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1	Creating converts to Islam?	1 Cor 1:12	Brian.g	32419
	Do Christians create the environment for other Christians to convert to Islam, other non-Christian religions or cults? When a Christian tries to recruit another Christian into their denomination, they promote "seeking" by focusing on the imperfections of the current denomination. In addition to exploring other Christian denominations, will Seekers potentially explore other religions or cults, including Islam - creating the possibility that the 'seeker' will be lost to Jesus?
2	How many local churches have you tried?	Heb 11:8	Brian.g	29140
	Other than moving to a new community and simply curiousity, how many local community churches have you participated with and left, because they were not right for you? And, on the average, how long did you stay at these local churches before moving on? If possible, please expand on the major reasons as to why you did not feel comfortable at these churches.
3	How important is your Church?	Bible general Archive 1	Brian.g	29006
	I would appreciate some feedback to this question. And, I am asking you NOT to identify your denomination. How important is your specific church in your personal relationship with Jesus? Scale: 1 preferred, but not really 'needed' 10 extremely important - must have Comments are optional, but I would appreciate as many responses as people are willing to share. Thank you
4	Do we continue to serve God after death?	Acts 3:22	Brian.g	27361
	At the transfiguration of Jesus, Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus. Matthew 17:1-8 Luke 9:29 1. Is this true? 2. If you agree it is true, what does it tell us about our continuing to serve God, after the death of our body - as Moses and Elijah have demonstrated?
5	How will we serve God, in heaven	Matt 4:10	Brian.g	26211
	Searcher Your reply confirms that we will continue to serve God, in heaven. How do you envision that we will be able to serve God, within the perfection of heaven? Brian
6	Do we continue to serve God, in heaven?	Matt 4:10	Brian.g	26109
	As Christians, we understand two principles: First, with the death of our bodies, there is continuing life ever after. Second, we attain heaven, through Jesus, by properly serving God. Do we continue to serve God in heaven, and if so, in what manner?
7	Parable fo the Good Samaritan - Evaluate	NT general Archive 1	Brian.g	25539
	I would appreciate comments on this interpretation of the Parable of the Good Samaritan The Good Samaritan Main characters: · Levite – a high ranking representative of Judaism · Priest – a high ranking representative of Judaism · Samaritan – from a community, which was considered, at the time, to be the equivalent of satanic religion (John 8:48, demonstrates the general opinion of Samaritans). This could be compared to modern day attitudes towards Muslims. Comment, this parable: 1. Presents characters representing the extremes in their formal relationships with God 2. Can be focusing on Church attitude, as much as individual attitudes Location of the Parable 1. In Luke 10 – According to the introduction of Luke in the New American Bible, Luke was written for the Churches: with concern for the continuity between the historical ministry of Jesus and the ministry of the apostles is Luke's way of guaranteeing the fidelity of the Church's teaching to the teaching of Jesus. Basic Theme of the Parable 1. The two members of the community most expected to have helped the injured man, did not. 2. The least likely person (perceived to be the furthest in a formal relationship with God) actually helped the person 3. The person, who most exemplified Gods desire for mercy and compassion, was the person who was perceived as being the most distanced from God. This is the person who had no formal training in or introduction to Scripture – or in today’s world, not introduced to the Gospel. Comments 1. The person, who, by all formal measures, should not be eligible for heaven, is in fact, by his actions (although not by his profession of creed), the one closest to what God desires from man. 2. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church ("Outside the Church there is no salvation”) CCC: 847 This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation Summary 1. It is our sincere actions (as opposed to ‘good works’), which pleases and honors God, more than our knowledge of Gods Law Application of this Parable By the actions of the Samaritan, which today can be equated to a Muslim, and Jesus’ subsequent approval of the Samaritan, we can conclude that in today’s world, even a Muslim, can also be pleasing to God. Therefore, it is within God’s plan that a Muslim (non-Catholic, non-Christian) can receive salvation. With this, in Vatican II, the Catholic Church has accordingly embraced a relationship with non-Christians, as discussed in CCC 839-845.
8	Is this the 'Complete Christian'?	NT general Archive 1	Brian.g	24253
	I have two questions: 1st: Which of the following 12 statements in the Profession of Christian Faith does any Christian in this forum, NOT believe or takes exception to: 2nd: Are there any additional requirements to being saved, which are not addressed within these 12 statements. 1. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. 2. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord 3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. 4. Jesus Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. 5. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. 6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 7. From thence, He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 8. I believe in the Holy Spirit 9. I believe in the Holy Universal Church of Christ. 10. I believe in the forgiveness of sins. 11. I believe in the resurrection of the Body. 12. I believe in life everlasting Everyone's comments would be appreciated Brian
9	Purpose of the Bible	2 Tim 3:16	Brian.g	23519
	I've been trying to structure a short, direct, all-encompassing, plain English definition to assist me in explaining the PURPOSE OF THE BIBLE, but I keep stumbling over my words. Can anyone assist me?
10	Did we witness a miracle this week?	Bible general Archive 1	Brian.g	16401
	Did we witness a miracle this week and not recognize it? This is a serious question and I would appreciate your comments. The Pentagon had 20,000 people, The twin towers 55,000 with visitors. The other 6 buildings in the WTC 20,000 to 40,000 people Total population: 95,000 to 115,000 people. Less than 5,000 people died and considering all things, 20,000 to 40,000 people should have died. Two 110 story buildings fell within minutes but, most escaped. If the buildings fell a little to the left or right, another group of people would have died. And so on. Instead of people asking - where was God - my serious question is 'Did we witness a a true modern-day miracle of God and not realize it?'
11	Was Adam first or only man God created	Gen 1:1	Brian.g	14164
	Where is the Bible does it specifically say that the only man created by God was Adam, as opposed to Adam being the first man created by God?
12	God protected Cain from whom	OT general	Brian.g	14159
	When God put a mark on Cain to protect Cain, from who was God protecting Cain?
13	How human-like is God	Exodus	Brian.g	13636
	Man is made in the image of God. How human-like is God. Does God share the same or similiar emotions as man - i.e. likes, dislikes, and so on. This is not a question to try to belittle God, but to understand God better - to assist us in relating to God When answering, please quote verse and justify your answer.
14	Should Christian Churches unite	1 Thess 5:2	Brian.g	12738
	I believe we are seeing the greatest sin ever to tempt man being formed in front of our eyes - that of taking and using the life from children to prolong the life of those already born. And this will be done for profit. This is Stem Cell Research Again, I believe that this is the greatest sin ever presented. Should all Christian Churches unite and act as one to fight this sin?

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