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@@john_duncan read in context they're pointing to the resurrection

Thank you for sharing those verses!

Thanks for letting me know. I have already bought a better microphone.

Which "he" are you referring to?

Thanks for your additional insight. It's quite strange how so many people put a lot of devotion on Mary.

She's not perpetually virgin.

@@becomingchristians Yep and you know Roman Pagans say that their Roman Goddess is also an Eternal Virgin and I’m not going to like they use similar tactics to what Roman Pagans do.

Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts! I understand where you're coming from, and I'd love to respond to some of the points you raised. Proof 1: It seems like you're critiquing the idea of prophecy by saying that the Bible’s predictions are self-fulfilling within its own text. However, many biblical prophecies extend beyond the pages of the Bible, into historical events that have been confirmed by secular sources. For example, the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD was foretold by Jesus decades before it happened. This event is well-documented by historians such as Josephus. Proof 2: The Bible doesn't deny that we have physical similarities with other life forms. What makes humanity unique, according to scripture, is not just our intelligence or social behavior, but our spiritual nature - being made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This gives us a unique relationship with our Creator, something that goes beyond survival or pro-social traits. Proof 3: The need for apologetics doesn’t stem from the Bible being flawed, but from the fact that people interpret things differently. While the Bible is seen by Christians as perfect in its message, humans are fallible in understanding it. Just like scientific truths need interpretation and discussion, so does the Bible. The many sects of Christianity are a reflection of human nature, not the inaccuracy of the Bible. Proof 4: Comparing the Bible to fictional stories like Spider-Man is an interesting analogy, but there’s a key difference: historical accuracy. The Bible references places and events that have been verified by archaeology and history. Unlike Spider-Man, which is clearly a fictional story, the Bible includes records of real kings, battles, and cities that align with secular history. Proof 5: It's important to consider the cultural context of ancient biblical laws. While certain practices, like slavery, are mentioned in the Bible, they are not endorsed in the way modern readers might think. Biblical slavery was different from modern conceptions of slavery and had regulations that protected individuals. Moreover, the trajectory of the Bible's message points toward freedom, justice, and equality, as evidenced in the teachings of Christ (Galatians 3:28, for example). God's perfect plan unfolds progressively throughout the Bible, culminating in Christ's command to love others. Proof 6: Saying "God did it" doesn’t mean we stop seeking answers. Many scientists, theologians, and philosophers are Christians who explore the mysteries of the universe while acknowledging God's role in creation. Faith and science are not mutually exclusive, and believing in God doesn't mean abandoning curiosity or the pursuit of knowledge. Proof 7: Regarding Old Testament laws, it’s crucial to understand that they were given in a specific historical and cultural context. Jesus came to fulfill the law (Matthew 5:17), and His teachings supersede many of the old practices. We don’t live under the Old Testament law anymore but under New Covenant where Christ fulfilled the sacrificial and ceremonial laws. So no, we wouldn’t follow some of the civil and ceremonial laws of ancient Israel today. As for your final point about free will and God’s foreknowledge, this has been a subject of debate for centuries. Christians believe that God’s knowledge of future events doesn’t negate human freedom. Think of it like a parent who knows their child will touch a hot stove despite warnings. The parent’s knowledge doesn’t force the child to make the decision; the child still chooses freely. God, being outside of time, knows our choices, but He doesn’t compel us to make them. I appreciate your deep and thoughtful engagement with these topics. It’s always valuable to have respectful conversations, even when we don’t agree. Thanks again for taking the time to comment!

I have just presented the pieces of biblical evidence. It's up to you which you will believe, God or men.

@becomingchristians I believe God, not your own fallible Protestant interpretations! Again, you provided absolutely no Biblical evidence, but simply your own fallible Protestant interpretations of these Holy Scripture verses! Again, t it the word UNTIL does not always denote a change takes place after that! "Michal had no children UNTIL she died", ( 2 Samuel 6). Did Michal then have children AFTER SHE DIED?🤔 again, you are simply providing your own fallible Protestant interpretations of these Holy Scripture verses! Had Mary other biological children other than Jesus, Jesus Christ would not have entrusted His Mother to the Apostle John, as by Law, biological children were to look after the Mother. Plus, had Mary planned on having future relations, she would not have questioned the Archangel Gabriel on how a future Conception would take place! You are in my prayers as you journey toward Truth! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink

⁠@@matthewbroderick6287It’s not Protestant it’s Christians biblical interpretation and don’t be Anti Christian ok and also stop using Protestants as an excuse for everything. Christians and many people all know that Mary had other children after Jesus and it’s in The Book of Matthew read it without taking anything out of context ok. Matthew 13:55 KJV states this: 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

Where do you find that it's another Mary?

