The parable in Luke again needs to be understood spiritually. Jesus has left earth, he will return. Upon His return we will give an account for what He has left us, His gospel. The more we have invested in Him the more our reward will be. If we do nothing with His gospel we will not receive a reward, life with Him in heaven.

We always need to look at the spiritual consequences of sin. God’s people in the OT were a shadow of His church to come. In the OT, His people were instructed to carry out the consequences of sin, thus giving us an understanding to the consequences of sin; death that separates them from God and His desire for all to live free from sin; death that leads to life with God. His people now are to lea...more

We always need to look at the spiritual consequences of sin. God’s people in the OT were a shadow of His church to come. In the OT, His people were instructed to carry out the consequences of sin, thus giving us an understanding to the consequences of sin; death that separates them from God and His desire for all to live free from sin; death that leads to life with God. His people now are to lead/instruct/encourage people to understand the consequences of sin so that death does not separate them from God.less

gd, you misunderstand the Scriptures. God through the OT Laws were to show the consequences of sin, which was death, physical thus spiritual. Sin causes death. Jesus died on the cross to free people from the penalties sin and spiritual death. We no longer are put to physical death for sin because of Jesus, although, we will be judged for either being dead to sin or walking in sin when He returns; ...more

gd, you misunderstand the Scriptures. God through the OT Laws were to show the consequences of sin, which was death, physical thus spiritual. Sin causes death. Jesus died on the cross to free people from the penalties sin and spiritual death. We no longer are put to physical death for sin because of Jesus, although, we will be judged for either being dead to sin or walking in sin when He returns; spiritual life or death.less

Jerome, we can point to the history of cruel and insidious people sure, but we forget to point to good, Godly people that stood up against their violence, thereby proving they were not right or accepted. Good people will not resort to these violent behaviors simply because they disagree. Violent behaviors are for evil people only. Hurting another in the name of God is an act of divisiveness to swa...more

Jerome, we can point to the history of cruel and insidious people sure, but we forget to point to good, Godly people that stood up against their violence, thereby proving they were not right or accepted. Good people will not resort to these violent behaviors simply because they disagree. Violent behaviors are for evil people only. Hurting another in the name of God is an act of divisiveness to sway too many people into doubt and confusion. But we know they are not committing violence for God’s sake, but the evil they have allowed to enter into their hearts and minds.less

Jerome, the church in this instance was the Catholic church and the thing they longed for was to not be wrong thereby undermining the authority they proclaimed to be. The universe was created by God with many complexities that are not necessary to salvation. While the universe is awesome and profoundly intriguing, God’s main purpose was salvation for all who would except His Word for their lives...more

Jerome, the church in this instance was the Catholic church and the thing they longed for was to not be wrong thereby undermining the authority they proclaimed to be. The universe was created by God with many complexities that are not necessary to salvation. While the universe is awesome and profoundly intriguing, God’s main purpose was salvation for all who would except His Word for their lives, not who can prove what about His universe.less

Daniel Paul, this is an area you are actively involved in, what is the general consensus, as of now, as to what should be done in schools?

2011, Separation of church and state is not in the US Constitution. The phrase was in a letter from John Adams to the Danbury Baptist stating that the government would not have any say in religious matter, not the other way around. Although, it has been interjected into our courts and many believe it is actually in our Constitution.

hu, I think I now see were the confusion entered....the original post I posted by John Adams. Our Constitution was made only for a religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government to any other. I was responding to gd when he wrote: The government does not recognize "sin" or "not sin." Therefore, they cannot condemn or condone anything according to religious beliefs. I believe tha...more

hu, I think I now see were the confusion entered....the original post I posted by John Adams. Our Constitution was made only for a religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government to any other.

I was responding to gd when he wrote: The government does not recognize "sin" or "not sin." Therefore, they cannot condemn or condone anything according to religious beliefs.

I believe that John Adams and the founders recognized the importance of religious principles in our society, in our people, and in our government.less

hu, I was merely posting the quote you posted in its context.

John wrote way back: God through his Word neither approves of or condones adoption. Actually, John, he does. Adoption is near and dear to His heart. He wants to adopt us if we will let Him.

hu, wouldn’t bisexuality fly in the face of it’s not a choice?

John, God through His Word neither approves of or condones homosexuality. Therefore what right do we have to say otherwise?

hu, thank you for noticing I am not crude or confrontational. I do not have a delivery. I simply stated that the Bible neither approves of or condones homosexuality. Wouldn’t you agree?

hu, this is taken out of context. He is frustrated with two particular denominations fighting over which one is best. He says in a reply to the situation, “Twenty times, in the course of my late reading, have I been upon the point of breaking out, 'This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it!!!' But in this exclamatic I should have been as fanatical as Bryant o...more

hu, this is taken out of context. He is frustrated with two particular denominations fighting over which one is best. He says in a reply to the situation, “Twenty times, in the course of my late reading, have I been upon the point of breaking out, 'This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it!!!' But in this exclamatic I should have been as fanatical as Bryant or Cleverly. Without religion this world would be something not fit to be mentioned in polite company, I mean Hell..."less

hu, we've been down this road and you ignored my question........ But, I will remind you, I reject the Westboro Baptist Church's views and actions!

Our Constitution was made only for a religious people, It is wholly inadequate to the government to any other. -John Adams

No, it is not! THere is no where in the BIble that teaches you that!

Yes, absolutely, every human being has the right to be free from fear of violence against them.

gd, condems and condones do not accurately describe those issues.

John, there is frustration. This frustration is in the assertion that the Bible never claims homosexuality is sin. When the Bible never approves of or condones homosexuality. Therefore homosexuality is man-made. Homosexuals recognized they were at conflict with the Word of God and while understandable to a point, began to align themselves closer to what God wanted for married people, love and fid...more

John, there is frustration. This frustration is in the assertion that the Bible never claims homosexuality is sin. When the Bible never approves of or condones homosexuality. Therefore homosexuality is man-made. Homosexuals recognized they were at conflict with the Word of God and while understandable to a point, began to align themselves closer to what God wanted for married people, love and fidelity. When the Bible speaks to marriage it is only in the context of men and women. It is frustrating because there is no evidence in the Bible for homosexuality. It is frustrating on both sides of the argument.less