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[Chaplain]

It's not a great thread for discussion. Argumentative atheists are not welcome and I'm guessing a lot of you believers don't see eye to eye about the details since you belong to vastly different denominations.

Anyone is welcome, regardless of their worldview.

Some Christians might hold to some different theological views, but what matters are the core doctrines of what defines a follower of Christ. The rest is usually trivial when it comes to things that are not sins.

Diversity and unity are what is central to Jesus' family. Just look at the disciples. His crew had a hated tax collector, religious zealot, fishermen, and other men who wanted to have people serve them. This hasn't changed even in this generation.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 14:28-36 - Peter walks on water and subsequent lack of faith: Peter asks Jesus to walk on water so that he could be with Him, Peter takes his eyes off of Jesus and begins to sink into the water, Peter says a short prayer asking Jesus to save him, What does it mean that Peter had little faith?, What does it mean to doubt God?, Why did the disciples worship Jesus?, & Why were people healed as they touched Jesus' garment? (Part 4)

 

[Starphoenix]

To be honest, I'm surprised this thread even exists given much of the agnosticism and atheism that makes up the majority of the OT board.

 

[Chaplain]

To be honest, I'm surprised this thread even exists given much of the agnosticism and atheism that makes up the majority of the OT board.

I glad that this thread is allowed to exist since it offers a different worldview to the majority here. The message that we are created in God's image, with intrinsic value and purpose, that we are rational and logical beings, and moral absolutes exist is timeless in my view.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 15:1-6 - Jesus denounces religious externalism: Leaders from Jerusalem come to question Jesus, Why did the scribes and Pharisees care that their non-scriptural traditions were being violated?, Jesus calls out the idea that violating traditions is sin and that God approves of this unbiblical view, Do we always (during our entire lives) have to honor our parents?, & Jesus exposes the loophole that allowed a person to not help their parents in a time of need because of a unbiblical tradition. (Part 1)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 15:7-14 - Is Jesus more concerned with our man-made traditions or that we give Him 100% of our heart?, What did Jesus think of elevating human wisdom and tradition to the same level as God's Word?, Jesus speaks to the multitude about religious externalism, The disciples warn Jesus that the Pharisees were offended by the things He said, & Jesus warns His disciples that only what is of God and of truth will last and be secure (Part 2)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 15:15-22 - Jesus explains that our outward actions are determined by the condition of our sinful hearts, God is far more concerned with what comes out of us than what goes into us, Jesus travels to Tyre and Sidon to meet with a Gentile woman, A Gentile mother shows us what it means to intercede and bear another person's burden (problem), & Why is it important to understand who Jesus is? (Part 3)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 15:23-28 - Why did Jesus not say anything to the request of the Gentile mother?, Why did the disciples want the Gentile mother to be sent away?, Did Jesus tell the Gentile mother that He was only sent to help Jewish people?, The Gentile mother worships Jesus despite not receiving any help from Him, Did Jesus insult the Gentile mother by calling her a little dog?, The Gentile mother continues to seek Jesus with great faith, & The Gentile mother shows us what great faith looks like. (Part 4)

 

[Mariolee]

I appreciate your work Game Analyst.

 

[Chaplain]

I appreciate your work Game Analyst.

Ty bro.

New blog is up:

