Recent content by Darrell C

Again, a specific generation is in view, so I don't see it as relevant to Election. The obvious problem would be, "What about all those who died prior to Eternal Redemption being made available to mankind?" This changes the entire structure of the discussion. 1 Peter 2:9 King James Version...

After I got saved, my brother kept mentioning Guinness, and I was kind of sorry I never tried one before being saved, because I was extremely curious as to what it tasted like. I found a non-alcoholic one and I have to say—not sure why anyone would drink that stuff.

I was in a crawlspace installing a system, and I noticed a box of bottles. I drank them, and figured it was wine, and asked the howeowner about them. He gave me two bottles, and I have to say, it was delicious. I wasn't a wine-drinker, either, but that stuff tasted like juice.

Do you have a "responsible toking" policy, too? In view is an alteration of the mind. I just don't see why we would need to alter our minds with either drugs or alcohol. How about a good sci-fi movie? lol A stay in a cabin in the mountains. Time spent with the Lord in His Word, now that's an...

I would say yes. Just as I would say yes for a Christian Police Officer shooting someone endangering the lives of others. The thing is, though, Christians are going to be less likely to pull the trigger. At least we would like to think that.

When I get the flu or a severe cold, I rely on Nyquil, which has alcohol as a key ingredient. I also think a shot of whiskey might just do better for some circumstances than the chemicals, but I don't use that myself. For social drinkers, though, I question whether one can be filled with the...

If you mean the Church going to war, no. If you mean Christian soldiers performing their duties in avenging evil, absolutely. The more believers we have in the military, the less chance of war altogether.

As a general rule, I dress casually. I feel like a monkey in a suit. Kind of like most men would feel wearing a kilt, maybe. I didn't grow up in the church, and never dressed up prior to salvation, and part of me felt kind of "fake" when I did so a few times, even when I preached. Concerning...

While it could be called a parable in one sense, we do have a very interesting reference to lost sheep: Matthew 10:5-7 King James Version 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But...

You aren't taking the context into consideration: Romans 9:24-26 King James Version 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? 25 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. 26...

You are absolutely correct—this verse is frequently the victim of poor interpretation. You were correct about the "one offering" referring to Christ's sacrifice, though. ;) The sanctification in Hebrews 10 is positional, not progressive. The One Sacrifice of Christ is contrasted with the...

Hi Ken, I apologize also for the late response. Busy, busy, busy, lol. I'll have to disagree with John Gill on a number of points, and I'll try to make it brief. First, it should be understood that until the Son of God actually took on the flesh of man, there was no "Jesus Christ." He assumed...

For the most part this is true and should be kept in mind. It's similar to the differences between Christians in our country (in general) as opposed to some Old-World groups. It could be said that the majority of both would be considered "watered-down" by the more zealous individuals. Just...

Not really sure what it is you're asking. My point was contrasting the difference between the Body going out into the world on the offense, and the Body taking precautions within assemblies.

Well, I agree for the most part, but there are those who legally immigrate and should be afforded the same consideration that all Americans should bestow upon our fellow countrymen. For those as you describe, I am tickled pink to see an administration that is enforcing Law and returning to...