If there are extra books out there that should have been included – how would you know which ones?It is disturbing to consider that God inspired the bible to be put together, only to question that some books were left out…..and we should seek them? Hmmmmm

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 07 2009,12:33)Hi WJ, God is the source by means of His Spirit through Christ Jesus.Well said, Nick. That is exactly what I was trying to say!

If the Catholic Church decided to change the bible (like they have decided to change so many other matters of faith), I would do nothing. My bible would still remain right where it is……on the shelf. Why?

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Feb. 07 2009,12:31)If I was to ask everyone on this sight individually “who is the source of your faith”?1 Peter 1:21Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.While our faith is in God (the Father), it originates in Christ. Would this make Christ…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Feb. 07 2009,12:07)You see if someone came to me and said you must deny Jesus is “The True God” or I will kill you, then I am going to heaven. That is how convinced I am that scripturally the Bible teaches he is “God” and not a “god”.Hi Keith,It's interesting that you would write this now. I was thinking today that…[Read more]

Does it matter what I think about these non-biblical books?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Aug. 18 2006,15:00)Hi david, If you can prove the Holy Spirit has defined the canon I would like to see that proof as I wonder if we are robbed by not including some others.How would we know which of the “other's” to inlcude?Would the Spirit tell us?I'm sorry this blows me away that you are saying these things. This coming…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 08 2006,11:27)Hi, The canon is a subject that should have more input. Over the centuries all sorts of additions and deletions to the canon have occurred. Often the letters of John and Peter and Jude, Revelation and the book of Hebrews have fallen out of favour, while others have been included. I cannot do without any of…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Jan. 25 2009,20:36)The title is not a reflection on the fact that he has repented and has been courageous in admitting his deception, rather, it is about the fact that he was a believer and he deceived all those people and even his own family. It just goes to show you that this stuff can happen and all those people that were worshiping…[Read more]

Kathi,Frank Peretti was very close friends with my youth pastor growing up. We used to see him all the time, and he would share his stories with us. He is the most amazing story teller – love that man – and his work.Hope all is well with you,Mandy

t8 and Kevin – good debate!I love debates where personal jabs are pretty much checked at the door – and solid arguments are presented. This is a mature debate that benefits others. THANK YOU!Love to all,Mandy

It took massive amounts of courage for this man to admit what he had done.”Deceivers can come from among us” is an interesting title for this thread. T8, do you think that this child of God who confessed his sin is not “among you” as a true believer? Is he merely a “deceiver”?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 19 2009,09:25)Hi not3, What we need to know if how we can follow him. The same anointing is available to us to produce the same fruit and gifts. We cannot be changed except by that anointing with the Spirit of life.I agree insofar as we need the annointing to be able to follow him. But no annointing will make us the only…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 19 2009,08:29)Jesus did not manifest the nature and abilities of his father God till he was anointed at the Jordan.Hi Nick,Actually, we might be assuming that Jesus didn't manifest the nature of his father? And on what basis would we do this? Because nothing is written about it?Aren't we told that the books could not…[Read more]

Sometimes the very brightest days come out of the darkest nights,blessings shine through trials of the soul.And God in his own time and way,melts the shadows with his light.Through the storms of life I've come to know….My hope is in heaven. My heart believes.I can see the angels in my dreams.I know who holds forever.I trust because He lives!!My…[Read more]

I'll tell ya what I'm going to do – I'm gonna become Catholic or a JW. I'm gonna sit in the congregation and just take whatever they say as the gospel. Because it's just as good as any other gospel being offered out there.I'm not going to fight or debate it any longer. I'm just going to accept it. God will judge me regardless….. whoever…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 23 2008,04:23)Nick……..I read on another site they have around six hundred copies of the same Greek text and not one is word for word, even in the Geek language.  In the book Misquoting Jesus, Mills a very well Known Critical Scholar said He found over as i remember 30,000 errors in our present texts. Granted most…[Read more]

Gen. 1:27

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 24 2008,04:40)Hi not3, Do you really understand the Spirit if you think God causes confusion? Test the spirits is still the best advice.Testing the Spirit(s) is HOGWASH!Get a dozen believer's in the room, Nick. Have them all “test the Spirit” on any given scripture or subject. Let's see what they all come up with?…[Read more]

Quote (Tiffany @ Dec. 24 2008,04:39)Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 24 2008,04:27)Father doesn't really mean father.Son doesn't really mean son.Conception doesn't really mean conception.God is an “it” even though “he” protrays “himself” as “father” (which, we, stupid humans, understand as being a male).Got it.I don't believe that, I believe that the Father…[Read more]