Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 16 2008,07:30)However that is why God has written his laws on our heart.Does god write only on the hearts of Christians?

Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 16 2008,06:14)DK and other fellow doubters:I feel that I am about to come full circle.  I've been the doubting road, I've asked the questions (that have no answers).  I've read the other books, I've explored the other religions.Here's the thing, where else can we turn?  Who else can we cling to?  What else do we know or hav…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 16 2008,06:00)Quote (meerkat @ Dec. 16 2008,05:42)Thank you, DK For me there is a knowledge of God is Almighty and Supreme and “could” do fearful things to us, but I am learning to trust and rest in his expressed desire of goodwill towards all mankind. Luk 2:10  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 16 2008,05:22)Hi DK, The evidence is slowly implanted in your heart and mind.Take time as it is us that needs transforming .Nick,No offense…but that translates to me as, “I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER EVIDENCE.”The question I pose to everyone here is the same…PROVE THE BIBLE IS “GOD's word” by using something other than the…[Read more]

I should have the 3rd definition is what the bible generally refers to when speaking of the “fear of GOD”

the 3rd definition is what the bible refers to:fear (fîr)n.1. a. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger.b. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear.2. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish.3. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power.4. A reason for…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 16 2008,04:45)Hi DK, Does the bible need proof? Does God need proof?Hey Brother Nick,God I believe needs no proof….The bible on the other hand…I think needs some evidence…Again…I know the bible is supposedly “god breathed”…but where is the evidence?Quoting from the book making the claims is not…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 16 2008,04:36)Hi DK, Yes there was one author.  2Peter 1 19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private…[Read more]

Moving on to another point…how can we believe in a book that has no authors…in other words..we don't know who wrote the bible….take for example the beloved GOSPELS of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John….Try this simple experiment….Imagine the Gospels had NO NAMES….now begin reading and see if you can deduce who the author of each book…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Dec. 16 2008,01:06)Quote (Tiffany @ Dec. 15 2008,21:41)Hi allGrace is undeserved pardon for our sins, don't be jealous of Nick just because he is getting more of it.GeorgGeorg,Brother, you made me laugh this morning.  I needed that!   And thanks to Adam and Meerkat for their kind words and encouragment!  When I have something us…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 15 2008,23:09)Quote (dirtyknections @ Dec. 15 2008,12:50)Can I please get some comments on these thoughts yall:Let's all start and agree with the premise that Divinity is Big. Quite probably beyond our ability to grasp its vastness. Bigger than the Earth, even!Okay. Now look out your window and describe what you see. Did…[Read more]

Can I please get some comments on these thoughts yall:Let's all start and agree with the premise that Divinity is Big. Quite probably beyond our ability to grasp its vastness. Bigger than the Earth, even!Okay. Now look out your window and describe what you see. Did you just describe every feature of our planet, or just a small part that you have…[Read more]

Its seems I have touched a nerve with some here…Again…I would like the boards thoughts on whether they think there is “Truth in all faiths”…and whether they think GOD can be found by taking the truth that is found in all faiths and puting them together in a sort of composite picture that reveals the “truth of GOD”

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 13 2008,05:03)Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 13 2008,04:07)DK……….You must remember the CARNAL mind is just like an animal, even to day these cruelties Happen all over the world. Just look at Darfor, and other places.  It also say wherefore He gave them Carnal commandments. All the CARNAL things are detestable to God.…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Dec. 13 2008,04:58)HI DK,It appears as though you have just started to read the bible with a logical mind.It is these same outrageous descriptions of what God has commanded that has causeda number of us to question the bible. At least to question the picture of God that the bible portrays.To answer your original question, of…[Read more]

Lemme give you a clear example of why I say..the GOD of the bible is not the GOD of the Universe…follow along:America is at war right now…what if the president came on TV and said..he has ordered the troops to invade Iraq…and as part of the invasion they are to:Kill every man, woman, and child…well except the virgins….they are to KEEP…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 12 2008,15:35)DK…………thank God for that.love and peace brother……………gene Now if only my family could see the things I've seen

Hey all..I appreciate the responses…to those that say the next step is, “Atheism”…thats funny my wife said the same thing…BUt again..i stress…i have my on personal experiences for believing in GOD…I question the GOD of the bible…I noticed no one addressed the issues I have raised..namely..That: The only reason you believe in the bible…[Read more]

Quote (Shania @ Dec. 06 2008,18:08)DK… are you still a JW? I'm still technically on their membership role..but I don't attend or claim to “be” one

1 John 2:18 (New International Version)Warning Against Antichrists 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.