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The Biblical evidence is strongly against that interpretation. " On This Rock When Jesus says “on this rock I will build,” he uses a slightly different word: “You are petros, and on this petra I will build . . .” This creates space between Peter and the church’s rock. Jesus does not say “On you I will build my church” but “on this rock.” “This rock” is distinct from Peter, although connected to him. We soon discover the difference between the man and the rock. After Jesus grants Peter the keys to the kingdom (see below), Jesus explains how he must die in Jerusalem (Matt. 16:21). Peter rebukes Jesus, whom he has just called the Son of God, saying, “This shall never happen to you” (Matt. 16:22). In response Jesus chastises Peter: “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me” (Matt. 16:23). “Hindrance” translates skandalon, a cause of offense, a temptation, a trap. Notice the change. At first, Peter is the church’s rock. Now he is tempter, a foe. So Peter’s status depends on what he says. When Peter forbids the cross, he is a stumbling stone. When he proclaims Jesus as the Christ, he is a rock. Thus Peter is not the foundation of the church. Jesus in Matthew 21:42 will point to himself as the cornerstone, citing Isaiah 28:16 and Psalm 118:22. In 1 Corinthians 3:11, Paul identifies Jesus as the church’s sole foundation. Later, Paul writes that God built his “household . . . on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:19–20). Finally, Revelation 21:14 pictures the new Jerusalem with “twelve foundations” not one, and they are the “twelve apostles of the Lamb.” Why Did Jesus Say, “On This Rock I Will Build My Church”? (Matthew 16) | Crossway Articles

I am not sure how a woman could become a wife and mother and also be a professional person such as a doctor or professional person. There is just not enough time in a day to do those things and still be a wife and mother looking after the family. This is a conundrum. Choosing a life path when a person is young, finishing school, would be very challenging in today's world, particularly for a Christian girl.

I also may not have been correct in saying it only applies to churches if that means within the confines of a church building. That would not be correct. I examined the verses and it does not restrict it to a particular setting or location. Therefore I would conclude it is guidance for all of life. It says a woman is not to usurp authority or teach over a man. This definitely rules out women ministers in the church. It doesn't say in what setting or where this applies so it applies in every sphere, including the church. Would you agree the correct interpretation is it is general and not specific to any particular setting? This is teaching directed to Christian men and women in this chapter. This is direction for Christians. It is not talking about non-believers or non-Christians in society at large. This is not politics. Becoming a Christian and following Christ means a total change of life and attitude compared with the way this world thinks and operates. Matthew Henry, one of the great Bible commentators says a lot about the passage: 1 Timothy 2 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) (biblestudytools.com) The first part of this chapter is directed to men. Men are to be men of prayer. I realize this whole chapter would present some difficulty for today's church society and many churches probably don't follow this very closely. This is not politics we are talking about. You cannot try to fit this in with political ideology of how men and women should live in the world. This is the ideal of how men and women are to live as believers in Christ. Since you raised this question by asking should I listen to godly women preach, this has drawn my attention to 1 Timothy ch2 and the important teaching in it. You have caused me to give it serious thought. It points out very important principles that Christians ought to pay more heed to in today's world. Food for thought. I know many Christians would have a lot of difficulty with this subject.

You are one sick guy. You should be investigated and banned from the internet. Hamas are murderous and barbaric animals that need to be eliminated completely.

We are talking about ministers in churches or theological teachers, not universities or doctors. Wash your mouth out with strong soap.

The way I understand it is women can teach other women or girls, but it says a woman is not to teach or usurp authority over a man.

I don't think you understand the concept of a church. There is only one true church. It is a church made up of all true believers from whatever denomination they are in. The denomination or building is only the place they meet together physically. But spiritually they are all part of the body of Christ. That's what the church is. I think you are stuck in the concept that the true church is the Roman Catholic church. There is nothing in the Bible about the RCC. There are independent churches, denominational churches, but that is different than the body of Christ. Just belonging to an earthly institution does not necessarily mean one is part of the true church or body of Christ. That is a spiritual unity.

No. "9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {broided: or, plaited} 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. " 1 Timothy 2:9-15 KJV

The reason there are 20 or 30,000 denominations is not because people listened to godly men preach. The reason is because over time, people had slightly different interpretations on various teachings or practices. But many if not most believe the fundamental doctrines. Many if not most believe in the deity of Jesus Christ and believe that he is the Son of God who came to earth to suffer and die for the sins of mankind. That he was raised from the dead. There is nothing in the Bible that says every believer must belong to one earthly organization ruled by one denomination. The true church is composed of all true believers in Christ who were born again by faith in Jesus Christ and believe he died for them, atoned for their sins, and was raised from the dead. Being in a different denomination does not form an impediment to being born again and being part of the true church which is made up of all true believers.

