Oh thanks, I will read those threads you brought up for me.

What specifically has lead you to interpret it this way?I see what you are seeing, but this concept blows my mind. It is new to me.

are you saying the dead have a second chance?

I would like to hear more about that Nick.

You are correct that the term archangel is only used to describe Michael in our western protestant canon. However, all the apocryphal book describe mulitple archangels. ALL OF THEM! The common knowledge of Christ's time was of multiple archangels existing. Micheal, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael were all considered archangels. Granted they are not in…[Read more]

All who profess Christ and have made him Lord are persecuted. Because if Christ is Lord then you walk as he walked. People don't like that because they hated him first so they will also hate you.Just to be clear David about how I feel about JWs.They are more scriptural accurate than the average Churchianity out there. I honestly don't agree with a…[Read more]

http://www.studytoanswer.net/bibleversions/1john5n7.htmlHere is an article written in favor of heiscomingintheclouds position. It is not often I see someone defend the Johanine Comma so I posted it here.H,The debate over this verse is not whether the verse is a true statement. The debate is whether it was an addition to the text. Did John write…[Read more]

Well I think you make your point quite well. I concede this point, David, as scripture is the only authority. It appears that in the original language the most faithful and accurate interpretation would read as we are to honor, submit, and kneel to Christ as we would a king. This makes alot of sense given that Christ is Lord of Lords and King of…[Read more]

It's not predestination vs. free will.It's both. Somebody (I forgot who) described it once like we are all brides who have been proposed to. Our marriage has been pre-arranged already. The guests have been sent invitations and dates have been set. The witnesses are present to sign the marriage license and the Father is present to officiate the…[Read more]

Sorry David,I realized I got off topic. We can continue this in one of the topics about JW's Nick brought up for us.

David,Where Michael is called Archangel in Jude is a reference from the assumption of moses, an apocryphal book. Also Enoch, an aprocryphal book is mentioned only verses later.The very verse JW's use is a commentary from an apocryphal book. Apocryphal books declare muliple archangels.

942767,Thanks for sharing your story. I will take your advice. I will also study over the chapter you posted. Very good advice and from the word no less.

David,I will concede to you that I feel JW's are far more scripturally accurate than most denominations. However, the areas I feel they fall short are pretty strong. In particular the whole prophecy 1914 thing they have. The point about Jesus not being bodily resurrected therefore means that we won't be bodily resurrected. This was a gnostic…[Read more]

I agree visitations are a sign of good fruit.However, Mormons visit me even more often. I think you would agree that because a group faithfully follows the great comission it does not mean they are scripturally sound. I have also been approached by Ba'Hai and Wiccans.

I recently had a visit for a JW. I read his his booklet called, “What Does the Bible Really Teach”. I agree with alot of their teachings. But I deffinately disagree with alot of them as well.Jesus not 'bodily' resurrecting. 1 Corinthians 15:12-1712Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that…[Read more]

I don't really have anyone other than my immeadiate family to meet with if we don't attend church. The church I currently attend is the best in the area so I don't have any other options without seeking out neighboring towns. I don't know of any denominational churches that are not trinitarian.

Thats a chilling thought.

I wasn't going to post in this section because I don't like to participate in quarells. Let's just pray for each other instead of doing this.If we are wronged then lets just be wronged. Glorify God that you have been considered worthy to be wronged in his service.If we have done the wrong then may the spirit bare witness of that in our hearts and…[Read more]

Does Satan actually roam about himself along with his minions? Like in the book of Job?

My biggest struggle is between these two issues:1) Not wanting to be isolated from meeting with others who love the Lord. (though doctrinally misguided)2) Attending church where I here the word taught incorrectly. It makes me cringe and feel like I have just sinned somehow.