Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 16 2009,20:33)Nick,What in the world kind of statement is this –But Rom10 is NOT NECESSARILY A QUOTEDoes that mean it could be but maybe it isn't?And this – Just because it is in BOLD TEXT in your bible proves nothing.Your truly magic, you can read my Bible. Actually I looked in several I own and it is not in BOLD TEXT.…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 16 2009,20:21)Nick,You say, This is your definition”the·ol·o·gy the study of religious faith, practice, and experience ; especially : the study of God and of God's relation to the world”Thank you, but actually it is Webster's.This one you figure out – Does that include anything about KNOWING GOD or is it just KN…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 16 2009,19:12)Hi S, No we encourage folk to seek and find a family relationship with their Father God.Knowing too much about God can be a barrier. The faith of children suffices.Hello,Really!  Getting to know the Father can be a barrier?The faith of a child is sufficient?  Perhaps as a starting point.1Pe 2:2 ESV Like n…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Jan. 15 2009,22:44)Nick said,Logic is human wisdom,Scripture is the far greater wisdom of GodG3050λογικόςlogikosThayer Definition:1) pertaining to speech or speaking2) pertaining to the reason or logic2a) spiritual, pertaining to the soul2b) agreeable to reason, following reason, reasonable, logicalPart of Speech: adjectiveA…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 16 2009,17:41)I believe in the scriptures.Do we need theology as well? the·ol·o·gy   the study of religious faith, practice, and experience ; especially : the study of God and of God's relation to the worldSeems to be what we are doing here.  Quote The JW teachings are bizarre and founded on man and his carnal idea…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 16 2009,12:52)Hi S,1Cor85 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Number…[Read more]

David,I appreciate your in depth research, and you are correct, I did read it.If I may condense your reply to this questionIs it your understanding that in this verse Paul is speaking of other than Jesus and that “kurios” should be rendered “Jehovah”?Rom 10:13  For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  I conclude your one w…[Read more]

Excuse my double posting. See next post. Sorry all.Seeking

David,Thank you again for the candid discussion. It is refreshing and thought provoking.I am clear now that you meant by “misunderstood command” applying an undo sanctity, so to speak, including prohibitions regarding the name that Jehovah never intended.I would agree without reservation.  If I may condense your reply to this questionIs it your…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Feb. 15 2009,07:25)NickYou say let scripture speak; but you reject scripture that I give you without explaining why.You don't have to believe my explanations; but you should tell me why, and offer your take on the subject, aaaand, give me reasons for the scriptures you put up, it's not always the number of scriptures that are…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Feb. 14 2009,17:34)Hi Georg,I have been told time and time again that our agents learn to spot counterfeit money by studying the real thing, not by studying the counterfeit.Perhaps there is merit in Bible study here – want to know the real – study it not the counterfeit.Seeking

Karen,You encourage us all with your recent profession of faith.It is good to seek advice as a new believer and weigh it carefully.  A passage I have found God to be faithful tois found in the Amplified version and reads like this:Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible)And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire…[Read more]

David, Can you share your understanding of what is meant by the name “Jehovah” in these two verses as the writer uses it in the context –Psa 83:17-18 KJV  Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame,and perish:   That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH,art the most high over all the earth.Exo 6:3 K…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Feb. 14 2009,15:58)Irene,I will keep you in prayer to our healer.Stay joyful it is His medicine!Pro 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Pro 15:13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. May God bless you,Seeking

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 13 2009,21:00)Hi S,Mk9Mar 9:38-40 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.”  But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.  For the one who is n…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 13 2009,20:51)Hi S, As soon as you address these verses I offeredJohn 3:2this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, ” Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”John 1:38And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What do…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 13 2009,20:54)Nick,Your comment -” you were wrong in that you did not address at all Mk9 which was alluded to in my post.”I plainly explained why I didn't address your error –I hadn't forgotten it I didn't post it because of the breakdown in logic. Here it is:Mar 9:38-40 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 13 2009,19:52)HI S, So you were wrong. Thanks.Nick,No, you were!  Finally you got right in your second post who was talking to whom.As I said, this is your day for flip flops.  Remeber your statements – “there are no teachers”  oops “there are teachers.”You still haven't answered to that, but doubt you will,for again YO…[Read more]

Nick, here is your tie together –He said those who are not with him are against him. if you think about it the first was said to his brothers who must be united to be effective.And here is one of the texts –Mat 12:30 KJV He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. That statement is not made to his…[Read more]

This rhetoric does not answer the question.  But I have come to expect that.Further you observe -He said those who are not with him are against him. Then he said those who are not against him are with him.Superficially these statements are in conflict.However if you think about it the first was said to his brothers who must be united to be…[Read more]