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05
Mar
2026
2 Tim 2:16-17 – Biblical Consistency and the Believer’s Treatment of False Teachers

2 Tim 2:16-17 – Biblical Consistency and the Believer’s Treatment of False Teachers

Problem: If Christians are to be kind and loving to everyone (Luke 10:29-37), some question why 2 John 10-11 teaches, “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine (‘the doctrine of Christ’—vs. 9), do not receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.”1 Also, why did Paul instruct Timothy to “shun profane and idle babblings” (2 Timothy 2:16; 1 Timothy 6:20-21)? Are Christians to shun those with whom we disagree, and even go so far as not to greet them or allow them into our homes?

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
01
Mar
2026
1 Tim 6:20-21 – Biblical Consistency and the Believer’s Treatment of False Teachers

1 Tim 6:20-21 – Biblical Consistency and the Believer’s Treatment of False Teachers

If Christians are to be kind and loving to everyone (Luke 10:29-37), some question why 2 John 10-11 teaches, “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine (‘the doctrine of Christ’—vs. 9), do not receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.”1 Also, why did Paul instruct Timothy to “shun profane and idle babblings” (2 Timothy 2:16; 1 Timothy 6:20-21)? Are Christians to shun those with whom we disagree, and even go so far as not to greet them or allow them into our homes?
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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching
27
Jan
2026
Why Is the Book of Enoch Not Part of the Bible?

Why Is the Book of Enoch Not Part of the Bible?

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text and contains stories of the origins of the demons and Nephilim. Some of the stories have influenced certain theological ideas (such as those about angels and demons, specifically the Watchers) and are consistent with the references made in Genesis 6:1-2 regarding the fall of the sons of God.

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Posted by petra1000 in Apologetics, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, wisdom
23
Jan
2026
Eph 5:22 – Is Ephesians 5:22 A Reason to Reject the God of the Bible?

Eph 5:22 – Is Ephesians 5:22 A Reason to Reject the God of the Bible?

According to The Telegraph of London, one of the “top 10 worst Bible passages” is Ephesians 5:22, in which Paul taught, “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.”1 In his book God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction, Dan Baker titled chapter nine simply “Misogynistic.” Barker alleged: “Women are second-class. Because of Eve’s insubordination, she was forced to become dependent on man. From then on, all women are inferior, so the bible says.”2

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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Difficulty, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, False Teaching
14
Jan
2026
Rome Woos Evangelicals

Rome Woos Evangelicals

Rome has always pushed for ecumenical unity, but in recent years the effort has intensified. The Vatican—and even the White House—are speaking in ways that make many evangelicals say, “Maybe the Catholic Church isn’t so different after all.”

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Posted by petra1000 in Apologetics, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Church
08
Dec
2025
American Churches ? Entertaining or Truth

American Churches ? Entertaining or Truth

I almost stopped first at a larger church only a block from away from the little church I visited. The large brick church had a parking lot fairly full of cars and several people were going in as I drove by. I can?t say what made me keep driving but only a block away was a little white church with two people sitting on the front steps. As I slowed down to look at the church the two people waved to me and smiled. They beckoned for me to come in. I did.
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Posted by petra1000 in Bible Study, Church