Matthew 15:29-39 - Jesus heals multitudes of Gentiles, Biblical ministries always draw attention to whom?, Is the feeding of the 5,000 people the same event as the feeding of the 4,000 people?, & Lessons to learn from the feeding of the 4,000 people. (Part 5)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:1-4 - What are the differences between the Sadducees and the Pharisees?, Why did the Sadducees and the Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign from heaven?, Why does Jesus call the Sadducees and the Pharisees hypocrites?, Why did Jesus call the Sadducees and the Pharisees evil and adulterous for wanting a sign?, & What is the sign of the prophet Jonah? (Part 1)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:5-16 - Jesus cautions the disciples against false teaching: What is the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?, Why does Jesus not want us to fall to false teachings?, Jesus asks the disciples to tell Him who others say He is: Background on the area of Caesarea Philippi, Why does Jesus ask the disciples who people think He is?, Why did some people think that Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, or Jeremiah?, What is the most important question ever asked to any person?, & What is Peter saying by saying Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God? (Part 2)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:17-20 - Jesus compliments Peter for His bold and correct declaration: God the Father reveals to Peter who Jesus is, Is Peter the head of Jesus' church?, Jesus declares that He is in charge of building His Church, What does Jesus mean that the gates of Hades will not prevail against His church?, What are the keys to the kingdom of heaven?, What does Jesus mean by binding and loosing things on earth?, & Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to tell anyone the truth about who He was? (Part 3)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:21-23 - Jesus tells His disciples of his murder and resurrection, Why does Peter tell Jesus not to die on the cross?, Jesus rebukes Peter for speaking on behalf of Satan, & Jesus calls out Peter for viewing things from a materialistic worldview. (Part 4)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:24 - Jesus declares His expectation that His followers would follow Him by dying to self: What does it mean to take up our crosses and walking down death row daily?, & Why does Jesus equate self-denial and taking our crosses equal to each other? (Part 5)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 16:25-28 - Why does Jesus say that living for ourselves (self-centeredness) will result in the losing of our lives?, Would it be reasonable to trade a human soul for all the riches in the entire world?, Jesus tells us that there will be rewards for being others-centered, & Did Jesus make a mistake with a promise that He gave to the disciples? (Part 6)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 17:1-3 - Jesus is transfigured: Jesus takes three disciples up a high mountain, What is the significance of Jesus' transformation before His disciples?, What do Moses and Elijah represent by standing next to Jesus?, & What were Moses and Elijah talking to Jesus about? (Part 1)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 17:4-8 - The Apostle Peter speaks without thinking and equates Jesus with Moses and Elijah, What do the shekinah and God's glory have in-common?, Why is Peter rebuked by God the Father?, Why were the disciples afraid of the Father's voice?, Jesus tells the disciples to not be scared & Why does God want all humanity to only focus on Jesus? (Part 2)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 17:9-16 - Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to tell anyone of the transfiguration?, The disciples ask Jesus why hadn't Elijah yet, Why did Jesus tell His disciples that Elijah would come and had already come?, A father comes to Jesus asking for help for his demon possessed son, & Why couldn't the disciples cast out the demon from the son? (Part 3)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 17:17-27 - Why was Jesus disappointed with the disciples?, Why could Jesus cast the demon but the disciples could not?, What does having faith as a mustard seed mean?, A solution to having little faith in our lives, A solution to having little faith in our lives, Peter is asked about Jesus paying the temple tax, Jesus tells Peter about his liability regarding the temple tax, Jesus tells Peter to pay the tax anyway so that people are not offended, Jesus tells Peter that he will find the money for the temple tax in the mouth of a fish, & Jesus tells Peter to pay the temple tax with the money from the mouth from the mouth of the fish (Part 4)

 

[Kansoku]

The guys at BadChristian are giving their book "BadChristian, GreatSavior" for free.
Seems to be a interesting one.
http://bit.ly/1msJGkI

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:1-4 - The dirty dozen asks Jesus who would hold the highest position in God's kingdom, Jesus tells the disciples that a child is the greatest in God's kingdom, Why does Jesus say that each person must be converted and become as a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven?, & Jesus says that the path to greatness lies in having the humility of a little child.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:5-7 - How does Jesus view children and people that are humble?, What is Jesus' opinion regarding people that influence or lead believers to sin against God?, & Jesus gives a warning to those who derail people in their faith.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:8-14 - Jesus gives a solution to sins like addictions and bad habits, Is Jesus literally saying to cut off our body parts?, Where does the idea for guardian angels come from?, How does Jesus expect us to treat other Christians?, How does God view people who have walked away from Him?, & Are children saved if they die before the age of accountability?

 

[GamerJM]

I'm just now discovering this thread, but wow, lots of good work from Game Analyst. Keep it up dude.

 

[Chaplain]

I'm just now discovering this thread, but wow, lots of good work from Game Analyst. Keep it up dude.

Ty bro.

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:15-20 - What are we to do when someone sins against us?, What is the hope of talking to a person about their sin?, What are we to do when a person doesn't want to talk about their rebellion?, Why does Jesus say to treat a believer who refuses to repent as an outcast?, What is the Church's authority with matters where sin is flagrantly, consistently, and obnoxiously practiced?, The power of agreement in praying with others, What are the minimum requirements for praying with others?, & Why is praying in Jesus' name the most important essential when praying with others?

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:21-27 - Peter asks Jesus if forgiving seven times is the maximum a person should receive?, Jesus tells Peter that people are to be forgiven an unlimited number of times, The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: A servant comes to a king owing an unpayable debt, The master of the the servant tells him that everything he owns will be sold to pay off his debt, The servant promises to pay back his debt, & The master of the servant offers to forgive the servants debt.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 18:28-35 - Part two of The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: The forgiven servant purposely goes out looking for revenge, Another servant asks for forgiveness from the servant who was forgiven, Other servants see the unforgiving servant not forgive a servant and throw him into prison, The unforgiving servant is judged by his master for not forgiving another servant, God wants each of us to have genuine forgiveness towards each other because we are His children, What does Jesus think about believers who withhold forgiveness towards people that have sinned against them?, & Is there any hope for a believer that has been unable to forgive someone who has hurt them?

