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  1. superdave5221

    Should instrumental music be allowed in worship service?

    I presently attend a church where singing is accompanied by a band composed of guitars, keyboards, drums, and bass. In reading a book by Edward C. Wharton, he makes a good case that instrumental music is not authorized by Jesus during worship services in the new covenant. In the old Mosaic...
  2. superdave5221

    Are we allowed to judge others?

    I have often seen in the chat and other places where someone was accused of judging others and was condemned for it. In Matthew chapter 7:1-2, Jesus says "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will...
  3. superdave5221

    Should we give to panhandlers?

    I often encounter panhandlers in my travels, and I never know how, as a Christian, to respond to their needs. Jesus makes it clear in Luke 10:29-37 that our neighbor is anyone who is in need of our mercy or help. And James makes it clear in James 2:18-26 that a Christian with faith will...
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    What is the unpardonable sin?

    Matt 12:30-32 [Jesus speaking] Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. For this reason I tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of...
  5. superdave5221

    I'm new here.

    Hello everyone. Grace, Mercy, and Peace.