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BrighterSyde:
■ Read your bible well. Adultery is also grounds for a divorce. Also if your partner wants a divorce you are allowed to grant him or her that request.

immortalcrown:
Only incest is biblically acceptable for a divorce. But many people claim that the Bible permits divorce if adultery happens. Some people claim that the Bible supports divorce if any form of unfaithfulness occurs in the marriage.

MadeINchenzen2:
so of what use is forgiveness?

magoo10:
God forgives our sins if we ask for forgiveness and truly repent and make total change from our sinful lives.
As we know living without sin in this world is not easy ,that is what keeps attracting people to karma.

Dsimmer:
■ The snake represent the law while the death of Jesus or the cross represent mercy at the face of the law. The Hebrews sinned in the forest thus were punished for their actions however were later pardoned and healed while looking at the snake lifted up on the cross. So it meant they obtained mercy regardless of their sin. That is, they obtained mercy at the face of the law, represented by the snake which represents the law. The death and resurrection of Jesus which is represented by the cross, signifies mercy/salvation at the face of the law. That was exactly what Paul was saying because he was a participant of such mercy/salvation at the face of the law. However, this doesn't mean one should continue to do evil/commit crime because like Paul stated, we can't continue in sin yet expect grace to abound.
■ That being said, Jesus was indeed sent to the Hebrews, however, his salvation is meant for all. Aside that, His salvation also teaches a lesson which is, we should show mercy, especially when it's needed or warranted. While law should be without mercy, justice should be rendered with mercy, especially if such cases warrant it.

Tallesty1:
■ This is an intriguing perspective, and I'm eager to delve deeper into it. Based on my understanding, if Jesus' mission were exclusively for the Israelites, it would contradict numerous instances in the Bible where he interacted with and ministered to people from diverse backgrounds.
■ Firstly, despite initially stating that he was sent to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 15:24), Jesus demonstrated compassion and inclusivity in his actions. For instance, when a Canaanite woman approached him seeking help for her daughter, Jesus ultimately healed the daughter, commending the woman's great faith (Matthew 15:28).
■ Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-42) challenges the notion of exclusivity. Despite societal and cultural barriers between Jews and Samaritans, Jesus engaged in meaningful dialogue with the woman and revealed himself as the Messiah. This interaction underscores Jesus' universal message of salvation transcending ethnic boundaries.
■ Jesus' response to the plea of a Roman centurion for the healing of his servant (Matthew 8:5-13) exemplifies his willingness to extend grace beyond the confines of Israel. Despite being a Gentile, the centurion's faith impressed Jesus, who commended it as greater than any he had seen in Israel.
■ Additionally, Jesus' commission to his disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20) and his declaration that he would draw all people to himself when lifted up (John 12:32) emphasize the universal scope of his mission. These verses underscore Jesus' intention to offer salvation to people of every race, ethnicity, and nationality. The account of Peter's encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 further reinforces the inclusivity of Jesus' message. Despite Peter's initial reluctance due to societal norms, he obeyed God's command to go to Cornelius, a Gentile, and proclaim the Gospel. This event marked a significant shift in understanding that God shows no partiality and accepts people from every nation who fear him and do what is right (Acts 10:34-35). In essence, while Jesus' earthly ministry began with a focus on the Israelites, his ultimate purpose was to extend salvation to all humanity, thereby fulfilling the promise made to Abraham that through his offspring, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). Therefore, to assert that Jesus was exclusively for the Israelites overlooks the abundant evidence in the Bible that demonstrates his universal love and grace for all people.

poshestmina:
He should have carried the gas and foodstuffs to her in the Labor room .
He didn't have to wait till the next day .

Ohyoudidnt:
■ In ancient Judaism, it was not uncommon for individuals to refer to God as their father. In fact, the Old Testament contains several instances of individuals addressing God as their father, such as in the book of Isaiah, where the prophet declares, “You, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name” (Isaiah 63:16). Therefore, the fact that Jesus called God his father was not inherently blasphemous or worthy of death according to Jewish law.
■ The narrative in the New Testament suggests that the Jewish religious leaders saw Jesus as a threat to their authority and sought to eliminate him through the Roman legal system. The high priest Caiaphas, in particular, is portrayed as the driving force behind Jesus' crucifixion. In the Gospel of John, Caiaphas is quoted as saying, "it is better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish" (John 11:50), indicating his willingness to sacrifice Jesus for the greater good of the Jewish community.
The passage in John 14:9-11 where Jesus states, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father,” does not necessarily imply a Trinitarian understanding. Rather, it emphasizes the unity between Jesus and the Father in purpose, character, and representation. It signifies that Jesus perfectly reflects the nature and will of God the Father, making Him the visible manifestation of the invisible God. This statement highlights their unity and oneness in essence rather than suggesting they are interchangeable or identical persons within a Trinitarian framework.

NLCreator:
■Shehu Sani

Metrofox:
Karma is what happened to King David

Daejumong:
Pastor Kumuyi has no personal property or personal bank account. This was stated in Chapter 5 in his Biography, ‘ Kumuyi: Defender of the faith’ This man of God, who has consistently preached holiness for over 50 ye . ars, is indeed a role model and arguably the closest we have to Christ in this generation. Imagine having such a large global ministry with so much power and influence worldwide and not even a plot of land to your name!
In the spirit of Easter, let us learn from this man especially the young pastors among us. May God continue to strengthen and increase you daddy! More strength and grace in Jesus’ name!

Expanse2020:
∆ In duetoronomy The God no one Shall be put to death for another person... everyone shall bear in own sin.. how come should I be concerned with the sin and consequences of Adam sin...

MindHacker9009:
So who is the true son of the God of Israel.
Exodus 4:22-23 "Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn"
Zechariah 8:23 “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”

MadeINchenzen2:
∆ The complete chapters of the Bible gave no insights or notes about 'karma'... Though the term 'karma' is from the Janism, Hindu and Buddhist religion, but everyone believes in it strongly... Maybe the Bible insinuated it when Christ said "He who kill by the sword, will die by the sword"... " What a man sows, he reaps"...
If we all agree with this (karma) why then do we ask God for forgiveness?
∆ Can one commit a sin and be completely forgiven by God and free from consequences?
Kindly help me with your insights. Thanks

gohf:
So instead of celebrating spiritual birth, these guys somewhere down there, want people to be celebrating fertility that ends in mortality... Like 🤦🏿‍♀️

Jman06:
You must be naive to think that a woman would have extramarital affairs, get pregnant in the process and the husband would accept such bastard child.

Jman06:
∆ You people readily make this assertion forgetting or not knowing that it is only if the man is willing to accept such child that such scenario is possible, or if the man died immediately after marrying the wife, then the lady maybe asked to stay and bear children for the family especially if the dead husband was the only child. In some cases, if a family loses their male children/child without those children being married or have children, then the family could look for a willing lady, marry her and allow her to birth children with other men.
So, it is not that the woman cheated on her husband and then had a bastard child only for the man to later discover that the child is not his. No man accepts such woman and child in Igbo culture.
So, Kobojonkie and co should take note.