The Narrow Path Ministries

Lee wrote:

the close of Mark, which we now know is an interpolation.

I do not think we "know" that. We know many scholars think they know that but there are other views about how Mark ends and how it got that way. Perhaps there is a part missing.

God bless, Homer

Regarding the matter of what a government may legitimately do, in the sight of God, to provide for the collective interests of its citizens, it would seem beneficial to consider the actions of Joseph when he was in charge of Egypt. When he took the grain of the land and stored it up prior to the com...

Hi Philman, You wrote: I have family members who have professed to be saved, got baptized, lived a Godly life and then fell away and live in sin and have been for many many years. It is my hope that they will not fall into the category of the "unbelievers". I know some will state that they were neve...

Thrombomodulin, Note the following, in particular the underlined parts: Romans 13:1-7 (New King James Version) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the a...

Hi Philman, Perhaps the following passage was in the pastor's mind: Galatians 5:13-26 (New King James Version) 13. For you, brethren , have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh , but through love serve one another. 14. For all the law is fulfilled in one wo...

I think I have located his phone number from public records. I called the number and there was no answer; will try again.

Hi Steve,

Do you remember Paidion's last name and town of residence? His phone number might be public. I feel like a dear friend is missing.

Hi Lee, Perhaps Jesus' words can answer your question. Consider: Numbers 21:4-9 (New King James Version) 4. Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way. 5. And the people spoke against God ...

Thanks for the reply Todd. I do not know if I have mentioned this before, but I commend you for your gentle spirit! You are an example to all of us.

Consider this: who was more guilty, the one who was deceived into sin or the one who went in with his eyes wide open?