 

[Khronico]

Glad to see this thread still up.

I just finished an outstanding book that I'd like to share with the rest of you all: Understanding the Times by David Noebel. Essentially it breaks down the most popular worldviews of our modern age and lays out (by letting the people who believe in those views speak for themselves) how each views the major aspects of life: History, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, etc. Really fascinating read that I would highly recommend.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:1-3 - Jesus ends his ministry in Galilee and heads off to Judea and Jerusalem, Jesus heals multitudes of people in Judea, Jesus' archenemies "the Pharisees" concoct a test to trap Him, The cultural background on how divorce was viewed during the time of Jesus & Why do the Pharisees ask Jesus if it is OK for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?

 

[Superman x JLA]

Glad to see this thread still up.

I just finished an outstanding book that I'd like to share with the rest of you all: Understanding the Times by David Noebel. Essentially it breaks down the most popular worldviews of our modern age and lays out (by letting the people who believe in those views speak for themselves) how each views the major aspects of life: History, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, etc. Really fascinating read that I would highly recommend.

Cool. On that topic, I read "The Universe Next Door" when I was in Bible college. Also, very good.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0830838503/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:4-9 - Jesus tells the Pharisees to go back to God's Word for the answer to the divorce question, Jesus goes back to the Garden of Eden to show that God is the creator, designer, and author of marriage, Jesus says that despite the differences of between Adam and Eve they became one when they were married, Is marriage nothing more than a social contract?, The Pharisees ask Jesus, “If the union of two who become one is to remain for as long as they live, why does the Old Testament offer the option of divorce at all?”, Jesus tells the Pharisees that God never commanded divorce but only allowed (permitted) it due to people's hearts becoming hardened (due to stubbornness), & What does God consider Biblical grounds for divorce?

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:10-15 - The disciples ask about marriage and celibacy: Why did the disciples think it was better to remain single instead of marrying?, Jesus' view on celibacy, What is a eunuch?, Jesus blesses little children: Infants are brought to Jesus to be blessed, Why is Jesus indignant and pained by the disciples for scolding parents for bringing their children to Him?, & What does it mean to lay hands on someone?

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:16-17 - A moralist asks Jesus how to earn salvation (God's gift of eternal life), Is Jesus telling the moralist that He is not God?, & Why does Jesus tell the moralist to keep God's commandments in order to gain eternal life? (Part 1)

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:18-22 - Jesus tests the moralist by the aspects of the Mosaic Law that deal with man's relationship to men, The moralist tells Jesus that he has never broken any of God's commandments, Why does the moralist tell Jesus that something is missing in his life?, Why does Jesus ask the moralist to sell his possessions?, & Why does the moralist leave grieved and distressed when Jesus asked him to give up his possessions? (Part 2)

 

[Zantetsuken]

What is a good place to start reading the bible? I belong to a church, and I go here and there, but I've yet to fully dive in to reading. Also, how do others feel about tithing?

 

[Chaplain]

What is a good place to start reading the bible? I belong to a church, and I go here and there, but I've yet to fully dive in to reading. Also, how do others feel about tithing?

I will just address the where to "start reading" part of your question.

I would start reading through the Gospel of John and then head on over to the book of Romans. The book of Romans is really good to read because it summarizes the Old Testament into one book and explains God's entire plan from the beginning until the end. Try to also go through the book of proverbs daily (a few verses at a time or an entire chapter at a time).

Blue Letter Bible will help you in your studying. They offer a comprehensive list of free study tools like commentaries and dictionaries at your disposal.

I am sure others will add to what I shared. So, hope my info helped. ^_^

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Also, how do others feel about tithing?

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

Malachi 3:10

Your tithe supports not only your local church but also the community, missionaries, and charitable efforts worldwide. This is what we are called to do.

"But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?"

1 John 3:17

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up:

Matthew 19:23-30 - Riches as an obstacle to entering the kingdom of God: Why is it impossible for a rich person to be saved and go to heaven?, Why were the disciples blown away that riches (prosperity theology) are not always a sign of God's blessing?, What is the only way a rich person can be saved?, Peter's blunt question: What do we get for following You?, What do we as believers get now for following Jesus?, & What did Jesus mean by saying the first will be last and the last will be first?

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on the Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16.

Things discussed:

The parable of the workers in the vineyard.
Jesus responds to Peter with a parable.
A landowner highers workers to work at his vineyard.
The landowner continues to hire workers throughout the day.
The landowner pays all of his workers the same wage regardless of what time of day they started at.
The first hired workers complain against the landowner.
The landowner responds to the complaints of the first workers.
Why does the landowner tell the first workers that they have evil eyes?
What is the meaning of the parable of the workers in the vineyard?

