Just a quick question again Nick. We probably discussed this, but I don't remember. Who do these rulers rule? Who do these judges judge?Do you consider this 1000 years to be “judgement day?”

Quote Quotetrue enough t8. But, Our love for whom would prove that we are really following Jesus?There is a beter way than love among yourselvesMatthew 5 I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your…[Read more]

Acts 2:34″Actually David did not ascend to the heavens”Again, my question:Quote If no one ever goes to heaven, what is the point of saying this. If it is obvious that no one goes to heaven, of course David didn't go to heaven. Of course, everyone didn't go. So why specify that David didn't go?

Depends what you mean by the spirit of God.In view of the impersonal nature of the life-force, or spirit, found in man (as also in the animal creation), it is evident that David’s statement at Psalm 31:5, quoted by Jesus at the time of his death (Lu 23:46), “Into your hand I entrust my spirit,” meant that God was being called upon to guard, or ca…[Read more]

I know the trinity could be desribed as such, because I know where it comes from. Are fellow believers and brothers “rubbish” or “filthy rags”?

I know the trinity could be desribed as such, because I know where it comes from. Are fellow believers and brothers “rubbish” or “filthy rags”?

I know the trinity could be desribed as such, because I know where it comes from. Are fellow believers and brothers “rubbish” or “filthy rags”?

There is another “do people ever go to heaven” thread that covers and will cover this subject in more detail.Something has been bothering me for a while. The scripture says: David in fact, did not ascend to the heavens.If no one ever goes to heaven, what is the point of saying this. If it is obvious that no one goes to heaven, of course David…[Read more]

This may not really belong here. I was doing some research on Constantine. I came across 4th century historian Eusebius.In his book “The History of the Church From Christ to Constantine,” he quotes a certain Quadratus who sent a letter to the emperor in defense of Christianity. Quadratus wrote: “Our Saviour’s works were always there to see, for…[Read more]

John 17:16″They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.”

Even mythologies (which are based on this) speak of mighty ones, giants who are the offspring of gods.I believe that these nephilim were the offspring of the angels who rebelled and “forsook their proper dwelling place” and had sexual relations with women.But for some reason, I didn't think you believed that, until I saw something you posted in…[Read more]

War is rarely “defending the innocent.” There are two sides to every war. Most often, both sides are wrong, or partially wrong. War accomplishes many things. If “war” was solely about defending the innocent, and everyone understood this and everyone agreed on who these defenceless ones were, there would be no war.When you choose to become a…[Read more]

What do you believe the Nephilim are Nick?

This is an interesting question: Friend or foe?Constantine is among the few men whose name history has embellished with the term “Great.” Christendom has added the expressions “saint,” “thirteenth apostle,” “holy equal of the apostles,” and ‘chosen by God’s Providence to accomplish the greatest turnabout in the whole world.’ At the other end of t…[Read more]

Quote Hey, isn't he the guy that changed the Sabbath day? Hey Kenrch.As far as I can tell, it was not until 321 C.E. that Constantine decreed Sunday (Latin: dies Solis, an old title associated with astrology and sun worship, not Sabbatum or dies Domini ) to be a day of rest for all but the farmers.“The retention of the old Pagan name of ‘Dies Sol…[Read more]

I guess I'll take that as a “yes.”

I copied this from a thread it didn't have to be in:Quote QuoteHi david,Was Christ just a witness for God?Christ was many things. But note his words:JOHN 18:37“For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.””It's definitely one of the reasons he came into the world. Of course, there…[Read more]

This should be in another thread.

Quote Hi david,Was Christ just a witness for God?Christ was many things. But note his words:JOHN 18:37“For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.””It's definitely one of the reasons he came into the world. Of course, there was the ransom sacrifice.But Jesus is called the “fait…[Read more]

Quote But the disciples were more than witnesses. They too were empowered by God's Spirit to continue the work of God in Christ on earth.And what was that work? Wasn't it primarlily preaching and teaching people about God and His annointed one and His kingdom?A witness is someone who tells what they know about something. You say the disciples…[Read more]