Quote So if you do not accept that part of Mt25 why do you claim to accept any of it as true?Why don't we actually look at what the scripture says and doesn't say:‘Be on YOUR way from me, YOU who have been cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his angels. . . .And these will depart into everlasting cutting-off , but the r…[Read more]

Jodi, the scripture says:whose minds the god of this age has blinded(The word “god” means “mighty/strong/powerful one.” The false gods are gods that people look to as having power, but really have no power at all. “Eyes they have, but they cannot see, ears they have, but they cannot hear….” So, while being called “gods” they are really not…[Read more]

Quote Hi Seeking. The correct translation of John1:1 and the correct sequence of words in the oldest available pieces of scripture is:In the beginning was the word, and the word was toward God, and God was the word.Actually, incorrect.I'm not sure what you mean by “oldest pieces of scripture.”The Greek text was translated into more koine Greek…[Read more]

Quote I read in “Trinity Doctrine” that Jesus is NOT God. In another UCG publication I read that He IS God and that those who say we believe He is not misunderstand us. Cananyone clarify please.Perhaps they meant he was not 'THE' God of the Bible–God Almighty, the Father, but rather, that he is the Son of THE God, Jehovah, and that the…[Read more]

Hi SEEKING. You quoted this:Quote “Perhaps the boldest claim Jesus made about His identity was the statement,“Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM” (John8:58). Translated into English, His statement may appear or sound confusing.But in the Aramaic or Hebrew language in which He spoke, Hewas making a claim that immediately led…[Read more]

ROMANS 10:13-15“For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.”* However, how will they call on him in whom they have not put faith? How, in turn, will they put faith in him of whom they have not heard? HOW, IN TURN, WILL THEY HEAR, WITHOUT SOMEONE TO PREACH? How, in turn, will they preach unless they have been sent forth? Just…[Read more]

Quote Yes Satan has a lot of apologists.It's almost as if some powerful being has blinded their minds.2 CORINTHIANS 4:4“the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through.”But wait, no such being exists, so thi…[Read more]

Gene, I know you won't answer this, but, I'm still waiting for you to tell me WHAT you think the kingdom is.  You say it is a place, essentially, where God rules.  But how does that fit in with the vast majority of scriptures that speak of God's kingdom as a real government?ie: Dan 2:44?Is it a place that is going to “crush” all human g…[Read more]

Quote David when others posted the scriptures about the kingdom of GOD out of Jesus mouth you said it (really) didn't say that . so don't try to use that for a cover up or to imply i Don't understand scriptures. Listen, Gene.  I'm using hundreds of scriptures to explain one scripture.You're only looking at one scripture and closing your eyes to…[Read more]

Gene, I've been looking back at your posts. I had to go back 15 of your posts to find any mention of a scripture. It was Mat 13:25.If you cannot back up what you say with scripture, how can we be sure these are not just your ideas?

I'm curious what you make of 2 cor 4:4:2 CORINTHIANS 4:4“among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through.”Jesus also spoke of “the ruler of the world” who was clearly in opposition to him. I won…[Read more]

Quote David………The problem is you are stuck looking at the (EFFECT) of the Kingdom , not the (CAUSE) of it.No, Gene.  I have hundreds of scriptures that show the effect, none of which I have posted yet.  I am looking at WHAT THE KINGDOM IS.  I believe it is a “government” as the scriptures repeatedly bear out.You, I'm not sure what you ac…[Read more]

“The government shall be upon his shoulder.” (Is 9:6; American Standard Version) Does the Bible actually speak of God’s Kingdom as being a government?ISAIAH 9:6,7 (Revised Standard Version)“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and THE GOVERNMENT will be upon his shoulder . . .Of the increase of HIS GOVERNMENT and of peace there will be…[Read more]

Once again, Gene:This thread is called: “The Kingdom of God–What is it”?Quote Gene, I have one more question.  I hate to ask it.  (Why is it you completely refuse to even entertain the idea of answering a single question I ask?)This thread is called: “The Kingdom of God–What is it”?Gene, if you don't even know what God's kingdom is s…[Read more]

Gene, either you simply don't read any of my posts, or you do, but just can't answer any of my questions for some reason.Which is it?Because if you don't read my posts, I shall stop reading yours.But if it is that you just can't answer my questions because they show your error, I understand.

I forgot about this topic.The Greek of John 1:1 has no indefinite article (“a”). So, if someone translates it into a language that does have indefinite articles (“a” or “an”) (such as English, Coptic, etc) the translator must put the “a” or “an” in where it is needed. (And every English Bible does this thousands of times.)The languages that John…[Read more]

Quote He rules in the heart and minds of His Children, and that where His Kingdom is ruled from.Gene, I have one more question. I hate to ask it. (Why is it you completely refuse to even entertain the idea of answering a single question I ask?)This thread is called: “The Kingdom of God–What is it”?So, my question to you is a simple one: What…[Read more]

Quote Your are just seeing things through Physical eyes , not spiritual ones.Spiritual eyes would be the ones that can actually see scriptures. I believe it is you who are using physical eyes. You cannot see any of the scriptures I've quoted, nor respond to any of my questions.Quote I know the JW's push the kingdom as only Physical You keep…[Read more]

Random thoughts.“Kingdom” may refer in a general way to any or all human governments, whether actually headed by a king or not.—Ezr 1:2MATTHEW 4:8“Again the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory,”Children of the king may be referred to as “the offspring of the kingdom.”—2…[Read more]

Concerning the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus Christ said: “They bind up heavy loads and put them upon the shoulders of men, but they themselves are not willing to budge them with their finger.” (Mt 23:4) Hence, from a spiritual viewpoint, the common people especially were “loaded down.” So Jesus could say: “Come to me, all you who are toiling a…[Read more]