And when the overthrow took place I understand Ceausescu’s wife was shot with her husband. And supposedly her last words to the shooter were: “but my children”.

I don’t’ really know all the distinctions between communism, socialism or Marxism, but they are all from satan.

John for JESUS wrote:
There are so many issues surrounding Jerry Falwell Jr with this whole situation. I really dislike the whole traveling across country by church leaders on the church's dime sort of thing, but I'm not even talking about that. Jerry was a business partner with this younger man because they owned a gay hostel for the gay scene down in Miami. Why?! Becki (I guess the cool way to spell Becky?) and Jerry were recorded talking to this guy about his sexual conquest (fornication) and how it made Becki jealous because it wasn't with her (adultery), which Jerry liked to watch (orgies? I mean, I don't even know what sin that falls into!) There is no sign of a Christian life in them. Wouldn't a Christian minister to a lost soul instead then jump in bed and business with him? They took him on vacation with the rest of their family! It's just sick and one reason why I'm against children being handed positions in church because of who their daddy is.

Jim Lincoln wrote:
No, Timothy, Christians and other law-abiding have to support Biden❗👍
"After the turmoil of the past four years, we need a president who unifies rather than divides. We need a president who prefers teamwork to tribalism. We need a president who summons our better angels, not a president who appeals to our baser instincts. That's why we need Joe Biden," ---Jeff Flake, former GOP senator from Arizona
(RNC 2020 Day 1 updates: GOP formally nominates Trump to second term)
https://tinyurl.com/y5z5kq7v

soph•ist•ry = the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

If a group can get away with being classified as victims they are not normally responsibly for most of their conduct. If a black fails, it is because of racism. If a woman fails, it is because of the “good ol boys. Now, this was meant to be a truthful, general truth.

Just about all medical personnel consider alcoholism or drug addiction to be diseases and not related to misconduct.

The only group that cannot be classified as victims are “white males” – period.

The above is from a Reuters article.

I think QC was right and this started out as a blackmail scheme that failed for whatever reasons. I did see a photo of Jerry and a young lady on a boat that was pretty revealing.

I also noticed that for some reason Reuters felt it necessary to say that Falwell was also a staunch supporter of Trump. What in the world does that have to do with anything and I mean anything. How can anyone think that Trump somehow represents Christianity?

I lost any respect that I had for Liberty University when they invited Sean Hannity to be their graduation speaker. At that time, Hannity was a very outspoken RC.

Adriel wrote:
The news from Russia is that the opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been poisoned; - Presumably for disagreeing with the other party.
I hope the Marxist Democrats don't get any similar ideas before the election, (or after).
Better keep an eye on Joe and his accomplice!!

Remember Bonny and Clyde?

I checked him out so I have a good idea what he believes. To me it would be the same as a Jehovah Witness pastor being persecuted. I’m sure you know that JW also believe in Christ and call upon His name. Now I am pretty certain that not all catholics and JW. believe the same things. Would you say the same thing about them? And here is something we will agree upon. I don’t care what faith an abortionist has. Perhaps he goes to a Christian church and denounces homosexuality? This is in context with your assertions, so no rabbit trail.

“ALL” Charismatics believe the things I noted. And there is much heresy that flows from those things. Surely you understand this?

Now, I have no way of knowing if this man is saved or not, but my guess was he is not or at the least probably not because of the things he practices and teaches. If you think he is or might be, what would lead you to believe that.

How do you know that I didn’t pray for him?

Women can be pastors and teachers.

They can manipulate God. He is like a genie instead of the all sovereign all knowing God.

They believe a Christian can lose their salvation; works based salvation.

Anyone who has not undergone their concept of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a second class Christian who cannot lead or teach. But, they will of course still take their money.

John UK wrote:
I suppose it's a bit like a woman who marries a man without any intention of being obedient to him.

Unprofitable Servant wrote:
My thoughts, thanks for indulging me.

