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  1. Tzephanyahu

    Question About Prayer

    Hi @Windwalker I understand what you're saying. If one wants to understand God this way or that way, it's their choice and much damage has been done with theology. However, I brought this up because the term "Christian God" was used, rather than just "God". Therefore, working with that...
  2. Tzephanyahu

    How can a Jew reject Jesus as the Messiah?

    Indeed, and your statement doesn't change the fact of two Yahweh's being mentioned in Genesis 19:24 or the fact you avoided the questions. Throughout the Scriptures we see the "Word of Yahweh" appearing to man, and then referred to the same passage as "Yahweh". It shows an entity operating as...
  3. Tzephanyahu

    How can a Jew reject Jesus as the Messiah?

    Hi @shunyadragon How about later in the same passage in which it reads... "Then Yahweh rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from Yahweh out of the heavens." - Genesis 19:24 This hints that the man who Abraham spoke with was the Word of Yahweh, in physical form, having the...
  4. Tzephanyahu

    Question About Prayer

    Fair enough. It was just a partly hypothetical question really. So it that case, may I ask why you doubt that specific deity exists compared to Loki who you prayed to on that occasion? No worries if you want to leave the conversation here. Just wondering.
  5. Tzephanyahu

    Question About Prayer

    I see. It's good you would remain respectful. May I ask a "technical question" about your faith and what you said? Now, I don't wish to catch you in your words or anything, I'm just genuinely interested in your thoughts on this matter... You recognise the existence of a deity you call the...
  6. Tzephanyahu

    Question About Prayer

    Hey @RayofLight I'm guessing you have been in this situation recently? :). Here is my answer, which will be from a Christian's perspective. First of all, I believe that the Creator doesn't listen to even some believers prayers. Depending on the state of their heart, they might pray and pray...
  7. Tzephanyahu

    Am I saved if I have a different biblical interpretation of the oneness of God?

    Hello, It's a fair question to ask. However, can I first ask you why you chose to be part of the Latter-Day Saints specifically? From reading what you wrote, you seem to be more liberally minded than someone who I would expect to identify with that denomination. Did the simple term...
  8. Tzephanyahu

    Circumcision - Paul vs. Abraham

    Hey, My honest feedback is that I find the tone somewhat disrespectful. That was probably not your intent and I realise it was a rough draft, but there are ways to say things and a way not to. By writing "...rather than having a circumcised penis" seems to be a line to evoke humour with it's...
  9. Tzephanyahu

    The Sabbath Day

    Hi @IndigoChild5559 I think an element of common sense needs to be applied to the matter. Yahweh understands things in context - our actions and our heart. So I see the matter as this... If you could gather the fruit before the Sabbath and didn't, then this would be unnecessary work...
  10. Tzephanyahu

    How much education or practice do you have within religion?

    I think, in the Christian faith, formal education is death of the spiritual life. Don't get me wrong, newcomers need a little guidance in this crazy world but the education should ultimately come from the Bible and the Holy Spirit. Man likes to try and be a mediator though, sometimes with...
  11. Tzephanyahu

    The Sabbath Day

    Chill out! Stop whatever constitutes as work and no buying or selling. It's a blessing to be told to stop working by the Creator, otherwise we would end up working 7 days a week. The Sabbath forces me to stop for a day. I say "forces" but it really is a pleasure. Still, it is a acceptable...
  12. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    Ah cool, I'll let him know. Yes, his stuff is surely to make the Sunday-Christian uncomfortable! It seems like poetry is making a come back these days. It's a great way of communicating big concepts into a digestible format. Therefore, whilst you are expressing through your art you should...
  13. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    No, I haven't read that work but I know of the basic through-line of them. I work with Poet of Ephraim. His poems are Christian, but definitely non-standard. They are on the deeper concepts in the Bible and problems in the church today. So you might dig them, you might hate them - but there...
  14. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    True, I'm underwhelming myself at the best of times! There's not much of a back story to it. Although, we can club together and say I'm a descended dragon serpent if you like. Might get my posts more readers in the long run :) It's good to learn that there are still poets out there today. Do...
  15. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    Man, you're telling me. Already regretting it. Should've gone with 'Tzeph' instead! In some ways I agree with you. Apologetics can only go so far and sometimes it's not even worth discussing them. However, beyond apologetics, learning how others think is far more fascinating. We all have a...
  16. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    Haha, that's the first time I've heard that one. Good point! Tzephanyahu is the Hebrew for Zephaniah. I does look a bit mental written though. Not very pleasing to the eye. A bit like me. :)
  17. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    Well, I actually became a Christian after working in Christian Ministry whilst still an Atheist. At first working for them almost made me more of an Atheist! Hehe. My mind was settled on most things. However, I saw a lot of things go on that I couldn’t explain - best as I tried with my...
  18. Tzephanyahu

    Hello all

    Hi, I was recommended this forum by another member on here who shared about the many interesting discussions he has had. I'm a Christian who has an interest in apologetics. Being an Atheist for 20 years or so, I still have a vivid memory of that point of view and the common objections...
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