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Does the Bible Support INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY?
The revolutionary idea of “innocent until proven guilty” can be observed in God’s Law for Israel in regards to six “cities of refuge” being established for this very cause (Deuteronomy 19, Numbers 35:6-34 & Joshua 20). To explain, these cities served as sanctuaries for those guilty of involuntary manslaughter —..
8th December 2022
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What Is the AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY?
All people born into this world since Adam & Eve were born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:17), which explains why David said “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). The “age of accountability” addresses the age that God begins holding..
4th February 2021
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“If Someone TAKES YOUR CLOAK, Do Not Stop Him From Taking Your Tunic”
What did Christ mean by this instruction: “If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.” Luke 6:29-30 Years ago there was a woman at my (then)..
28th October 2020
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What Does GO THE EXTRA MILE Mean?
Christ instructed believers: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Matthew 5:41 What did the Lord mean by this? At that time, the Holy Land was under Roman control and Roman soldiers, who walked everywhere, were permitted by law to enlist non-citizens to carry..
28th October 2020
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Handling PERSONAL OFFENSES vs. Handling CRIMINAL ACTS
There’s a huge difference between dealing with personal offenses as opposed to dealing with severe criminal acts. The former is a matter of peace between people in the Church, as well as society (relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), whereas the latter is a matter of acquiring justice and protecting the populace from wicked thugs.
18th December 2019
