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  1. Carl Emerson

    Help with John 12:32

    Universalism is gaining popularity and a pivotal verse is John 12:32. ESV And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. Can folks suggest what was meant by John in this verse please. My thoughts are that He was prophesied to be the ultimate stumbling stone - one...
  2. Carl Emerson

    The Lord's Prayer

    Just wondering why our Anglican liturgy modified the biblical translation around being led into temptation an delivered from evil... Comments appreciated.
  3. Carl Emerson

    "Let the market decide..."

    A few decades ago economists repeated a slogan which has become 'culturally moral' "Let the market decide." So you buy a property and set the rent - how ??? Let the market decide. This is a classic excuse in many cases to show indifference to the poor (the sin of Sodom) Rents in our country...
  4. Carl Emerson

    Posting from AI

    I notice an increase of posters replying with answers from AI. What authority does that bring to the conversation ? Should members disclose if they quote such a source ?
  5. Carl Emerson

    Is Trump a true believer inspired and empowered by God - or what ???

    This is a burning question because such power in the hands of one with a massive following who openly admits little knowledge of scripture or experience of repentance but rather revels in his own achievement... The Kingdom of Jesus is not of this world - whose kingdom does he intend to build?
  6. Carl Emerson

    End times Now ???

    Dear friends, I am not an 'end times buff' it is not my calling. However my son and his Pastor have been studying such matters very deeply and have presented three instalments on Youtube. If their conclusions are correct the implications are very serious. Warning - these guys are well read...
  7. Carl Emerson

    Here is a challenge...

    We read in 1 Cor 13 that love - "does not take into account a wrong suffered..." (NASB) We also read from the mouth of Jesus to pray "forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us..." Holding on to past sufferings and being bitter towards the perpetrators is not love and gives...
  8. Carl Emerson

    How do I know I believe?

    Hi there, Back in the day, a question that bugged me was 'how can I now for sure that I believe' This question seems to be anti-faith as there are evidences that present confidence in salvation. For those who struggle with this question, what self assessment gives confidence in ones...
  9. Carl Emerson

    Free Speech

    The issue of Free Speech looms large in our world. I am interested in what is the biblical support for Free Speech and invite discussion on this topic. Thanks for your participation.
  10. Carl Emerson

    Who inspired David to take a census ???

    Hi there, David decided to count the Israelites. Who urged him to do this ??? We read it was 'The Lord' in 2 Sam 24... Yet 1 Chron 21 says Satan moved David to do it.... Which is it - and can you explain this apparent contradiction.
  11. Carl Emerson

    The third temple - Should Christians support this initiative ?

    Modern Judaism as a religion is anti-Christ. Yet it seems many believers are drawn towards supporting the building of the third temple as if it will hasten the coming of Jesus. I am guessing that when it is built, believers will not only support it but there will be those who will convert to...
  12. Carl Emerson

    Did Jesus have to keep the Law to achieve atonement and break it's curse?

    Hi there, I notice Jesus opposed the stoning of the woman in adultery which the Law required to be done. He also harvested on the Sabbath when the disciples were hungry. Was He then fulfilling the Law by keeping a higher 'Law of the Spirit'? Comments welcome.
  13. Carl Emerson

    Who is the mediator in Galatians 3 and why???

    19 Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed would come to whom the promise had been made. 20 Now a mediator is not for one party only; whereas God is only one. 21 Is the Law then contrary to the...
  14. Carl Emerson

    8th day of creation ???

    Anyone suggest scriptural support for this idea ? I have always thought we were in God's 7th day by faith, given that He invites us to be there with Him now. (Heb 4)
  15. Carl Emerson

    Accountability

    Just a thought... I wonder if a space was created on the forum for folks to dialogue who don't use pseudonyms as a cover, so that those who participate are then accountable for their posts. As it stands members make all sorts of inappropriate posts with no risk of their personal reputation...
  16. Carl Emerson

    Who thinks Donald Trump is a Christian and why ?

    Hi there, Do you apply the same judgement to yourself and others ? I am quite interested in your answers. Let's keep it polite and to the point.
  17. Carl Emerson

    Silencing Jordan Peterson... Canada takes action.

    This is a wake up call... Comment appreciated. https://financialpost.com/fp-work/jordan-peterson-decision-leaves-professionals-at-mercy-of-regulatory-overlords
  18. Carl Emerson

    The Name Yah

    Hi There, Just raising the issue of the meaning of Yah. Is this a title that should be more widely acknowledged and used. We see it having prominence in Revelation yet in modern time there is little or no usage of the term. Yah would seem to be more specific than Lord so why don't we use the...
  19. Carl Emerson

    Mike Parsons

    Hi There, Your thoughts on this guy, Mike Parsons, with 21K followers...
  20. Carl Emerson

    AI analysed as centre left politically.

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/28/opinion/ai-political-bias.html Be aware that this tool is far from being politically neutral. It is shaping up to be very influential and essentially a major opponent to Christian World View.
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