There is nothing wrong with trustworthy Biblical teachers and articles as long as they are supported by the Bible. You say you don't care what they think, but where do your beliefs come from? Are you saying you never listened to men preaching or read anything other than the Bible? It doesn't mean you can't read anything else or listen to preachers but what they say should line up with the Bible in a clear way. Listening to godly men preach is often how we first learn about certain Biblical matters. What would be the point of going to church if we shouldn't listen to anyone preach? The Lord saved me 43 years ago by my listening to the gospel being preached on a radio ministry program. He quoted the Bible and I verified it by reading it myself.

It is an article discussing apparent contradictions in the Bible. There is nothing against reading or quoting other articles about the Bible. Apparently you misunderstand sola Scriptura. " The phrase sola scriptura is from the Latin: sola having the idea of “alone,” “ground,” “base,” and the word scriptura meaning “writings”—referring to the Scriptures. Sola scriptura means that Scripture alone is authoritative for the faith and practice of the Christian. The Bible is complete, authoritative, and true. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16)." What is sola scriptura? | GotQuestions.org The principle sola scriptura does not mean you cannot read and quote articles related to the subject at hand. But if you are discussing faith and practice for the Christian, the Holy Scripture is the authoritative source. The Bible does not say we cannot read, quote, and consider what others say about certain theological questions. But they are not the final authority.

This is all the fault of the voters of Toronto who voted for a strong Socialist to be Mayor. Now they will pay.

Gaza is loaded with Hamas and other group's terrorists. The IDF just got another group in northern Gaza the past 24 hours. Seems to be no end of finding them.

So you admitting the people and taxpayers of Canada really have no say in all these things. The carbon tax scam is built on an unproven claim that we are causing climate change. It is highly unlikely. We in B.C. have been charged carbon tax since 2008 and it has done absolutely nothing to slow climate change and it never will. There are massive resources of fossil fuels in the earth that will last for the foreseeable future. There are gas fields under the Artic that I don't think have been touched. It is nonsensical to say we have to preserve fossil fuels for people centuries in the future. It is unlikely we will even be here. I believe along will countless other people that Jesus Christ will be returning in the near future. Man may have a nuclear war not too far in future also and wipe out half the population or more on the earth, but I sure hope not. Unfortunately Russia, N. Korea and possibly some others are threatening now. Iran is a big threat. So it is pointless to worry about the world's energy centuries from now. Mankind may not even be here as we are now. You said something about other religions being an acceptable thing. I lost the exact wording. I assume you have not read the New Testament. There is only one true God and one correct truth. They can't all be true. If you believe that, you don't know the truth. You need to find out.

A church exists to hear the preaching of the Bible, a place where believers meet to fellowship together and encourage each other, and spread the message of the gospel.

Don't know but they seem bent on killing innocent Israeli civilians, children, babies in the kibutz's. Doesn't appear the population in general is interested in living in peace with Israel. It appears they just want to eliminate Israel entirely. Apparently the present war will not eliminate Hamas or other terrorist organizations.

Synonyms are used in countless places in written material. The words "powers that be" makes sense because authorities are far more the just the police. You appear to be splitting hairs and just trying to be contrary. I don't have time for that nonsense.

No. Next silly question.

quote 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. unquote Romans 13:1-6 KJV Don't need the word police. Powers that be is the same thing.

Lack of transparency under Trudeau. Massive national debt in the tens of billions. Housing crisis. Sending 4 billion dollars to the middle east since 2016. Giving tens of billions of dollars to subsidize electric vehicle battery plants. Increasing carbon taxes. Recognizing and honouring a known Nazi in Parliament. Slashing the Canadian Forces budget. A carbon tax carve-out for Atlantic Canada. These are just a few. I am sure there are dozens upon dozens of things.

Are you in favour of allowing terrorists to exist and attack Israel?

Have you studied the history behind this? The history goes back around 3,400 years to the time the Israelite's were delivered from slavery in Egypt and entered the promised land. From then on the Amalekites attacked them. " “The Lord said to Moses, ‘write this in a book as a memorial and recite it to Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.’ Moses built an altar and named it the Lord is My Banner; and he said, ‘The Lord has sworn; the Lord will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.’” (Exodus 17:14-16) By declaring war on the Israelites, the Amalekites also declared war on the God of Israel. In the eyes of God, a bully had harassed His children one time too many, and as the Amalekites had sworn to “blot out” and destroy Israel, so God the Father would do to them (Psalms 83). Though their doom would not be immediate, the Amalekites were nevertheless destined for destruction (Numbers 24:20; Deuteronomy 25:19). Who Were Some of Amalek’s Best-Known Descendants? Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites would have continued run-ins with the Amalekites, who would repeatedly harass the southern tribes of Israel before retreating to the desert. unquote Who Is Amalek in the Bible? (christianity.com) This leads me to wonder if today's Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and other terrorist groups are descendants of the Amalekites from over 3,000 years ago. They had to descend from some tribes.

