Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,12:29)hi not3,GB said”What he really is doing is covering His lack of understanding of Scriptures.” If he is able to tell others they are ignorant what does that say about him?You both take turns at pointing fingers.You both tell the other that they are ignorant.It's quite a display, I have to tell you.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,12:28)Hi not3, You say.”Jesus is not *just* divine, however.  He is both man and God – COMBINED.     As a child is the combination of his parents.” God should live in us too.Eph 3″ 19And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. “Are we the sa…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 18 2008,10:58)Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 18 2008,08:54)I have decided that God exists independant of christianity, judaism, hinduism, etcReligions are mans search for what they preceive as God, there is more beyond our physical senses, laws of gravity, light, etc and ever further beyond that is a spiritual dimension. That is what…[Read more]

Hi Jodi,I'm back for a few minutes. The kids are out sleding.Quote Could you explain more on your understanding that Jesus is both a human man and a divine spirit. First let me say, that after studying this subject till I'm blue in the face, I've realized that the scriptures support a wide range of ideas surrounding Jesus' conception. Many of us…[Read more]

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 18 2008,10:47)Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 18 2008,10:28)Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 18 2008,08:54)II have decided that God exists independant of christianity, judaism, hinduism, etcHere, here!  I agree wholeheartedly!Mandy,I believe that   a lot of christianity believe that salvation is in christianity  Believers are meant to be the me…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 18 2008,10:44)I would love to be a certain and confident in my belief as Nick is.He unflinchingly believes every word that is written in the bible.I just pray that he never handles poisonous snakes or drinks poison to prove his faith.TimI think there is a fine line between being indoctrinated and living a life of faith.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,10:36)Hi not3,Should we promote false religion?What is the definition of false religion according to the bible?Of course each leader is going to protect his corner on the market. The writers of the bible are no different.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,05:18)GB,You boast of superior understandings again yet prefer the intellect to the Spirit?Actually Gene was boasting the opposite – that he doesn't have superior understanding. Why do you do this, Nick? Bored?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,09:35)Hi, So if we read the history of God's relationships with men and find it upsets us should that make us turn away or become more careful to walk in His ways?Perhaps your earthly father had a heavy hand, and that is why you are so fearful?As a parent, it would not bring me joy to know my kids were sticking…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 18 2008,07:01)Shoot, I actually had lunch with the first President Bush one day and I trembled, but it was not out of fear, except maybe for all those guys standing around with those things stuck in their ears.. TimTim,Was it a private lunch? Was he asking your advice on something? I wouldn't be surprised!

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 18 2008,10:30)   eeek  …. Thank you, Tim.Don't sweat it, Meerkat.I put myself there once (the non-believers section) because I was researching the Messiahship of Jesus and didn't believe he met all the requirments (I still have reservations about that).I think when they decided to brand people “believers” and “…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,08:36)Your choice dk, I hope you make the best one.Because there's only ONE RIGHT CHOICE, right?Hmmmm. What of the dedicated Buddhist who will never hear about Jesus as long as he lives?Did he make the wrong choice?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,08:04)Hi, So all ways are right? That makes Jesus a liar though does it not? Yet scripture says no lie was ever found in his mouth?Hold on a second bub,It doesn't necessarily make Jesus a liar.Did JESUS write the words down?

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 18 2008,08:54)II have decided that God exists independant of christianity, judaism, hinduism, etcHere, here! I agree wholeheartedly!

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 18 2008,09:44)Careful meerkat,they will banish you to the non believers section and you will no longer be able to talkto people who are looking for the same thing.Tim

Hi Jodi,You have so much going on in one post that I will have to come back. Today is a snow day for us and so I have a house full of kids!! Your post requires more concentration….I'll be back this evening to address it. I always appreciate your thoughts/perspectives on scripture.I'm sure you guys have snow, too?Mandy

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 18 2008,05:48)I have prayed to God and have felt that he responded. I honestly do not know if the God that responded was the God of the bile or not.Because when I have prayed, before studying the bible, for the Holy Ghost to lead me to understanding, I have been left decidedly alone in my studies. Many of the things that I…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 18 2008,05:55)Hi not3,You say”We should all be convinced in our minds which way leads us to God” hmm. Millions of minds and millions of ways? Sounds like humanism to me.Well we ARE human, are we not? Believing in the bible and in God do not make us anything but human still….

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 18 2008,06:01)I am curious why anyone  would long to spend eternity on their knees trembling in frontof a master that they fear. This does not sound like paradise to me.TimExactly!What about “…my burden is light….”. Just lip service?True, the OT is full of ways in which people were cruely punished for not “walking…[Read more]

Gene,There is an 'old school' way of thinking here: fear will keep them on the straight-and-narrow. Fear keeps men bound – it's the glue that keeps them stuck.But fear only goes so far. It may keep them bound to obeying the RULES for fear of punishment (I do the speed limit when an officer is behind me). But obeying out of love requires a…[Read more]