Hi all,I just had a thought.  How did we go from Sparrows to Baptism?Reminds me of the old Baptist preacher that always got around to Baptism.  The title of his sermon one Sunday was “The Feeding of the Five Thousand.”  He observed, “after eating all  of that food they must have worked up a powerful thirst.  I'm sure they wanted a drink of wate…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,15:47)Nick said –Quote Hi S, You love calling folk liars and deceivers and manipulators so I hope it does not draw judgement to you. Wrong Nick, just you because it is what you do. Numerous of us now know and have identified you for what you are. Repentance is your solution. I anticipate no judgement as my…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,14:38)Don't dodge your lies with rhetoric. I don't need your instruction, I ask that you stop the lies.Nick accused Seeking with – Quote Nick said: Quote how can you offer Romans 10 as a new way of salvation? Seeking pointed out – Quote No where in the entire post did I speak of a “new way of salvation.”Nick…[Read more]

Thinker said: Quote My problem with what you say above is that it is contrary to human experience.This is contrary to human experience –Joh 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.Rom 5:6-8  For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for t…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 26 2009,12:37)Hi S, To whom was the book of Romans written?Rom17To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. If it is written to these who are already called how can you offer Romans 10 as a new way of salvation?Don't startwith your…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 26 2009,09:58). Please don't buy into Nick's crap. He says that salvation is conditional upon being baptized and then turns around and says that God will feed and clothe us unconditionally. God will damn us if we're not baptized but will feed us?Jesus' promise to His disciples to feed them was conditional upon their…[Read more]

Quote (Gene @ Feb. 26 2009,10:59)Irene………..Father Son and Holy Spirit , was added to the text, It should read in the name of Jesus. Check it out Sis.love and peace to you and Georg………………………geneGene,I tried to find the variants or additions you suggest and couldn't. Can you offer your sources please.The text reads, Mat…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,18:03)Hi, So when in Genesis 6 only two of any KIND were to be saved did he keep some fertile mules?Biologically, he did not have to –MULEthe sterile offspring of a female horse and a male donkey, valued as a work animal, having strong muscles(Dictionary.com)Best you spend your time on your deep question –So birds…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 25 2009,18:08)Seeking,Below is what I believe:1. Preterist: All prophecy has been fulfilled. Jesus returned in the generation of the disciples and He is here.2.Trinitarian: One God in three Persons revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 3. Satan: He was cast into the lake of fire when Jesus returned in AD70.4. Free will:…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 25 2009,17:53)Thinker,You stated – “But you still haven't proven Jesus must have had a sinful desire for His temptation to be real. “I did not realize this was the task I had undertaken. I thought I had stated the issue was what Satan thought Jesus was capable of.I had posted previously –No! Or I didn't make myself clear.…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Feb. 25 2009,17:00)” But what do we do with the Bible?” Mandy,I have read much of what you post and see you as a person who is a woman after God's own heart. Often, when I have erred, struggled, sinned – I found great comfort in the fact God did not give up on David with all his problems.I am convinced that seeking knowledge…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 25 2009,16:08)Nick is a stubborn a_s, uh, I mean to say, he is a stubborn Equus asinus. He doesn't care about the facts. If he did he would shut up when proven wrong rather than make an asinus of himself.thinkerYes, agreed. I do not want to be an asinus and address his enane questions any further. I couldn't believe this…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 25 2009,14:02)Hi Seeking,I LOVE your post here.  Christ as umpire…terrific picture!Lu,Thank you. I am encouraged that it was helpful!Blessings and peace,Seeking

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,13:39)Hi S, So were horses and donkeys both taken on the Ark?I wasn't there to take inventory. Where you???Just answer the question I posed – “Whats your point is in mating fish and birds or even suggesting it I do not know. I guess the biologist had his point. What's yours.” I'll be moving on now.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,12:43)Nick claims – “They are not the SAME KIND”Argue with my Gods' origins if you must. But, you lose!DONKEY the domestic ass, Equus asinus. HORSEa large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballusEQUUSA genus of mammals, including the horse, ass, etc. Quote Did Noah take two donkeys and two horses onto…[Read more]

Fellow Encouragers,Are there times when  a decision is hard to make?  Are you overwhelmed with this vast amount opinions and how they vary?  I find the following scripture from the Amplified version holds many answers to peace in the midst of the storm.”Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible)And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ ru…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,11:27)Hi S, So it is the END that is the point of the matter?What your point is in mating fish and birds or even suggesting it I do not know. I guess the biologist had his point. What's yours. Seeking

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 25 2009,10:59)Quote (Gene @ Feb. 26 2009,04:40)Thinker……….Think about where God told Cain, sin lies at you door (heart) , You must MASTER IT. Jesus through the Power of GOD Mastered SIN, Just as we also must. What kind of example would Jesus be for us if He did not really overcome Sin. For He was (tempted) in all…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,11:15)Hi TT, So birds and fish must not be mated?I heard a debate at San Diego State University where a Biologist challenged Dr. Gish of Creatiion Research with the statement, “I believe and ape could mate with a human female and reproduce – I challenge you to run the experiment.”Dr. Gish responded, “you are the…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,11:04)Hi tt, Horses are not donkeys.EQUINEOf, relating to, or characteristic of a horse. Of or belonging to the family Equidae, which includes the horses, asses, and zebras.