Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 28 2009,04:37)Thinker states –Quote In Jewish thought this implied equality with God. So it was John's thought also because he was a Jew. I am German. Hitler felt justified in killing Jews. That was my thought too because I am German. NOT! False logic.Then it is stated –Quote Therefore, if John was wrong then his gospel…[Read more]

Quote (Gene @ Feb. 28 2009,10:42)Paul I believe was given spicall understanding with reguards to salvation IMO.Gal. 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast.Joh 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through…[Read more]

Thinker states – Quote Seeking,The Greek word in Acts 14:1 is “hellenist.” A hellenist may be a Greek speaking JEWNote, MAY be – not IS.  So what IS a hellenist? a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek speaking person, especially a non-Jew: – Gentile, Greek.  StrongThayer Definition:1) a Greek either by nationality, w…[Read more]

Hello to all,Addressing the Acts 10 dilemna about Cornelius I submit for our consideration the following observations.Peter had to have a vision to expplain to him it was permissible by God for him to go to Cornelius – Act 10:14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.” While he was pondering…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 28 2009,02:41)Thinker is adamant stating – Quote Seeking,I am certain that there were no Gentiles in the crowd that were baptized. then is added Quote when the time to preach to Gentiles arrived baptism had already been done awayNext Thinker observes – Quote but the DOERS of the law shall be justified; FOR WHEN THE…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2009,19:13)Hi S, Sorry, I am slowly getting used to your different style of replying.No problem.Seeking

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2009,16:31)Nick writes –Ho S, You say“But the “old man” was a metaphor for Moses or the Mosaic code.”No sir!!!! Wasn't me!!!!Thinker wrote – The “flesh” of Galatians 5 is not the “old man” of Romans 6. The “flesh” in Galatians 5 is indeed the sinful nature. All men have a sinful nature. But the “old man” was a…[Read more]

Thinker wrote – Seeking,The “flesh” of Galatians 5 is not the “old man” of Romans 6. The “flesh” in Galatians 5 is indeed the sinful nature. All men  have a sinful nature. But the “old man” was a metaphor for Moses or the Mosaic code. The “old man” therefore was the law to which Israel was married. The law had been nailled to the cross,Thinker, I…[Read more]

Thinker wrote –Quote Uncircumcised Israelites were “Gentiles”. Anyone who was uncircumcised was a Gentile. Acts 10:45 is about the uncircumcised nations of Israel.Here is Young's Literal Translation –Act 10:44-47  While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.   And the believers from among the c…[Read more]

Thinker notes-Quote Seeking,The Greek “ethnos” should not be translated “Gentiles.” It should be translated simply as “nations”. See Young's Analytical Concordance. The “nations” mentioned in Acts 10 refer to the uncircumcised of Israel and/or uncircumcised Gentile converts. This is the historical fact.I have no argument with your observation.…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 27 2009,08:43)I know that some of you may be seething for my saying these things. But many Christians have been misguided into thinking that their supposed “sinful nature” was put to death and they end up feeling defeated because their lives don't match up with it.Thinker,I hasten to endorse your admonition that we be…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 27 2009,08:49)Quote (SEEKING @ Feb. 27 2009,13:50)Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 26 2009,17:56)Seeking,I was talking about your belief that God always feeds everyone. This is simply not true.thinkerDid I say that was my belief?  I thought I said things like this –Nick,Sparrows being birds of the air, we have this encouragement…[Read more]

A word of Encouragement from Joel Osteen -He Will Harden You to Difficulty Today's Scripture”Fear not , for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My right hand of rightness and justice”…[Read more]

Quote Hi Seeking,I have read much of what you post and see you as a person who is a woman after God's own heart. Wow, I really appreciate this! .Mandy, You have lifted my spirits!  Actually, a man, but striving to be a person after God's own heart.  I pray this has been your experience as it is my only intent –Pro 27:9  Oil and perfume make the he…[Read more]

Quote (Gene @ Feb. 26 2009,20:31)Seekng ………Now ask yourself would God have removed the Spirit He gave them if they were not water baptized. Receiving  the Holy Spirit has nothing to do with water baptism. A person is made right with the Baptism of Christ , (spirit and fire) water can never change anyone. IMO  John told Jesus when He came t…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 26 2009,17:56)Seeking,I was talking about your belief that God always feeds everyone. This is simply not true.thinkerDid I say that was my belief? I thought I said things like this –Nick,Sparrows being birds of the air, we have this encouragement too:Mat 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 26 2009,18:11)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 27 2009,12:07)Hi tt, So Cornelius is not said to be a jew or a proselyte so how did you decide he was a proselyte? Jews and gentiles can be equally devout as can you and I.For the third time now I ask: When in the Acts were Gentiles commanded to be baptized?thinkerQuestions to be met…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,17:47)Hi S, You say”Or are you not in the church?” You seem more than willing to judge servants as sinners putting yourself above them but cannot judge this?Your behavior makes the discernment difficult for if you were in the church you would know that brother and sisters “judge” each other as Paul pointed out.…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,17:30)Nick wrote –Quote Hi S,So you have judged me.Those that do come under inspection.Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged.Luke 6:37Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:Romans 14:13Let us not therefore judge one another any…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,16:35)Nick said – Quote Hi S, But I have a God who judges me? Would you like the job? Like it or not, He gave it to us – 1Co 5:12-13 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.” Or are…[Read more]