Christian Combatives

In this Bible study we talked about:- Semper virgo, arguments for and against- What the Bible says- Why people believe Semper Virgo- Genesis 2- 1 Cor 6,7- Ephesians 5

In this Bible study we talked about:- Laws about leprosy,- Law about restitution- A test for fidelity often used by pro-abortion activists- The meaning of the phrase "Her thigh shall fall away"- The Nazirite Vow (and samson)- The blessing of Aaron- The consecration of Levites

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 40- Why is God so precise on the details of the tabernacle- The old covenant vs new covenant- Abusing your Christian freedom in church- The Ninevites vs Canaanites- Numbers 1, 3

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 33-36- God is mad at the Israelites- Moses intercedes for the Israelites- God gives the ten commandments to the Israelites a second time, and some additional details- Moses glows and sees God- The tabernacle is built

In this Bible study we talked about:- Explaining the concept of covenants- Comparing the old covenants to the new covenant- The Mosaic Covenant is not currently active, and we aren't a part of it anyway- Zacchaeus was a "wee little man", an "Anthropon Micron" A "Micro man"- Why did the East and West split- The Golden Calf- Exodus 31-32

In this Bible study we talked about:- The priest's garments- Sacrifices for consecrating priests- Why we don't use grape juice instead of wine- It is impossible to perfectly follow all God's commands- Contrasting the Old Covenant with the New Covenant- Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh used in the Old Covenant- Exodus 28:31-Ex 30

In this Bible study we talked about:- Covering common Easter myths- Syncretism- Marian apparitions and good luck charms - Patron saints as reused pagan deities- Different approaches to share the truth based on the individual- The design of the priests' garments- The garments and artistry in the church- Why traditional styles/themes help teach- Exodus 28:1-30

In this Bible study we talked about:- Are babies sinners?- How are babies saved- How is anyone saved?- Faith vs Intellectual Assent.- Age of accountability- What should we think for babies who die before birth?- It is possible to spiritually starve your children- God takes care of my life even if I don't know how He will

In this Bible study we talked about:- Is baptism invalid if your baptizer is bad?- Is baptism invalid if the person receives it deceitfully?- Why are some baptized multiple times?- Baptism is passively received, not actively done by you- How is John's Baptism connected to Christ's?- Is baptism a "work" of your parents?- Do you need to get baptized again if you have sinned since your baptism?- What is confession and absolution?- Who should you confess to?- Why do you baptize once, but receive communion many times?- What are some ways God forgives sins?

In this Bible study we talked about:- Instructions to build the tabernacle- Instructions to build the ark, table, and lampstand- Exodus 25-26

In this Bible study we talked about:- Concupiscence vs outward-sourced temptation- Jesus' temptation without sin- What kinds of temptation did Jesus receive and resist?- Do believers still sin?- Where does temptation come from?- What should Christians pray regarding Iran- If death is bad, does God ever use it for good?- Is armed rebellion ever justified?- What should we pray for?

In this Bible study we talked about:- Signs of the end times in Revelation- Signs of the end times in Matthew 24 by Jesus- The destruction of the temple- False Christs- Prosperity preachers and the NAR- The testimony of martyrs- The Rapture

In this Bible study we talked about:- Laws about Sabbath/festivals- The point of the Sabbath- Conquest of Canaan promised- Covenant cut and confirmed with the Israelites- What is a covenant and why was this one replaced?

In this Bible study we talked about:- Nephilim and other Hapax Legomena- Sojourner vs invader- Not showing partiality- Usury

In this Bible study we talked about:- The 9th and 10th Commandment- Coveting- The structure/design of the church/altar- Exodus rules for slaves- Exodus rules for theft/murder/etc

In this Bible study we talked about:- The 7th and 8th Commandment- Charity- Gossip- How serious God takes slander and lying- The origin of the term "Lutheran" and why it stuck

In this Bible study we talked about:- The 5th Commandment- The difference between killing and murder- What do we make of the ICE-raids, and those who have died?- How do Christians resist without sinning?- How do Christians protect human life, regardless of their side of the issue?- Toxic Charity- What Jesus says about Homosexuality- Adultery- Polygamy- Divorce

In this Bible study we talked about:- The 5th Commandment- Forbidding murder in Genesis 9:6- The difference between killing and murder- The difference between accidental and intentional killing- Abortion- End of life choices- What to do with a child resulting from assault

In this Bible study we talked about:- The 3rd and 4th Commandments- The length of creation according to Exodus 20:11- How we honor the sabbath day- Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday- What kinds of rules did people make up for this commandment?- How does honoring your father and mother work if they are not honorable people?- The extension of the 4th commandment to government as well, beyond parents

In this Bible study we talked about:- The Biblical view of Race vs the Modernist view- How does the Bible distinguish between groups of people? Nations, Tribes, etc.- Identity determined by belief, not skincolor or ancestry- John 4, Samaritans- Acts 17- Verses used against interracial marriage, such as "Unequally yoked" (2 cor 6:14)- Being married to an unbeliever, and the possibility of divorce- How the devil attacks the pastor and the church- How pastors handle the call process- When to pray imprecatory prayers- God brings people together in one Christ

