wJ, not sure what bible you use, but the Word of God most of us use only records in the Gospel of Matthew the incident with regards to Judas giving the money back to the Pharisees and them pruchasing the Potter's Field with it. As for your supposed contradiction of how Judas committed suicide there are several viable explanations to easily show there is no contradiction such as the branch breakin...more

wJ, not sure what bible you use, but the Word of God most of us use only records in the Gospel of Matthew the incident with regards to Judas giving the money back to the Pharisees and them pruchasing the Potter's Field with it. As for your supposed contradiction of how Judas committed suicide there are several viable explanations to easily show there is no contradiction such as the branch breaking and him falling to the rocks below or because of the feast going on his body was left and in the hot sun decomposed rapidly and led to this or his body was torn as a result of hanging himself from a tree with branches that tore his body as he jumped. Plus, I have heard depending on the pressure caused by the jump a person's insides can literally be released from their body.less

tj, I'll leave that for scientific creationists who are much smarter and capable than I am to explain it such as those I have shared with you already and the books where they do that very thing. And your last paragraph is a good example of what I mean. Evolutionists interpret evidence to say that the earth is billions of years old and Creationists interpret that same evidence to say that the ear...more

tj, I'll leave that for scientific creationists who are much smarter and capable than I am to explain it such as those I have shared with you already and the books where they do that very thing. And your last paragraph is a good example of what I mean. Evolutionists interpret evidence to say that the earth is billions of years old and Creationists interpret that same evidence to say that the earth is only thousands of years old.less

Il, they simply say with no explanation that one's sexual orientation is a matter of self-affirmation and public declaration. So the only thing you have done by taking this out of context is made an unproven assumption.

ja, breaking bread with sinners, which by the way is all of us, is much different than condoning and endorsing our sins. While Christ did indeed do the former, He in no way did the latter.

sb, no need to interpret them at all since they are very clear in stating what God's definition of marriage has been from the very beginning!

Il, you're ability to take things out of context really needs work!! LOL!!

ll, sure you did!! LOL!!!

Il, if these two men want to enter into a domestic partnership that's their choice, but God's Word clearly defines what God instituted as the only form of marriage which is that of one man and one woman alone.

ginas, and to think many if not most of these people you cite are in favor of same-sex marriage, what a surprise!

JB, nope, their rejection of God's truth in these matters is causing many of their members to leave their churches/denomination. And if we truly love one another and we see a brother/sister who is sinning we will go to them and lovingly confront them of their need to repent and turn back to God in this area of their life where they are falling short and sinning. But we to need to be on guard to ...more

JB, nope, their rejection of God's truth in these matters is causing many of their members to leave their churches/denomination. And if we truly love one another and we see a brother/sister who is sinning we will go to them and lovingly confront them of their need to repent and turn back to God in this area of their life where they are falling short and sinning. But we to need to be on guard to ensure we don't fall into the same snare. And one way some fall into that snare is by doing what you do when you ignore and reject God's teaching and truth in these matters.less

JB, are you roman caholic or is this simply what you have been told? Plus, one's God-parents at baptism do not make a profession of faith on behalf of the infant being baptized, but simply agree to raise the child as a roman catholic should the parents die or are no longer able to raise the child. And as I said when I was confirmed we never heard anything about repenting or accepting Christ as S...more

JB, are you roman caholic or is this simply what you have been told? Plus, one's God-parents at baptism do not make a profession of faith on behalf of the infant being baptized, but simply agree to raise the child as a roman catholic should the parents die or are no longer able to raise the child. And as I said when I was confirmed we never heard anything about repenting or accepting Christ as Savior and Lord. We were told we were becoming a soldier for Christ, if anything confirmation more resembled a person who is surrendering to the Lordship of Christ as opposed to a person becoming a Christian. Plus, if the latter were true about confirmation then why do they let you receive Holy Communion prior to being confirmed since the Lord's Supper is reserved for those who have made a profession of faith in Christ?less

tj, not ignoring the evidence but simply disagreeing with the interpretation of those scientists and others who have bought into the theory of evolution and more specifically macro-evolution. And scientists who promote evolution do not get their paychecks from individuals and institutions who advocate for the evolution/macro-evolution viewpoint?

ra, a child being exposed to the sinful activities of the world is far different than a Christian parent allowing them to be a part of those sinful activities And at the same time a Christian parent must be aware of these sinful activities if they are to adequately prepare their children to effectively handle them if and when they encounter them. If all a Christian parent does is say no and does...more

ra, a child being exposed to the sinful activities of the world is far different than a Christian parent allowing them to be a part of those sinful activities And at the same time a Christian parent must be aware of these sinful activities if they are to adequately prepare their children to effectively handle them if and when they encounter them. If all a Christian parent does is say no and does not explain why they are opposed to allowing their child to be a part of a sinful activity then there is a good chance the child will eventually choose to disobey them and find a way to attend a similar activity down the road, but if a parent shares their concern from a biblical perspective then chances are down the road and after they leave home they will use that same biblical discernment as they begin to make choices on their own.less

sb, God was very clear on His one nad only definition of marriage as found in Genesis 2:24 and that same definition was affirmed by Christ in Matthew 19 and Mark 10 and reaffirmed by Paul in Ephesians 5. So while some choose to ignore God's original and only design for marriage it is not because God was not very clear from the creation of man and woman what His definition of marriage is and still...more

sb, God was very clear on His one nad only definition of marriage as found in Genesis 2:24 and that same definition was affirmed by Christ in Matthew 19 and Mark 10 and reaffirmed by Paul in Ephesians 5. So while some choose to ignore God's original and only design for marriage it is not because God was not very clear from the creation of man and woman what His definition of marriage is and still is today.less

CB, don't let am fool you, he very well knows God's Word says no such thing but he is simply here to agitate and aggravate those Christians who oppose his liberal, unbiblical, and sinful views.

gd, while I appreciate your honesty in this post I am even more convinced that you have never had a genuine conversion experience and will pray that you will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ before it is everlastingly too late. Plus, this post certainly explains the lack of biblical support for many if not most of your views that you cite on CP.

JB, having been raised roman catholic unless Confirmation has changed it has nothing to do with a person repenting of their sin and turning to God by putting their complete faith/trust in the person and finished work of Christ alone which is the only way a person can become a Christian.

JB, the roman catholic denomination baptizes babies which by no means according to God's Word makes a person a Christian. So a baby baptized in a roman catholic church or any other church or denomination is not a Christian.

os, as a firm believer in the autonomy of the local church I have come to see that what is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander when it comes to church polity. I have seen some churches where pastor focused leadership works very effectively and where it doesn't and I have seen much the same with deacon focused and congregational focused as well. So I believe each church need...more

os, as a firm believer in the autonomy of the local church I have come to see that what is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander when it comes to church polity. I have seen some churches where pastor focused leadership works very effectively and where it doesn't and I have seen much the same with deacon focused and congregational focused as well. So I believe each church needs to determine from God which style of both church polity and leadership will help them to be more effectively used of God in helping them to join Him in fulfilling His vision for the community He has planted them and is growing them. And as long as they are not violating His biblical standards with regards to those in leadership roles or any other of His teachings found in His Word I don't see a problem as long as they remain open to God's leading and teaching in these areas.less

1981, God by no means wholeheartedly embraces slavery and in fact God provided guidelines to ensure the humane treatment of slaves and servants. But feel free to cite any verses to show God ordained or instituted slavery, but before you do you might want to read Paul's challenge to Philemon with regards as to how he should treat and relate to his slave Onesimus.