Wow! Das,You sure know alot for being a new Christian. Good for you – seek Him out!I just wanted to say WELCOME, and we are glad that you're here.Love,Mandy

I'm using a new translation of the bible called, The Holman Christian Standard Bible.  I dig it.  It's subtitled, “The Apologetics Study Bible”.The textual base of the Holman NT is the Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th edition, and the United bible Societies' Greek New Testament, 4th corrected edition.  The text for the OT is the Bi…[Read more]

Which versions choose the oldest?

DK,”david” is a JW on this site. He contributes quite a bit. In my opinion, he is one of the great debater's here. You may want to watch for him.

Quote (dirtyknections @ May 29 2008,08:58)Hey…thanks for the warm welcomeI was born into the JW faith…therefore i never beileved the trinity…I have researched the possibility intensely, and still on my own come to the conclusion that there is no trinity…I still attend JW services because I do not see a reason to stop. Our walk with Christ…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ May 29 2008,08:03)I believe that the Son of God is the only begotten God before the foundation of the world and not eternal past like His Father. I am kinda in no man's land and don't feel like I fit in anywhere.Hi Kathi,I'm peeking in every now and then.I smiled when I read what you wrote above. You know, everyone here at…[Read more]

Quote (dirtyknections @ May 29 2008,05:58)-Jesus probably isn't michael the archangel…doesn't matter to me though what way you want to beileve. Trying to rid myself of all the excess eisegisis myselfDirty (you may want to change this? Unless you want folks calling you, “dirty”) Jesus as Michael is one of the reasons I haven't joined the…[Read more]

Angie,As your friend, I just want you to know how proud I am of you and your display of courage.  You will be helping so many by your testimony here.  Put on the full armour of God and do everything to stand.  Stand firm.  Press on, sister!Mandy

Quote (Anticipation of Peace @ May 24 2008,16:12)Mandy, I would like to further discuss things with you as well! I'm curious to your full beliefs and perhaps we could all swap stories and thoughts.Hi Angie,I have to chuckle to myself these days when folks ask me what my “full beliefs” are on any given theological subject. I have opinions and…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ May 23 2008,23:09)Hi Mandy,I knew it! I knew you were a wild and crazy person. Tim

Anticipation,You've been in my prayers and on my mind since our last email. I was delighted to read your posts here and see that you have found some freedom. May God's peace that passes understanding be with you and your husband. I hope he blesses your socks off, sister!Love to you both and all who search for truth honestly,Mandy

Hi all,I came back to check in for a minute and found this discussion going on. I can't help but add my 2 cents.Cato, you know you have my respect, but I have to disagree with you that tattoos *nowadays* signals low class. Tattoos can just as easily be found among the high class these days. My female Doctor has a tattoo, a conservative Attorney…[Read more]

Hey Jodi,Our PM messenger isn't working – yours returned blank to me. Anyway, I thought I'd leave a note here for you.These ideas surrounding conception will be one of the first studies I delve into (my favorite subject). You have given me alot to work with here and I thank you very much. I'll probably print these posts out and start from them.…[Read more]

Bro 94 and other's,I appreciate the kind thoughts, PM's and private emails. I really appreciate the prayers. I feel blessed by you all.While I am studying and spending time with the LORD, I will remember to pray for you all. Your courage to confront the scriptures and to search out the truth has given me the courage to do the same. I will…[Read more]

t8,I suppose it is time for me to go. After all, you are right t8, I have lost faith in the scriptures…..so many of them. Listening to the long, never-ending debates only makes me doubt further. I have felt for some time that I am not helping myself by being here. But I have grown to love the people and I've always loved the topics! I have…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ May 17 2008,17:57)Quote (Not3in1 @ May 17 2008,17:49)T8, I'll be honest here, I'm ready to chuck my bible altogether.  I believe in God, don't get me wrong.  I just cannot go as far as Stu and other's into the humanistic explainations……..I know God…..I feel God……I am only alive because of God.  But all the other stuff se…[Read more]

Thanks for your encouragement, t8.Good night,Mandy

Quote (t8 @ May 17 2008,17:51)Quote (Not3in1 @ May 17 2008,17:49)Why does Paul pray that we will gain greater insight and wisdom then?It is because wisdom comes from God.I guess I'll just keep praying for more…..

Quote (t8 @ May 17 2008,17:44)Let scripture speak for itself, it is there to teach us. It is not there for us to teach or interpret scripture with our own understanding.Why does Paul pray that we will gain greater insight and wisdom then? I would love to just let the scriptures speak for themselves. What would they say? Well, let's see, if you…[Read more]

Bro Adam,I jotted down your address and I will mail the book out to you on Monday.You should ask t8, our webmaster, to delete your address from the site. Just so it won't be abused.You can ask for “editing rights” in the HELP DESK of this forum.Take care,Mandy