Just an interesting thought:Paul says:”Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree…” (Galatians 3:13)Quoted from Deuteromony 21:22-23 – seems like Paul uses preacher's license to me… we are told not to take verses out of context. Paul and The New…[Read more]

Hey Nick,Thanks for that Nick but I still am not sure I understand…I can not see the difference between “thou shalt not” and “thou shalt” in the long run…because both are commandments that should be adhered to:- to say one is higher than the other because of phraseology does not make sense.They are just spoken from an opposite approach but…[Read more]

Oops pressed reply before I should have, Nick is there any way you can change or edit a post when you send something by mistake??? I find it hard to read my posts before I send them and go to view it but press the add reply button by mistake…Hi All,Interesting subject… I am relatively new to this topic and so it is interesting to read the…[Read more]

Hi All,Interesting subject… I am relatively new to all this and so it is interesting to ready the oposing thoughts you all bring to the table…I am just interested – in reading one of Kenrch's posts i went on to read a later portion of the book of Gal. In Gal 6:2 I read that there is a “Law of Christ”… what is that Law – does anyone have any…[Read more]

Hey Ramblinrose,That link does not work… can you resend it please.Thanks everyone else for your responsesA007

Hey Nick & Cubes, Thanks for that. Few thoughts. What do you think?If true circumcision was always of the heart why did God initiate circumcision of the flesh as the “sign” of the in the first place. And then say it should be kept from generation to generation as a sign.Abraham's Seed: Gen 17 states -And I have established My covenant between Me…[Read more]

Hey NickI do hear Jesus' words in many instances within the writings of the NT but I am trying to piece things together as I see them.I still cannot understand why Paul does away with circumcision when it was a “sign” of the “everlasting covernent” that God made to Abraham and his Seed. What does “Everlasting” mean to you Nick? or what do you see…[Read more]

malcolm ferris:So even as the Law is commonly referred to as the Law of Moses.Now Paul is given leave to call what God had revealed to him, Paul's gospel.Hey Malcolm,This is how I see your point above, not that I am right but it is how I see it:It would be like if Moses brought the Law, a new commandment of God ways and dealings with his people…[Read more]

Quote (malcolm ferris @ Mar. 30 2006,05:52)Looking into this a little it is not to diffucult to see that Paul is very bold in his claim to be the Apostle to the Gentiles.As God pointed out to him in his encounter on the road to Damascus, He (God) had a work for Paul to do. So even as the Law is commonly referred to as the Law of Moses.Now Paul is…[Read more]

Thanks K,I appreciate your honesty and thanks for clarifying. On the once saved always saved. I agree with this statement: I understand it to be that as long as we don't turn our back on God and say we want nothing more to do with Him there is always a door open to the Father. This turning your back on God, is that what you consider to be the…[Read more]

Thanks K,My questions were not questions on the existence of God or if Jesus walked this earth. My faith in God is not moved, but my questioning of man is and his ways. These questions are one's of simplicity so I thought and wondered if anyone out there had any answers to these – that was all. If not they will remain as ?'s in my bible till…[Read more]

Thanks for your replies, most things were very helpful. However for me some questions still go unanswered.1. Is the scripture complete and in its pure original form.2. Why do we have manuscripts that do not say the same things?3. IF not; Has man tampered with the Scriptures in light of this?4. Some manuscripts have full versus left out (sure it…[Read more]

Thanks Kenrch,I will respond later. What you said makes sense but I would like to ask a few more questions from what you have written but I must get some sleep.I promise I will keep seeking with all my heart.take care, be blessed.

Hey Sultan,Thank you for your response, I have always believed what you believe about the word of God and still want to but I have seen somethings that dont seem to measure up and so I thought i would come to this place to find answers.That said, I must thank you for your insight on my insecurities and lack of understanding – I can assure you, y…[Read more]

One more scripture that you mentioned Kenrch:1Co 3:10According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon. We know that the one who builds the house is God (Heb3:4). We know who the foundation of the Church is Jesus, the…[Read more]

Hey Cubes,It is good to be back online. I eventually got broadband installed and it is good to be connected again. I have still to answer your email you sent ages ago. Thanks for your reply on this: however I am not too sure I agree that Paul and Jesus teachings align. There seems to be incompatibility not only in doctrine but also in action and…[Read more]

Hey NHI agree with you, in so far as I can see Jesus battling with Satan and daily destroying his works, but nowhere do I see him going up to the top of a mountain to bind the strongman, calling to the heavens to have the prince of the area state his name nor do I see him telling his disciples to go out and do prayer walks through the town,…[Read more]

I was chatting to my friend to day about this subject and was interested to see afresh the passage in Daniel 10. I have always been taught to see this as a passage on Daniel's doing spiritual but as we studied it together i noticed a few things.First of all nowhere does it say that Daniel was doing spiritual warfare. In fact prayer is not…[Read more]

Hey t8,When are you going to finish this post, on the teaching section is says you are working on it… I am just interested.I would love to share your thoughts as i have grown up in a movement that uses Malachai 3 to make you feel bad if you dont tithe, says you are under a curse and implies that one is not able to receive the blessing that God…[Read more]

thanks all for your thoughts…Here are a few scriptures that puzzle me, I do not know Greek and Hebrew so I am not claiming I understand, just genuine in my pursuit for knowlege of the One who made me and if anyone has insight on the verses below then I would love to hear:Genesis 6:5-6 – God repented or grieved that he had made man. This…[Read more]