Quote (epistemaniac @ Nov. 08 2008,09:30)early on… page 4 or so in this topic, it was brought up by Timothy that God hardened Pharaoh's heart… other counters were made that Pharaoh hardened his own heart, but before any miracle was presented to Pharaoh, before Moses had ever left to confront Pharaoh, God said Exodus 4:21-23 (ESV) Ex 21 And the…[Read more]

Quote (gollamudi @ Nov. 05 2008,15:44)Quote (Samuel @ Nov. 05 2008,08:11)As I've stated in other posts and theads:Our sense is that it is “Free Will”…and in fact it is “Free Will”Now…if I might be able to clear this up for you some:Where this gets really confusing to us (Mainly because we just don't understand it).Is that GOD already knows…[Read more]

Quote (gollamudi @ Nov. 04 2008,15:51)Quote (Not3in1 @ Nov. 04 2008,13:09)It's true that we can't control our destiny – all must die according to the bible – according to the original sin – according to a supposed loving Father who holds death over his children.  Sure, there's a saviour, but not until we die.  The fear of death cripples some.  …[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 04 2008,15:09)942767………..your quote, Jhn 3:21 But he that doth truth cometh to the light, that his deed may be manifest, that they (his deeds) are wrought (performed) in or (BY) GOD. Jesus said (NO) man can come unto me (UNLESS) the Father draw Him. Doesn't sound like he is doing it himself through his own…[Read more]

Hi Mandy:That may be your opinion, but this is what the scriptures state and I know that this is the truth. I can't find any flaw in this at all.Quote Jhn 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Jhn 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the…[Read more]

Hi Gene:I believe the Word of God not your opinions. Did God force you to tithe as you have shared in your testimony or did you do it wilfully?

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 04 2008,01:33)942767…..sorry, just read you question….You ask how does God  write his laws on our hearts, God takes out the stony heart and gives us soft hearts, by the operation of HIS GRACE (Gods influencing on the heart) For you are saved by grace and that not of yourselves, it (IS) the gift of GOD, lest any…[Read more]

Hi Gene:You say:Quote we are (CREATED) unto good works by the hand of GOD.Does this mean that we have to obey “these good works” or not?

Quote (Tiffany @ Nov. 03 2008,15:01)942767  Since Gen does not answer you I thought I would say something about how the Law is wrtitten in our hearts.Jesus on the sermon on the Mount told us how all is made spiritual, we keep the law not just by the letter of the law.For example if you are angry at your brother, you already commited murder in…[Read more]

Hi Gene:You say quote the following scripture:Quote  Act 10:45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.This scripture refers to Cornelius who is a good example of a gentile who was not under the law but was already…[Read more]

Hi Gene:You say:Quote Inorder for a person to obey God's law by nature Gods law , it takes God Spirit for that to happen, salvation is a work of GOD not of Man. imoYes, of course salvation is a work of God and not of man, but God uses man to accomplish His purpose, but my understanding is that the Apostle Paul in these verses of scripture in…[Read more]

Hi Gene:Going back and reading your post you say:Quote The gentiles who HAVE NOT THE LAW Do the things contained in them (SHOW) the laws of GOD written on there Hearts (BY) The HAND OF GOD> now if they are saved or judged by there own works then why would GOD have to write His laws on there own Hearts I believe that you are misquoting God's Word.…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 02 2008,13:47)(42767……The gentiles who HAVE NOT THE LAW Do the things contained in them (SHOW) the laws of GOD written on there Hearts (BY) The HAND OF GOD> now if they are saved or judged by there own works then why would GOD have to write His laws on there own Hearts and if He did it for the gentiles can't he do…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 01 2008,05:12)To All……many years ago when i was a young man, I had heard about God and Jesus nearly all my life, people would quote the bible all the time in fact the first bible i Got was for quoting the psalm of David in Sunday school. But with all that i still was never sure He existed and if He did exist, was He…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Nov. 01 2008,13:20)942767……God has given dominion of the earth to mankind right, then what do you do with these scriptures. Dan 4:25…> That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beast of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Nov. 01 2008,07:22)Quote (942767 @ Oct. 31 2008,10:01)Quote (TimothyVI @ Oct. 30 2008,00:11)Hi David,If I watched my adult child beat his dog to death and did nothing to intervene,would I not have some share in the responsibility?TimHi Tim:God has given dominion of the earth to mankind, and so, instead of trying to blame God for…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Oct. 30 2008,00:11)Hi David,If I watched my adult child beat his dog to death and did nothing to intervene,would I not have some share in the responsibility?TimHi Tim:God has given dominion of the earth to mankind, and so, instead of trying to blame God for the evils of the world, the question is what are you and I doing about…[Read more]

Quote (Samuel @ Oct. 28 2008,08:09)Wow!This is for me to look at.  I needed to hear this.  Thank you very much.  GOD Bless.You know for me this rings home quite a bit.  Its real personal how you put the Bit in there about “Growing up dealing with rejection”I must confess that this is me.  I'm not going to try to get you all to feel sorry for me b…[Read more]

Quote (chosenone @ Oct. 27 2008,14:27)Phil.2:12-14   …12 So that, my beloved, according as you always obey, not as in my presence only, but now much rather in my absence, with fear and trembling, be carrying your own salvation into effect,13 for it is God Who is operating in you to will as well as to work for the sake of His delight.14 All be…[Read more]

Hi Gene:You say:Quote Ken…..All you explained is good for explaining what faith (produces) but my question is what (IS) Faith, and you failed to produce any explanation of the word (evidence) found in the Hebrew definition, (faith is the evidence of things no seen). The verse to which you refer in Hebrews does not say “faith is the evidence of…[Read more]