Theology

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2012-02-07 Bible Studies - belief of seventh day adventist:

I am not an Adventist so that my view from the outside of the denomination probably differs from their belief, but as far as your first question I tend to think they are following the Jewish tradition

2012-02-06 Bible Studies - honour your parents:

There is, indeed, a mandate (Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Deuteronomy 5:16) to honor father and mother.  This is the first commandment with a promise (Ephesians 6:2).      It is true that there was a tradition

2012-02-06 Bible Studies - honour your Parents:

Hi Zeek,    In these passages, Jesus is pointing out the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. They accused Jesus and His disciples of breaking tradition (in their minds, the equivalent of God's law), while Jesus

2012-02-06 Bible Studies - Honour Your Parents:

Hi Zeek,    You asked about the reference to the fifth commandment in Mat. 15 and Mk. 7.     In addition to Mat. 15 and Mark 7, Christ quoted the fifth commandment in Mat. 19:19, Mk. 10:19 and Lk. 18:20

2012-02-01 Bible Studies - God's Free Will:

Shawn,    You are bringing up a fundamental question of Christianity, which in its simplest form asks, "Why does God allow evil" and in its more complex forms acknowledge God's perfect foresight before