Hi all: The Apostle Paul states: “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.  For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness: but unto us which are saved it is the power of God”.  (1 Co. 1:17-18)Paul was not implying that water b…[Read more]

Hi Oxy:Just want to establish something.  Since we, as you say, and I agree. are made in the image of God, and our soul is our dominant factor.  Does God have a soul?God Bless

Quote (Cult Buster @ Jan. 19 2007,05:05)942767Quote I brought this up because you say:  “The body of Christ was born sinnless because he was not of the seed of Adam but of God”.See the following:Heb 2:16  For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Heb 2:17  Wherefore in all things it behoved him to…[Read more]

Hi WJ:There is a thread on whether or not we were born sinners.  I have given my understanding of the subject there if you would like to read what I have to say.I asked you to define sin for me and you are right it means to “miss the mark” or “sin is the transgression of the Law”.  (1 John 3:4)  Therefore, sin is a spiritual condition that re…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Jan. 18 2007,22:20)Quote Hi W,How can the Son of David be the root of David?He who was mighty became small and weak like us.If he was not born of a virgin then paternity questions could arise. Immaculate conception is a false catholic doctrine by which they call her the Mother of God.He was born into our sinful state so…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Jan. 18 2007,17:34)Quote Hi CB and Isaiah:There is a profound difference in the statements: “But the seventh day is THE SABBATH OF THE LORD THY GOD” AND “THE SON OF MAN IS LORD ALSO OF THE SABBATH”.  Just as their is a profound difference in saying that Jesus is the SON OF GOD and saying that JESUS IS GOD THE SON.CB why…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 17 2007,06:20)Quote (Cult Buster @ Jan. 16 2007,10:45)Isa 1:18Quote What do you think “Lord of the Sabbath” means? Here are some verses that tell who the Lord of the Sabbath is.Mar 2:28  Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Exo 20:10  But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God:This proves beyond d…[Read more]

Hi, My understanding is that the wedding feast will be that which is commonly called the rapture which I believe is also the first resurrection.”Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household to give them meat in due season? (This meat is the word of God)  Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he…[Read more]

By virture of my personal relationship with God, I know the bible to be his Word, and the bible states: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”.  And then, it goes on to tell us that God created all of the host of the heaven and the earth including mankind.  That is proof enough for me.  God said it that settles it.Besides, sc…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 16 2007,06:40)Quote (942767 @ Jan. 16 2007,00:52)Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 14 2007,08:11)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Jan. 14 2007,06:35)2. Whatever Jesus sees the Father do, “He does also”.Hi WJ,John 5:17 is an interesting verse, the connotation in what Yahshua said to the Jews was significant. This exegesis comes from Robertson's…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 14 2007,08:11)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Jan. 14 2007,06:35)2. Whatever Jesus sees the Father do, “He does also”.Hi WJ,John 5:17 is an interesting verse, the connotation in what Yahshua said to the Jews was significant. This exegesis comes from Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) (Source):Quote John 5:17But Jesus answered them, My…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 13 2007,03:22)Quote (942767 @ Jan. 13 2007,02:53)Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 13 2007,00:12)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 13 2007,00:02)Hi Is 1.18, If God really died then God could not be raised.According to scripture Yahshua did raise Himself from the dead.John 2:18-2018 The Jews then said to Him, “What sign do You show us as your…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 13 2007,00:12)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 13 2007,00:02)Hi Is 1.18, If God really died then God could not be raised.According to scripture Yahshua did raise Himself from the dead.John 2:18-2018 The Jews then said to Him, “What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Jan. 12 2007,08:54)I'm not sure how these things really relate to the question of whether the holy spirit is a person or not, but here goes:“For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: YE SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY”?  (Lev. 11:45)Jehovah God is holy and demands that those who render him sacred…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Jan. 12 2007,20:52)Quote Hi,A son is not still part of his own father. NHIf the Word which was with God and was God was a Son at that time I agree.But the Word was not born a son until he took on human form!The Word did not cease to be the Word or how could he have come in the flesh?No rocket science here!Hi WJ:True, but…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Jan. 11 2007,03:00)94, I'm very sorry.  Can you re-ask the question.Hi David:I asked the questions under the topic asking if the Holy Spirit a person.Thanks

Hi David:I addressed the following questions to you under the topic of the Holy Spirit, but perhaps they would be more appropiately asked under this topic.  My questions were:What does Hebrews 1:3 mean when it states that:  Jesus is “THE EXPRESS IMAGE OF GOD'S PERSON”?And what does God mean when he says to the nation of Israel, “For I am the L…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Jan. 10 2007,05:34)94, I'd rather discuss your questions in a more appropriate thread.  If you imply that these indicate God is a trinity, perhaps the trinity thread.It's just that I really am determined to focus on the holy spirit right now, and whether or not it makes up part of a triune God, whether it is to be worshipped as…[Read more]

Hi David:What does it mean to you when Hebrews 1:3 states about Jesus: “Who being the brightness of his glory, and THE EXPRESS IMAGE OF HIS PERSON…”.  Or When God speaking to the Nation of Israel states: “For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy”.  (Lev. 11:45)God Bless

Quote (Ciara 10622 @ Jan. 10 2007,02:28)I need a prayer! I feel like my energy's been drained out of me! I've been feeling sick for weeks since last year. I had an incident on my bed. Last week one night it happened again. I need someone to pray for me. I really want to get better.Hi Ciara 10622:James 5:14-15 states: “Is any sick among you? Let…[Read more]