People will use any excuse to hate. The gospel is about the incarnation of the eternal Word. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1 It is about revealing God in the Son of God, Jesus Christ. The message in the gospel is all those that believe in Him will have eternal life. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." John 1:12 Yes, there have been almost 2,000 years of hate against the Jews but I would not blame the gospel of John. It is because of the corrupt, fallen human nature or wicked heart. The unregenerate heart is the reason God sent His Son into the world to save lost sinners. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

You are not reading the Bible properly. You can't select one verse and say the whole Bible teaches what you read in one verse. That is twisting Scripture. I am not exactly sure what you are up to. Do you have some kind of agenda? Are you trying to discredit God or the Bible? If so, that is sad. Most people in the world are dead spiritually. The only way one can have spiritual life is to be born again. We must believe the Bible about Jesus Christ and accept him as our Lord and Savior in order to receive this spiritual life or eternal life. Have you read the gospel of John. That is a good book of the Bible to learn about Jesus Christ.

The Bible is clearly against murder. What you quoted was a special situation in the ancient past concerning Israel and its enemies. quote Euthanasia, sometimes called “mercy killing,” can be a difficult issue. On one hand, we do not want to take a person’s life into our own hands and end it prematurely. On the other hand, we do not want to prolong the process of dying more than necessary—that is, we want to preserve life, but not prolong death. At what point do we simply allow a person to die and take no further action to extend his or her life? A related issue is that of assisted suicide. Essentially, a person seeking assisted suicide is seeking to euthanize himself, with the aid of another person to ensure that death is quick and painless. The person assisting the suicide facilitates death by making preparations and furnishing the needed equipment; but the person seeking death is the one who actually initiates the process. By taking a “hands-off” approach to the death itself, the facilitator seeks to avoid charges of murder. Proponents of assisted suicide try for a positive spin by using terms like “death with dignity.” But “death with dignity” is still death, “assisted suicide” is still suicide, and suicide is wrong. We live in what is sometimes described as a “culture of death.” Abortion on demand has been practiced for decades. Now some are seriously proposing infanticide. And euthanasia is promoted as a viable means of solving various social and financial problems. This focus on death as an answer to the world’s problems is a total reversal of the biblical model. Death is an enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26). Life is a sacred gift from God (Genesis 2:7). When given the choice between life and death, God told Israel to “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). Euthanasia spurns the gift and embraces the curse. The overriding truth that God is sovereign drives us to the conclusion that euthanasia and assisted suicide are wrong. We know that physical death is inevitable for us mortals (Psalm 89:48; Hebrews 9:27). However, God alone is sovereign over when and how a person’s death occurs. Job testifies in Job 30:23, “I know you will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living.” Ecclesiastes 8:8 declares, “No man has power over the wind to contain it; so no one has power over the day of his death.” God has the final say over death (see 1 Corinthians 15:26, 54–56; Hebrews 2:9, 14–15; Revelation 21:4). Euthanasia and assisted suicide are man’s attempts to usurp that authority from God. Death is a natural occurrence. Sometimes God allows a person to suffer for a long time before death occurs; other times, a person’s suffering is cut short. No one enjoys suffering, but that does not make it right to determine that a person should die. Often, God’s purposes are made known through suffering. “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other” (Ecclesiastes 7:14). Romans 5:3 teaches that tribulations bring about perseverance. God cares about those who cry out for death and wish to end their suffering. God gives purpose in life even to the end. Only God knows what is best, and His timing, even in the matter of one’s death, is perfect. We should never seek to prematurely end a life, but neither must we go to extraordinary means to preserve a life. To actively hasten death is wrong; to passively withhold treatment can also be wrong; but to allow death to occur naturally in a terminally ill person is not necessarily wrong. Anyone facing this issue should pray to God for wisdom (James 1:5). And we should all remember the words of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who warned that the practice of medicine “cannot be both our healer and our killer” (from KOOP, The Memoirs of America’s Family Doctor by C. Everett Koop, M.D., Random House, 1991). unquote What does the Bible say about euthanasia / assisted suicide? | GotQuestions.org