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Evidence Of 6 Day Creation

One of the basic rules of Biblical intrepretation is that the Bible interprets itself. First one seeks within the context of the book for an answer and then within the writings of the same author. In this case Moses wrote book Genesis and Exodus. Why would Moses define a day as one thing in Genesis and something else in Exodus? He wouldn't. It is pure speculation to see the "day" in Genesis and Exodus as anything more than a 24 hour day.

Was The Virgin Mary Sinless
	Mary was not created in Genesis. The conflict was not between Satan and The Woman but between Satan and the "seed" of the woman - indicating a virgin birth. Jesus is the only sinless person, therefore Mary could not be sinless. The One who was once her son is now her Lord. Mary was a chosen vessel of God and deserves all the honor associated with that but she is not nor ever was divine.

Who is Myles Munroe?

It seems to me that there will always be arguments either for or against someone or their ministry. I believe it is wise to refrain from being critical of others even if some of us don't agree with certain views. It is in not the character or nature of God to be critical the way we are to others especially those in the spot light. I have personally heard some of Dr. Monroe's teachings, and the ones I have heard have been biblical (Rediscovering the Kingdom and The Purpose and Power of Prayer).

Call A Priest Father

St.Paul was called father and didn't condemn this. Elders in the early Church were called father. I'm Catholic. Jesus wasn't easily understood. The ancient mind can be confusing. Jesus said "eat my body drink my blood". Bread and wine is Jesus' body and blood (substantiation). "Do this in remembrance of me" Our Mass every day remembers. The Bible, a book collection, doesn't say it's the only doctrine, there are many wonderful things Jesus did and weren't written. Father is a title of respect. Don't believe the pope (father in Italian) is of Peter? At least show tolerance. The Protestant church goes back before Luther or Henry. Orthodox were once Catholic before separating. Remember this? Honor thy Father and Mother.

Grandmother Afraid Of Baptism

Baptism is something that every Christian should do if they can. Baptism is not a requirement for salvation however. Does your grandmother take a shower or a bath? If so, is she afraid of that...or is it just putting her head under the water. If so, even though immersion is the correct biblical method, it certainly is okay to baptize her by having her stand in the baptismal tub and just sprinkling her with water. Jesus knows her heart and what is important for salvation is her heart, is it right with God.

Talents vs Rewards

To answer this question let's be clear that reward is different than salation. Salvation is in Jesus, reward is what you get when you go to heaven and it is based on what you have done "in and for Christ." Revelation 22:12. Whatever the Lord decides to give you as a reward in heaven you will love. why? Because your eyes will be opened to full knowledge and understanding and you will be most grateful just to be there number one, and number two, you won't even feel like you deserve what you get...it will be so wonderful.

Are Free Masons A Cult
	Ok if Freemasons are so bad then you really should know that Shriners the ones who run all those kids hospitals and ride the funny cars with the funny hats are masons. You have to be a 3rd degree master mason to become a shriner oh the evil.... helping sick kids what will they do next

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Emcee, The differences of opinion that existed among the early Christians are easily accounted for, when we remember that they had been Jews or Heathens, who had brought from their previous religious associations all sorts of ideas, and were disposed to retain them and reconcile them with their new religion. Faith in Christ, and the acceptance of his teachings, could not at once eradicate the old opinions, which, in some cases, remained long, and caused honest Christians to differ from each other.

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Emcee, Today there is a limitless supply of books that we can use to read, study, research and train with. This is possibly one of the earliest books outside of the scriptures that was widely used in the early church. "While it carries no authority as the Holy Scriptures do", it is fascinating glimpse into the world of the early church and what documents were created to address the teaching needs of the time.

Can Any Christian Take Communion

THE DIDACHE Teaching of the Twelve Apostles Besides the Scriptures the Didache is perhaps the oldest documents that was used by the early church as a guide for teaching. There is no firm date assigned to it but many believe that it could possibly date between AD 70 to 130. It was cited by early Church Fathers such as Clement of Alexandria and Athanasius. Athanasius recognized "it was not part of the inspired writings" but maintained a new convert should read".

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Emcee, I pray that you would be silent, but I doubt if that BE possible. In the Early Church, there was a document that is called The Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. This is one of the earliest documents and a heavily used guide for teaching. I guess you could say this was one of the first best sellers. Even though it is not an "inspired" work like the Bible, it is interesting to see what our predecessors had to deal with.

Can Any Christian Take Communion
	Emcee,I don't need to goad. Please share Matt 12:30 with the RCC priest in the USA who covered up the unfruitful deeds of darkness according to Eph 5:11 rather than exposing them. Your own Pope rebuked your priest when he was here because of the way they handled the sin in the RCC in USA.

Can Any Christian Take Communion
	Emcee, nor do I want any knowledge of the RCC man made traditions concerning your version of communion. Your version of communion is just as much a part of your imagination as my mouse story is, because there is no scripture to back it up what the RCC teaches about communion, or what they teach about Mary the mother of Jesus.

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Can anyone partake of communion? I will give communion to unsaved, "if that unsaved person understands" what communion is about and can see Christ in what they are doing.(1 Cor. 11:29b)"discerns the Lord's body" If we are to examine ourselves at the table of the Lord then why didn't Jesus in(Matt 26:26-28)(Luke 22:19-22) tell His disciples (OK) examine yourselves see if you be worthy to partake. "None of us are worthy to partake".Please no guilt at the table of the Lord.

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Communion: (1 Cor. 11:23-24) Key in on the context of what is being said! (Verse 24b)"in remembrance of me" (Verse 25b) "in remembrance of me" (Verse 27) "unworthly" (Verse 28) "examine himself" (Verse 29) "unworthly" "not discerning the Lord's body" (Verse 33 "tarry one for another. Take your eyes off Jesus "to see if your worthy to partake" you have just committed the sin Paul was trying to correct in the Corinth Church.

Can Any Christian Take Communion

Hocuspocus Literal Catholic traditions: Just picture this, we are at our church about to take communion. The ushers bring the symbols or emblems around.We wait one for another. The pastor says this is Jesus body we eat, a small piece of the crack (bread) falls to the floor, pastor says this is His blood a drop of wine or grape juice hits the floor. A mouse runs out and eats that crumb and drinks the drop of wine, you now have a mouse who has the literal body and blood of Christ in it?