Category: Authority

When The Church Pleases God

             As a student of the Bible, I must see all of what the Bible has to say on any subject. The “church” has many designations. Jesus said, “my church,” Matthew 16:18, “my kingdom,” Luke 22:30; John 8:38, “the Kingdom of heaven,” Matthew 16:19, and “the Kingdom of God, John 3:5; Luke 22:16. The apostles
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“Bible Scholars Disagree” Argument

            There has been a discussion on one of the groups of which I am a member about those who are departing from “the faith.” 1 Timothy 4:1. Some doctrinal issues have been discussed such as the 70 AD doctrine, divorce, premillennialism, and some others. One point was made about “Bible Scholars Disagree.” Their point was,
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Jesus Did Not Condemn It In The Gospels

A woman and man holding hands on their wedding day
I heard the title of this article on Fox News when they interviewed Patricia Ireland, the president of the National Organization of Women (N.O.W.). The subject matter being discussed was the passing of the one man for one woman law in eleven states during the election of November 2, 2008. Ms. Ireland stated that she
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By What Authority?

“And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?” (Matthew 21:23). Once again the Jewish leaders were challenging Jesus. In their minds, since none of them
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