Sorry, Meerkat, I was under the impression that you were already a churchgoer!Speaking from experience, you will never find a body of believers who believe just as you do (you can't even find that here). Every church will have it's rules and regs to follow (obey). But you can choose which bits are for you, and which bits you throw away. I think…[Read more]

I believe Gene is correct! Fear has to do with punishment, and we are saved by grace.If indeed no one can pluck us out of His hand…….

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 15 2008,16:50)GB, The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.1 John 4:18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 15 2008,08:36)I am torn between wanting to fellowship but also being concerned with hearing things that I feel are not scriptural or seem to be scripture taken out of context to support doctrine e.g trinity, pre-trib rapture (144k literal Jewish male virgins) etc.Hi Meerkat,Some may be surprised at my reply here….If you are…[Read more]

Hi Kathi,Thanks for all your effort here, but I own a gazillion different versions of the bible. I understand that many of them are consistent with one another.My belief is that the bible (as a whole) is in question on many levels. The versions that you quoted above, and even much earlier versions are still all based on a few manuscripts that…[Read more]

Quote (Tiffany @ Dec. 15 2008,21:41)Hi allGrace is undeserved pardon for our sins, don't be jealous of Nick just because he is getting more of it.GeorgGeorg,Brother, you made me laugh this morning. I needed that! And thanks to Adam and Meerkat for their kind words and encouragment! When I have something useful to add, I'll be sure to check…[Read more]

Nah…It's not worth it.I'm just going to take another long break.I've enjoyed your searches and questions, Meerkat. Keep up the great work and desire to know.Much love,Mandy

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 15 2008,07:44)Hi not3, Should I go to my room?Yes! Go immediately to your room (and no dinner).Seriously though, I have sent my children to their rooms for not dealing with one another nicely…..I don't know why I'm coming down so hard on you, Nick? Please forgive me? I've been nothing but a negative hag since I have…[Read more]

Well, Jerry, I certainly need this grace that you are describing in your post!!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 15 2008,05:56)hmmmThis is not an appropriate response.It's a cop-out, and it's rude.

How can we cooperate with grace when even our faith is a gift from God? Nonsense.Also, I'm wondering if you saw Gene's previous post to you?You seem to turn a deaf ear to those of us who complain about your treatment of other's. You just begin a new idea and move on.It's rude.Really, who do you think you are? Are you above those of us who have…[Read more]

Actually I've had a great day!It's snowing, hot chocolate, snow angels, warm fire……I'm going to bed before I say something I'll regret.Goodnight, Nick.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 14 2008,11:26)Hi not3, Who is the accuser of the brethren?It depends, I suppose. If you were to take a vote, perhaps you would win?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 14 2008,03:15)Jesus returns like a thief in the night and closes the door to salvation in him.But now you say God can override this ruling?

I just meant that if we believe other's are being unteachable, perhaps we should look in the mirror.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 14 2008,19:36)Hi not3,Please do not assume I am referring to you.I am not.I didn't assume you meant me. Although….I'm certainly unteachable at times (aren't we all).

Thanks, Irene.I appreciate you and Georg very much.Love,Mandy

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 14 2008,18:54)Hi not3,Scripture does offend. I cannot stand the abuse of scripture.Those who should know better by now remain unteachable.Nick,While it is true that Scripture does offend sometimes, I think you fail to see the connection that I am trying to make.You are not the Scriptures.You are a brother in the…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 14 2008,11:28)Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 14 2008,10:55)Quote (Tiffany @ Dec. 14 2008,10:36)I don't know how to say this, If I didn't see your name up there I would have sworn it was Nick who wrote it.Can you hear this, Nick?wassup not3? You do not sound a happy chappie.Nick,If folks have come to expect bad treatment from…[Read more]

Hi Kathi,Quote You realize that Jesus can't be just one of the ways to God. That would make Him a liar or a lunatic because He claims that He is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes to the Father but through Him.Well it certainly would call into question whoever wrote down Jesus' words, I'll grant you that.Quote Also, if someone…[Read more]