Activity for Sigma
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Are there any examples in the Bible of people using psychoactive agents (other than alcohol)? I know the Bible talks about some people being drunk (Noah etc.), but are there any references to people using other drugs? (more) |
— | about 3 years ago |
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A: As of 2021, what is the status of the Family Integrated Church movement? The following answer is based on my personal experiences and knowledge of the FIC movement. My dad was strongly influenced by Doug Phillips when young and I grew up homeschooled in the Bible Belt, so while not personally involved I have attended various FIC churches and know people who are part of th... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: Which Biblical Theology frameworks are currently taught in the Southern Baptist seminaries? I'm friends with people at both Midwestern and Southwestern. From what I understand there are a diversity of views among professors while remaining within the bounds of the Baptist Faith & Message. Additionally, all frameworks are "taught" as part of Christian History or Theology courses so you don't... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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What does *usury* mean in the Westminster Larger Catechism Question 142? The Westminster Larger Catechism (1648) Question 142 lists usury among the sins against the 8th commandment (highlight mine): >Q. 142. What are the sins forbidden in the eighth commandment? > >A. The sins forbidden in the eighth commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, are, thef... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: When did the "Moses had horns" mistranslation get corrected? The horns are based on Jerome's translation of the Hebrew word קָרַן (qaran) in Exodus 34:29 which means to send out rays or shine, and is related to the root word for horn (compare e.g. Genesis 22:13 where Abraham's ram for sacrifice is caught by its בְּקַרְנָיו (qeren)). Jerome used a similarly fle... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: How can we have free will without sin in heaven, but can't do so on earth? My background is in the reformed tradition, which necessarily impacts my response, but I would go all the way back to Augustine to find historic Christian thought on the subject. Augustine taught that there were four states of man's nature: Man pre-fall, able to either sin or not sin (posse peccar... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |