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Ok, Well here are 17;
1. God
Judaism: strict monotheism
Christianity: Trinitarian monotheism
2. God exist as...
J: one God
C: one God (one nature, three persons)
3. Names of God
J: Yahweh, Elohim
C: Yahweh, the Holy Trinity
4. Spiritual beings
J: angels and demons
C: angels and demons
5. Who is Jesus
J: false prophet
C: Son of God, God incarnate, savior of the world
6. Birth of Jesus
J: normal birth
C: virgin birth
7. Death of Jesus
J: death by crucifixion
C: death by crucifixion
8. Resurrection of Jesus
J: denied
C: affirmed
9. Second coming of Jesus
J: denied
C: affirmed
10. Divine revelation
J: through Prophets, recorded in Bible (Old Testament)
C: through Prophets and Jesus, recorded in Bible (Old and New Testament)
11. Bible
J: views vary
C: inspired, inerrant in original languages
12. Human nature
J: two equal impulses, one good and one bad
C: "original sin" inherited from Adam - sinful nature, which can only sin.
13. Salvation
J: belief in God, good deeds
C: Faith alone, by grace alone (Having faith and trust that God can and will save you through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross)
14. God's role in salvation
J: Divine revelation and forgiveness
C: His work of grace from beginning to end
15. Good afterlife
J: Views vary: either heaven or no afterlife
C: Eternal heaven
16. Bad afterlife
J: Views vary: either eternal Gehenna, or no afterlife
C: Eternal hell
17. View of each others religions
J: Christianity is a false interpretations and extensions of Judaism.
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I guess it depend on what you mean by "believe in god, always go to him first." If you mean that you have trusted in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which pays the penalty for your sins, then that is the faith that the bible says saves you, which means heaven is your future, not hell. Now, you will sin and be aware of it, but you wont sin like you did before you put faith in Christ. The bible says that now your a "new creation," so thing should look different. Before you lived in sin, now you fight against it. If sinning is easy and you don't mind doing it, you may not be saved. But, if you sin and you feel convicted and ask for forgiveness you should be confident in your salvation.
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No. People do not go to hell because they have never heard about Jesus. People go to hell, because of sin, because they disobey God. The Bible says, "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. (Romans 1:18-19)." God has shown himself in creation and our conscience, therefore everyone is without excuse. Why is wrath revealed? Paul simply says, because the truth of God is suppressed and rejected. Who has been given this truth? All of mankind since creation. "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse (Romans 1:20)."
The gospel or "good news" is not a prerequisites for judgment. Think of the gospel (the message that God can save you from the penalty of your sin trough the cross of Jesus Christ by trusting in that sacrifice) as a hospital or doctor. If i have Ebola (a deadly disease) and I never go to the hospital or see a doctor, what will they put as the cause of death on my obituary? 1. Not visited by doctor. 2. Couldn't GPS hospital without iphone 4 software update 3. Ebola. They will put 3. Ebola. Same goes with the sin. The cause of judgment is sin, the rejection or absence of the gospel simply allows the disease of sin to fully take its course. -
Yes, its true that the ancient world used to do these things, but that does not prove that Christianity is doing the same thing. Christianity is not guilty by association because its a religion. But, you are right to posse the question. I hope that in posing the question you are also willing to dig for the answer. Christianity maybe acting like these ancient religions, but there is only one way to find out and that is to begin an investigation. I hope that you find R3 to be a place where you can do that either: Tues night at 7pm or Sun. at 11:00 am.
There are several reasons why I believe the bible isn't just a myth:
1. There is overwhelming historical evidence for many events written in the bible that are not from religious source.
2. The bible never explains natural phenomenons like old mythes do. Example the sun rises because the sun god Helios rides his flaming chariot cross the sky. When the Bible speaks about the intervention of God in this world it's never nonsensical like that.
3. The New Testament was written to close in proximity to the actual events. Mythes need more of a time window to creep into true stories. There were still eye-witnesses of the events of Jesus when the NT was written, so they could easily dispel any wrong stories. Geisler writes about the gospel of Mark, "A date before a.d. 50 leaves no time for mythological embellishment of the records. They would have to be accepted as historical." -
The best thing to do is let the bible do the explaining for you. First, tell them that this book (the bible) means everything to you, it's not just some book you have in your home that you believe will give you good luck because it collects dust on your shelf. You believe that this book says everything that God wanted to tell you about living a life for Him and you believe you will be judge one day by if you followed His way or not. Secondly, open the bible to 2 Corinthians 6:14 and read it to them, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Third, explain that here the bible states that Christians must marry Christians. And, since dating is a means to an end, a step to the destination of marriage, than you can't date someone who is not a Christian. Hope that helps.
