Bless the LORD, O my soul, for he is the giver of life. Sweet life.Bless the LORD, O my soul, for grace falls down on me. Sweet grace.Bless the LORD, O my soul, for comfort that gives me assurance. Sweet assurance.Bless the LORD, O my soul, for Jesus is mine. Sweet Jesus.Praise him today brother's and sister's. He has given us life in Him and…[Read more]

Quote (Jodi @ June 28 2008,17:55)How can I be responsible for the influence of something I don't know is influencing me?This reminds me of an old Keith Green song where Keith says, “…..release us from chains we cannot see…..”.I've often wondered about the very idea of being in bondage to something and not even being aware of it. Or as you…[Read more]

Really Nick, I don't believe you read my post. Your last post is still saying, “Even demons believe.” Do you believe that salvation is of faith? If so, as I said, their belief cannot save them. Perhaps you do not agree?At any rate, the scriptures you quoted actually side with my argument and not yours – did you notice?

Really Nick, I don't believe you read my post. Your last post is still saying, “Even demons believe.” Do you believe that salvation is of faith? If so, as I said, their belief cannot save them. Perhaps you do not agree?At any rate, the scriptures you quoted actually side with my argument and not yours – did you notice?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 28 2008,14:36)Has anything changed?Do we need water now for the remission of sins? Or is Jesus' blood good enough?If water could save us, Jesus could have married and moved into the burbs and raised a family…….

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 28 2008,14:36)Has anything changed?Do we need water now for the remission of sins? Or is Jesus' blood good enough?If water could save us, Jesus could have married and moved into the burbs and raised a family…….

True.  But they cannot be saved through their belief. Salvation is of faith (2 Tim 3:15).There are many equations for salvation found in the bible, very few include water baptism.  Very few.

True.  But they cannot be saved through their belief. Salvation is of faith (2 Tim 3:15).There are many equations for salvation found in the bible, very few include water baptism.  Very few.

Colossians 3:12-14Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yoursevles with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.Forgive as the Lord forgave you.And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in…[Read more]

Elidad,Welcome back!Um, I know you can locate posts by certain word searches but I think at this time you cannot look for certain posts under a certain user name.If I recall, just recently another member asked that question (Laurel) and the answer was no, you cannot do so at this time. But wait for t8 to answer – he knows all. Hope you will…[Read more]

Quote (david @ June 28 2008,09:32)Quote He didn't use his proper name did he?  Jesus is our example, right? That is the question.  that's what this thread is actually about.  I think Jesus did.“I have made your name known to them and will make it known,”Both in a figurative and literal sense, I believe Jesus made known to others who his father wa…[Read more]

Quote (gollamudi @ June 28 2008,05:34)my sis you are the source of my encouragement in this forum.It's one of my gifts! I'm winking to DK who believes the gifts have been done away with.

1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband…..how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband?  Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?Romans 10:8….believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you b…[Read more]

1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband…..how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband?  Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?Romans 10:8….believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you b…[Read more]

Hi Cato,I definitely don't believe God stopped speaking after the bible. I also find encouragement and guidance from reading, for instance, the writting of Buddha. But the concern was whether we believe stories in the bible are fact or fiction. In those instances all we have is the bible to contemplate. The stories are within it's pages and no…

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 28 2008,07:59)But this is mentioned , thy kingdom come (THY WILL) be doneYou know this might be funny, but I always considered this part of the prayer that Jesus led to be what he hoped for.  In other words, he knew his Father's will was done in heaven and he wanted it to also be done on earth.  You pray for what you d…[Read more]

Hi Supergeek (funny name – it reminded me of the 70's song, “Super Freak”)  Anyway, I kinda liked the green!     But I understand it might be hard for Irene to read.Um, about having to be baptized to be saved, ya I have a problem with that.  Only because there are scads of verses that mention salvation being had by those who were not commanded to…[Read more]

Hi Supergeek (funny name – it reminded me of the 70's song, “Super Freak”)  Anyway, I kinda liked the green!     But I understand it might be hard for Irene to read.Um, about having to be baptized to be saved, ya I have a problem with that.  Only because there are scads of verses that mention salvation being had by those who were not commanded to…[Read more]

Wow!I stumbled on to this thread and find what?!? Brother's loving one another and extending grace to one another? What is this? Could it be true Christian fellowship? I believe it is! If I had a hat I'd take it off to both of you! Instead I will tell you both that I am blessed this morning by your giving to one another and forgiving one…[Read more]

Quote (Cato @ June 28 2008,02:52)if you believe the Bible God's word then I guess you would take God on his word. If you believe the Bible is a varied collection of writings some inspired other doubtful, chockfull of symbolism, myth and allegory then one would be very critical in examining Biblical statements too literally.I get'cha. But here's…[Read more]