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 20- Revisited 1st and 2nd Commandments- Talked about "graven images"- An idol is anything you trust more than God- Other denominations objections to religious art- Icons- The orthodox understanding and use of icons- Experientialism in Pentecostalism and Orthodoxy- Style of Church/worship can become an idol- Ways people take God's name in vain

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 18-20:6- 1st Commandment- John 8 (who are the true children of God/Abraham)- Romans 10-11 (How are the Jewish people still special in God's plan)- A blasphemous prayer to Mary

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 14-17- The song of Moses- The Israelites grumble- God turns the water sweet- The Israelites grumble- God gives them manna and quail- The Israelites grumble- God gives them water from a rock- God causes Israel to win in the battle against the Amalekites while Moses has his hands raised

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 12:33-14- The Israelites exit Egypt- The Egyptian chariots give chase- God protects the Israelites with the Pillar of cloud/fire- God parts the red sea- The Israelites pass through, the Egyptians drown

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 10-- The final 3 plagues- Different views of communion- The connections between Passover and the Lord's Supper

In this Bible study we talked about:- The canons of Scripture- How can we know what books are Scripture?- False gospels, gnostic gospels- Gnostic beliefs- Cremation vs burial- The resurrection of the body- People aging differently before the flood

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 7:13-9- Pharaoh continues to refuse to let God's people go- Pharaoh gets overwhelmed with plagues- Pharaoh keeps changing his mind when the plagues stop

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 4-7:13- Moses talks to Pharaoh- Pharaoh makes Israelite life worse- Moses shows a miracle of the staff to Pharaoh, but he doesn't listen- An explanation of the 10 plagues and why each of them is an insult to one of more Egyptian gods

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 3-4- God talks to Moses in the Burning Bush- God gives Moses miracles to do- Moses and Aaron go to Egypt and speak with the Israelites

In this Bible study we talked about:- Exodus 1-2- The birth of Moses- Moses in the bullrushes- Noah's Ark vs Moses' Arks vs the Ark of the Church

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 48-50- The death of Israel- Joseph forgives his brothers- The death of Joseph- The end of Genesis- An explanation of where Genesis fits in the first 5 books, and that fits in the Bible

In this Bible Study we talk about:-Forgiveness

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 44-47- Joseph and his brothers- Joseph takes care of his family- Joseph makes Egypt rich

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 39-44- Joseph and Potiphar- Joseph in prison- Joseph interprets dreams- Joseph in charge of Egypt- Joseph meets with his brothers

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 35-38- Jacob gets blessed- Rachel and Isaac are buried- I struggle to pronounce all the names in a huge genealogy- Joseph, his coat, his dreams, his brothers' betrayal- That uncomfortable story about Judah, Tamar, and Onan

In this Bible study we talked about:- Romans 13- Can Christians use Lethal force?- In Church?- To defend others?- To defend themselves?

In this Bible study we talked about:- Jacob wrestles with God- Jacob is renamed to Israel- Jacob reunites with Esau- Jacob's sons kill for revenge- Genesis 32-34

In this Bible study we talked about: - Jacob, Laban, Rachael, and Leah - Genesis 28-3

In this Bible study we talked about:- What Bible says is a legitimate reason for divorce- Deuteronomy 24- Matthew 19- Mark 10- Ephesians 5- 1 Corinthians 7- Matthew 18

(Poor Audio Quality) - I didn't realize the mic wasn't broadcasting.... still though:In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 25-27- Jacob and Esau

In this Bible study we talked about:- Paying money to cults for music and study/vbs material- Genesis 23-24- The death of Sarah- The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 19-22- Sodom and Gomorrah- Lot should have protected his daughters- Lot's daughters should have trusted God and not sinned with Lot- Abraham lies about his wife and causes trouble, again- The binding of Isaac

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 16-18- Hagar and Ishmael- Sarah laugh's at God's promise- Abraham bargains with God for Sodom

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 12:4-15- Hebrews 6-7

In this Bible study we talked about:- Genesis 12:4-15- Hebrews 6-7

In this Bible study we talked about:- Who the Biblical Israel is in light of things like Romans 11- God's promise to bless/curse given to Abram- Genesis 11:10ff - Genesis 12:3- John 8

In this Bible study we talked about:- Retaining the traditions in service- Augsburg Confession Article 24- Having communion every Sunday- Loving others as Christians is unique- The curse of Canaan- The tower of Babel- Genesis 9:18-11:9

In this Bible study we talked about:The Flood

In this Bible study we talked about:The generations leading up to Noah (Genesis 5)andThe increasing corruption and evil on the world (Genesis 6)

In this Bible study we talked about:Cain and Abel - Genesis 4