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asked by bruise76
No.
There are over 42 sources within 150 years after Jesus, which speak of his existence and events of his life.
9 New Testament Authors
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Author of Hebrews, James, Peter, and Jude.
20 Early Christian Writers Outside the New Testament
Clement of Rome, 2 Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Martyrdom of Polycarp, Didache, Barnabas, Shepherd of Hermas, Fragments of Papias, Justin Martyr, Aristides, Athenagoras, Theophilus of Antioch, Quadratus, Aristo of Pella, Melito of Sardis, Diognetus, Gospel of Peter, Apocalypse of Peter, and Epistula Apostolorum.
4 Pseudepigraphal Books
Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Truth, Apocryphon of John, and Treatise on Resurrection.
9 Non-Christian Sources
Josephus (Jewish historian), Tacitus (Roman historian), Pliny the Younger (Roman politician), Phlegon (freed slave who wrote histories), Lucian (Greek satirist), Celsus (Roman philosopher), Mara Bar Serapion (prisoner awaiting execution), Suetonius, and Thallus.
There are over four times as many sources for Jesus’ life than for Tiberius Caesar’s. And, no historian doubts the existence of Tiberius Caesar.
Also, the borrowing theories never seem to pan out in the end for several reason. They: 1. Have late testimonies that are dated after Christianity, 2. Lack historical evidence, and 3. Fail to explain the positive evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. Without the specific borrowing theory in your question I don't have room to address all of them, but most that I have encountered fall in one or more of these areas.
Lastly, even if it is proven that a similar story is told prior to the life Christ doesn't definitively prove the Christ story is false. It raise only the possibility. Example: One of my favorite stories as a kid was "Casey at the Bat." It's a story of an overconfident team that lost a baseball game on the last strike with the winning run in scoring position. This story was first told in 1888 and since then many games have played out in that same fashion, even recently the Texan Rangers seem to fit into the "Might Casey" story with both their world series appearances. So, if someone from Uganda hears me speak about the Texas Rangers world series woes, knowing nothing about their recent failures, can they say that my stories are false simply because they partly mimic an old story they heard about "Might Casey." NO, it only raises the possibility and if the person did a little investigating they would see the legitimacy of my claims and the myth of "Casey." This has been my experience with these supposed "borrowing" theories. After a little investigation that inevitability fall apart. -
Well, first off it probably wasn't a good idea to tell your girlfriend about that struggle. Not that you're trying to keep secrets from her. It's just that she's not entitled to that information, yet. She's not yet your wife. I'm not promoting secrecy and hiding things from your girlfriend, but she's not entitled to all your private information. Intimacy and venerability should increase as your relationship progresses, but there's a certain level that it will not get to till you get married, and that information might have crossed that line. But, that's all hindsight now.
So, let's deal with the issue at hand. It is very understandable that she would get upset by you telling her about the struggle. Men struggle more than women with this issue and so most women cannot sympathize with this struggle and the specific temptation that you're dealing with. Also, this struggle hits directly at the heart of a women's most common anxiety in a relationship. All women have a deep need to know that their husband or boyfriend finds them beautiful. When you look somewhere else or at someone else you're telling them that they don't measure up in your eyes. You say to them that they're not good enough to win your focus and fix your attention. In our modern-day women subconsciously compare themselves to those scantily dressed women in malls, on television, and on websites and she is taking cues from you to see how she measures up. You must tell her and show her with your visual choices that she is the only woman for you. The moment you look elsewhere is the moment she feels she's not good enough. So, we have two very dangerous factors involved in this scenario: 1. She may not fully understand the degree and strength of struggle that men have in this area. And 2. You may not realize the weight of what your visual choices say to her.
My advice is this:
1. Tell her that she is beautiful regularly, not affirming her with overt sexual attention, which is not appropriate until tell your married. Reassure her that she is beautiful and she catches your eye every day.
2. You are not alone in this battle, find accountability with someone of the same sex.
3. Turn off the “Sexual Radio.” You need to limit your exposure to sexual things in order gain victory. Stop flirting with sexual things, listening to sexual songs, having sexual conversations, giving into sexual stares, etc. If you decrease sexual input and you will decrease sexual output.
4. Cut off the source. You must eliminate pornography from your life. As hard as it may be because it's become such a habit. It is a devastating addiction that destroys marriages and relationships across the globe. It must be dealt with and cut out of your life. What ever it takes do it. If that means no phone, no TV, or internet, do it. I would download accountability software. I recommend blue coat K9 web protection. This program will protect you from any pornographic sites on your phone, on your computer, on your iPad, or any electronic device.
5. Use your love (not sexual) for her as fuel for destroying the habit of pornography.
6. Know that this battle will not be won in one round. It's a continual battle that will take much perseverance and patience.
7. Don't throw yourself into guilt and depression with no way out. When you sin, ask for forgiveness and pray, pray, pray, pray for help, then get up off the ground and stand in the victory of Christ. God can't use those who are always beating themselves up and living like Eeyore's. -
asked by bruise76
Well for someone who hasn't fully read the Koran I can't make a sweeping statement on this question. And, I would have to defer to a Muslim on any interpretation or translation of the Koran that I would come up with. I'm not saying that I couldn't find meaning in the Koran without the assistance of a Muslim, but I would have to subject my interpretation to a Muslims, who would know the full context and intention of a passage. With that said, I do believe there are several passages which raise questions in my mind about the violence of Islam. These are passages which I would love to have further explanation on by those who hold to the Muslim faith.
1. Urged to kill those against Islam: "The only reward of those who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the Hereafter," (Quran 5:33).
2. Urged to slay non-muslims: "Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful," (Quran 9:5).
3. Urged to fight for Allah: "And kill them wherever you find them, and drive them out from whence they drove you out, and persecution is severer than slaughter, and do not fight with them at the Sacred Mosque until they fight with you in it, but if they do fight you, then slay them; such is the recompense of the unbelievers, (Quran 2:191).
4. Allah encourages war: "O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the hypocrites and be unyielding to them; and their abode is hell, and evil is the destination," (Quran 9:73). "O you who believe! fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness; and know that Allah is with those who guard (against evil)," (Quran 9:123).
Now the second part of your question is much more difficult. I don't feel that it's my place to say which adherents of a religion are the true adherents and which ones are false or not truly following. So, I have to say that I can't really answer that question and must leave that answer to those who hold to the Muslim faith and are leaders in that religion. What I can say definitively is that we must not judge a religion based off a small group of radicals who claim it as their faith. We shouldn't use 9/11 as the benchmark by which we judge Islam as we should not use the crusades as a benchmark to judge Christianity.
In these situations the best thing to do is to listen. We should listen to the individual who holds different beliefs and then we can truly figure out how their religion works and effects them. Only until this is accomplished we cannot begin a discussion of how the religion is coherent and correct. We must listen and then begin a discussion based not on what we think their religion believes, but based on what they actually believe. What I would do is take these verses that I've listed above and truly ask a Muslim how they interpret these passages and how they do not promote immoral violence and maliciousness, and truly listen to their response. -
Well, in some respect you might be comparing apples to oranges. Science and religion are not after the same end exactly. Both are searching for truth and the knowledge necessary to understand our world, but they are not identical pursuits. The difference between the two is the difference between physics and metaphysics. The first tells us the force that is involved when an apple falls from a tree, gravity, while the other tells us the morality of dropping bombs from the sky. Science does not give us an understanding of right and wrong, it simply explains natural phenomenons. One describes the world as it is and the other describes how the world ought to be. So in your pursuit of truth you may be using the wrong vehicle to discover it. Example, you wont know why you should feel guilty when you lie by science and you wont find the Pythagorean theorem by flipping through the pages of scripture.
