David1701

Yes: in the New Covenant, the Lord has made one new body, out of the two old ones (Jews and Gentiles). This body is called "the body of Christ" and comprises all those who are saved, whether formerly Jews or formerly Gentiles.

There is no such thing as a "pre-Adamic" world, unless you are referring to the five days of the creation week before God created Adam.

I'm not denying that young Christians are getting tattoos (I'll take your word for it); but, I wonder why they are getting tattoos. Is it because the Lord is leading them to? I very much doubt it. Why would the Lord ban tattoos in the law of Moses, if he really wants his people to get them? As I've said, we're no longer under the law of Moses, so they are not forbidden as such; but, I suspect that this fad is connected with worldliness and spiritual decline, just as worldly methods of evangelism are.

I used to have one, many years ago. I miss it.

I have sung some metrical Psalms (the Scottish Psaltery), in congregational worship, although not often (I'm not Presbyterian or Anglican). I more often sing hymns or modern Christian songs.

forums dot thewelltrainedmind dot com I find that a bit shocking. It's hard to believe that these people all (or mostly) think that God is leading them to get tattooed. Lev. 19:28 (ESV) You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. Now, we are not under law, in the New Covenant, so we are not under this legal prohibition; however, it is an indication that God not only does not approve of tattoos, but that they are associated with other worldly practices. I would encourage anyone thinking of getting a tattoo to seek God about it. It's important to seek God's will about all important decisions.

Psalm 42 (KJV) 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. 6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. 8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. 9 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? 11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

In Scotland (I don't about elsewhere), when a young woman gets a tattoo, it is often called a "tramp stamp" ("tramp" being slang for a loose woman). Men are treated differently, but it's often regarded as the sign of a rebel or otherwise dubious character. For the above reasons alone, I would say that it's probably unwise to get a tattoo, at least in Scotland. There are others reasons as well.

We are to be being filled with the Holy Spirit. It is not a one-off experience, but should be a daily reality. It is sometimes confused with baptism in the Holy Spirit, which is a one-off and happens at salvation. Baptism in the Holy Spirit is how we are put into the body of Christ. Eph. 5:18-20 (Amp) 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit. 19 Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices [[a]and instruments] and making melody with all your heart to the Lord, 20 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. [a] Ephesians 5:19 George R. Berry, Greek-English New Testament Lexicon. 1 Cor. 12:13 (ESV) For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.

Also vitally important, is to have a heart that wants to please God, rather than man. P.S. I'm reminded of a time when I prayed earnestly about whether or not to start going to a particular congregation. The answer I received (although not in audible words, more of an intuitive awareness) was, "No: they are nice but not holy.".

Eph. 5:18-20 (Webster) 18 And be not drunk with wine, in which is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

What are you talking about? I've already said that there was a German resistance movement. I know what the Hitler Youth was about; and I have no idea where you got the idea that I don't. Honestly, some of the posters on this forum are exasperating.

I wouldn't worry about it. We all forget things (I know I do). In any case, the other poster is nit-picking, and he knows it. The underlying principles are what matters, not trying to catch people out for trivial mistakes of detail.

I did not engage in "equivocation". I pointed out that you had misrepresented what I posted. I did not bring up the statue. Focusing on details and ignoring the more important underlying issues is not "striving for truth"; it is straining out gnats and swallowing camels. To say that millions of Germans had "no choice" but to be part of Hitler's plan is certainly untrue. There is always a choice. We are not talking about helpless infants, but teenagers. It would certainly be a difficult choice, but many, many Christian teenagers have chosen death, rather than to side with evil.

Just to counter some misinformation: I didn't say that people were required to join the Communist Party, e.g. in the U.S.S.R; but, it is true they could find that good jobs, university places, etc., were unavailable to them, if they did not. Totalitarian regimes are all alike (details may differ, but the control/fear and forced conformity are common to all), so my reference to other totalitarian regimes than Naziism was not "off-topic" (the topic included reference to refusal to join their organisations and the courage required). Perhaps it would be good to leave the nit-picking and focus on the important general issues.

Good point: they'll probably have to wait until we all have CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), so that no-one can stop the "donations" being subtracted from the Universal Basic Income.

It's certainly one of the worst. I wonder if we're approaching a time when the Vatican will reveal itself for what it really is, openly; but, somehow, I doubt that.

My comment was not only (or mainly) because Ratzinger was in the Hitler Youth. There is a lot more to it than that. I agree that it's much easier to be an armchair warrior than to face the consequences oneself. I hope that the Lord would give me the courage to refuse such things, but I do realise that it could be very hard. I have a great deal of respect for the people who refused (and the ones who refused to be Communist party members in the U.S.S.R. and similar countries); it takes courage.

There are plenty of other occult symbols in the Vatican, one more doesn't really change the decor much.

And we trust Ratzinger's testimony because...? The office of "Pope" is the anti-Christ. You don't get to that office, unless you are evil through and through.

As I posted previously, I would not get a tattoo at all. I wore a cross lapel pin, on my jacket, for a while, but I kept getting a gentle nudge from the Lord that this was not his will. A few Christian friends quietly expressed doubts about it as well, but I continued. Then it started to fall off, more and more often, for no apparent reason. Then, one day, it fell off when I was out, and it was gone. I haven't worn one since. Tattoos are like lapel pins on steroids. We are to be the Lord's epistle, written on our hearts, not our skin.

I was not "almost tripping over myself", in spite of your gratuitous insult. Perhaps you didn't realise this, but there was a German resistance, whose conscience would not allow them to become Nazis. Naziism was also not merely of its time; in fact, most countries opposed it vehemently. Did Benedict ever repent of being a Nazi? It's certainly true that many of the RC hierarchy supported Naziism, as evidenced by the many pictures of them giving the Nazi salute. Then there's the concordat with Hitler.

If I recall correctly, he had said that he lacked pastoral ability, which is not surprising, since was the head of the "Holy Office", before becoming the so-called "Pope". The "Holy Office" used to be called "The Inquisition". He also used to be a member of the Hitler Youth.

Yes; I've been watching Cahn's videos for a while now and they are very insightful. He obviously loves God and is given revelations about what is happening today.

The fourth verse of Send in the Clowns seems appropriate for this kind of post. Don't you love farce? My fault, I fear. I thought that you'd want what I want... Sorry, my dear! And where are the clowns Send in the clowns Don't bother, they're here.