Hey…seekHonestly yeah…because it was a case of simply “the lesser of two evils”Remember..I am an African-American male living in the south. I had the priveledge of growing up with my Great-grandmother on my father's side who was a slave in cuba before she moved to Tampa, FL in the 1920's. Her mother was a slave in Largo Africa. My mothers…[Read more]

Hi Nick…I agree…completely..as to those questionsI know there were approx- 180 million in the roman empire at that time…I need to research..but naaman had to bathe 7 times in the Jordan correct? Gehazi Elisha's servant got greedy and God made him a leper right? Thats about all I remember…Luke mentions the Athenians and says that they…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 05 2008,11:47)Hi DK, How big was Athens when Paul went there? How many heard the gospel? How many responded?How many lepers were in Israel when Elsiha healed Naaman the Syrian?We all need to seek the will of God. therin is safety.Hey Nick…I'm lost as to the purpose of those questions

Well hop to it..

Gene..ok..lemme respondTrue, God did predict the course of certain individuals, such as Jacob and Esau. But this was not predestination. In the case of Esau and Jacob, God simply foreknew which of the national groups descending from them would gain dominance over the other. However, there is no indication that God had fixed their eternal…[Read more]

Quote (david @ June 05 2008,11:17)Quote I posted aprrox 160 other comments on this board that are in response too genuine Christian reason and conversation…the “scriptures” you want me to comment on have nothing to do with anything other than this little crusade…Here's the thing.  I'd love to chat with you in the “voting” thread, but I've had…[Read more]

David..look again…I have been critical yes…but I have also defended the society over and over on these forums…the forum you are referncing…I let it be known that..I only want to discuss scripture and that I would not particpate in any “bashing” of the society..I have also defended my right to remain and associate..because I see nothing…[Read more]

Hey Mandy…Yes I do…still would like a “walk thru” on what you believe concerning..conception and pre existenceI have thoroughly enjoyed this conversation by the way (bows head in respect for a fellow walker in christ)

And this is towards a fellow JW…I wonder how he truly feels about…everybody else

Quote (david @ June 05 2008,10:50)Hey GAA.Quote if you believe in hellfire and I don't we both can't be right…I agree…what I am saying is that the absolute truth lies with GodIf only there were some way that he communicated his thoughts to us.I do get what you're saying.  God knows the truth.  People fight over what truth is.  But I'm not of…[Read more]

David…your scriptures deserve no comment…because they hold no merit…i've explained the name..you are the only one who feels that way about the name….therefore your thoughts have been noted…lets move…I posted aprrox 160 other comments on this board that are in response too genuine Christian reason and conversation…the “scriptures” you…[Read more]

Awww…I think I get it now….You are confusing Gods ability to foreknow somethings with destiny…ok…be right backBlessingsP.S. For the record..Gene..Golla…Not3in1…Nick…Seek…Isa 1:18..David .and everyone else I have communicated with… I am thoroughly enjoying the conversations we all are having…I think you all are blessing to the…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ June 05 2008,04:57)Hey Art,Quote The words used, of the birth of Jesus, like birth, conceived etc must mean what they are meant to mean – birth, born and conceived. It does not say that which was placed in you, or that pre-existent being that now resides in you by the HS, but that which is conceived in you. The same word…[Read more]

Hey GM..brotherI already have….you said what i posted was wrong..so now i say prove it thru a logical progression of scriptures that take the whole bible into context

Gene..show me where the bible talks about each individuals destiny..and then we can discuss..I.e. Show me where the bible speaks on the destinies of Rahab, Mannasa, Rachel, Dorcas, Nebuchadrezzar, and so on…you can't speak on each individual “destinies” unless you are God or that Person…

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 05 2008,03:37)DK……your understanding of what Free WILL is wrong, If someone is influencing you and you don't do it, it because whats in you is greater then that influence . And you present the case of your will is Greater then Gods will in you. But what does scripture say, ” for he who began a work in you will…[Read more]

Ok…can you clarify what you meanI want to make sure I respond appropriately

Quote (gollamudi @ June 05 2008,03:52)Your interpretation on Jn 3:16 is wrong. It talks about Jesus' birth that has taken place in a unique way on this earth. It doesn't mean some how God begot Jesus as lightenUp was claiming as light in Gen 1:2-3.Really…prove it thru a logic progression of scripture in context with the whole bible then

Quote (gollamudi @ June 05 2008,04:12)Hi DK this scripture is not for profitation of sinsHey GMWhich scripture are you referring to?

Quote (Artizan007 @ June 05 2008,01:53)Where does the Bible say I have to believe in a virgin birth for God's redemptive power to work in my life?It doesn't say…but I wonder if you truly understand why Jesus had to die for us…and why it took a virgin birth and conception?