But with that said, both fields are not completely independent of one another. They are like the gears of a clock, they have independent distinction and identity yet they are only effective when they work together. Science and religion are not at conflict with one another, so a choice between the two does not need to be made. But, when an apparent conflict arises from considering the two, we must seek harmony and not simply pick aside. Example, you wont find the Pythagorean theorem in scripture, but you also wont find anything that will contradict it. Science and religion are both pursuits for truth and must be used simultaneously in order to fully arrive at truth. When we don't allow such a partnership to exist we then come up with positions that are at odds with one another. If we start with them as enemies then they will remain enemies at the end of the day. But, if we believe that all truth is God's truth, even when it is not mentioned in scripture, then have harmony between the two disciplines. Think of it like this: all truth is like a man. This man has different body parts (arms, legs, etc.), these represent the different disciplines of truth (philosophy, religion, science, etc.). Just as our limbs work together for one purpose, so to all branches of truth work together to discover God's truth. The science leg and religion leg wont run in different directions, tearing the men apart.
You may have a specific science and religion conflict in mind and I would love to know what that is and I believe there is a harmony that can be found no matter the conflict. And, I would love to explore that with you. -
asked by bruise76
(Warning, read the whole thing, and know its PG-13)
Well, this one takes the cake for the most awkward formspring question I have received. But, its probably one of the most important or relevant questions as well. First off, let me say that this is a highly controversial topic and Christians leaders differ on their understanding of the moral implications of masturbation. The reason for these differing views is the bible never speaks directly about this issue, all though it does clearly and directly address behaviors that are related to masturbation. First we need to look at the purpose for sex. Sex is the way in which husbands and wives become “one flesh” Gen. 2:24. Also, sex and marriage are a picture of the union between Christ and His church (Eph. 5:31-32). With these two things considered sex is never prescribed as a selfish act. Sex is about about the glory of Christ (as weird as that may sound) and the give-and-take of a marriage relationship. Masturbation or sexual self-gratification seems to go squarely against this understanding of sex. Inferential speaking based on these verses masturbation in my opinion is wrong.
We must also consider clear sinful behavior that is related to masturbation, lust. It is hard for me to believe sexual orgasms because of masturbation not occurring without sexual images in the mind. Jesus clearly speaks against sexual fantasies and thoughts in Matthew 5:28, “But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” If the only way to orgasm in masturbation is to lust, then masturbation is wrong because lust is wrong. In my opinion lust and masturbation and indivisibly connected and therefore must be treated as sinful.
Now, I know that my be hard to hear especially considering the large percentage of men who masturbate and the growing number of women who are also doing the same. How can anyone have victory over such a gratifying and addictive behavior? Here some things that I think can help those that struggle with this:
1. Nocturnal emissions, in my opinion, are innocent and helpful. The sexual pressure that young men feel after puberty can only be released in two ways: masturbation and nocturnal emission.
2. You are not alone in this battle, find accountability with someone of the same sex.
3. Turn off the “Sexual Radio.” This is a phrase I use all the time when counseling on these areas. It means you need to limit your exposure to sexual things in order gain victory. Stop looking at porn, listening to sexual songs, having sexual conversations, giving into sexual stares, etc. If you decrease sexual input you will decrease sexual output.
4. Know that periodic failures in this area no more disqualify you form ministry and godly living than periodical failures of impatience, which is also a sin.
5. “Pursue the explosive power of a new affection” (John Piper). Go do something else, like sports, hiking, running, reading, music, bungee-jumping, etc.
6. Don't throw yourself into guilt and depression with no way out. When you sin, ask for forgiveness and help then get up off the ground and stand in the victory of Christ. God can't use those who are always beating themselves up and living like Eeyore's. -
No. Baptism does not save you. Your faith in Jesus Christ is what saves you. "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV)." Faith is what make you right with God. Baptism is a symbol and sign of your faith. Baptism is an act of being an obedient disciple. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20 ESV). It's not necessary for your salvation, but important in your obedience as a follower of Christ.
Since Baptism is a sign and symbol of our faith, we always see in the Bible Baptism happening after faith, not before. So if you have been baptized as a child before you came to faith, you need to get baptized again. -
Good question. In Theology (the study of God) we say that condemnation is conditional and not unconditional. Our condemnation is based on the condition our sinful actions. We are punished for what we do, not what has been done to us. Now, God does know the future and every single event that will occur and could have occurred, and orchestrates all of history to play out according to His will. But, your question is does God knowing the future action of someone release them from liability or responsibility and put the blame on God? No, just like you knowing (partially and not definitely) what someone will do in a specific scenario doesn't make you responsible for what they did. Like, if I have a friend who is prone to anger and has a competitive spirit about him and I take him to a football game where he gets into a fight; should I be thrown in jail or should he? He should, because he committed the crime not me. Now, this analogy does break down to some degree, because God does not have partial knowledge of the future, but complete knowledge. Either way, God has no guilt on Him. The scenario plays out like this. God creates a being that He knows will condemn itself. God does not create pre-condemned beings, God creates beings that are able to condemn themselves and choose to do so. We are condemned simply because we have chosen to condemn ourselves.