@becomingchristians in Matthew 27:56, it states Joses and James, the BROTHERS of Jesus, are children of the OTHER MARY, not the Mother of God! No where in Holy Scripture does it teach that Mary had other biological children other than Jesus! You are simply providing your own fallible interpretations of the Holy Scripture verses you cite! You are in my prayers as you journey toward Truth! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink

@@matthewbroderick6287There you go with that Roman Catholic nonsense your going by with what The Roman Catholic Church teaches and not with what The Bible teaches and you should believe Gods’ words not your Catechism whatsoever. We know that there 4 different Marys in The Bible but the other Mary is different then The Virgin Mary who has children and is in Heaven with them and the lord.

@henkaistudio your ignorance of Holy Scripture is quite evident sadly as Holy Scripture never teaches that the Mother of God had other biological children other than Jesus Christ! Even many Protestant scholars attest to this! I believe God's Word, not your own FALLIBLE nonsensical interpretations of God's word! You are in my prayers as you journey toward! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink!

@@matthewbroderick6287 Your ignorance of The Holy Scriptures is quite sad and your just making assumptions that she did not when it’s clear that she did as The Bible says and The Bible isn’t wrong about that and many Christians and Baptists and even some Catholics believe this too. You and many Roman Catholics calling Mary the Mother of God is just blasphemy and those Protestants that you mentioned are off and Protestantism is just as damnable as Catholicism.

Where do you find a specific verse in the Bible that we stop giving tithes?

Great joy indeed, my friend!

You're welcome!

That's right.

What's your point?

You're welcome!

We know.

​@@becomingchristians the greatest threat to knowledge isn't ignorance. It is the illusion of knowledge

@@becomingchristians it's you who claim to know. Not we

You give a long comment without substance. I have presented my case. Don't just rumble words, but rather engage with your counterargument.

@@becomingchristians if god is real, only one proof is more than enough. Not "proofs". Nobody uses the singular noun proof as "proofs" except insecure christians who feel they must present multiple versions of the same nonsense in a futile attempt to strengthen their extremely weak argument like you just did. If no god ever came and interacted with you, how is that different from no god??? It was your own damn self talking to yourself and telling other people why your childish, self-professed, self-righteous and self-justifying "truths" have suddenly become universal truths that apply to everyone

​@@becomingchristians An ancient book "proves" god. Excellent argument. M-O-R-O-N

I hope and pray that you find the meaning of your life in a world you believe was just a product of mere chance.

@@becomingchristians Thank you for your kind thoughts. My life has such meaning as it pleases me to give it.

Thanks for your comment, Dave. :)

So, what do you believe?

@@becomingchristians I believe the Christianity after Jesus Christ is the Theological innovation - and it has nothing to do with Abrahamic lineage.

@@becomingchristians I believe the Present form of Christianity is that Jesus Christ preached during his stay. It is post-Jesus theological innovation - and this set present apart from Abrahamic followings.

@@becomingchristians God is one and only. Neither He is BEGOTTEN by someone. Nor did H beget anybody. There is no Universal Equation of the Father and the Son. Biblically speaking (New Testament) It is actually HE who is attributed saying, "I am ALPHA and I am OMEGA". And this Alpha-Omega has nothing to do with Jesus Christ who was purely human being and was borne of Virgin Mary out of miraculous birth only and Prophet with miraculous attributes bestowed upon actually by Him for the discharge of his Prophetic duties. This is the gist of my Muslim belief.

Satan discusses himself.

Who are those?

That's a good point, Dan! Thanks for pointing that one out. :)

Both proof and evidence are uncountable nouns. When you start using them in an assumed plural form, that only demonstrates a couple of things. You have bad english. You are a christian trying to quote multiple references of this god in order to give more credibility to your argument. Or BOTH.

Glory to the Almighty!

Hi @dude, thank you for your comment. All of us sin. However, we need to be careful when we say, "sinning willfully." Sinning willfully is the deliberate sinning. It means that you are sinning with the complete knowledge that what you're doing is sin and part of that willful sinning is that you don't have any intention to repent and change your ways. Satan and the demons sin willfully. They fully know that they are sinning. They are not sinning out of weakness but of rebellion. They don't intend to repent nor do they want to change. I hope that clarifies the point. :)

@@becomingchristians it does clarify the point Thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer my question . Trust me i appreciate it a lot 🙏 I will in any case need to do more to get closer to God.

I have answered your question in one of my videos.

For me, long is something that will make you look like a woman and definitely, if it is touch the shoulders, then that's not appropriate anymore.

​@@becomingchristians And you're influenced by the culture you live in, which is not the Middle Eastern culture of 2000 years ago, it's not the culture of many ancient civilizations all around the world.

@@King_Conan Which culture are you specifically referring to? Please elaborate.

