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Stu, there are some things you don't get. And being that you're an intelligent person, I don't understand why you can't “get” them.People will not change their opinion on the books they love because you attack them. That only makes them cling more strongly to their beliefs.Instead of attacking the Bible or other books, you should really try to…[Read more]

Quote So what's your point? The word “LORD” in capitals translates into Greek as “kurios” or “Lord” (lower case). The Greek Septuagint uses “kurios” in Deuteronomy 6:4–ThinkerQuote You are supposed to be one of the educated ones here David.–ThinkerAh, the irony. Where to begin? The Greek Septuagint fragments from the first century show the…[Read more]

Point #2 does exist:“But on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them . . .”“the Pharisees” “asked” Jesus a question. “he answered THEM.” So, why wouldn't it apply to them, since he was speaking to them, answering their question?

Gene, you are in a bad position:1.  You continue to ignore the vast majority of Bible translations and also ignore the marginal references in the 2 Bibles that support you.2.  You ignore the context. (Jesus was “answering” the “Pharisees” question.  How else can that be taken?)3.  You completely ignore the many scriptures that speak of God's kin…[Read more]

Quote First of all (I) did not say the Kingdom of GOD is inside you, Jesus Did so let get that straight. “FOR THE KINGDOM OD GOD COMES (NOT) WITH (OBSERVATIONAL) BECAUSE IT IS WITHIN YOU” , you are not disagreeing with me but Jesus also. –GeneGene, so you would say the vast majority of Bibles are wrong? There's really only 2 Bibles that…[Read more]

Quote I been trying to really refer to scriptures about the throne the holy spirit.  and just like you have said, Holy spirit doesnt need one, its in you.God never meant for man kind to be seperated from himself.The whole point is for God to be your everything,and that he is even inside you.–SFSF, is this the comment you refer to?First, you…[Read more]

Don't you hate it when you start a thread that you actually want to have a conversation in, and others use it to attack each other. (I would think those kinds of things would work nicely in the private messages.)So, does mentioning 3, prove a trinity?

HI Ter,I'm really not sure what you're asking me. I'm stating that Jesus true followers would be “one” united in love, and purpose throughout the world.Where is the contradiction?

These words in Hebrews 1:10,11 also apply to Jesus, for he acted as Jehovah’s Agent in creating the universe. The Son is the one through whom God performed the creative works there described by the psalmist. (Colossians 1:15,16; Proverbs 8:22, 27-30.) So Jesus, too, could be said to have “laid the foundations of the earth.”As we have disce…[Read more]

Quote Nice post. I get it. WJ gets it. Kangaroo Jack (A.K.A The Thinker) gets it. Millions of others get it. MikeBoll64 doesn't get it….–Isaiah 1:18I'm not even sure what you're discussing yet, but the “majority is right” is both a fallacy and unbiblical.

Quote In this case, the Jews are saying that Jesus is trying to make himself God.in other words, im thinking they are viewing jesus like this crazy guy in the streets saying he is God. –SFQuote So the jews believe that Jesus was saying that he was God?Was Jesus saying that he was one with God? –SFSF, I believe you are overstating what is said.…[Read more]

Quote so i think that the oneness of the true christians i guess would be more than just the message. –SFYes, of course, Being “one” means you don't try to kill each other in wars. It means you love one another.JOHN 13:35“By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves.””Having love among themselves will be a…[Read more]

Quote I really would like to know your interpretation of two scriptures. and compare with others if you like.John 10:30 “I and my Father are one.”––Simply forgiven.SF, You asked for my interpretation.My interpretation is based on other scriptures, and there is another scripture (also written by John) that is extremely similar and that helps us…[Read more]

Fine by me. Like 15 threads are essentially already devote to me. I don't know that others can handle this.I wish there was an easy way to search and find threads that I created. Is there?

Quote Deuteronomy 6:4 declares:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!Literally it reads, “the Lord our God is Lord alone.”It definitely does not LITERALLY read that.First, notice the word “LORD” in capital letters.  That signifies that God's name (Jehovah, YHWH) was originally there.It LITERALLY READS:  Yehwah′ ’Elo·heh′nu Yehwah…[Read more]

Are you referring to this scripture?”that the creation itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God.”Quote a WILL can Not be a WILL and Be ” FREE” or it simply would not be a WILL would it?Perhaps you could quote some definitions to support this. My understanding of the word…[Read more]

“The kingdom of God is in your midst.” (New World Translation)“For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.” (NASB)“Because God's kingdom is already among you.” (The Message)“For the Kingdom of God is already among you.” (New Living)“the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” (English Standard)“the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.…[Read more]

But on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them . . .I don't know how I am forcing the text. “the Pharisees” “asked” Jesus a question. “he answered THEM.”So, why wouldn't someone think Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees?Is it to protect your idea about God's kingdom not being a real government?Is that…[Read more]

Someone was asking about this. I thought I'd bring up the thread.