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Some quotations from reference books: Those Known as Early Christians. Early Christians refused to serve in the Roman army, in both the legions and auxilia, considering such service as wholly incompatible with the teachings of Christianity. Says Justin Martyr, of the second century C.E., in his...

It appears that many feel it ok for Christians to participate in war. What does the Bible really teach, here are my notes if you are interested: Lets look at some scriptures in the NT to see if they support a Christian to participate in war. To support war some use Romans Chap 13:1-7 and Mat...

If anyone is interested, we have released a new interactive Bible study course. It is best viewed with your electronic devices but will be available in book form soon. It works best if one has the JW Library app from the play store (Purple app) and it can be downloaded from that app. Or you can...

The Bible is very interesting in similarities between events, some are easy to discern, such as Abram offering his son Isaac, with Jehovah offering up His son. Others are not so easy to see. After we had entered into the promised land as we had in the past, apostasy developed among Jehovah's...

Interestingly, each time you read the Bible you pick up on new details about an event. I have never picked up on the fact that the plagues put upon Egypt given to deliver God's people from Pharaoh's hand were attacks upon specific gods the Egyptians worshiped. Did anyone grasp that before? Num...

I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; those too I must bring in, and they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock, one shepherd. What is clear about the verse is that there are two groups of sheep, under the one shepherd. We know that sheep are righteous ones, so...

It says Christ is an example. What does that mean for us Christians?

It has been said, that the Bible is the only book that when you examine it, the Author examines you! I never really thought about it, but found that interesting, how bout you?

Jesus said: And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. KJV Jesus indicated there are two groups of Christians, have you ever wondered what he meant by that? How is this key in...

I recently ran across a definition for repent: to change your attitude and ways, rejecting your past actions as undesirable. I thought this defined the word well, do you agree? If not, how would you define it?

John 17:3 offers us the first step of everlasting life, for it we must come to know God and His son Jesus. How do we come to know them? Clearly the best way is to study the word of God in His Holy Bible that was given to us. It is the only book that was inspired by Him. What can we expect to...

Does He accept people from all faiths, or just one and why do you feel so

The Bible teaches there are many gods and lords, then it goes on to say, but to us, There is one God, and one Lord. It must be understood that us are Christians. So the relevant question is, who is this God and this Lord? Many when asked will quickly respond that Jesus is Lord, however many of...

I find that few understand what the term only begotten means, even among those of my faith. How would you define those words? That term is used with Jesus as well, how does that apply to him?

Very interesting subject. In a yet unfilled prophecy it can be quite exciting to watch things unfold right before your eyes. When the Bible speaks of this world that belongs to satan, what is said can be put into 3 categories: governmental, commercial, or religious. By examining the scriptures...

During this time of year, many think about Jesus and what he gave for us, but who is he really?

I will do my best to answer them for you. Thanks for asking in advance.

Nisan 14 begins at 6 pm tonight. 1988 yrs ago on that date Jesus gave his life in our behalf. It was the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. His sacrifice paid the ransom on inherited death. Christians all over the world will gather this evening in remembrance of him. The most important holy day...

Interestingly, the Bible points out that there will be survivors who live through the great tribulation and the battle of Armageddon. Rev 7:14. The battle of Armageddon is the return of Jesus to remove the wicked, but of course not the righteous. Obviously, if they survive through that...