Quote (charity @ Mar. 11 2012,21:46)I think the romans have had a pile of fun an fortune with the jewish faith an inheritance, fancy destroying Jesus an being able to to convince the people that he made himself a sacrifice for sin…an to go on to say… he was even God.sooner or later you might stop an consider the politics of the day an realise…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 12 2012,11:26)Marty, The Jews were very familiar with the term 'The Word of the Lord.' They replaced the name 'YHVH' for 'The Word of the Lord' in the Targums when the scriptures spoke of God' appearing to them or speaking to them. This article shows many examples and I have just pasted a…[Read more]

Hi Mike and T8:The following veses are speaking about the Jesus glorifying the Father on earth, and the Father glorifying him by exalting him to His right hand as head of the church.Quote Jhn 17:1 ¶ These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 11 2012,17:49)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 11 2012,14:17)Hi Nick:The role of the Holy Spirit of God is to testify concerning His Only Begotten Son and His Christ:Quote Jhn 16:13   Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 11 2012,14:06)Hi 94,Again it speaks of the future as a plan. God speaks of the past as far as the Word being with Him IN THE BEGINNINGHi Nick:If you were going to build a house, you not start with a plan. Jesus was not a plan, but he was planned. Of course, what God would speak to humanity through him was in the heart…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 07 2012,14:46)Hi Jammin, The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. John touched him Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.Hi Nick:And the Logos (What God had spoken pertaining to His Son the Messiah) became flesh, and it was this way.Quote Luk 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be,…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Mar. 09 2012,18:47)Michael Tellinger shows off what could be one of the best pieces of evidence that there were giants on Earth a long, long time ago. Geologists have marvelled at this giant foot print in rough granite, about 4 feet long. Some still say that it is a natural erosion pattern. Personally I find that suggestion highy…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 11 2012,09:57)Hi Kathi,During the course of our “proskuneo” discussion, I referred you and Keith to 2 Samuel 1:2, where a man bows down to King David.  I told you guys that the word used in the LXX was “proskuneo”, and that it didn't mean this man “worshipped” King David as if he were God.I remember both you and Keith…[Read more]

Hi Nick:The role of the Holy Spirit of God is to testify concerning His Only Begotten Son and His Christ:Quote Jhn 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. The seed of the woman?…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 11 2012,13:26)Hi 94, “Foreseen” is not prophecy.How about foreordained?Quote 1Pe 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, silver and gold, from your vain conversation by tradition from your fathers; 1Pe 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 11 2012,13:57)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 10 2012,19:22)But this position of glory at the right hand of the Father was forseen from the beginning, and therefore, in this sense he had this glory with the Father in the beginning.  The scripture does not state that he is returning to a former glory.Marty,The words “the glory I HAD“…[Read more]

Hi t8:Yes we can agree on the following:Quote I think we can all agree where he is now. That is, in the glory of God, at his right hand side, and also seated with the Father on his throne.But this position of glory at the right hand of the Father was forseen from the beginning, and therefore, in this sense he had this glory with the Father in the…[Read more]

Hi Kerwin:These Jewish believers were of the mind that gentile converts needed to be circumsized. Again, this was a transistional period from the OT covenant to the NT covenant, and it was difficult for them to understand why circumcision was not necessary for gentile converts.Love in Christ,Marty

Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 11 2012,11:45)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 11 2012,11:39)Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 05 2012,13:55)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 05 2012,13:40)Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 05 2012,13:02)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 04 2012,10:10)Luk 24:47   And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at…[Read more]

Hi Kathi:The Greek word translated “Word” in John 1 is “Logos” and is defined as that which God has spoken, and embodies a plan.The Word pertains to Jesus but “he is not the Word” in John 1.And no, he is not diety.  The scripture states that “he is a man, the last Adam”.And although it is true that no man can come to the Father but by him, and he…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 05 2012,13:55)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 05 2012,13:40)Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 05 2012,13:02)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 04 2012,10:10)Luk 24:47   And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.Love in Christ,MartyLuk 24:47   And that repentance and remission of s…[Read more]

Hi:Quote 1Ti 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned: 1Ti 1:6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 1Ti 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 1Ti 1:8 But we know that…[Read more]

Hi Annie:I am joining you in prayer.God Bless You and your family,Love in Christ,Marty

Quote (bodhitharta @ Mar. 05 2012,13:02)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 04 2012,10:10)Luk 24:47   And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.Love in Christ,MartyLuk 24:47   And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at J…[Read more]

Quote (shimmer @ Jan. 21 2012,09:23)Quote (kerwin @ Jan. 21 2012,04:53)I disagree with his definition of grieve as I grieve at the death of a sibling.  So cause not the Spirit of God, that you were sealed for redemption, to suffer mental pain for your loss or injury is my understanding of Ephesians 4:30.  He is making another point. 1st Thess 5…[Read more]