Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 23 2009,07:56)Hi not3, Should we let deceived adults molest our kids minds?We have light and they need it.Well……I'm tending to look at it a little differently. I've explained to my kids that they can spit out the seed and eat the fruit. It's a good lesson to learn in life. Not everything will roll your way. It's…[Read more]

Quote (CatholicApologist @ Aug. 25 2009,13:48)The Trinity or any other doctrine was never meant to be proven using the Bible alone.And how did you figure this out?  Does the bible have a little clause that says, “See other writings and/or stories told by old guys.”?  I'm teasing, but really, how do you know that you're supposed to use other m…[Read more]

My feeling is this – if God doesn't appeal to the gifts he has given his creation (our senses, our intellect, our ability to reason and so on) than he is going to get no where.  OR he will have a bunch of followers who are using blind faith to believe something they don't totally understand.  Shaking head….why have that?  What satisfaction co…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 23 2009,06:51)Hi not3, You told us how watching your kids get confused by trinity teaching tears you up.Should parents teach their children?It tears me up? Not really although I do confess to snickering a bit as they grapple with something I know makes no sense at all!! I just figure their minds are young and more…[Read more]

Keith,I'm so sorry that happened to you. I was actually molested by heterosexual male(s) when I was very tiny and then again when I was pre-teen.I don't think molestation happens more in the gay world anymore than the hetero though….. I think it's a dark-heart condition in both worlds.Love,Mandy

Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 23 2009,03:58)Quote (Not3in1 @ Oct. 23 2009,03:08)Quote (Jesus name follower of Christ @ Oct. 23 2009,02:48)Jesus needs to be worshipedThis hits me kinda funny this morning….knowing Jesus…..he never wanted to be worshiped!   Certainly while he walked the earth he didn't have a desire for worship – He pointed the way…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 23 2009,03:29)BTW, I have said that I have been oblivious to the evangelistic opportunities that halloween presents and that you have made me aware of this. I have ordered some gospel tracts and I will have them this weekend.It is a no-brainer that one should seize the opportunity to evangelize people when they are coming…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Oct. 22 2009,21:48)I think it is a valid question to ask a believer.  Would you impose your beliefs on others?  If so, why?StuartHi Stu,I used to impose my beliefs on anyone who would listen. Shoot, I even tried with those who wouldn't listen. I did it because I thought I knew the only way to God. I didn't want anyone to be “…[Read more]

Quote There is a better way than the Law. In fact are we not warned to stay away from people who say “do not touch, do not taste”.Quote I think this whole thread is basically a debate about law versus grace.I couldn't agree more, t8. What is interesting to me is who would side with the law versus grace. It's telling of their relationship with…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 22 2009,18:12)Quote (Not3in1 @ Oct. 22 2009,04:28)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 20 2009,11:05)HI NOT3, At the very least halloween glorifies witchcraft and the occult.We should think about it.I don't know……Ask a child what Halloween “glorifies” and I bet you wouldn't get witchcraft and the occult.  You would hear things like,…[Read more]

Quote (Jesus name follower of Christ @ Oct. 23 2009,02:48)Jesus needs to be worshipedThis hits me kinda funny this morning….knowing Jesus…..he never wanted to be worshiped! Certainly while he walked the earth he didn't have a desire for worship – He pointed the way to worship the Father (the One true God!).After he died and rose, the only…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Oct. 22 2009,16:54)AKJV Bible has translated John 1:1 correctly!So many versions…..so little time!

Biker,That's the great thing about the bible – you can find whatever version suits you best! Love,Mandy

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Oct. 22 2009,16:18)Quote (Lightenup @ Oct. 21 2009,23:35)So, I had a thought to look at the history of Purim.  Maybe this can be of interest.  Does anyone know if God detested this man instituted celebration?  Look how they celebrated it…with costumes, giving gifts of food and drink, etc.Purim (Hebrew:  פורים (he…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Oct. 22 2009,09:45)Quote (Not3in1 @ Oct. 21 2009,15:42)Where to fellowship (I wrote “fellowhip” first ) is a concern.Um, my daughter goes to an AWANA's group on Wednesday night.  Tonight they are learning about the Trinity and must answer the question:  Who is Jesus?  The answer they are to recite is:  God.  Hmmmm.  My…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 22 2009,08:36)Hi, The church of the world does it's own thing.What will they be busy doing when he returns?They will be arguing with the Mod on Heaven.net.nz!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Oct. 22 2009,07:40)No noble dressing up of the occasion as a gift from God to be used for evangelisation carries a lot of useful weight.Hi Nick,Do you know the plans of the LORD? Can you see his ultimate plan? I think your remark here is somewhat smug in light of this fact.Love,Mandy

Where to fellowship (I wrote “fellowhip” first ) is a concern.Um, my daughter goes to an AWANA's group on Wednesday night. Tonight they are learning about the Trinity and must answer the question: Who is Jesus? The answer they are to recite is: God. Hmmmm. My daughter is adequately confused.

Interesting thread title.I did a word study a few years back and I remember that FATHER is the “source” of his offspring; that is to say, he provides what is needed.I pieced together that this is why Jesus can be both the offspring of David and the source (because he is part of the Father, God's literal Son).

Quote (georg @ Oct. 22 2009,07:31)Quote (Not3in1 @ Oct. 22 2009,06:16)Quote (Lightenup @ Oct. 21 2009,16:09)So, I went to a Bible study tonight and feel like the Lord showed me something that might be of interest here.This is an excerpt from the story about Gideon:Judg 6:25-2825 Now on the same night the Lord said to him, “Take your father's bull…[Read more]