The only time I have not voted was when Sarah Palin was on the ticket because I felt it was wrong to have anything to do with electing a woman. I also felt that she would confuse the true church because she mixed her faith with politics. I actually did a long meditation on her and her supposed faith.

Anyway, I want to thank you again for your help years ago. As you know, it has helped shape my thoughts now.

John UK wrote:
Pilgrim Brother, thanks for your whole post, really blessed me.
I remember hearing about Lordship salvation for the first time only a few years ago, and felt inclined to look into it. So I dug out an article by John which sought to introduce what it was. It was not long, but long enough to make all the main points and he gave biblical proofs concerning the subject.
To my mind, it was biblical Christianity through and through, and I saw nothing wrong with it. Indeed, if anyone should tell me that Christ was their Saviour, but that they wouldn't have this Man reign over their life, I would seek to graciously point them to scripture and show them their error, for they certainly are not yet saved.
The time to willingly bend the knee and acknowledge Christ as Lord is now, not some future time when God's enemies will be forced to do so.
As you say bro, it is not a form of works-based salvation, but the real thing.

John UK wrote:
Amen bro. I was just reading today of a Roman centurion who was put in charge of Paul the apostle while they sailed to Rome where Paul was to appeal to Caesar. This centurion showed Paul some great kindness when they landed at Sidon, permitting him to visit friends, so that they might provide for his needs. Acts 27:3

In all the years you and I have been on this forum, this is the first time these types of trolls have appeared.

It should be noted wrote:
That Belshazzer was an unrepentant blasphemer yet Daniel served in a high position in his government.

Above is from the article.

I have to admit that I have always liked MacArthur. I don’t like some of the things he professes, but then I’m sure he doesn’t agree with me on those and other things.

I learned a great deal from his Lordship salvation books. Basically if Jesus is your Savior then He must also be you’re your Lord. This has nothing to do with works based salvation, but simply a relationship with Him. No one can deny He is both except the easy believism antinomian folks.

I also know that many people hate MacArthur because of his stance against feminism and especially the evangelical feminist movement that has infiltrated the church. Just google MacArthur and evangelical feminism and you will find some interesting articles.

Lastly, there is nothing the authorities can do to MacArthur that will disrupt his life or his ministry. I think SA should use some lesser known pastor that is being forced to do something that he doesn't think is biblical.

Now Jim, remember the topic is referring to Kamala Harris, not some republican politician. If you change the subject, you are guilty of setting up a straw man argument.

If you support or promote this lady, you are guilty of supporting:

hey_yo wrote:
Apparently Frank and John have forgotten the context of this argument:
Trump's repeated, unrepentant blasphemy and the 'Christians' that support him without condemning the blasphemy.
Frank, who seemingly has been a voice of reason...
you excuse Trump's blasphemy and use David as an excuse!
I ask you to repent of this shame.
And John, please help me with another obtrusive lesson in basic Bible interpretation, so that you can help others avoid facing the truth at hand.
Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.
Who else but Trump has been more divisive between real Christians?
Trump, the prototype Antichrist, is wearing the real saints out.

And from day 1, I have said that Trump was an immoral buffoon.

For you to think I am excusing sin is pretty unreasonable.

Context, context

Comment on what I actually wrote.

Neil wrote:
To be sure though, perhaps most marriages break up without evident official encouragement. I was shocked at the number of divorced folks I met, including Christians, when I entered the workforce in the early '80s. Perhaps this is the baneful effect of radically self-centered American individualism (shared by Left and Right), coupled with a relentless cultural dilution of shame and guilt for sin which in the past may have kept many marriages together.

I agree with your entire below comment. I love your thoughts on context.

Acts 13:22 “And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will.”

Now we know that David was a murderer and an adulterer, so does that mean God was pleased with this. He did say David was a man after “His” own heart.

And of course we have Moses who was a murderer and Abraham was a liar.

And we know that David, Abraham and Moses were biblical heroes.

God is never pleased with sin, but...