Hi Nick & 942767. We seem to be going around in circles, especially Nick and I. I find myself repeating many things that were already said, going in endless circles. But I do enjoy communicating with both of you. I also feel that we will never agree, and feel it's pointless to keep repeating scripture to each other in endless posts. I…[Read more]

Hi 942767. Here is an explanation of Luke 12:47-48 from “that source”, you know, the one you accurately accused me of quoting from.47 All God's judgments are tempered by attending circumstances. He does not require His creatures to live up to light which they do not have. Yet His judgments increase in severity according to the privileges…[Read more]

Hi 942767. So then, how is the gospel that Paul preached another gospel than that of the minstry of Jesus?Paul preached the “secret” that the “nations” are now included in Gods ministy, where they were not before. See Eph.2:11-12 …11 Wherefore, remember that once you, the nations in flesh — who are termed 'Uncircumcision' by those…[Read more]

Quote (chosenone @ Sep. 21 2008,07:50)Nick.     So are you saying that what Christ said in Matt.15:24 … Now He, answering, said, “I was not commissioned except for the lost sheep of the house of Israel”, is a lie?Nick. Are you afraid to answer the question?

Hi 942767. You are right, Jesus did minister to the Cannanite woman. He was a capassionate Man, I can't see Him turning down anyones request for healing. But this doesn't negate the fact that He was commissioned to Israel, this act of healing dosn't mean that He was commissioned to teach the “nations”. If you look at the following verses…[Read more]

Nick. So are you saying that what Christ said in Matt.15:24 … Now He, answering, said, “I was not commissioned except for the lost sheep of the house of Israel”, is a lie?

Hi WJ. You say – Hi COBut this makes no sense.If faith and repentance is a gift where man has no responsibility to believe or trust or follow then how can God judge those who believe not?Why would there be a judgment day? Instead, if God does it all then why doesnt he just save all now?WJ My answer. I believe that scripture says, “All…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 20 2008,07:13)Hi CO, One gospel and four servants to write it. Surely the kingdom Jesus preached is open to you?Nick. The Kingdom Jesus preached to the Jews was an “earthly” one, the “promised land”. (read scripture) They never realised this destination. The destination of the “saints” is a “celestial” one.…[Read more]

Nick. It is unwise to oppose what scripture says!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 20 2008,07:00)Hi Co, His words will not pass way. His words never lose their amazingpower. Do you not understand the message of God is for all men?Nick. You got part of it right. Yes, Gods message “IS FOR ALL MEN”. But all of Gods' word “IS NOT ABOUT US”, part for the “circumcision” and some for the “uncircumcision”…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ Sep. 20 2008,00:54)Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Sep. 19 2008,14:51)942767…..did chosenone take 1 Tim 4:9 out of context to then. It plainly says the we rely on God, who is the savior of (ALL) mankind. I suppose where it says,, God has concluded all under sin that he might have mercy on (ALL). doesn't mean that either. And where it says…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 20 2008,06:37)Hi CO, Why try to limit God's use of the gospel of Jesus Christ?We cannot follow Paul or Peter or Apollos or you.Nick. You are the one trying to limit Gods words. You don't believe what Christ says, you just pick and choose the scriptures to suit your unrealistic views. We must use “ALL” scripture…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Sep. 20 2008,06:32)Quote (chosenone @ Sep. 20 2008,06:29)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 07 2008,07:00)GB,All men must repent.Is it written that all men are given the grace of repentance?Nick.     You say “all men must repent”.  I suppose then you believe that Christs sacrifice wasn't enough?  What, in your opinion did His sac…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 20 2008,06:29)Hi CO, Would you limit the power of the gospel just because Jesus was sent to give the Israelites first option?Nick. So, I guess that you don't believe His (Jesus') words in Matt.15:24. Should we take out our black marker and cross out this scripture with a note saying “Nick says this scripture is…

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 07 2008,07:00)GB,All men must repent.Is it written that all men are given the grace of repentance?Nick. You say “all men must repent”. I suppose then you believe that Christs sacrifice wasn't enough? What, in your opinion did His sacrifice do for us, if not “justify us”? Look at Peters words in Acts11:18 … to…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 19 2008,18:45)Hi CO, Did you think the words to the saved in Corinth somehow apply to all men who have ever lived? They apply to the body of Christ and ALL men have not joined with him.  Get real dude. ContextNick. Do you think the wodrs of Christ in the four gospels apply to all men that ever lived? They…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 07 2008,07:00)GB,All men must repent.Is it written that all men are given the grace of repentance?Nick. The answer to your question is “Yes”. 2Cor.5:18-19 …18 Yet all is of God, Who conciliates us to Himself through Christ, and is giving us the dispensation of the conciliation,19 how that God was in Christ,…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 19 2008,15:40)Gb, I am more interested in building but getting folk to agree we should start with scripture proves surprisingly difficult.Luke 6:48He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not…[Read more]

Quote (Tiffany @ Sep. 19 2008,06:39)Quote (Tiffany @ Sep. 18 2008,02:34)Quote (chosenone @ Sep. 17 2008,16:38)Quote (942767 @ Sep. 15 2008,05:51)Hi Chosenone and Gene:On what basis did God choose you over someone else?Hi 942767.      Only God knows whom He has chosen first,  all will be saved at the consummation.  See 1Cor…[Read more]

Nick. You miss the point in this scripture by your inability to understand Gods' plan for mankind. God is All in Christ now. He will be All in His saints when we are made alive. He will be All in all when death is abolished, at the consummation. What a marvelous outcome of God's purpose! What a Christ we have, Who can accomplish such a…[Read more]