC. c. "Everyone whose heart stirred him and everyone whose spirit moved him came and brought the Lord's contribution for the work of the tent of meeting and for all its service and for the holy garments. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Septuagint-LXX-Hebrew-ancient-earliest-writing-Bible-scripts-alphabets-origin-Mosaic-heiroglyphic-Paleo-Aramaic-Masoretic-Jewish-Greek.htm

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Rylands, John: Bulletin of The John Rylands Library ... Boobyer is a modernist Bible-trasher! There are many plain indications that Boobyer rejects the inspiration of scripture, but here is the most obvious: "So far accepted was this fashion that an able and cautious New Testament scholar, Professor C. ... Even worse, the Watchtower had to remove that section from a same sentence that Boobyer denies Jesus is both Christ and God! Full Text: What I want to say on this subject this evening will fall into two main divisions. The first will speak of the need for a ... The order of service had been given me, but not the title of the anthem. The door opened a little, the organist put his face around it, looked only at me and simply said, " Come, Holy Ghost I " When I replied that it was not yet the hour for ... Indeed, so completely and consistently is his individual separateness from God maintained that if the New Testament writers did consider him fully God, and if for the sake of the argument the New Testament references to the Holy Spirit are left on ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Rylands.htm

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282 BC: Birth of the Greek Septuagint LXX ... Irenaeus describes the ongoing historic dishonesty of the Jews, from the lie the disciples stole the body of Jesus in 33 AD, with the present willingness to "burn their own Scriptures" that evidence Jesus as the Christ. g. Irenaeus says that all the original Hebrew scriptures were destroyed in 587 BC when the temple was destroyed but that God inspired Ezra around 500 BC to restore the lost writings of scripture. h. Irenaeus says that Peter, John, Matthew and Paul all quoted from the Septuagint, a fact that is proven to be correct through textual criticism studies. 400 AD: ... All gave one translation as if there were but one translator, because, in truth, the one Holy Spirit was at work in all. God gave them this marvelous gift so that the authorship of the Scriptures would seem to the Gentiles divine and not human, and so that in time they would believe in and profit by them. We have lived to see this realized. There have, of course, been other translations of the Old Testament from ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Septuagint-LXX-birth-historical-accounts-origin-antiochus-II-Letter-of-Aristeas-Aristobulus-Philo-Josephus-Justin-Martyr-Irenaeus-Eusebius-Irenaeus-Augustine-282BC.htm

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Reincarnation is not taught in the Bible! ... He came back to life as himself, not as his uncle Or some friend. New Testament passages that refute Reincarnation: There are not only the above Old Testament Passages that disprove reincarnation, but some New Testament passages ... the choice "we" have as being "at home in the body" as "absent from the Lord" and "absent from the body" and "present with the Lord." In Phil. 1:21-24 he shows to be "in the flesh" is the opposite of being "with Christ." ... John 16:13-15 Jesus said the Holy Spirit would guide the apostles into "all truth." They were not guided by the Spirit into teaching the doctrine of reincarnation. Therefore, reincarnation is not any part of "a truth." 2 Peter 1:3 Peter said "his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness." Reincarnation was not that which his divine power gave, thus, it does not pertain to life or godliness. 2 Cor 6:7 Paul said we walk by faith and Rom. 10:17 teaches faith comes by hearing the word of God. If there is ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-reincarnation.htm

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Hell: Not a place you want to spend eternity! I. The Nature Of Hell Is Spiritual Not Physical A. BLIND MEN FEELING DIFFERENT PARTS OF AN ELEPHANT TO GET AN OVERALL PICTURE 1. God used physical symbols to describe by representation something that ... A garden paradise: Rev 2:7; 22:2-3 Beaten & tortured while shackled in prison: Lk 12:47-48; Mt 22:13; 18:34; 24:51 Holy place in Jewish tabernacle: Heb 9:11,24 Eternal fire: Mt 25:41; 13:42; Jude 7 C. ... 7:31; 19:2-6; 32:35 b) Some have speculated it was the garbage dump of Jerusalem at the time of Christ: (1) filth, dead animals and bodies of executed criminals (2) Some suggest that fires were ... 3. Danger of those who reject degrees of punishment and reward: a) It directly contradicts scripture: Lk 12:47-48; Mt 11:24; Mk 12:40; 2 Pe 2:20-21 b) It violates that there are in fact, as ... of their varying degrees of doctrinal sin." (No one believes we are saved by either moral or doctrinal perfection!) i) It is a gospel of Calvinism, where there is no grey, only black and white. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/su-hell.htm