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asked by bruise76
I have no idea, but maybe a glorified body that ate heavenly food would have no need to dispose of waste because the nutrients of the celestial food would be completely observed by the fully sanctified digestive system. That's my best guest, but the real question is what type of toilet paper would we use in heaven, if indeed we needed to poop.
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Honestly, I'm a little confused by your question. You say “i honestly do not believe it is sinful,” but then you refer to “Romans 13” as a reason for it to be sinful. Even if in the state of California its not “even a big deal anymore,” its still not legal and because its not legal is not permissible (ok for you to do) according to Romans 13. If you break this law you're breaking God's law. Also, Eph. 5:18 speaks against drunkenness, which in those days was the only way to alter your state of mind. Paul warns that to not be sober-minded will lead to a ruined and wasted life. Paul's prohibition in Eph. 5, I believe applies to anything that alters your state of mind, which would include getting drunk, high, or trippin out.
Now, when you say it helps relieve stress I don't doubt that, but I don't believe its the only way or the best way to do that. Trust me I had every opportunity to get high when I was in high school and I would say I had good reasons: I didn't have a lot of hope, my family life was dysfunctional, my dad just died, we were living in poverty, and I couldn't see myself getting out of this life pain and disappointment. I had many times were I just wanted to forget everything and just let it all go in a puff of smoke. Now, I don't know where your at and what your dealing with, but I do know that pot doesn't cure anything or solve any of your problems. Only Christ can give you that victory. And, that statement isn't coming from someone who hasn't felt pain before. I grow up in poverty in a broken home with chemical imbalanced parents. I struggled with server learning disability all throughout school, with no real hope of going anywhere in life. I lost my father, step-father, grandma, grandpa, and my first child all before the age of 24. I was kicked out when I was 17 and have had a hard time reconciling things with my family. In spite of all that and in the midst of all that, Christ has been my rock and the sole reason for my rest and joy. Trust me, if you run to Christ to solve your stress you will find a permanent solution and not just a temporary fix. -
So its hard to give this a simple Yes or No answer. Our security in salvation lays in our faith in Christ alone. Meaning, we know we need God's forgiveness because of our sin (disobedience to his commands), we believe that He provided that forgiveness in Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, and accept that forgiveness by trusting that what Jesus did on the cross will bring us peace with God. The bible makes it very clear that if we trust (have faith) in Christ and turn (repent) from our sin that we are saved and will spend eternity with God in heaven. And, this salvation is something that is not lost or ruined by anything we can do. You can't sin your way out of salvation. So, can a true believer marry a unbeliever and still go heaven? Yes. But, there is another side we need to consider. The Bible says that when we make a decision to trust in Christ we become a new creature, we want new things and do different things then what we did before. We are not saved by works or good deeds, but the faith that saves does good deeds and good works. Simply put, if you truly trust in Christ you will turn from sin and not pursue sin. It should be hard for a Christian to sin. Christians do sin, but not easily. And, if you make a willful (not accidental) and sober-minded (clearly thinking) decision to disobey one of God's commands that would be a good sign that your not a new creation, a true believer. Think of it like this, we make decision according to our nature. Lions eat meat and cows eat grass, not that other way around. If you keep eating grass, you're mostly like not a lion but a cow. What am I saying? Our works show our nature, so if you choose to openly disobey God in marrying an unbeliever, then what does that say about your nature? It can mean two things, either you're not a christian or your making a mistake and acting against your nature as a christian (not a good thing).
Let me just be straight up with you. Who's going to have first place in your life? This boy or God? If you make this decision to marry this boy, you're saying that God's design for marriage isn't right. Think about this decision and where it will lead. If you marry this boy, then you can never turn from that decision. The bible says that God hates divorce. So, now your stuck in a marriage that you should never have gotten into in the first place. Why settle for a marriage that's not built on the love of God? Ask yourself honestly, how can that be a satisfying marriage?
