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Your logic is flawed, one does not go from easy to hard.

But which is the word of God?

So does the KJV. I think issues could be found with any translation. Someone will always find a problem with any translation they do not like.

And that is just a textural choice. If you are that concerned about having the correct translation then you would not be using the KJV.

So to use the 1978 version as a reason is not valid.

Even modern Greek scholars are in disagreement as to how that verse should be translated. The following from the NET bible explains why this issue arises: The textual problem μονογενὴς θεός (monogenē theo, "the only God") versus ὁ μονογενὴς υἱός (ho monogenē huio, "the only son") is a...

The 2011 NIV has translated the text. Act 2:38 ... for the forgiveness of your sins.

@JonC you are better than this. You have the education to understand the text and know better than to take verses out of context. You know full well that we are being told not to seek revenge for wrongs done to us by evil people. The parallel verse Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not...

Again I will point out that your use of Mat 5:39 is incorrect. Mat 5:39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. NKJV We are told not to strike back at the evil person, we are not to seek revenge for a wrong done to...

Mat 5:39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. NKJV Mat 5:39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. NASB Mat 5:39 But I tell you not...

So if I went by what you have just posted then Christians should give into their sinful impulses and just trust God to deal with it. That is the attitude that we see in pagans and Christians that want to be in the world but still have the label of Christian. We have both said Christians are to...

You continue to say that but in reality you do resist evil. You are just trying to justify why you do not vote.

What I am doing is doing the work of God in resisting the devil and his evil. Whether through spreading the gospel or standing up for Christian valves. I know you have said why you do not get involved but to me it seems more of I do not want to stick my head up and attract persecution.

On this we do agree, many Christians are more in tune with the world than with God. It seems to be more of a label than a reality for many. All we have to do is look around to see what happens when "real" Christians are not the majority. No we are not to take control of the government.

So we continue to disagree on what is meant by resisting evil.

You clearly do not believe what the bible teaches. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. "This verse does not teach omnipotence at all. I can't even see how you could read omnipotence into this verse." I am surprised that you would write such a comment. That you...

I actually do not watch television. I try to keep up with current affairs on the net. CBC, CTV, for Canada BBC for world, and a mix of Fox, CNN, MSNBC etc for USA. You have to cut through the chatter with the US stations. I agree that many people that call themselves Christians do not act like...

Jon it is not joining a lesser evil it is resisting the greater one. You have taken the command to resit the devil in you personal life whereas I see it as a command to resist him in all things. Sometimes that will mean resisting the greater evil knowing that in doing so you are supporting a...

These doctrines are biblical because the bible shows them. all-knowing (omniscience) Psalms 147:4-5, Isaiah 46:9-10, 1 John 3:20 b all-powerful (omnipotence) Genesis 1:1 ff, The plagues of Exodus 7-12, Isaiah 43:13, Revelation 1:8 ever-present everywhere (omnipresence) Psalms 139:7-10...

I was using Matthew as an illustration of how we are to be involved in this world not of greater or lesser evil. I also believe that God has a plan for His creation and it will be worked out to His desired end. You are comfortable with seeing not voting as fulfilling Gods' plan whereas I see...