I just discovered your website while researching questions about whether Paul the Apostle had either been a member of the Sanhedrin or married. I just wanted to say, from what I could see so far, I really like the way you present yourselves very well biblically. Too bad you are so far away, but if I’m ever in your area, I would love to visit. God speed your efforts to represent Him properly, or should I say, “Hasta La Vista!”?<\/p>\n\t
I’m glad you are finding the website useful in your studies.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I just discovered your website while researching questions about whether Paul the Apostle had either been a member of the Sanhedrin or married. I just wanted to say, from what I could see so far, I really like the way you present yourselves very well biblically. 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