Jesus’ Prehuman ExistenceJesus testified that he had a prehuman existence. He said: “No man has ascended into heaven but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man.” (John 3:13) Jesus also stated: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread he will live forever; and, for a fact, the bread that I shall give is…[Read more]

Satan, remember when you spent a month swearing at people showing your anti-Christian spirit saying the trinity was so obvious, yet couldn't provide a single scripture? Then, your first proof of the trinity after so much rambling about nothing was the spurious text known as the comma Johanneuma–a text that most everyone understands has no right…[Read more]

Perhaps they are the “true disciples of Pastor Charles T Russel,” as you say.But I thought we were supposed to be disciples (followers) of Christ.Whenever a group is bound up too much with one man, you must wonder. We are not to worship men, but rather God.Has the tribulation come and gone?MATTHEW 24:21“for then there will be great tribulation s…[Read more]

Hey Is 1:18:Is there anything else you can tell us about Nick?As for your last post, I'm simply saying that your argument is extremely week as it proves nothing. I can show a few Bibles that translate it differently and say: “Enough said,” as well.Does that prove that I'm right? Not any more than your quoting your preferred Bibles and saying…[Read more]

Kenrch, we are not in the millenium. I previously asked you if it seems that Satan is still influencing mankind. It seems to me he is.

This question Jesus put to them: “YOU, though, who do YOU say I am? (Mt 16:15)The question of identity. The question of who Jesus actually was. The question that this particular thread is about was asked and it was asked by Jesus himself. In answer Simon Peter said: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (16:16)Jesus' responce to his…[Read more]

Well, Kenrch, what do the scriptures say about the millenial reign, the thousand years?

I'm wondering what will happen to this forum without Nick. He contributed half of the comments. I still can't believe he's no longer on here.dave

Hi Berean 2005,The Scriptures indicate that when Christ has brought mankind to perfection, he will then give back to the Father the authority that was conferred upon him for this work: “He hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. For he must rule as king until God h…[Read more]

Just placing this under this heading if anyone is still wondering where Nick has gone.Is 1:18 said:Quote Hi all,Nick Hassan is fit and well. He has just decided not to be involved with Heaven Net any longer.

I agree with what WhatIsTrue said.On this passage Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar, by E. Kautzsch and A. E. Cowley (1949 reprint), says on page 446, in footnote 1 belonging to section 138 (2) e, the following: “In Zechariah 12:10 also, instead of the unintelligible e·la´i eth a·sher´, we should probably read el-a·sher´, and refer the passage to this clas…[Read more]

I'm not completely sure I understand your statement about “Jesus is in the atmosphere” or how it relates to your question. Please clarify.Here are some thoughts on the thousand year reign.First, is it literal? Consider: The apostle Paul refers to the Thousand Year Reign of Christ, during which mankind is judged, as a DAY. (Acts 17:31; Revelation…[Read more]

Was it something I said?Just kidding.That's too bad. I didn't get to say good bye. I will miss our discussions. I'm glad to hear he's ok though. I haven't really been on here since he's been gone. There seems much less reason to be.david.I know we will still be talking with him though.

Quote I am aware that your religion is against celebrations of anykind,Well, that's just wrong. We celebrate anniversaries or anything special that isn't pagan or mixed in with the worldly spirit. We certainly memorialize the Lord's death, as he commanded.I think I may have taken your sentence wrongly:Quote I said that Christians should not…[Read more]

If the early Christians who lived before the apostasy didn't even have parties on that particular day, (The 1966 World Book Encyclopedia, Vol 14, p 237) what is the likely hood that they attended the parties held in honor of paganism with the pagans?ROMANS 1:28-32“And just as they did not approve of holding God in accurate knowledge, God gave t…[Read more]

Were the early Christians wrong? Or, is the thinking of some wrong today?The 1966 World Book Encyclopedia, Volume 14, page 237, reports: “In ancient Rome, the first day of the year was given over to honoring Janus, the god of gates and doors and of beginnings and endings. . . . New Year’s Day became a holy day in the Christian Church in A.D. 487…[Read more]

Ask yourself: Why did the early Christians not take part?Aleksander Krawczuk, professor of history and former minister of culture in Poland, wrote an article for Polityka, a weekly magazine in that country. After discussing the historical background of New Year’s celebrations, he stated:“Were ancient Romans acquainted with New Year’s celeb…[Read more]

Hi Bastain. I agree with what you say. Except for these words:Quote David, you are a kind man with a gentle nature.I find this forum has at times brought out the worst in me.I agree that New Years isn't quite like Christmas, or Halloween. It just bothers me when people try to defend pagan practices and tie a bow around it and call it good.…[Read more]

There is nothing wrong with praying, if done out of a clean heart.What I'm saying is this: The world in general celebrates New Years one way–a very distinct way. The customs and attitudes associated with most New Years celebrations must give one pause. And the place that New Year celebrations were born must also make one question. There are…[Read more]

Quote Eliyh,Thanks Eliyh, that's what I was trying to say. I don't have great communication skills. The weird thing is Kenrch, I also agree with Eliyah. Yet, I thought you were saying that God created Satan as Satan, in order to have a chief enemy and that God created Satan as Satan in order for us to be tested. But if you are saying as…[Read more]