HELP---Looking for an analogy for purgatory. . . . - Christian Forums Lol Thanks for the help guys, but the analogy i'm looking for is very specific for this explanation; (Jesus=source of salvation, purgatory=mechanism to fullfill salvation), so the analogy must be a source and something that fullfills that source
An analogy to faith and works - Christian Forums I would say that the biggest problem with using this as an analogy is when one moves from the analogy and starts discussing what these works are in the main topic of a Christian relationship with the Lord and , more importantly , what prompts the Christian to do them
A Tea Bag - Christian Forums CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate That is the nature of its ministry In view of recent events emotions are running very high We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion No personal attacks Avoid you
I sold my birthright like Esau 2 years ago is there any point in hope . . . Counting your mistakes also does not help As in that same analogy the bike rider does much better by looking at the road and responding to changes - rather than ignoring what he sees and only focusing on his past mistakes Take Christ "with you" rather than questioning His commitment to guiding you safely to heaven
Left leaning no kings movement promotes murdering Federal Law . . . The title of this thread, "Left leaning 'no kings' movement promotes murdering Federal Law Enforcement Officers," is misleading From the No Kings website: "A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events
Did Hosea have two wives? - Christian Forums 3:1 Though the name of this woman is not stated, she should be understood as Gomer, Hosea s wife in chs 1 2; otherwise, the analogy of the woman to Israel breaks down It is Israel, the adulteress, that the Lord pursues, not another people Hosea is to retrieve his adulterous wife so that Israel will clearly know that the Lord still loves Israel, his spiritually unfaithful wife
Who is your favorite pony? - Christian Forums Out of the mane six I like: Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support
Foot Washing - Christian Forums Some denominations practice ceremonial foot washing An observation I made in a visit to a Greek Island in the 1960s was that the transport of goods was all done by donkey Especially when one wears sandals, one becomes acutely aware of donkey manure Combined with infrequent rainfall, this can
Empathy | Page 18 | Christian Forums Well, I did edit the post to be more explanatory, but the analogy holds It's a flat reading of a very complex tradition, analogous to "The Bible says it, I believe it, that settles it"