Once I learned that God didn't need or want my money but truly desires myself, living my life in obedience to his Spirit is suffice.

From what I've seen, there are some very key points that are not mentioned (can't go into great detail). First, biblical covenants are not removed, they are amended (expressed more fully in subsequent covenants), if this were true, then none of us would be saved (the very idea of a Savior comes from the Old Testament). Second, the term "fulfill" in reference to Jesus' words does not mean that the ...more

From what I've seen, there are some very key points that are not mentioned (can't go into great detail). First, biblical covenants are not removed, they are amended (expressed more fully in subsequent covenants), if this were true, then none of us would be saved (the very idea of a Savior comes from the Old Testament). Second, the term "fulfill" in reference to Jesus' words does not mean that the "old covenants" are dismissed (by His own words), but that he properly interpreted and lived them. Third, tithing itself is not monetary givings and it's core purpose was the acceptance of the offering by God in hopes that the remaining harvest is plentiful. If anything, the modern day use of "tithing" (and past several hundred years by Popes) is more like a temple tax, than anything.less

To the comments below, people have a choice in Christianity. Modern day Christians are not bent on world domination by violence nor do they exercise a special tax on non-Christians. How many missionaries do you know of that held a muslim captive and then decapitated him? As for the methods, honesty is highly regarded (though unfortunately not always practiced) in Christianity, whereas Islam teache...more

To the comments below, people have a choice in Christianity. Modern day Christians are not bent on world domination by violence nor do they exercise a special tax on non-Christians. How many missionaries do you know of that held a muslim captive and then decapitated him? As for the methods, honesty is highly regarded (though unfortunately not always practiced) in Christianity, whereas Islam teaches and practices the opposite. How can you trust it other than it will pursue whatever action to have a world-wide califate.

BTW, the Crusades were done by men, not God.less

I use to believe that if people should be able to build mosques if they wanted to but after getting to know more about beliefs, doctrines, and teachings of Islam (ranging from the Koran itself to traditional / conversative Muslims) - I no longer believe so. While it appears to be contradictory to the Constitution, it's not. Islam doesn't mean "peace", it means "submission" and it is bent on world ...more

I use to believe that if people should be able to build mosques if they wanted to but after getting to know more about beliefs, doctrines, and teachings of Islam (ranging from the Koran itself to traditional / conversative Muslims) - I no longer believe so. While it appears to be contradictory to the Constitution, it's not. Islam doesn't mean "peace", it means "submission" and it is bent on world domination by force. Any Muslim who tells you other wise is lying (which is a tactic taught in Islam).less

Following this logic (by MacArthur), the American Revolution shouldn't have happened. Besides, these protests are not for democracies, they are for establishing, or reestablishing, the kalafate.

I'd be more concern about accountability with God than with man, doctrine and/or bylaws.

Umm... they aren't forcing anyone to take them, right?

ketch22, Well, we looked at adopting domestically but I did say that "some" have pretty high expectations - including their own room (I stand corrected, it's two per room). Your experience is what I would have expected to have discovered in my research though.

American's are willing to adopt locally but the Govt limits them to two and many foster kids have some pretty high expectations (i.e. own room, continuing horse riding lessions, or whatever else foster care paid for).

My wife and I adopted two girls (sisters) from Ukraine. We also have two biological sons. I can tell you that on average, American foster kids/orphans have it better than the kids living in orphanages.

Uh oh, if it wasn't for the supposed "separation of church and state" they'd need a bailout. A poor worldview of the definition of church is a part of the problem of spreading the gospel. The church isn't a building, a service, a business, a human monarchy, or a denomination - it's the People of God and there is only one. "We need to plant the Gospel and let church come out of that." should ...more

Uh oh, if it wasn't for the supposed "separation of church and state" they'd need a bailout.

A poor worldview of the definition of church is a part of the problem of spreading the gospel. The church isn't a building, a service, a business, a human monarchy, or a denomination - it's the People of God and there is only one.

"We need to plant the Gospel and let church come out of that." should be, "We need to plant the Gospel and let the Holy Spirit work with that."less

Nearly all scholars believe that Yeshua was born in April/May? Don't think so. How does teaching your children truth create doubt? Unless you teach that all beliefts are true. We don't celebrate Halloween and there isn't any division between us and our neighbors. In fact, I've heard my kids share why they don't celebrate (i.e. a form of the gospel message).

My wife and I teach our children to live a holy (set apart) life in accordance with God's teaching (avoiding appearance of evil, obedience, God first, love anothers, etc) - which means not celebrating Halloween, or any other guise for it. We use to celebrate Halloween, but that was before we knew the history of it. In fact, we don't celebrate Christmas or Easter like most do.

To Rhi Bran, Not under those titles no, but the traditions, customs, and events have carried down, haven't they (though I bet the Popes hoped they wouldn't). And now they are under a different guise altogether (i.e. Harvest Parties, Fall Festivals, etc), if not flat out accomodating to boost attendance.

Makes sense why he supports the celebration of Halloween, the IC (institutionalized church) has been pushing it for hundreds of years.