Quote (epistemaniac @ July 22 2006,02:17)Quote (Cubes @ July 21 2006,21:03)Quote (epistemaniac @ July 22 2006,01:58)cube, I thought we were talking about Matthew?Hi E,I thought we could use scripture to interpret scripture from any part, in other words, study Matthew but since his belief is not isolated from the whole bible, that we could draw on…[Read more]

Quote (epistemaniac @ July 22 2006,01:54)now wait a minute… what does the Bible say?(Isa 43:11 NASB)  “I, even I, am the LORD; And there is no savior besides Me.”No trace here of saving through anyone else…. and yet in Mattew Jesus is said to be the Savior, saving His people from their sins….. so YHWH is the only Savior, and Jesus is the…[Read more]

Also, in direct refutation then to your OP, I cite Matt 1:1 to say no human can conceive and give birth to God. Matt begins by associating the Christ with human birth . We have to agree that it is preposterous and needless for the God of all to become an offspring of his own creation. The universe and all in it was created through Christ, but…[Read more]

Quote (epistemaniac @ July 22 2006,01:58)cube, I thought we were talking about Matthew?Hi E,I thought we could use scripture to interpret scripture from any part, in other words, study Matthew but since his belief is not isolated from the whole bible, that we could draw on other texts as you have to expound or clarify verses.  If we limit…[Read more]

Quote (epistemaniac @ July 21 2006,23:27)(Mat 1:21 NASB)  “And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins.”Yet we are told that it is YHWH who saves His people from their sins. (Isa 43:11 NASB)  “I, even I, am the LORD; And there is no savior besides Me.There is a Savior, yet we a…[Read more]

The Gospel According to MatthewMat 1:1   The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: …Mat 1:18   Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. Mat 1:23   “BEHOLD, THE VI…[Read more]

I agree with much of what has been said so far but would also like to add that Abel was first noted to present an acceptable offering to GOD out of his blessings and then Abraham on his own volition, somehow was moved to offer a tithe to God via the Priest of Salem, Melchizedek, and this was before the law to tithe.I believe that Hebrews 7:1f…[Read more]

Good story telling, Nick. Reminded me of this true parable told by the Lord. As people read it, please note that the nobleman went to receive a kingdom and then returned after receiving that kingdom. Blessings.Luke 19:11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom…[Read more]

Greetings RR et al:This has no doubt been discussed before I am sure, but do you mind telling us how you understand the verses relating to the world being made through the only begotten son of God, e.g. John 1, Hebrews 1, Colossians 1. If he didn't exist before his birth in Bethlehem, how was the world made through him since creationist say the…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ July 20 2006,08:38)I boiled water once and burned it.OK that is my way of saying that I am not a cook.I wish I had time to cook, but I barely have enough time to eat.I could get a Colombian soup recipe from my wife if anyone is interested.Sure thing, t8. Definitely! Will love it.

Quote (kenrch @ July 20 2006,06:13)I have to go!  I'm hungry!KenMe too!Thanks for the recipes and tips. Fall can wait. I think I'll try it before then.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 20 2006,05:51)Hi cubes,Since the last hope for all men is the Sheep and Goat judgement then those who fail there seem to share the same fate-the wrath of God.I agree…

Quote (t8 @ July 20 2006,06:04)The outcome for the wicked is 'destruction'. They will 'perish'.But we perhaps need to define those 2 words to understand their punishment.Hi t8:What's getting to me is this: if the inhabitants of Sodom were destroyed by fire and brimstone, and that's awful enough, and Jesus says that the fate of others would be…[Read more]

Quote (Is 1:18 @ July 18 2006,16:43)Quote Our Lord Jesus always has been and always will be subject to the Father.  However, God the Father is subject to NO ONE.  Nice try though.I agree that Yahshua will always be subject to His father, but if you are asserting that the Lord always was subject to Him (i.e. before the incarnation) then I d…[Read more]

Hi t8,In this case wouldn't the outcome of the judgment for those that are condemned also reflect degrees of severity depending on what they've done?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 20 2006,03:12)Hi,We are not non-trinitarians.We are believers. We who believe in the bible and that God is one are not defined by reference to those who believe in a different nonbiblical god.They have walked off the path of truth.God point, Nick.

David, Glad your ear infection is much improved now. Sorry too about your feeling hurt over the things you recounted. In the long run, we can each only be responsible for our own accountability to Jesus, no? As Nick said, we love you.

Quote (t8 @ June 25 2006,07:28)I do not believe that wicked men will burn (consciously) forever.First off, the spirit (the part that makes the soul live) goes back to God who gave it. If God lets the wicked live in pain for eternity, then it would be fair to say that his breath (life) would have to remain in them and consequently the breath…[Read more]

Quote (kenrch @ July 19 2006,07:32)Oh yeah!  Prayer talking to our Father through Jesus our Elder Brother and only begotten of the Father other than the Word is the answer!!I'm not much of a cook other than the regulars.  Are you a vegetarian?  I have the up most respect for vegetarians.  Wish I were one!  There is no need to shed blood.  But…[Read more]

Welcome, Mercy.  Looking forward to your participation in our discussions.