Quote (kerwin @ June 03 2010,16:29)Adam,I do not know about mainstream Christianity but scripture teaches that Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of each of us, Ephesians 5:3, Hebrews 7:27, and Hebrews 9:26.  It does not teach he was a human sacrifice.As far as I can see calling Jesus' act of mercy a human sacrifice is just a way to call what…[Read more]

The first century Judaism gone into so much mysticism that they even deviated from the main concepts of Hebrew religion. The books like Enoch, wisdom of Solomon, Dead sea scrolls all teach a different religion all together which was also incorporated into Christianity. Gnosticism taken its roots into Christianity including in the writings of Paul…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ June 02 2010,18:10)Adam,This might come as a surprise but God does things without telling human beings why he does them.   The bottom line is that he is always right.  So if he does something then why would I say he would not do it because he had no motive when I simply do understand his motivation?  That is one of the hidden th…[Read more]

Hi brother Kerwin,Thanks for you responses above. But as I see your logics on self sacrifice seems to deviate from what the mainline Christianity believes on Jesus' death as atonement for sins of mankind but not for himself. As I have already told God never intended human blood for sin atonement since the context of Lev 17:11 was about forbidding…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ June 02 2010,22:24)Adam,I have agree that the Jews of the First Century and their ancestors where adherents of a mystical religion but probably not apocalyptic beyond satisfying a general curiosity.They believed in angels both fallen and non-fallen as well as demons and looked for hidden meanings in the words of God.I agree brother…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 03 2010,02:43)Adam……..I agree with Kelly on his findings, there is (NO) such thing as a SATAN (BEING) only an Advertorial (Spirit) or (intellect) THAT can infect anyone .  Satan as a (BEING) is a Metaphysical creation of Man anyone can be a satan or devil (adversary) even GOD himself can be. Man is the prince of…[Read more]

Hi brother Kerwin,I have already brought out lot of arguments on Lev 17:11 stating that the subject was not atonement but forbidding eating of blood. God gave many different ways to atone for the sins of mankind including non-blood offerings. The view of the writer of Hebrews can not be agreed that only blood is required for sin atonemnt therefore…[Read more]

All those who believe apocalyptic and mysticist concepts follow such things.

Some arguments on Satan:”Satan: A Biography” is the culmination of more than 40 years of research into the devil and religious and cultural traditions that have grown up around him. The book is Kelly's third on the topic. When it comes to the Old Testament, Kelly insists that Satan's profile is considerably lower than commonly thought and…[Read more]

Hi brother,Till today I remain as Christian but I am in search of truth on religion of the Bible.

Quote (kerwin @ June 02 2010,17:05).  He had no genetic father.  God is just the father of his spirit. Joseph claimed him as his own.This is where I differ with most of you here. If God is the Father of Jesus' spirit why not yours since your spirit also resulted from God? Unless you believe the so called original sin and transmission of sin t…[Read more]

Hi brother EDJ,I think I have already replied your query.

Thanks brother Kerwin,I already know that site. It is irrelevant for me since I believe Jesus was born to human parents.

Quote (Ed J @ June 01 2010,23:14)Quote (gollamudi @ June 01 2010,22:45)I don't believe what Christianity says so.Hi Adam,So then you admit you are NOT a “Christian”?Ed JWhat difference it makes. I worship God of Hebrews.

I don't believe what Christianity says so.

Only Christian Bible says so.

Hi brother EDJ,I believe Bible not the way many believe here as inerrant word of God but as God's words narrated by erring humans.

Thanks for such understanding.

Quote (kerwin @ June 01 2010,19:21)Adam,I question the honesty of the claims by these so called Jews is also claim Jewishness descends through the mother's side of the family.Here are some questions I like you to answer.1) Does Jewishness descend through the mother's side?2) If the mother is a Jew and the father is a Gentile then what tribe does…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ May 31 2010,01:01)Adam.Accusing me of being biased makes you look like a hypocrite.  As Jesus taught, You should remove the beam from your own eye before trying to remove the speck from your brothers.It is up to me and you to check our own hearts with the guidance of God.You did not answer my points about Isaiah and you have not…[Read more]