Hi Martian,Not much to add on this yet, but I just want to tell you how glad I am that you are back participating with such vigor! Keep it up, bro. Good stuff!Love,Mandy

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 10 2009,18:46)Hi not3, Scripture speaks the same way about salvation. Some verses say we have been saved. Some say we are being saved. Some say we will be saved.Same thing really.Yes, interesting and maddening at the same time. Don't you wish we could have a clear answer for once!

Quote (Samuel @ Feb. 11 2009,01:28)Not that it would make any difference, I'd probably still be giving in to my flesh, and sinning.Sam,Everything you said can be summed up in this quote above.Because you are human. Because you are born into sinful nature. Because you were created this way. Because of the “original sin” of Adam. Yes, you will…[Read more]

Isn't it interesting that Jesus says he must go to other cities because that is why he was sent…..but how many cities did he actually “go” to?

“….thy kingdom come….they will be done……”So the Kingdom is something that is future. It is not here, yet.In paradise, God will rule and be over all (including Jesus).

David, I do appreciate your message very much. I also appreciate the time and dedication you give towards your posts. I've shared this with you before. I certainly don't think you are foaming out garbage. We may not agree, but your brand of Christianity is just as valid as the next guy's, imo.Have a good night,Mandy

David,Quote I never talk that way.Not true. I've debated with you before, David. I'm aware of your style. I do respect you, as you know, but you and I debate very little. There is a reason for this.Quote IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE ACTUAL SCRIPTURE, otherwise, anyone can make such claims as you just did, without looking at more of the…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 10 2009,13:51)I have not yet come across someone who teaches or even believes the gospel message I hear from scripture.I have to wonder at a statement like this one.It sort of gives me insight into the reasons why you interpret scripture the way that you do. Proceed with caution.Love,Mandy

Hey Jodi,I'm actually getting ready to have a hysterectomy (not fun). But then again, neither is cancer. I'm still struggling with my marriage but my husband has been sober for 6 months now, so perhaps there is hope again (I'm afraid to hope). I'm working and trying to get healthy. The kids are doing great, and spring is around the corner.…[Read more]

David,Quote The law was in effect until Jesus arrived.  Christ is the end of the law.  How can this be understood any other way?The Law was in effect long after Jesus arrived.  Jesus was born under the Law and lived the Law.  He told us that he did not come to take the Law away!  (I won't quote the scripture…..you know which one it is, don&…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 10 2009,03:27)All I see is you doing the devil’s work by keeping those that hope to be free bound to slavery to sin.I'm nearly speechless (if you can imagine)!Erwin, think what you will about me and my message.  Press on towards the goal, bro.  But you are giving false hope to many.  Your message lends itself to even more bond…[Read more]

To all,If you want to believe the bible, then believe all of it. As Nick has mentioned, there is NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS. It must be shouted because there are those like Kerwin who insist on telling Christians the reason for their sinful state is due to lack of faith, or doctrine, or desire. {shaking head in disgust}.…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 10 2009,00:46)That does not say that those who choose to continue to remain slaves to sin are pleasing in his sight.BOO! I'm sorry, but this message evokes anger in me! Remember that we are talking about children of God who sin, and who are caught-up in sin – who don't want to be caught-up in sin. We are talking about…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Feb. 09 2009,14:46)Gene, I get so confused by your comments, where you start quoting a scripture, sort of and then just drift into your own thoughts.  Why not use the bold, or italics or even quotation marks to set the scripture aside.  People tend to respect God's word more than man's thoughts.  Why not use that to your ad…[Read more]

Kerwin,As I'm reading your post, I'm wondering if you are a new Christian?Quote So your argument is that people are slaves to sin and will always remain that way despite scripture stating that Jesus died to set us free from sin and make us slaves to righteousness.Yup.If you live in a human body, your very nature is sinful.Let's put it this way,…[Read more]

Oh, so you're “correcting” your brother Gene? Ohhhh, that makes more sense now. Now I get it.Spare me!Goodnight, bro.

Nick and Gene,The “I think you need this….”, and the come back, “Well, I think you need this….”, is soooooo nanny-nanny-boo-boo!!I wish you brother's would bury your pride and debate without being so jealous of one another. Geesh!Every time I see a Nick and Gene interaction, I can expect the same.It's tit-for-tat.It's not edifying at all.I…[Read more]

I don't remember your question, was there a question?The point is, we are his brother's and sister's.We have One Father, you know.We're family.We get what he gets.Ephesians 2:6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

Agreed.Churches dot tiny towns like the stars light up the sky. Crazy.

Our Master, our teacher, our Lord, and our brother. Such a great plan!