@@becomingchristians You said "if it touches the shoulders it is long and not acceptable/looks like a woman", and that is obviously subjective and influenced by the culture you are in, it is not sinful, it has nothing to do with sin, and a single out of context passage from Paul with no reference to the 613 commandments of Torah should make that any different. I would dare you to go up to any warrior, viking, barbarian, knight with long hair and say that he actually looks like a woman. Isn't it actually ironic that the one man in the entire Bible who is particularly known for having manly strength is Samson, whose strength is from God but God uses his long hair as part of the association with that strength?

Thank you Matt!

We must not be of the world.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for bringing up the passage in Numbers 6 regarding the Nazirite vow. The Nazirite vow was indeed a special vow of consecration to God during biblical times, when individuals would set themselves apart for a specific period by abstaining from certain things, including cutting their hair. As you mentioned, notable individuals like Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist took this vow, and it marked their dedication to God. However, it’s important to recognize that the Nazirite vow was specifically tied to a particular context-the physical temple still standing and the ceremonial practices of Israel. Today, for Christians, we are no longer under the Old Covenant law but are guided by the teachings of Christ and the apostles. For this reason, that particular passage in Numbers does not directly apply to us in the same way it did in Old Testament times. Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 11:14 give us a principle for today, stating that it is dishonorable for a man to have long hair, as it goes against the natural distinction between men and women that God established. This suggests that, under the New Covenant, the cultural and spiritual significance of long hair for men is no longer valid. So, while the Nazirite vow was a sign of consecration in its time, today, the principle we follow is that it is not appropriate for men to have long hair, as indicated by Paul. Again, I appreciate your understanding and engagement with the topic, and I'm glad you find the point about Yeshua/Jesus blending in compelling. It helps confirm that Jesus likely did not have long hair, as He would have adhered to the customs of His time.

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The priesthood was shifted from the Levites to Christ. We have Christ as our High Priest and we give our tithes to Him through His ministers who are doing the work of His Church.

The New Covenant is founded on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and with it, there has been a shift in the priesthood. The Levitical priesthood has been replaced by Christ, our High Priest in heaven (Hebrews 7:24-26). This is why, instead of giving tithes to the Levites, we now give to Christ through His ministers, who continue His work on Earth. While God will not strike anyone down for not giving 10% of their income, tithing remains a valuable guideline for Christians. For many, it provides a structured way to prioritize giving and serves as a practical method to honor God with their resources. Ultimately, it's not about rigid legalism, but about using tithing as a tool to foster a generous and obedient heart.

Thank you!

Thank you, Dan, for sharing your thoughts and bringing up some important scripture. Let me respond to your points in light of the broader biblical teaching on obedience and giving. 1. Obedience is better than sacrifice: The verse you’re referencing, 1 Samuel 15:22, highlights a key principle: God desires our obedience to Him more than ritualistic offerings or sacrifices. I completely agree with you that if someone tithes but lives in open sin, such as watching pornography or engaging in other sinful behavior, their tithe isn’t truly honoring God. The Bible calls us to live holy lives and to obey His commands (1 Peter 1:16). Tithing, like any other act of worship, must flow from a heart that seeks to honor God in all areas of life. Without obedience, our giving becomes hollow. 2. Cheerful giving: You rightly quoted 2 Corinthians 9:7, which emphasizes that our giving should come from the heart and not be done reluctantly or under compulsion. This teaching aligns with the New Testament principle that giving is a matter of personal conviction. God indeed loves a cheerful giver, and each person should decide in their heart how much to give based on their relationship with God and their resources. While tithing is often seen as a guideline or starting point for giving, it should never be done out of compulsion or a sense of obligation. It’s more about the spirit behind the giving than the specific amount. That's why, tithing is an act of faith. For many Christians, tithing represents a practical way to show gratitude and trust in God. 3. Tithing and compulsion: You raise a valid concern about tithing being seen as a compulsory act. However, the problem is not in the Law of God, but in the people who are trying to keep it. Sadly, as humans, we keep God's Laws with the wrong attitude. God wants us to give willingly whether in tithes or offering. In my blog post, I don’t mean to suggest that every believer must tithe in the legalistic sense. Rather, tithing is presented as a valuable spiritual discipline that helps cultivate generosity and trust in God. It’s a personal decision between the believer and God, and it should be done with joy and not out of coercion. We all have our own level of conversion. Some are stronger in their faith and give tithe, but others are still weak and needs more time to really trust God with their finances. To sum up, I agree with your point that giving should be a matter of the heart, done out of love and not obligation. Tithing can be a meaningful way to express that love, but it must always be done in the spirit of obedience, joy, and devotion to God, not as a mere duty or checkbox to mark off. We are called to honor God not just with our giving, but with our entire lives-including how we live, how we love, and how we obey His Word.