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  1. e.r.m.

    Arctic blast: This week could break more than 200 records across US

    lol.
  2. e.r.m.

    quote for me

    I think it's one of those things we come to think of as scripture until we try to look it up, and then discover it's not.
  3. e.r.m.

    Arctic blast: This week could break more than 200 records across US

    For entertainment purposes only, lol.
  4. e.r.m.

    Arctic blast: This week could break more than 200 records across US

    The polar vortex going bonkers is consistent with global warming.
  5. e.r.m.

    Arctic blast: This week could break more than 200 records across US

    Sydney, lol, and Key West.
  6. e.r.m.

    Logic v Emotion

    I don't think we generally realize how much emotion goes into our thinking process. I think the less we take into account our emotions and others', the less effective we'll be at processing and communicating.
  7. e.r.m.

    Logic v Emotion

    I attempt to process information as you described how your wife does it. But emotions can be elusive and subconscious. Sometimes, in retrospect, I realize that my emotions had actually been in charge, despite my intentions. Other times I'm more successful at tempering logic with emotion.
  8. e.r.m.

    Saved By Grace Or Saved By Works?

    Actually, the word 'listen' here ἀκούω is also used in Matthew 7:24 for "hear" also expecting the hearers to put his words into practice. In the Matthew 7:24 passage it does not mention believing in God who sent him. Although we know the belief is still expected because it's mentioned elsewhere...
  9. e.r.m.

    Saved By Grace Or Saved By Works?

    Did I miss an announcement from religious forums that they would be changing the format?
  10. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Did I miss an announcement from religious forums that they would be changing the format?
  11. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Why for good reason if I may ask? Wasn't it a movement from the day of Pentecost onward? Luke 24:47, Acts 1:8 Or what do you mean? I think we'll be learning truths until we die. We've all had some level of bias or misconception, whether doctrinal or application.
  12. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Ok, I guessed it was something like that but I would rather to have heard it from you. Certainly, the reliability of the Bible is another discussion. For those who do believe in the Bible then, that expectation is established. For me it's not about me or my anything. It's about relaying the...
  13. e.r.m.

    Saved By Grace Or Saved By Works?

    Thank you. Often these versions change the original meaning in trying to make it easier to digest, making them inaccurate, just FYI.
  14. e.r.m.

    Saved By Grace Or Saved By Works?

    I searched and could not find your translation for Romans 11:6. The closest I found was the Good News Translation His choice is based on his grace, not on what they have done. For if God's choice were based on what people do, then his grace would not be real grace. But I looked up the Greek and...
  15. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    rDisagreeing with Jesus's expectation is different than disagreeing that He set that expectation. What is your basis of questioning that Jesus commanded the spread of His message, in light of the fact that it is explicitly stated? P.S. - I don't know that we're talking about the same thing when...
  16. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    We can agree to disagree. I am not going to be trying to convert anyone here on RF, but it is no question that Jesus commanded it. Whether or not it is disrespectful sounds like how the recipient takes it. Some may feel disrespected, others feel grateful.
  17. e.r.m.

    Saved By Grace Or Saved By Works?

    I agree with Spartan. Ephesians 2:8-9 states explicitly that salvation is not by works. I agree with you about enduring to the end, but Ephesians is talking about initially saved.
  18. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I...
  19. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Thank you. This passage indicates the purpose for Jesus's blood, but it doesn't state anything exclusive, as "wholly" sufficient. It doesn't exclude man's acceptance thereof, of faith or any faith responses.
  20. e.r.m.

    Logistics of accepting Jesus

    Is there a verse in the New Testament that says Christ's sacrifice is wholly sufficient for everyone to be saved?
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