Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,12:15)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,18:51)Hi Mandy:I have already stated that I thought that Elisha's response was quite severe which is all that I can say.Kevin wanted someone to address the scriptures and so I have done this to the best of my ability.  I did not say I was trying justify Elisha's response.  I was j…[Read more]

And to anyone who may have indicated that the reason I obey God is out of fear:No, I do not need to fear God because I am in right standing with Him through my Lord Jesus.  I obey Him because I love Him and appreciated what He has done for me and what he does for me on a continual basis.  The priniciples that He has taught me for living my life I…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 20 2008,19:53)Quote (Stu @ April 20 2008,14:41)In response to 942767's pathological beliefs outlined above, I recommend this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7QVbJnSPQEhttp://www.blasphemychallenge.com/942767 I deny that your god is compassionate, loving or even there.  That is my gut reaction to your brutal philosophy.  At t…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ April 20 2008,16:31)Hello Irene an 942767,Thank you for your prayers.  Bradley has received a miracle.  He fell 80' off a mountain while rock climbing and is alive.  He landed right in-between a tree and a rock.  Praise God!  He seems to only have a hairline fracture is his neck and in the best place possible.  Do you belie…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 21 2008,10:43)Quote (942767 @ April 21 2008,10:39)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 21 2008,10:22)Quote (942767 @ April 21 2008,09:35)Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:22)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,15:32)Hi All:Trying to see if there is an explantion for the passage of Elisha cursing the children, and the only thing that I can find…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 21 2008,10:22)Quote (942767 @ April 21 2008,09:35)Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:22)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,15:32)Hi All:Trying to see if there is an explantion for the passage of Elisha cursing the children, and the only thing that I can find is that they were apparently more like teenage youths.  I don't know if…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:19)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,16:17)Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:13)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,13:44)Quote (kejonn @ April 20 2008,16:06)Here's another thought: if Yahweh had the power to create and destroy, why was the flood necessary? After all, if it was the wicked humans he wanted to kill, why not…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:18)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,14:56)Why don't you look at this as the opportunity to obey God and teach your children God's principles so that they won't be destroyed.  The children are your responsibility.Yes, that's always a great tactic. “Do as this book says, or Yahweh will destroy you”.Hi Kj:And the sad…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:22)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,15:32)Hi All:Trying to see if there is an explantion for the passage of Elisha cursing the children, and the only thing that I can find is that they were apparently more like teenage youths.  I don't know if this makes a difference.  It is difficult to understand.The YLT s…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 21 2008,09:13)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,13:44)Quote (kejonn @ April 20 2008,16:06)Here's another thought: if Yahweh had the power to create and destroy, why was the flood necessary? After all, if it was the wicked humans he wanted to kill, why not spread a plague that only attacked humans? Why create a flood that killed…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 21 2008,07:25)Quote (942767 @ April 21 2008,06:44)but they did not believe Noah, just as many do not believe the gospel today and will not repent, and will consequently, be destroyed in God's judgment of the wicked.Brother, again, your theology leaves no room for, “Forgive them for they no not what they do.”When Jesus asked…[Read more]

Hi All:Trying to see if there is an explantion for the passage of Elisha cursing the children, and the only thing that I can find is that they were apparently more like teenage youths.  I don't know if this makes a difference.  It is difficult to understand.The YLT states:Quote 2Ki 2:23   And he goeth up thence to Beth-El, and he is going up in th…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 21 2008,07:23)Quote (942767 @ April 21 2008,06:44)Quote (kejonn @ April 20 2008,16:06)Here's another thought: if Yahweh had the power to create and destroy, why was the flood necessary? After all, if it was the wicked humans he wanted to kill, why not spread a plague that only attacked humans? Why create a flood that killed…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ April 20 2008,16:06)Here's another thought: if Yahweh had the power to create and destroy, why was the flood necessary? After all, if it was the wicked humans he wanted to kill, why not spread a plague that only attacked humans? Why create a flood that killed animals and plant life as well? What was the purpose of killing organisms…[Read more]

Quote Mat 5:10 Blessed they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when shall revile you, and persecute , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Mat 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the…[Read more]

Hi KJ:Also, I have read the Koran, and I do not find anything in it about being born again.

Quote (kejonn @ April 20 2008,10:52)Quote (942767 @ April 19 2008,15:58)Hi KJ:We learn about him and the things that he taught from the NT, but there is that born again experience that leaves no doubt that God is a reality and that His testimony regarding Jesus is true.You say that, and others say it, but do you discount similar experiences by…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ April 20 2008,11:12)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,09:46)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 20 2008,07:18)Quote (942767 @ April 20 2008,05:43)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 19 2008,19:10)94,Allowing it to happen, or causing it to happen?Although some things that have happened in the scriptures are difficult to understand, I can assure you that God's…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ April 20 2008,09:39)Quote (Not3in1 @ April 19 2008,19:00)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ April 19 2008,10:47)But you want us to believe in just another anointed man or prophet like all the others in the pastBut didn't Moses say that is who Jesus would be?That God would provide another “prophet” from among the brethren who was just like…[Read more]

Hi KJ:You can do whatsoever you please relative to accepting Jesus. You cannot be a Christian without believing that he is who God and he say that he is, and based on your posts, it would be impossible at least at the present time.