Ok Nick, I concede lol. Didn't think to look at the Greek, sorry.But Jesus only became the Son of God when He was born of Mary. Prior to that He was God and was with God. Not created, but there in the beginning.

Eat my words Nick? That doesn't sound very friendly

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,17:39)Hi Oxy, Tyndale I believe had this usage in an early bible.I think the problem can be traced to respect for God. The Spirit of God is how God manifests within His creation.”IT” sounds disrepectful and so the general usage is “HE” but the Spirit is of God the father.So even though Scripture does not call the…[Read more]

2Ti 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, It doesn't say “some Scripture” It doesn't say “all Scripture except some of Paul's writings”

Can you show me in Scripture where the Holy Spirit is called “it”?

What does monogenes mean Nick? I was unable to find that word in the dictionary or in Scripture. You're not adding words to the Bible are you? This is what you accuse trinitarians of.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,14:12)Hi Oxy, I agree he paid the price for those in him.What does this mean?” He was without sin, which we are stuck with until our death and resurrection.”It means what it says. Christ was without sin.Heb 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,14:33)Hi Oxy, If Christ calls scripture the wisdom of God that is enough for me.I don't see that Christ is calling the Scripture the wisdom of God. It wasn't Scripture that said “Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:”But it…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,14:21)Hi Oxy, I agree. Perhaps you should start one.Scripture is the wisdom of GodLuke 11:49Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Not sure that I would call Scripture the Wisdom of God. Scripture records what the Wisdom of God…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,13:22)Hi Oxy, Of course to have the understanding for wisdom to reveal he had to study the bible in faith assisted by his Dad.He was definately assisted by His Dad. Wisdom is an interesting thing. You could start a new topic on that. Wisdom does not necessarily come from understanding, or even knowledge! Quite…[Read more]

No forgiveness? Where did that spring from Nick? He bore our transgressions on the cross. Of course there's forgiveness!!!!

Scripture points out that before Jesus was born, He was the Word of God, He was with God and was God.Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Joh 1:2 He was in the beginning with God. Then Scripture tells us that He was made a little lower than the angels.Heb 2:7 You have made him a little lower…[Read more]

An interesting topic Nick. Jesus was endowed with wisdom before He received the Holy Spirit as shown in Luk 2:46 And it happened that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them. Luk 2:47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. He…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 21 2008,12:58)Hi Oxy, So he was not a man just like us. Or can we also do these things since we follow him?Hi Nick, yes, we can also do these things as led and empowered by the Spirit.And no, He was not a man just like us. He was/is the Son of God, which we weren't until our salvation. He was without sin, which we are…[Read more]

I have a slightly different take on this. I hope you don't mind my input.As in the spiritual, so it was in the natural. Jesus was, and is, able to make Himself seen or not. Let me explain.In Scripture there were times when Jesus was sought after for ill purposes, yet He was able to escape the crowds without incident. However, when His time had…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 20 2008,12:51)“White”?  That's interesting.  I guess we've watched too many movies that portray the demons as being “black” and dark ghostly-looking creatures.  I guess they actually could be like angels of light…….that's even more scary if you ask me.The spirit that was cast out of the person was a spirit of de…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Jan. 19 2008,20:26)Oxy,I thought your other Avatar was a hoot (plus I could relate – ha).  Um, what did the demon look like?Good question. Funny thing, I could only see it with my eyes closed. When I opened my eyes I couldn't see it, when I closed my eyes it was there plain as day. It was the shape of a person, but had no…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 19 2008,17:24)Hi,This ties a couple of current threads together but if you execute a mass murderer then you release the demons that drove him back out into the community to find another human vessel who will continue that work surely?I would tend to agree with you on that one Nick. I remember being in a church meeting…[Read more]

Quote (kenrch @ Jan. 19 2008,16:38)You must have a headache by now! There ya go Kenrch, changed it just for yoy

Thanks, I do understand that the prayer is that He leads us on paths where we won't be tempted, just thought it might spark some thought.