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What Christians Need to Know about Scientology ... Thereafter, he was fascinated by Crowley's "Magick," and Crowley became Hubbard's mentor, a relationship that would last until Crowley's death in 1947. In one of his later lectures, Hubbard would refer to Crowley as "my good friend." [Miller, p. 135] Crowley's most famous work was called The Book of the Law in which he expressed his philosophy of life: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." It is a philosophy Hubbard was to live by ... Christianity: As the Word of God, the Bible is the yardstick against which all claims (including those of Hubbard) have to be measured. God Scientology: Although Hubbard and many of his followers are theists, belief in God is not essential to Scientology. Christianity: God is Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three Persons within the unity of the Godhead. Christ Scientology: Christ has no essential or central place in the sect's teachings. Christianity: "God sent his Son to be the Savior of the world." Salvation Scientology: Man is ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/scientology-what-christians-need-to-know.htm

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Weekly Sabbath Assemblies in Synagogues absent from the Tanakh ... B. Jewish converts to Christianity continued weekly assemblies on the "Lord's Day" (1st day = Sunday) 1. Weekly attendance is the "litmus test" of salvation: a. Weekly attendance with other Christians to partake of the Lord's supper, sing, pray, read scripture and make ... Jesus told the displaces to wait in Jerusalem on Pentecost Sunday the day the church was born: Acts 2:1 5. While the Sabbath was significant to the Jews, there is no New Testament significance of the Sabbath in connection with anything of Christ, Christianity, the church or ... 2:1-4 13. The Holy Spirit first fell upon the apostles on a Sunday: Acts 2:1-4 14. Salvation first preached by Peter on Sunday: Mt 16:19; Acts 2:1,38,40-41 15. The Keys to the Kingdom of God were first used on Sunday: Mt 16:19 16. The great "Triumphal entry" (also called "Palm Sunday") happened on the first day: Luke 13:32 17. The time between the Lord's resurrection (sheaf waving day) and Pentecost was Sunday to Sunday counting of 50 days. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Weekly-Sabbath-Synagogue-assemblies-first-day-Sunday-century-early-Christian-Church-New-Testament-worship-patterned-prototype-ancient-ritual-liturgy.htm

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Reasons why the Apocrypha does NOT belong in the Bible! And justly; for those books, while they have great historical value, and fill the gap between the Old Testament and the New, all originated after the cessation of prophecy, and they cannot therefore be regarded as inspired, nor are they ever cited by Christ or the apostles" ... the world, but the spirit which is of God: that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in words which man s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth" (1 Corinthians 2: 12-131. Catholic arguments: Catholics argue: This is refuted because: Early Christians quote from the apocrypha proves it belongs in the Bible Early Christians quoted from all kinds of uninspired writings other than the apocrypha. Why do Catholics not include these in their Bible's They were included in the Septuagint. The Jews Never accepted the apocrypha as part of the Old testament canon. The Church Councils at Hippo (393) and Carthage (397, 419), listed the apocrypha as Scripture. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/catholic-apocrypha.htm

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The Destruction of Jerusalem - George Peter Holford, 1805AD ... to accompany it with such external proofs of a sacred origin, as seem calculated to strike, with irresistible conviction, even those who are least disposed to admit the truth of the Holy Scriptures. ... Now these, precisely, are the credentials with which it has pleased God to sanction the testimony of his inspired messengers, as recorded in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament. THEY WROUGHT MIRACLES : THEY FORETOLD FUTURE EVENTS. Thus all that man himself could demand has been given, and objectors are left entirely without excuse. JESUS CHRIST, the principal of those messengers, like his ... actuated by every motive which a spirit of revenge could suggest to incurable prejudice, to induce them to detect the imposition of his miracles, if false, and to deny and discredit them, if true. ... It may be proper to state, that the faith which we wish him to possess is not merely an admission upon evidence, that " all Scripture is given by inspiration of God," (which, standing alone, has no ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/pre-destruction70AD-george-holford-1805AD.htm

