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Hi panhead1, In simple terms the Bible teaches the need for sacrifice is to save from sin, its penalty, power, and presence. The Old Testament sacrifices could not achieve this in perpetuity, which only the voluntary sacrifice of the sinless Son of God could obtain. The first blood sacrifice...

The Universe manifests God's glory, and our sojourn in it makes history.

So if the Bible says 12,000 from each tribe that's what God will make happen.

Check out David Jeremiah on the subject. He weaves 100% literal celebate Jewish ministers numbering 144thousand from the 12 tribes mentioned in Rev 7 into his Turning Point presentation. Link: DavidJeremiah.org Also the Believer's Bible Commentary has this on Rev 7. D. The Saved in the Great...

I like Abba, meaning Father. Jesus told us to address God as our Father when praying. Also "I AM" describes God.

Yes, that would be tough. With me it was kidney stones over a decade ago, and being told I would be on dialysis in 10 years time and then need a kidney transplant to live. Here I am about 15 years later, haven't needed dialysis or a transplant, and my kidney function is nearly normal thanks to...

Yeah, so my sister told me. To her I said, "If you want to know the meaning of life, live a life of meaning".

You first . . . :) Then I'll think of something not too personal.

Yes, true. Science as a discipline is confined to what can be observed, measured, recorded, repeated, and then predicted. This does not exclude scientists from exercising faith that they will discover various truths, but Divinity is most certainly beyond the reach of the discipline of science...

And the meaning of life is . . .

Sometimes things in the "spiritual" harmonise with things in the "natural". Sublime Synchronicity one author calls it.

Well yes, and hope of deliverance from this corrupted Creation is one of the Gospel messages. Rom 8:20-24 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; (21) because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of...

I expect there are a variety of reasons.

Those who need it. The Bible actually teaches plural leadership, and I have enjoyed being involved in congregations that practice this. Heb 13:7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same...

I know of many Christian cults and they are all dangerous because they exercise control through domination, intimidation, manipulation, and seduction.

The dreaded Board of Deacons. :eek:

They should be overseeing things, being responsible for administration, and giving guidance. Greek = presbuteros 1Pe 5:1-4 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: (2)...

What am I thinking about sin? It's a nuisance.

Any pharisaical legalist who objects to the grace of God in extending forgiveness simply because He is a merciful, loving Heavenly Father.