Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,12:29)Hi, I think it is reasonable to expect that those who have publically denied the reliability of the bible to cease quoting it when they promote their beliefs.Boy, you sure have been busy tonight haven't you?You're putting us into categories with labels, you're deciding that certain ones shouldn't quote from…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,11:56)Hi, So some believe in God and the bible.Some deny God and the bible. Some believe in God but not the bible. Some believe in God and only defined parts of the bible.Some believe in God and believe in the inspiration of the bible but fear man's additions. The last is in the most precarious situation as they…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,10:01)Hi Not3, Satan is the father of the unrepentant ones.We must be born again into the family of God.Did Jesus preach that he was born again?

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 22 2008,09:41)Salvation is not about how we save ourselves , but How God Save us.Oh! This is such a relief! Thank you for these words, Gene. On that note, I'm going to go play in the snow.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,09:30)Hi not3, Satan is the father of some.Jesus said so and we should believe himHe probably was the father of the thief on the cross…but we saw what happened to that picture.Do you think that Judas will burn in hell for doing what God predestined him to do? Was Satan Judas' father?Did Jesus “lose” Judas as…[Read more]

Quote (Jodi @ Dec. 22 2008,06:25)Look close at this scripture, Jesus was not born as a new creation, he was resurrected as one, which is what makes him called in 1 Cor 15 the 'heavenly man'.Hi Sis,I'm going to tackle litte pieces of your post here and there…I keep getting distracted by kids running in and out of the house with snowy boots on.   …[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,07:54)GB, By divide though we do not mean remove bits.It is truth and it is us that needs our minds transformed. Nick, “bits” have already been added AND removed since way before you purchased your leather-bound copy.

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 22 2008,08:14)Nick God has said “he is the saviour of all men, especially of believers”That means all are saved, and especially believers –  and that is because believers are also saved from wrath.When you see the word saved you always think it relates to eternal, spiritual life, whereas it can mean saved from wrath, saved…[Read more]

Thanks for your post, Gene. I started to post earlier and then got distracted…. But your post really does show the heart of the man behind them.Your posts are backed up by your interpretation of scripture, which for the most part, I agree with (as do others).As far as the comment: You should not rather teach that God will do what he has not…[Read more]

Ah, good stuff. Lot's of “new” points!!! I'll give this some thought today.Thanks, again!

Oh! I missed it. I'll read it now. I was just about to log off because it's lunchtime. So, I'll probably read it and then reply later.Thanks, Jodi!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,05:23)It is either the Word of God or it is not.If it is just dried ink like any other book then why bother examininig every detail looking for clues about God.Is the book living, or is God living?The “….living words of God…” are not the dried ink, Nick. If that were the case, what if the book was taken away…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,04:24)Hi Not3, So why quote from dried ink?You've already asked this question, and I've already answered you.What if every bible you own was taken away from you, Nick? Would you still hear the words of God?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,04:37)Hi, 1Peter2 17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.I agree, however I believe the “fear” that Peter is talking about is holy respect. The fear you preach goes something like this, “Don't go outside the scriptures or you will fall away from God!” But He has placed us in His…[Read more]

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 21 2008,20:24)Meerkat holds up time out cardsAhhh….the Peacemakers!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 22 2008,04:25)Hi not3, Context is not relevant if the whole is just dried ink.ALL books are dried ink, Nick.I think you are finally getting my point?Context is important in every book. The “book” is not living….but the God it speaks about is. Do you understand the difference? “Words” can be life, but the book from…[Read more]

t8, what happens when you want to “Report this post to a moderator” and the post you want to report is FROM the “moderator”??

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 21 2008,15:47)GB, If you want to help anyone else first please put on your own lifejacket and do it up.Your boasting habit does not suggest you would be much help anyway. But the subject here is the theme found constant between the OT and NT, the holy fear of God.Why? Why were these comments needed? They're mean…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 21 2008,15:37)Hi Not3, You and Gene seem able to judge but should you put yourselves at such risk? In doing so you expose yourselves to the Judge.Spare me, Nick. You love to dish it out, but have a hard time taking it.

When the JW's come to my door, they always read scripture FIRST.Then as they are leaving, they give me a Watchtower (which I always read and find facinating on some level).Nick, why don't you encourage your brother David? He is spreading the gospel.