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The "left behind" narrative appears to conflict with scripture. It places the "rapture" before the antichrist is revealed, but 2 Thes. 2:3 clearly places the "rapture" (1st resurrection) AFTER the antichrist is revealed. This issue came up when I read a statement by (the very respected and...

These notes are from our last singles group meeting. I was so impressed as to post it here. Keep in mind these statements are out of context, and might take some thinking to get their correct meaning. 21 Sayings from "The Relationship Zoo" by Stephen Scott 1. What gives up first? When faced...

I'd like to get the majority Jewish perspective on the 10 commandments, in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. 1. What do the Jews call those two passages? 2. How are those 10 statements listed?

I have a question for Young Universe Creationists who claim a literal interpretation of Gen. 1. But first, I should let everyone know, I am not a theistic evolutionist, I do not agree with Darwin's theory, and I do not believe that man existed on earth for more than 6k years. So please do not...

Semper Reformanda members only, Thank you. I'm looking for sincere and knowledgeable answers, not a debate. I have discussed this question with two reformed theologians so far, and they both differ in opinion, and have good reasons for doing so. Therefore, without giving a history of...

1 John 4:7 says "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." This is not talking about the human feeling kind of love that the world always talks about, but it's talking about agape, the God-kind of love. So, the question is, do...

This is a continued discussion about objections to Reformed Theology, and specifically in the area of Soteriology. The original thread is here: Why are so many against reformed Theology… Here is one of my answers to an objection that it is expected that a loving God would love everyone the...

This survey is for all Christians. In view of the 2011 announcement that Pope Benedict still opposes capital punishment (I assume he hasn't changed his mind), there might be some people who are following suit in contradiction to the Catholic Church's long-held stand for it. But my poll is not...

This question is for a Christian who is knowledgeable about carbon dating. It requires that the person responding has detailed knowledge of how carbon dating is done and its nuances. Note the article in the link below, it states that particles of bread were found to be 14,400 years old by...