X is really full of low T beta males who block you. This is why we’re seeing the church in America in decline. Where are the bold men who aren’t afraid of a Scriptural debate? Do you let your wife wipe your nose, too? Just sad…
@DPGBehler God said in Exodus that He created everything in six days and rested on the seventh, so that's why we have a 7-day week. I think that let the Israelites know that these days are literal 24-hour days.
@Siphonhump@RyanAshleeWall@DPGBehler So when Jesus said, "From the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female'" which account was He quoting from? When God said "For in six days" which account was He quoting from?
@RyanAshleeWall@DPGBehler I guess I don't see evidence from the text that says there was no literal Adam and Eve, no tower of Babel, no global Flood; they were all creation myths. Furthermore, Exodus and Mark are historical narrative and God and Jesus reinforce a young earth creation account.
@RyanAshleeWall@Siphonhump@DPGBehler NCSE has a low view of Scripture. Not a good source for Biblical interpretation. There are quotes from early church fathers who professed belief in a young earth. The Hebrew calendar which has its origin over 1,000 years ago also supports young earth. It is not a new belief.
@Siphonhump@RyanAshleeWall@DPGBehler That's not very polite. I am trying to have a good faith conversation. I am not attempting to insult you when I say that I don't understand your point.
@RyanAshleeWall@DPGBehler 1) If it's poetry, where can you find the key to interpret those clear and precise statements? 2) Where does the opening end and it transitions from poetry to historical narrative?
An estimated 25–30 million professing Christians won’t vote. I can’t fathom it.
The early church had no ballot. They were ruled over—taxed, censored, sometimes killed for their faith. We were handed the ability to choose our rulers and still sit it out.
I’ve heard every excuse: “lesser of two evils,” “the elections are rigged,” “my vote doesn’t matter.” I’m done with them. None of those erase the responsibility.
You may not think so, but believers will answer to God for this. Refusing to steward the influence He has given us in a free society is not neutrality. It is neglect.
This is our stewardship. Use it, or answer for why you didn’t.
Silence is a choice. And choices have consequences.
@DPGBehler So using the text, what makes you think the original audience would have a different understanding of statements like “In the beginning” or “in six days” besides their ordinary meaning?
@GardnerKatyg8 I agree that Howerton is a clown in general and this particular sermon was a great example to illustrate that he doesn't take the job seriously. He's an entertainer, not a pastor. You wanted to have a conversation, let's hear your thoughts.
@PhilMiller2911@NathanBozeman2 Scripture defines itself as God’s Word, so u either believe that or not. I think many ppl compartmentalize various theological beliefs, not realizing that they are contradictory. I encourage ppl to think more deeply about the implications