Matt 19:1-3hen Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife NIVRom 13:10 10 Love does no harm to its neighbor.…[Read more]

Matt 15:21-2821 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she…[Read more]

Luke 2:27-32When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people, 32 a…[Read more]

Quote (chosenone @ Dec. 11 2008,08:25)Quote (Shania @ Dec. 10 2008,13:50)Quote (chosenone @ Dec. 10 2008,22:29)  You will never understand the truth, if you keep thinking that all scripture is about us.  Under the 'old covenant', it was for Israel only.  The four gospels, Matthew,Mark, Luke, and John, are still the continuation of God and Is…[Read more]

Well then if I were you, I would represent Him better.

Quote (chosenone @ Dec. 10 2008,22:29)  You will never understand the truth, if you keep thinking that all scripture is about us.  Under the 'old covenant', it was for Israel only.  The four gospels, Matthew,Mark, Luke, and John, are still the continuation of God and Israel.  Jesus was the prophesied “Messia”, who was rejected by them, and con…[Read more]

Lets please try not to namecall other's perception's of the Almighty.ex: “Your god is a pathetic looser.”What if you were wrong? Could you stand before Him if He questioned you about this? Even if your brother is wrong, he is still your brother. We need to have patience and humility with each other.

Quote (Jodi @ Dec. 09 2008,09:34)Hi Shania,The worm and the fire consume the sinful flesh until all sin has been removed, your RIGHT it is simple. YHWH said He was longsuffering towards us not willing that anyone should perish, therefore it is the sinful flesh that is destroyed!“until all sin has been removed”It doesn't say that.”YHWH said He was…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 08 2008,08:25)One thing i Have noticed All who believe Salvation is a matter of their “FREE WILLS” seem to have the same attitude and that is most will be burned up in a literal fire, except them of course they are more then willing to makes an exception for themselves.I don't appreciate this statement. One cannot be…[Read more]

Quote (Jodi @ Dec. 08 2008,08:03)Mar 9:43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Mar 9:44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mar 9:45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better…[Read more]

Quote (wild_olive_branch @ Nov. 24 2008,04:52)Is the concern over believing what is right or searching for the truth? Truth brings wisdom, and can bring pain (proverbs/psalms)Would this almost be consider or be closely related to ones who worship saints, they have many they worship, but who is the name of their God. How their gods/saints save…[Read more]

DK… are you still a JW?

Quote (Jodi @ Dec. 07 2008,09:27)I think several people on this forum not only underestimate God's abilities, but they think to highly of the human race. We are like rats in a lab.DON'T UNDERESTIMATE OUR ABILITY TO BE INFLUENCED.We are highly manipulated creatures, it just takes time. God CAN shine light on any form of darkness, and so therefore…[Read more]

Quote (Ztheberean @ Dec. 06 2008,19:14)Quote (Shania @ Dec. 03 2008,18:09)Here is how I understand it:You are saved by faith.  Your faith is proved genuine by your works.  Faith not accompanied by good works is not saving (genuine) faith.Crystal is proved by a ringing sound.  Does the ringing sound make it crystal?  No.  But if the crystal does…[Read more]

Quote (Shania @ Dec. 07 2008,09:07) Plenty of people have been convicted without repenting.  Hi GB. I thought you might have trouble with this statement. Here's a scriptural example:Acts 5:3333 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart , and took counsel to slay them.KJVActs 7:54-5554 When they heard these things, they were cut to the h…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 06 2008,18:56)the HOLY SPIRIT was poured out on the people, they became convicted of their error TRUE Repentance is given by God, it is not a self work but a work of God . No one truly repents on their own they may have worldly sorrow , but that is not Godly Sorrow.  imoHi GB-I believe you are confusing YHWH's ability…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 04 2008,02:42)Nick……We should repent (Not because Judgment is coming) but because we need to change the way we live so we can better enjoy lifeReally? I do not see that written anywhere. I don't see the pattern of it either. What was the life of “the pattern son” like? Isa 53:33 He was despised and rejected by…[Read more]

Here is how I understand it:You are saved by faith. Your faith is proved genuine by your works. Faith not accompanied by good works is not saving (genuine) faith.Crystal is proved by a ringing sound. Does the ringing sound make it crystal? No. But if the crystal doesn't make the sound, it is not genuine.

many called, few chosen

Yes, I know that Messiah was not being literal here. The old covenant points to the new covenant and the law of the Spirit fulfills the torah.Blood sacrifices.. “the life of the flesh is in the blood”… “It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin”…The wages of sin is death. You sin, the atonement is the cost of life.…[Read more]