Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,14:15)Hi BD, John baptised for repentance telling them they should believe in the one coming after him, the Christ.Those who did were blessed but those who refused could not receive from JesusJohn baptized for the remission of sins, that is a fact.Mark 1:4-5 (King James Version) 4John did baptize in the…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,14:11)Hi BD, He fulfilled his duty to God. Do you find fault with his work?The work of Jesus was to glorify God on earth which he completed while he was alive. Do you find fault with this fact?

Quote (banana @ Nov. 24 2009,11:47)bodDid Paul ever say that Timothy was his begotten son, or his first born?GeorgI beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:Philemon 1:9-111 Corinthians 4:14-16 (King James Version) 14I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 15For though ye have ten…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2009,11:09)Hi BD.I can see that the true intention of your heart is to persecute the beliefs of believers. You don't seem interested in digging for the gold in scripture and encouraging those of the faith, but trying to find weakness instead. I base this on an overview of the posts you have made and in particular the…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Nov. 24 2009,11:36)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,09:54)T8,You are incorrect there is no "choice" where there is coercion, threat of force or punishment. "Free choice" Would be you can believe or not believe and there will be no punishment or reward.To give yourself to God and submit, you become a slave. Hi BD,If you don't mind my…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2009,11:01)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,09:54)"Free choice" Would be you can believe or not believe and there will be no punishment or reward.Free will doesn't mean no consequence.Free means that you have the freedom to do something.It doesn't mean that you should do it.If we didn't have the freedom to choose, then how…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Nov. 24 2009,10:40)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,09:45)The Bible says "ye are gods" are we all really deity? Now, please don't dodge that question.Hi BD,Thanks for your "honest" answers.Answer for you: We are all children of the most high GOD(YHVH). (Psalm 82:6)last time I presented this information as a question, your response…[Read more]

Psalm 30:8-9 (Young's Literal Translation) 8Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication. 9`What gain in my blood? In my going down unto corruption? Doth dust thank Thee? doth it declare Thy truth?

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,10:46)Hi BD, Why do you question the ways of God? Who are you?Did John BAPTIZE for the remission of sins?

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 24 2009,10:42)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,05:29)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,05:19)Hi BD,He was given all authority. He gave that authority to others.I agree with you, he forgave sins before the cross without shedding any blood in-fact John the baptist was baptizing for the REMISSION of sins without any blood.Are…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,13:47)Hi BD, There is only one body of Christ and there are no divisions within it.what about the 29,000 denominations in Christianity are they not the body?Are they all NONBELIEVERS?

Quote (banana @ Nov. 24 2009,13:37)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,10:43)I never thought this would occur here on heaven.net but it seems it has become Christian tradition to create more and more divisions isn't 29,000 denominations enough?But here we go again and it is a great travesty. Labeling people as unbelievers when they confess that ther…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,10:45)Hi BD, First have the same God.Then the same writings.You have neither.Hi what's your name?Asana=AsanaDo you believe in God?Asana=Yes, I do and I believe that the Lord God is One LordDo you believe in Christ?Asana=Yes I believe that Christ was sent by God to call sinners to repentanceDo you believe that he…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,05:19)Hi BD,He was given all authority. He gave that authority to others.I agree with you, he forgave sins before the cross without shedding any blood in-fact John the baptist was baptizing for the REMISSION of sins without any blood.

Psalm 30:2-4 (Young's Literal Translation) 2Jehovah my God, I have cried to Thee, And Thou dost heal me. 3Jehovah, Thou hast brought up from Sheol my soul, Thou hast kept me alive, From going down the pit.I guess this should be enough proof

Actually, I won't be unfair and set you up because I love you too much for that:Job 33:29-31 (King James Version) 29Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, 30To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,06:11)Hi BD, Only two in scripture have been said to have been to Hades and returned to their natural bodies.Jonah and Jesus.Did Job die?(please answer directly)

Quote (Ed J @ Nov. 24 2009,09:24)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Nov. 24 2009,05:15)Hi ED, You can show from scripture by support in revelation that Satan can be called the serpent and the devil but there is not even one that say he is Lucifer.Hi Nick,The name 'Lucifer' is used only “one time” in the entire Bible.I cannot show 'that name' anywhere else.The…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Nov. 24 2009,09:36)Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2009,09:07)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,04:41)You have not read the context of what you quoted.Those who are obedient to God are slaves of God but those who rebel by using "free will" will be punished.Choosing not to do God's will is not a "free" option as their is a penalty involved. Satan…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2009,09:07)Quote (bodhitharta @ Nov. 24 2009,04:41)You have not read the context of what you quoted.Those who are obedient to God are slaves of God but those who rebel by using "free will" will be punished.Choosing not to do God's will is not a "free" option as their is a penalty involved. Satan teaches that "free will" has no…[Read more]