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Marriage in the Bible ... Such friends of the bridegroom were thus able to certify to the wedding guests that the consummation of the marriage had taken place and the joyous festivities could continue (cf. 3:29). John gladly accepted his role as a friend of the bridegroom. Just as he had earlier willingly ... Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." (John 2:1-11) V. Mary and Joseph: "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed [ketubah] to Joseph, before they came ... Mary was in a vulnerable position at the mercy of her husband: She was pregnant before the chuppah (formal stage two consummation ceremony) and had no "virginity cloth". "Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/marriage/ancient-jewish-three-stage-weddings-and-marriage-customs-ceremony-in-the-bible.htm

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Sabbath Vs. 1st Day Debate: Samuele Bacchiocchi ... This was not an isolated command only for the church at Corinth. Paul commanded "all that in every place who call upon the name of Jesus Christ" (1:2) that they should give upon the first day of the ... of former members and ministers of the Worldwide Church of God who have challenged me to reconsider my views on the ancient Feasts of Israel. I accepted their challenge and after a year of diligent study, I changed my views. I have come to realize that though the sacrificial aspects of the annual Holy Days terminated at the Cross, their typological and eschatological function still remains and is relevant for us today. I cite this example simply to show that I am willing to reconsider my views, when I am convicted by the witness of the Scripture. I trust that you are willing to do the same. ... Biblical truths are not defined by majority vote of who won or lost a public debate, but by a painstaking study of the Word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. My concern, John, is to engage ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-Bacchiocchi-lewis-debate.htm

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High self esteem is atheistic paganism! Psychiatry promotes Self ... ... We are told to have inner peace and be happy, content, joyful and feel secure, even when everything about our physical life is war, unhappiness, in need, horrible and insecure. A Christian derives his inner peace from Christ in spite of being tortured and gunned down in a church service by Muslims! ... The sins of the church at Corinth were caused by the same type of self image that psychiatrists and the mental health counselors think you should have. Psychologists would hold the Corinthians up as a model of a healthy self image! God had another opinion. In the books of first and second Corinthians, the Holy Spirit chose to contrast the low self esteem of Paul with the high self ... The reason they get depressed is because they feel they deserve more than what they presently have. They fell they are worth more than their present standard of living. This is totally sinful and contrary to scripture. "If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content." 1 Timothy 6:8 "But ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-atheistic-anti-christian-self-esteem-vs-biblical-selflessness.htm

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The Signs and Causes of Melancholy, Richard Baxter, 1670 AD With Directions Suited to the Case of those who are Afflicted with it. Collected out of the Works of Mr. Richard Baxter, For the Sake of Those, who are Wounded in Spirit. By Samuel Clifford, Minister of the Gospel (1716), A: pp. 1-4, B: pp. ... BUT sometimes Persons that are suddenly cast into Melancholy by a Fright, or by the Death of a Friend, or by some great Loss or Cross, or some sad Tidings even in an Hour; which shews that it cometh not always from any Humour called Melancholy, ... the signs of a graceless State: But while they are hated and overcome not Grace, but our Heavenly Portion is more esteemed, and chosen, and sought, than earthly Prosperity, the mercy of God through Christ doth pardon it; and will at last deliver us from all. ... Converse with Men of strongest Faith, that have this heavenly Mirth, and can speak experimentally of the Joy of the Holy Ghost; and these will be a great Help to the reviving of your Spirits, and changing your Melancholy Habit so far as without a ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/the-signs-and-causes-of-melancholy-richard-baxter-1670ad.htm

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Catholics wrong: Mary had many other children in addition to ... The children are so clearly the offspring of the "Mary" of this passage, that the Pope has come to the conclusion is must be a different Mary! Incredible! Now read it for yourself from the scripture and see if you agree with the Catholic church that the Mary of these passages is both ... came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You." 21 But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." ... What value is there in mentioning that it was merely before they started living together when the real point is that they were not only living separately, but had not had sex yet! Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. John 2:12 & John 7:1 & Acts 1:14 & Galatians 1:19 & 1 Corinthians 9:5 ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-mary-had-many-children.htm

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