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Love is the key. Differences in opinions and beliefs have needlessly kept Christians apart. Each denomination holds to its own set of doctrines within the faith, creating divisions that go beyond Roman Catholic versus Protestant, or Catholic in the universal sense. Yet, what truly unites us as Christians is our shared faith in Jesus Christ.
Some believe in free will, while others hold to predestination; some see the bread and wine in communion as literally transformed into the body and blood of Christ, while others view it as symbolic or spiritual. Despite these differences, our common foundation remains the same—faith in Jesus.
Homosexuality and the Transcendental Method
Years ago I wrote a paper with that title for a friend in the Air Force who was a lesbian. It also came in handy when CNN showed up to my small town because of an uproar over the school district stating: “The best environment for a child is a 2 parent family consisting of a mother and father.” This caused a Gay and Lesbian group out of Philadelphia to come to our small town and protest. These were the days before the internet and all the other letters that go along with nonnormative sexual proclivities today.
Dr. Gordon Clark on Faith and Reason
Dr. Gordon H. Clark, a Calvinist philosopher and theologian, offers a distinctive perspective on the relationship between faith and reason, rooted in his presuppositional apologetics and his view that all truth is propositional. While Clark doesn’t explicitly frame his work under the exact headings “faith without reason,” “reason without faith,” “faith and reason,” and “reason and faith,” his writings—particularly in works like Faith and Reason (1957), Religion, Reason, and Revelation (1961), and Faith and Saving Faith (1983)—provide a clear framework to address these concepts. Here’s a summary based on his philosophy:
Ash Wednesday & Lent
Maybe you noticed people, even those on the news, with the “ash smudge” on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday. This nor Lent has been part of my Christian tradition and I admit, I find it a bit odd. I’m sure it is not the same for all of us. To me, it reeks of “look at me, I’m so devoted”. I am reminded of Matthew 6:5-6 and Matthew 23:5. I’m sure for many it has deep significance.
Taking Free out of Free Will in Relation to Man
Man’s will isn’t free in the traditional sense of unfettered autonomy; it’s a limited faculty—created, fallen, finite, subordinate, and grace-dependent. Biblical texts like Romans 7 and 1 Corinthians 10:13 don’t depict a sovereign will but a contingent one, thriving only in partnership with God. This reframes human agency as real but bounded, offering humility and hope over illusory independence.
Misquoted Verses – 1 Cor 10:13
Summary The page "Misquoted Verses – 1 Corinthians 10:13" on thebibleanswers.net examines the common misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:13, which states, "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you...
Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth that shows the faint image of a man with wounds consistent with crucifixion. Some believe it’s the burial cloth of Jesus, while others argue it’s a medieval artifact or even a deliberate hoax. My personal view is I do not know. At this time I put it as less likely than more likely to be authentic. However, this is like guessing at who will win the Super Bowl. I could be way off.
The Predestination of the Almighty: Divine Sovereignty in the Biblical Context
Summary The page "Predestination of the Almighty" on thebibleanswers.net explores the doctrine of predestination, asserting that the Bible teaches God’s absolute sovereignty in determining human salvation and events, rather than human free will playing a decisive...
What is the Guf in Jewish tradition?
In Jewish mystical tradition, particularly within Kabbalistic and Talmudic teachings, the Guf (Hebrew: גּוּף, meaning “body”) is referred to as the “Treasury of Souls” or “Chamber of Guf.” Here’s a detailed explanation:
When and where was the word “catholic” first used in combination with the Christian church?
Summary The page "When and Where Was the Word ‘Catholic’ First Used in Combination with the Christian Church?" on thebibleanswers.net investigates the origins of the term "Catholic" in relation to the Christian Church, questioning its biblical legitimacy and...