Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Feb. 21 2009,16:47)The problem is when a brother or sister in Christ condemns another believer or patronizes them simply because they do not agree. Most of the time they do this because of insecurity in their own beliefs and have nothing else to say, so they just resort to attacking the person.IMOWJ,I understand the…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Feb. 21 2009,15:54)So what is your purpose of doing that to me?I can throw scripture right back at you.If you believe I was responding in kind and throwing scripture at you, I seek your forgiveness.Seeking

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Feb. 21 2009,15:23)IMO with that attitude it gives him a license to say or do whatever he wants to another believer.WJIs the believer to respond in kind?Gal 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 20 2009,20:02)Hi S, Yes they would be so expressed but are not in essence.ESSENCEthe permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being b: the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing especially as opposed to its existence c: the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 21 2009,12:48)Hello to “ALL”,What is happening here? Is this the Spirit of Christ?? Are any of us innocent???Eph 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Eph 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of…[Read more]

Quote (Gene @ Feb. 21 2009,12:58)Nick………Starting with the personal attacks again, right, exactly (WHERE) did i say say we (ARE) Robots. If you have a better explanation of LAW please give it them , but can you shed the conbdensending remarks, i realize it in your Spirit but perhaps asking God for Help may Help you, brother.…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 20 2009,18:10)Hi S, Exactly. Insight not practice.a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding,and acting the efficient source of any powersometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power I'm sorry – I thought…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 19 2009,23:03)Hi 94You say”Therefore, the spirit of a person is that which he puts into practice in his life.”That seems a very unbiblical definition.G4151πνεῦμαpneumaThayer Definition:1) the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son1a) sometimes referred to in a way…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 20 2009,14:14)Hi S, Exactly, Insight not aura.Nick,Right on!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 20 2009,12:56)Hi KW,You say”The word “aura” is a synonym of “radiance” and like spirit it means an invisible breath.”1Co 2:11 ESV For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 1Co 2:12 Now we have received not…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 20 2009,02:38)The Hebrew Scripture explicitly says, “I will become what I am becoming“. God spoke these words while existing in the form of a flame of fire in the midst of a bush. God's becoming a flame of fire was TRANSIENT. It was not His true mode of existence or form. Pantheism says that God's existence in everything…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 19 2009,14:55)Quote (SEEKING @ Feb. 20 2009,03:41)Kerwin,If I may ask you,  consider your statement and cited scripture once again.We know a physical body may exist in heaven since Paul stated:2 Corinthians 12:2(NIV) reads:Quote I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 19 2009,14:19)Kerwin,If I may ask you, consider your statement and cited scripture once again.We know a physical body may exist in heaven since Paul stated:2 Corinthians 12:2(NIV) reads:I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 19 2009,13:47)Quote Faith can move mountains.Has not God instantly transported men before?Obviously Nick. That is not the issue here. Your emphatic statement that you know what is and is not required is the issue (“To be able to do such things is not because of any quality of that body.”)That is all I simply stated, Co…[Read more]

Quote Was the flesh and bones body with holes in it that he showed the disciples the IMPERISHABLE BODY?Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom. Your statement is irrefutable according to scripture.1Co 15:50  I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of GodQuote He walked though walls but he walked on water in the…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 19 2009,11:15)Hi KW, Was the flesh and bones body with holes in it that he showed the disciples the IMPERISHABLE BODY? Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom.Joh 20:17 ESV Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 19 2009,09:23)Samuel,I mean to say that God became whatever His people old covenant people needed in whatever the situation. His “becoming” always was purposeful and was motivated by His love for His people. His “becoming” therefore always had the benefit of His people in view. When they needed water He became a rock with…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 19 2009,01:35)I am trying to use another word that I believe adequately gets the message across.  I am certainly not positive that I chose the best though it does mean an invisible breath, radiation, or emanation according to dictionary.com.If you have another definition for spirit then please share it.Exo 24:17 Now the…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ Feb. 18 2009,21:13)Hi:I lean toward this scripture for what is meant “the time is fulfilled”.Quote Ephesians 110That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in himLove in Christ,MartyThanks Marty!Blessings,Seeking

Quote (chosenone @ Feb. 18 2009,19:40)NH.There are no bible verses that say “One eternal gospel for all”.  Yet you preach it.  You and David are alike if you use that principle.Not exactly, but the point is clear!Jud 1:3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you t…[Read more]