Now, I'm not doubting your feelings for this boy. He may be a truly awesome guy, but he is not for you if he's not a believer. And, trust me, or better yet trust God, this boy is not what is best for you. I know it's hard, and I feel for you. But, the longer you let your feeling grow for this boy the harder this decision will become for you. So, my advice is to stop or never start a bating relationship with this person. -
The answer to this question lays in the definition of “this generation.” I think it could mean two different things. First, generation can mean “race,” so Jesus may be saying that the Jewish race would not perish from the earth until all these things are fulfilled. Meaning, the Jews will always be present on the earth even til the time of the second coming. Second, “this generation” may not be referring to the generation that Jesus was speaking to, but the generations that Jesus was speaking of. Meaning, the generation that sees the beginning of these signs will also see their completion. This matches well with the idea that the tribulation is most commonly understood to only be seven years in lengths. So, the signs of the second coming (abomination of desolation v.15, the great tribulation v.21, the sign of the Son of Man in heaven v.30) will not be over a long period of time where several generations will come and go, but a time spend that a generation could easily live through. And this does not contradict Mark 13, when it says we cannot know the time or hour. We don't know when these signs will start, but we do know that when they do they will not be over a long period of time (many generations).
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No. John 6:37 says, “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” If someone wants to come to Christ, Christ will not push them away. Now, if someone comes to Christ its because the Father has drawn him and predestined (chosen) him. You can't have one without the other. All who come have been chosen, and all are chosen will come.
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Man this is a hard question, and I know that you have a difficult decision before you. The bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” The bible states that Christians must marry Christians. But, it already seems like you know this to be true by your question. The problem you have is then, “why would God let me fall in love with her?” This I think is the heart of your question. Well, when we speak of the will of God, allowance does not mean approval. Now, that may sound weird and almost like a contradiction, but let me explain what I mean. God does not want us to steal, its against one of the ten commandments. Stealing is not God's will, but does anyone ever steal anything? Yes, people take things all the time that are not theirs. So, God is allowing that to happen. He is allowing that choice to occur even though He does not approve of it. And, since He does not approve of it, its a sin. I'm not questioning your love for her, but your your feelings do not override God's clear rule. He may have allowed you to make the choices that led to your feelings of love and affection, but that should not be considered as God's validation or approval of them. If you are a believe you should not marry an unbeliever. I know that's hard to hear, but its the truth. And if I truly love you I have to tell you that even though it my hurt to hear.
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asked by domolovessammy
The death penalty is a tuff issue and the answer isn't simple. The Bible does say, “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Which means that the punishment should match the crime. The severity of the crime should match the punishment. If you steal a candy bar from a store you should payback the price of the candy bar. Now, if you shot someone in the process of stealing a candy bar, then your punishment should not only be related to the value of the candy bar but also the value of life. So from a biblical perspective when the state takes a life from someone that took another life then that is just. I believe the bible supports the death penalty, but that is not the full answer. The bible supports the idea if someone takes a life than they should pay with their life. But, we must be sure that they have committed such a crime. We don't want to severely punish someone for something that they have not done. If we punish someone for killing someone and they haven't then we are guilty of not abiding by the principle of the punishment must fit the crime (eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth). So, before we go and hand out the death penalty we must allow for the process of appeals in order that we may be fully convinced of guilt.
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The death penalty is a tuff issue and the answer isn't simple. The Bible does say, “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Which means that the punishment should match the crime. The severity of the crime should match the punishment. If you steal a candy bar from a store you should payback the price of the candy bar. Now, if you shot someone in the process of stealing a candy bar, then your punishment should not only be related to the value of the candy bar but also the value of life. So from a biblical perspective when the state takes a life from someone that took another life then that is just. I believe the bible supports the death penalty, but that is not the full answer. The bible supports the idea if someone takes a life than they should pay with their life. But, we must be sure that they have committed such a crime. We don't want to severely punish someone for something that they have not done. If we punish someone for killing someone and they haven't then we are guilty of not abiding by the principle of the punishment must fit the crime (eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth). So, before we go and hand out the death penalty we must allow for the process of appeals in order that we may be fully convinced of guilt.
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