Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 30 2011,12:07)I assumed, for example, that because you also reference the LXX you were knowledgeable about some of the things I know about, and responded to your questions accordingly. I see now, that is not the case, and I will try to remember that you do not know some of the Septuagint issues with which I am familiar,…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 30 2011,11:57)Hi Paladin,I don't have time for this.  O.K. Come back when you have time to be nice.

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 30 2011,09:07)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 30 2011,07:21)Hi PaladinOf course there are 2 sides to everything.Blessings KeithI know. The world view, and then there's the Christian view.PaladinWow, that is a broad statement. Have you noticed how much Christians and even the early church had differences and divisions?…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 30 2011,07:21)Quote (Paladin @ Mar. 29 2011,10:34)Have you been to the CARM board yet WJ?Much worse. Mike is showing frustration, not animus. (IMO)Hi PaladinAnimus; “a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will”, HMMM? Yes, today I went to the Carm sight.Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Of…[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 30 2011,00:00)Hi Irene.Regarding Sheppard of Hermas,You quoted;Quote Col 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 30 2011,02:19)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 28 2011,21:24)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 25 2011,09:04)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 24 2011,22:18)OH…………….THAT'S RIGHT!  We're talking about GENE!  He has the same comprehension problems when it comes to scripture, too.  MikeI don't agree with Gene in most things an…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 29 2011,14:43)Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Mar. 28 2011,21:17)Mike……….If anyone is adding to scriptures it is you say things like Like God originally created everything through Jesus Yep, I DO say that, because scripture says that.Hello Mike;May I see if I can make it plain here? There are two creations in scripture, two…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 29 2011,13:24)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 25 2011,09:04)OH…………….THAT'S RIGHT!  We're talking about GENE!  He has the same comprehension problems when it comes to scripture, too.  MikeI don't agree with Gene in most things and he ticks me off at times.But you are a so-called Moderator, so why do you run ar…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Mar. 29 2011,13:10)I will try this once more.  Bolded letters designate a simple question I've asked but Paladin has not yet answered.I said:Quote (M) We've already discussed this Paladin.  There is nothing above the Name of YHWH.  Read the LXX translation of this Psalm and tell me what it says.  Because apparently you did…[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 29 2011,12:49)Hi Paladin,   Quote Jesus is not the personification of the logos.So, more precisely, the logos is personified in Jesus. When a saint relenquishes his/her life pattern to Jesus's life pattern this makes:Quote Mark 8:35 (King James Version) 35For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 29 2011,12:12)Hi Paladin,   Quote Jesus is not the personification of the logos.So, more precisely, the logos is personified in Jesus. When a saint relenquishes his/her life pattern to Jesus's life pattern this makes:Quote Mark 8:35 (King James Version) 35For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall…[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 29 2011,11:36)If John 1:18 is after Jesus resurrection, then what about John 17:5?  Here Jesus is asking His Father that He wants the glory again, which He had with Him before the world was….i think we all know that He is a Spirit now.  That then shows me that is what He was before the World was….What about that?Peace I…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 28 2011,19:34)woops. missed a “ho” before theou. just imagine i put it there ok?It would be “tou theou” = genitive, or possessive case.

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 29 2011,05:09) What I don't understand when I see a verse for instance in John 1:14 and Paladin says its not there.  That is what prompted me to put all of the different versions down, plus the Greek. Dear sister; forgive my foolish impatience. I should have understood that I have not adequately explained the issue for you. T…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 28 2011,23:43)Hi Irene,   The expression “In the bosom of Abraham” was used by the ancient Jewish folks to talk about those who had passed away. The writer was just taking this expression and applying it to Jesus. Simple. I am going to strongly reccomend you review your dialogue with Paladin and write things down on paper,…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 28 2011,23:43)Hi Irene,   The expression “In the bosom of Abraham” was used by the ancient Jewish folks to talk about those who had passed away. The writer was just taking this expression and applying it to Jesus. Simple. I am going to strongly reccomend you review your dialogue with Paladin and write things down on paper,…[Read more]

Quote (karmarie @ Mar. 28 2011,19:37)Hi All,Has anyone here read the Sheppard of Hermas and have an understanding of it?In 'The Sheppard'  (One of the most popular readings of the early church) it goes something like this; Jesus was a virtuous man filled with the Holy Spirit and adopted as the son. Theres more to it than that though. Is this…[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 28 2011,13:59)Quote (Paladin @ Mar. 28 2011,07:51)Quote (Baker @ Mar. 28 2011,06:53)Quote (Paladin @ Mar. 28 2011,03:33)Addendum:John said “in the beginning was the logos and the logos was with God and the logos was God. John never said “and the logos is God.” The reason John could not say “the logos is God” is because the…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 28 2011,09:05)Hi Paladin,Yay! Praise God! I can learn new things! Thanks Paladin. I am going to be reading scripture now with this new level of discernment and it's going to be wonderful. Muchos gracious amigos! Danke shone mein freund! Life is good.                                               With Love and Respect,    …[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Mar. 28 2011,06:53)Quote (Paladin @ Mar. 28 2011,03:33)Addendum:John said “in the beginning was the logos and the logos was with God and the logos was God. John never said “and the logos is God.” The reason John could not say “the logos is God” is because the logos changed, God did not.That must be considered in examining this…[Read more]