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on the Matthew chapter 20 verses 17-23.

Things discussed:

Jesus discusses (for the third time) his suffering, betrayal, murder, and resurrection waiting for Him in Jerusalem.
James and John have their mom ask Jesus for special status for them in Heaven.
Jesus answers James and John: when you ask for a place of special status, do you know what you ask for?
James and John tell Jesus they can handle any suffering that comes their way.
Jesus tells James and John that they will indeed suffer for Him.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on the Matthew chapter 20 verses 24-34.

Things discussed:

Why were the disciples displeased with James and John?
Jesus tells us that being great in God's kingdom is the opposite of how people reach greatness in the world.
Jesus came to Earth to serve people and tells us to do the same to others.
Did Jesus die for all mankind or just a select few?
Two blind men gain the attention of Jesus by screaming for Him.
Jesus heals the two blind men.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

Any Seventh Day Adventists around?

 

[Chaplain]

Some crazy stuff happening right now to our brothers and sisters in Kenya due to radical Muslims. Don't click on the link if you do not want to see graphic pictures.

'My husband told them we were Christians and they shot him in the head': How al-Shabaab militia went from door to door killing non-Muslims as Kenyan village watched World Cup

Kenya attack happened as residents watched World Cup matches last night
Authorities have blamed al-Shabaab, Somalia's al-Qaida-linked terror group
Assault happened in Mpeketoni which is 60 miles from Somali border
Witnesses say gunmen went door to door asking if residents spoke Somali
If the answer was no they shot them dead on their doorstep, say locals
Images of Iraqi men being shot dead in a ditch by ISIS militants shock world
Taliban insurgents hack off fingers of 11 men for voting in general election
Search continues for three Israeli teens kidnapped by Hamas in Palestine
Former Nigerian president says kidnapped schoolgirls may never be found

link

 

[AZUMIKE]

What a thread. On GAF too. Wow. Lots to discuss.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on the Matthew chapter 21 verses 1-14.

Things discussed:

Jesus prepares to reveal Himself as the Messiah to the people in Jerusalem.
Jesus instructs His disciples to bring Him a specific colt that had never been ridden.
Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy by riding on a colt and entering Jerusalem as the Messiah and the suffering servant.
What is the significance of people spreading their clothes on the road for Jesus?
People sing Psalm 118 to Jesus and worship Him as He enters Jerusalem.
Jesus enters Jerusalem without any fear.
Why did Jesus overturn merchant tables in God's temple?

 

[Chaplain]

What a thread. On GAF too. Wow. Lots to discuss.

Welcome bro. ^_^


New blog is up on Matthew chapter 21 verses 1-14.

Things discussed:

Why were the Jewish leaders so angry at Jesus?
The Jewish leaders ask Jesus why He is OK with children blaspheming God due to their worship of Him in God's temple.
What does it mean that Jesus left the Jewish leaders?
Why did Jesus rebuke a fig tree?
What is the parable of the fig tree?
The disciples ask Jesus how he made the fig tree wither away so quickly.
Jesus tells His disciples that the power of prayer and the potency of faith is the reason for the miracle.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on Matthew chapter 21 verses 23-32.

Things discussed:

The religious leaders question Jesus regarding where His authority comes from.
The religious leader refuse to answer Jesus' question.
Jesus tells the religious leaders a parable about two sons.
What is the difference between the first and second son?
Jesus reveals the meaning of the parable of the two sons to the religious leaders.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on Matthew chapter 21 verses 33-46.

Things discussed:

What is the parable of the wicked servants about?
What is Jesus teaching the religious leaders through the parable of the wicked servants?
The religious leaders condemn themselves by answering Jesus' question.
Jesus calls out the religious leaders for their ignorance in not knowing God's Word very well.
Jesus reminds the religious leaders of Psalm 118 and that there would be consequences foe their rejection of Him.
Jesus warns the religious leaders that their leadership would be taken away from them for rejecting God and Him.
Jesus warns the religious leaders of the result of their inevitable rejection of Him.
The religious leaders reveal what is inside of their hearts by what they wanted to do with Jesus.

 

[Chaplain]

New blog is up on Matthew chapter 22 verses 1-14.

Things discussed:

The parable of the wedding feast:
What is a parable?
Invited guests refuse to go to the kings royal wedding of his son.
The king sends out a second invitation to guests who were already invited.
Some invited guests ignore the second invitation - while others murder the servants that brought the invitations.
The king reacts to the news his servants were hurt and murdered.
The king invites anyone (good or bad) who is willing to come to his son's wedding.
The king finds a man without a wedding garment at his son's wedding.
Why did the King cast out the man without a wedding garment into outer darkness?