“….the essence of truth.” Interesting.You say the bible is truth yet…….all these things that have goofed it up. Hmmm See, I just can't buy that for a dollar anymore. The reason is that if the bible is truth AND inspired of God (that's a a biggie), then how come the mess-up's? And why didn't God allow his Word to be more pure so that we…[Read more]

Irene, there is nothing in the post that you pasted again here that I still do not believe!  I still praise my Creator!  In fact, I just wrote that today.  I am still grateful for everything that I said I was grateful for in the pasted post.Listen sis, I know that you are worried about me.  Please stop fretting.  I am OK and really not all that…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 26 2007,04:53)Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 25 2007,23:11)HI Tow,I must say that I sincerely respect and admire the deep belief of Nick and WorshippingJesus.But I can not understand how otherwise rational people can convince themselves that the evil things that God supposedly commanded were not evil because God can do no evil.I…[Read more]

Hi Stu,I was wondering, do you have any “spiritual” practices that you engage in? Not necessarily Christian or any other religion, but just universal appreciation or ? This is a personal question so of course feel free to tell me to buzz off. For instance, I have a friend that doesn't pray at each meal but she does thank the earth for giving up…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Jan. 12 2008,14:35)Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 12 2008,11:12)The nature of faith is based on God's Word as recorded in the Bible (both OT and NT).What do you do when you see this base as faulty?  What happens to your faith when you find out that the base contains the truth but everyone that reads it receives various truths (and some that…[Read more]

Quote (seek and you will find @ Jan. 12 2008,10:53)You just repeat and repeat the same over and over againActually WJ has quite a few good things to say. He has taught me (a non-trinitarian) quite a lot.Stick around Seek…..you're a newbie. You'll get to know the character's around here. But WJ is a good man and a good brother in the LORD.Hey…[Read more]

The nature of faith is based on God's Word as recorded in the Bible (both OT and NT).What do you do when you see this base as faulty? What happens to your faith when you find out that the base contains the truth but everyone that reads it receives various truths (and some that are contradictory to other's truths)? Can the basis for faith be…[Read more]

In a perfect world there would probably only be ONE truth. And yes, we all would know it.

Kejonn, I've always admired your scholarly mind. Thanks for the list!You know, here's a wild and crazy thought……why does someone have to be wrong? Why can't we all be right? I think it's most incrediable to think there is only one “right” way but no way to find THE WAY, exactly. Good grief. Even that sentence sounds ridiculous and it…[Read more]

Quote (Towshab @ Jan. 11 2008,23:29)But hey, if it works for you.Another great bottom line.

Quote (seek and you will find @ Jan. 11 2008,20:25)The Bible is like a big Puzzle that we have to put together.Hi Seek,I've never been a fan of puzzles.Besides, truth should not be a game. Especially when our lives supposedly depend on it. That's a cruel game, if you ask me.

Tim, I appreciate you so much brother. You always speak from your heart.Have you ever wondered if there isn't a “Spirit” who leads and guides? I have. I'm not saying have you ever wondered if there isn't a God, to me that is different.In the OT the “Spirit” didn't guide people into truth; God did. He used signs and wonders; he used prophets…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,12:48)Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 11 2008,11:17)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,09:26)Many here have rather decided to base their faith on their intuition, their observations and logic.But isn't this the topic after all?  Where to base one's faith?Nick, you base your faith in the sacred writings of God's Word; the…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,12:27)Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 10 2008,18:12)Quote (Is 1:18 @ Jan. 10 2008,18:07)I thought you would have known all this stuff Mandy.Oh, don't mind me – I'm throwing out everything I thought I knew.  I'm starting from scratch.  Your main point was that truth is a solid definition.  That truth is somehow given or gu…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,09:26)Many here have rather decided to base their faith on their intuition, their observations and logic.But isn't this the topic after all? Where to base one's faith?Nick, you base your faith in the sacred writings of God's Word; the bible. This is the base of your faith. However, you have still not shown me…[Read more]

There are truth seekers who leave no rock un-turned in their search. And there are blind faith believers who leave all the rocks where they are and trust that they know what is under them, because of course, it is written.I guess you could say I've had a dose of cynicism. But honestly, the old stand-by, “Just believe….” doesn't work with me…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,07:55)Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 11 2008,07:45)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,07:39)You know the word is truth.Don't let the missionaries of doubt shake your confidence.I must say they are proving remarkably effective here.But you have a hope settled in what is writtenWith all due respect, this reminds me of a…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,07:39)You know the word is truth.Don't let the missionaries of doubt shake your confidence.I must say they are proving remarkably effective here.But you have a hope settled in what is writtenWith all due respect, this reminds me of a senario that might have been played out on the Titanic, it goes like this:Two men…[Read more]

Robots. Hmmm I guess if we were, we would all be assured of having the truth that we were supposed to have, wouldn't we? It would be programed right in. They way it is, we are left to follow bread crumbs and guess at where they lead. Because some bread crumbs go in different directions (you're following one path, and Isaiah is following…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 11 2008,06:56)Hi n3, Why did Paul appeal for unity in the body of Christ?Because reborn sons must work towards it from what is given as truth-Jn17.17.We must be transformed by renewal of our hearts and minds, giving way to the revealed truth of the Bible.We all must pursue this aim for the sake of Christ and then we will…[Read more]