Though I disagree theologically with your conclusions. mainly because tongues serve more purposes than just judgment at least in the new testament. Plus, as a Pentecostal tongues are an integral part of my faith, experience and gateway to the power and revelation of God. In Acts 2 and about three other instances in Acts, tongues were a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, not judgment.

Here is an alternative use of tongues too The reversal of Babel: Questioning the early church's understanding of the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts as a reversal of the curse of Babel
These authors set forth a part of tongues, (the cultural aspects) that I never heard in Pentecostal teachings. To me those authors are wrong on the total package, but they get this one part of tongues that others seem to neglect.

Complicating the subject of tongues, is the gift "various kinds of tongues" and what those are. Of course nearly all of this hinges on if one thinks the gifts have ceased.

I do like your teaching in this chapter on the OT pattern, message, refusal, tongues and dispersion. To me the pattern in the NT for the believer is MESSAGE (The Gospel) Acceptance (Born again) Tongues (Baptism of the Holy Spirit) and Unification (The body of Christ and unity with God).

essentialsaltes said:

How is that possible? A handful of self-important pecksniffs complained. Just because those squeaky wheels got some grease doesn't mean they represent "the community as a whole".

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You m ean like the handful of pecksniffs who complained about the book being banned? Are you just upset because the "wrong" squeaky wheels got greased?

Its my understanding that the library board is voted on.

Valletta said:

President Trump Touts Massive First Year Wins in Primetime Address

Trump highlights energy, trade, and manufacturing successes in national address.

townhall.com

I believe the Democrats will try and damage the economy by shutting down the government again.

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Of course you’d believe that.

ThatRobGuy said:

FYI - this site has been barely usable for the last week and a half lol.

CF staff, do you need my assistance? My consulting rate for side gigs is $90/hour.

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Whatever someone did…it’s a bit betterer.

Always in His Presence said:

Um.. because that is what they believe -

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If the White House believes that, why doesn't the president pardon the crime, rather than let the stain of this Biden lawfare stand?

Always in His Presence said:

Also it is shown they have NO connection to each other.

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That did not happen.

fhansen said:

Buit why compare- rather than applaud it wherever it's happening? And my denomination happens to have such a system anyway. It's called Catholic Relief and it's one of the hugest and most efficient relief agencies out there.

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As I said before: The Body of Christ does not have the spiritual or material power or authority to make a social justice plan applicable to the world.
Catholic Relief does what it can, but it does not have the spiritual or material power or authority to make a social justice plan applicable to the world.

The whole world is not clothed, housed, and fed.

That is not our mission. It wasn't even Jesus' mission.

Where I believe those 15 time periods fit into the final 7 years of this Christian era;

Revelation 11:2 & 13:5 - The 42 months from when the AC sits in the Temple, to the Return of Jesus.
Rev 12:14, the same period, the time the faithful peoples will be kept safe far away.
Daniel 7:25 & 12:7; again - the same period, the world under Satanic control for three and a half years.

Daniel 8:14, the 2300 evenings and mornings; actually 1150 days; is past history. It refers to when King Antiochus 4 conquered Judah and placed a pig on the altar, until it was cleansed in 164BC.

Daniel 9:27, After the supernatural destruction of a huge army attacking the people in the Holy Land, led by Gog from Magog, the leader of the rest of the world will make a 7 year peace treaty with the leaders in Jerusalem. He will break it at the halfway and conquer the Holy peoples.

Ezekiel 39:9 & 12, There is no way we can pinpoint this time of the cleansing of the Holy Land. It must start before that 7 year treaty. Probably overlap some.

Revelation 11:3 & 12:6, the final period of 1260 days before Jesus Returns, Same time as the 42 months and the three and a half years.

Revelation 11:11, refers to actual days, Those 2 Witnesses will be raised by Jesus when He Returns, along with all the martyrs killed during the 3 1/2 year time of world Satanic control.

Daniel 12:11 The extra 30 days after Jesus Returns, is for the Atonement of the people and the removal of the abomination.

Revelation 9:10, fits somewhere in the final 3 1/2 years. 5 months of torment by stinging critters, part of the Great Tribulation.

Your question fields at least this theological concern. If a human lived on another planet would Satan have any influence there?
Revelation 12:9 (ESV)
9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

Deceiver of the whole earth, or world? If world does not include other planets, a man not born again would still have a sin nature, but if living in another planet, perhaps there is no demonic involvement at all? It would be an interesting experiment to see if even the space station has demonic involvement.

It seems like man will press the boundaries of earth plus cultivate potential resources from other planets so I think when the tech is there will be visits and maybe occupation of other planets. Of course God could thwart any successful attempts in all kinds of ways.

peter2 said:

Hello concretecamper.
Forgive me please : i'm not familiar enough with the english speaking to wholly feel the difference between the 2 adjectives.

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That's ok. Neither adjective counters whether someone possessed preternatural gifts

@Valletta waa the president right to order cannabis rescheduled? Is it no longer trouble?

linux.poet said:

I agree with the thrust of your wisdom, but our friend is from the United Kingdom.

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Thanks for pointing that out. I edited to the message to reflect that. God bless!

I really didn't know if David would be just alright, decent, good, etc. I ended up loving it. It's the best theatrical release this year. Best Christian animated movie since Prince of Egypt. One of the best Christian movies ever made. Stunning animation, great music, sincere, and heartfelt. David is handled so well and I liked how it did more with his family.

I was never taught that December 25 was the birth date of Jesus. I don't see the problem with celebrating his birth just because it's not in the bible.

I don't understand the lecture but I really don't care about it all that much, either.

Celebrate it or don't?

Interesting.

I forget where I read it, but I did read an article somewhere about how most of Israel is not even religious. The younger generations refused to follow the orthodox ways, saying it was just too much.

Maybe there are some similarities here.

Xeno.of.athens said:

Sacred tradition and Sacred Scripture form one sacred deposit of the word of God. One cannot remove either and remain faithful to the teaching of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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So says everyone who promotes a bible + tradition doctrine. History has shown that tradition has fallen short. If you're unwilling to defend a doctrine without extra-biblical support, I must view this as a doctrine that cannot be supported biblically.

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray for Your hand of healing through this mental health episode. Guard her physical and spiritual health. I pray for Your strength and endurance for those who are caring for her.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray for wisdom for those dealing with mental illness. These sufferers need You to restore correct beliefs and heal broken hearts, but may others need interventions in body as well. Help Your children to follow You in the midst of these storms and also to find the wisdom and treatments that they may need.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Thank you

linux.poet said:

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray for Your provision for BPPLEE’s financial situation, help him to get the disability support that he needs. Please stand in the gap to advocate for his needs to any government officials who might be reviewing his case, and I pray for Your wisdom for his lawyer.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

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Thank you