Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 08 2010,15:00)Jesus is said to be both the Root AND the Branch of David.  Here's are the scriptures:Isaiah 11:10 NIVIn that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious.Romans 15:12 NIVAnd again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Aug. 22 2011,05:27)Hi All,I have pondered this hard and long.  I have been scoffed at and reminded that Adam is said to be the first man ever, and that Eve is the mother of all living.But it never set well with me that when Cain was banished, he was afraid that “others” would kill him; and so God put a sign on him so the…[Read more]

Quote (Colter @ Mar. 16 2013,03:51)Luke 1:26-27 – Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.1)Was Gabriel a new creation in this world  or did he pre-exist with God in heaven?2) If…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 26 2010,22:07)So is god the author of confusion or not?StuartGod is not the author of confusion, Never was and never will behowever He does not overstep man's free will, so if man wishes to confuse himself, that is his choice.God did not instigate the confusion in Babel.Man brought it upon themselves.So, if a man goes to the…[Read more]

Quote (WhatIsTrue @ Feb. 26 2010,06:23)Just curious, but do Christians actually agree on anything?I have observed over the course of my bible studies that for every doctrine there seems to be two opposing camps within Christianity, and both sides claim biblical support.  So, my question is:Can you name one belief that is unique to Christianity…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Feb. 13 2012,17:20)Hi Everyone,Trinity and non-Trinity, can both views be correct?Me and David have been discussing if this is possible.I say it is not only possible, but true as well.It can be compared to a “Paradox”. Instead of arguing past misconceptions, are both sides nowwilling to look at the evidence that I will produce…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 05 2012,01:50)barley…………Good to see you back, Hope things are going well for you brother, missed you. peace and love to you and yours………………………………………geneThanks!

Quote (david @ Feb. 12 2012,07:29)The trinitarian and non-trinitarian views are both correct.It can be compared to the understanding of a Paradox.I have many books on paradox's.  I am just wondering what others think of Ed's statement that he made on Feb 12th in the “Beware of Leaven” thread.  Comments?What do you call two doctors?a paradox!

Quote (Richtuner @ Nov. 20 2012,02:24)My desire is to know what others believe about this scriptureOne Lord? Who?One Faith? Whose?One Baptism? Only one. The bible in Heb. states that there is a “doctrine of baptisms”, so which one?One Lord is the one LORD GOD, but since His son is lord because God made him both lord and anointed, it is also…[Read more]

Quote (Richtuner @ Nov. 19 2012,06:09)I am surprised to find no one is willing to talk abut this scripture.One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism.Are they connected? This will identify who and what you believe about Jesus. And usually identify your denomination.One Lord, one faith, one baptism, are they connected?Yes, of course they are connected.It is…[Read more]

Quote (Richtuner @ Nov. 16 2012,10:47)Just before I ask this question I would like to say that having scoured through this forum I am amassed at the answers to a lot of question and debates.If I used the logic that some use, I could remind people that Judas sinned when  he sold Jesus out and he went out and hanged himself, then go to the…[Read more]

Quote (jammin @ Feb. 01 2012,14:46)anyone from the anti christ group willing to answer this topic?What no trinitarians replying to your post?Don't you mean who and/or what is the word?Scripture is God's word.God is the wordJesus Christ is the word.To the extent we love God by living according to God's word, we are the word.barley

Quote (Wakeup @ Dec. 03 2012,15:33)What is worshipping God really mean. Most christians dont even know what worshipping God means. How do we worship God; is it just by reading the gospels,and going to church and singing nice tunes,and listening to nice preachings,and giving some money.We can not buy our way to heaven,but if someone needs help ,we…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 01 2012,06:14)Good stuff B.Nick,Thanks.Vito

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 01 2012,06:26)Hi B, Of course a word is not a thought or a plan but an expression of a thought of plan.”the word has gone forth”Jesus Christ proceeded forth AND came from God.Indeed, God's thoughts are expressed in words among other things.God's word was made flesh.

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ May 01 2010,07:42)Hi AllThe accusation that the Trinity is not found in scriptures is false and though the word “Trinity” is not found in scriptures the concept is.ATs, (Anti-Trinitarians) love to call on this fallacy in order to discredit the truth found in the scriptures concerning the Trinitarian view.The Tri…[Read more]

Quote (jammin @ Mar. 04 2012,23:44)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 04 2012,16:32)Jammin,Your lack of knowledge is self evident in the asking of the question since Christ is translated as Anointed.  David was a Christ as were other kings and priests.  God is not anointed as there is no one to anoint him as he is the one true God. So the basic question is a…[Read more]

Quote (jammin @ Feb. 01 2012,14:46)anyone from the anti christ group willing to answer this topic?You mean besides yourself?  How about a reply from the believers of God?In the beginning God.Genesis 1:1″In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”In the beginning the word.John 1:1″In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with…[Read more]

Quote (barley @ Mar. 24 2012,11:16)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 24 2012,06:20)Hi Barley,I see the issue. Perhaps you should add a thread in the books section?Perhaps.barleyOf course there are other scholars who have looked into the same need and have come up with useful books.Freeman is one of them.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 24 2012,06:20)Hi Barley,I see the issue. Perhaps you should add a thread in the books section?Perhaps.barley