Hi Gene and all,Spirit = intellect, maybe it involves it but intellect alone,,, no.  Thoughts, actions, emotion, love, compassion is a big part, wisdom, things from the heart. God desires those who worship him in Spirit and in truth. This involves mainly feeling from the heart, from within.————————–Something I learnt from the…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ June 30 2010,09:04)Hi Gene,2Cor.2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.Would these be the devices that come from within?Thess.2:18: Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.Would this be Paul hindering himself or perhaps God hindering…[Read more]

Gene, I knew someone would come along and say that! Dont worry I thought of that already as I wrote. Scripture makes it clear though that only one came down from heaven!

Quote (Jodi Lee @ June 29 2010,06:20)I believe Young Literals Translation is right in not using the word Satan in the bible at all,  it truly has no place.Jodi,The word Satan is Adversary all through youngs literal translation. “..and he having turned, said to Peter, `Get thee behind me, adversary! thou art a stumbling-block to me, for thou dost…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 28 2010,15:01)Karmarie………….I believe no one can literally see GOD the FATHER, except though the eye of the mind, not now or ever will, Because GOD is Spirit and no one can see Spirit, it can only be explained as Jesus did about the Father. IMOpeace and love………………………geneYeah I believe that.…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 28 2010,14:36)Karmarie…………… you have misquoted John 6:45 …….> It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of (or) By God. Every man therefore that has heard, and has learned of (or) from the Father, comes unto me. …..46, Not that any man has seen the Father, save he which is (OF) God, he…[Read more]

May the Lord be with you and your family to give you some peace and comfort.Have fun with your mom, computers can be difficult!

Quote (barley @ June 26 2010,15:34)How could have God chose us in him before the foundation of the world?  Were you or I or any other believer with God before the foundation of the world?  No, not at all.  In the beginning God,  God was alone.  However, as we know, God does have foreknowledge and fore knew the choices we would make in life, incl…[Read more]

Hi Gene,Quote Kar……….Where doe it say Jesus has seen God at, Then that would make John a liar because he said No one has ever seen GOD.Show us scripture that says Jesus has actually seen God.  In my bible Jesus said no man has seen God, but the son has disclosed or explained him. When he said no man that had to include him also right? John…[Read more]

Jodi,Quote You don't know me, or my life and how I live it. Nor do you have a clue as to my personal relationship that I have with YHWH.Who said I was judging you? I have no idea who you are, how you live, whatever, just as you dont with me. Quote You post a scripture that talks about standing up against the devil, but you imply at the same time…[Read more]

Ok, I think I remember now, a return of Jesus in 'the flesh', you say Jesus returned on pentecost. But Ed, this isnt THE day of the Lord.THE day of the Lord will be a day of fire, and destruction. So, I still dont get what your meaning? The image of the beast is?

Hi T, I dont know if I believe the visions they had of things in the sky, I just remembered it from my past studies.

Hi Simply Forgiven.I have no idea, maybe KJ can answer that?I believe we're in the last days as most say, that the devil  has been let lose for one last attempt to decieve the nations, to gather them for battle, their number as the sand of the sea, then fire will come down and devour them.   yes we are in a time of deception, the world is d…[Read more]

Hi Jodi,Should our focus be on Satan or what we think it means? Or on God? Love the Lord your God,, with all your heart,, and your neighbour as yourself.”be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you; …(James 4:7

Quote (Oxy @ June 27 2010,20:31)So how do you explain these verses?Gen 32:30  And Jacob called the name of the place Face of God; for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.Jdg 13:22  And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die because we have seen God.Exo 19:11  And be ready for the third day. For the third day Jehovah wi…[Read more]

Hi Ed, I dont follow?

Hi Ed.So IYO what is the 'image of the beast'? (simple, easy to understand… please!) ha.

Hi both of you,I think your right SF, Seven is the number of completion, perfection, “it is done” finished…“In the days of the voice of the SEVENTH angel, when he shall begin to sound the mystery of God should be FINISHED.”(Rev 10:7 “And the SEVENTH angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heave…[Read more]

Hi, I believe the historical account is true but I believe in Partial Preterism or Ammilenialism which is different than full preterism, allthough most was fullfilled in 70ad, theres still more to come, the end hasnt happened, its what Eastern Orthodox believe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_preterism

So many sevens Princess of the king, Further ones to add from the last list….seventh heaven, seven Spirits, Seven loaves,seven baskets leftover. seven miracles, seven discourses, There are seven elements to the “Armor of God” in Ephesians.Paul sent letters to seven different churches. Seven times in the Book of Revelation blessing of the Lor…[Read more]