Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 11 2011,07:12)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 10 2011,08:53)It was my belief that the relationship is clear as God being the creator has created what was, what is, and what will be.Very good, Kerwin.  I believe we are in agreement once again.  So, if “Maker of ALL THINGS” in Eccl 11:5 really MEANS “ALL things” – even though the act o…[Read more]

Mike,Quote Take your agreement with me on Col 1:16, and re-read the scriptures we've posted in the “Pre-existent Scriptural Database” thread in this new light that has been shined on you by God. The ideas in these passages is what I considered when I developed the hypothesis that Colossians 1:16 both uses the word creation to mean the entire…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 10 2011,07:55)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 09 2011,19:41)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 09 2011,22:15)Kerwin,I await your response about the phrase “Maker of ALL things” in Eccl 11:5.  Does it refer to God only making CERTAIN things just because the “internally consistent teaching” of the chapter is not about the “act of…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 10 2011,06:56)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 10 2011,16:24)Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 10 2011,00:46)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 10 2011,12:07)Quote (Paladin @ Oct. 09 2011,20:05)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 28 2011,23:47)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 28 2011,06:22)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 27 2011,07:38)Mike,The whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 8 is concerning…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 10 2011,07:02)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 09 2011,16:22)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 09 2011,20:30)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 08 2011,21:58)Interesting as it is perfect tense to the aorist tense of the first usage.And since, as you pointed out, “Aorist verbs can be speaking of when the action started, ended, or its totality”, the fact that…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 09 2011,22:15)Kerwin,I await your response about the phrase “Maker of ALL things” in Eccl 11:5.  Does it refer to God only making CERTAIN things just because the “internally consistent teaching” of the chapter is not about the “act of creation”?Mike,I already answered this question with do not worry or presume what…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 10 2011,00:46)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 10 2011,12:07)Quote (Paladin @ Oct. 09 2011,20:05)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 28 2011,23:47)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 28 2011,06:22)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 27 2011,07:38)Mike,The whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 8 is concerning food sacrificed to idols, even the clause “all things”.  I also know that…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 09 2011,20:30)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 08 2011,21:58)Interesting as it is perfect tense to the aorist tense of the first usage.And since, as you pointed out, “Aorist verbs can be speaking of when the action started, ended, or its totality”, the fact that the second mention is in the perfect tense points to the conclusion that…[Read more]

Quote (Paladin @ Oct. 09 2011,20:05)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 28 2011,23:47)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 28 2011,06:22)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 27 2011,07:38)Mike,The whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 8 is concerning food sacrificed to idols, even the clause “all things”.  I also know that godly knowledge comes from God through, by, and for Jesus Anointed.…[Read more]

Kathi,Quote Quote They did not have the fuller revelation that the Word of God was actually His Son. So you believe in a doctrine that continually evolves?  I do not though I do agree with what both the Targums and Philo state.  There words also agree with what the writings of the Books have revealed to me. You words describe a change in tenet o…[Read more]

Mike,Quote I don't know what to tell you, Kerwin. I must say that you insisting it's the “wrong” word for the situation doesn't hold much sway compared to the MANY scholars who DO translate it this way – including EVERY SINGLE Bible I could find. I am not a fan of experts of in any type as they often come off as a brood of vipers. Still they…[Read more]

Mike,Quote Those scripture talk about the current age, and an age that is yet to come.  Past tense words are not generally used in reference to things yet to come. You are vague on which Scripture you are addressing but all three verbs used in Hebrews 1:2 are aorist which does not tell when they took place but that they took place.  Aorist verbs c…[Read more]

Pierre,Quote TELL ME WHAT THE WORD “SPIRIT ” MEANS IN THOSE SCRIPTURES YOU ARE QUOTING ME ? This is a breakdown of Romans 8:9.1)  But ye are not in the flesh = You are not compelled to sin 2) but in the Spirit = You are driven to do right3) if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you = Provided God’s saintly Spirit dwell’s in you4) if any man…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 08 2011,22:50)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 08 2011,10:23)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 08 2011,21:49) NWTand through whom he made the systems of thingsNET Bibleand through whom he created the world.New International Version (©1984)and through whom he made the universe.New Living Translation (©2007)and through the Son he created the un…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 07 2011,05:40)kerwinQuote I did not give an opinion I cited a dictionary entry as evidence that to be King over all things is to be the Supreme authority over all things.  You did not address that point.if you do not answer my questions then do not complain wen i do not answer yours,Col 1:16( For by him all things were…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 08 2011,21:49)Quote (Kangaroo Jack Jr. @ Oct. 08 2011,09:06)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Oct. 08 2011,11:50)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 07 2011,17:12)The bottom line is that there are ages to come even after Paul wrote his letter to the out-called in Ephesus.But again you have to deal with the aorist tense in Hebrews 1:2, which generally…[Read more]

Pierre,Quote this does not make sense ,what is; feed righteousness; ?Sorry, I dropped the word “you”.  This is the corrected statement of mine.Quote Living by the spirit requires the knowledge and application of believing that God can and will feed you righteousness if you believe Jesus is King with both your actions and your words. It is a less…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 07 2011,05:31)KerwinQuote I hear your opinion that I am mixing two things but do not know what things you believe I am mixing when I site scripture passages that instruct us that God employs his Spirit through and by his Son to create a spirit in us that is like his in true holiness and righteousness.  His Spirit teaches…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Oct. 07 2011,05:26)KERWINQuote if you believe Jesus is King IS BEING THE SON LESS THAN BEING KING Pierre,Was Solomon’s roll as David’s preeminent son less than his role as king or was he David’s preeminent son because David appointed him the king to follow him?

Quote (Paladin @ Oct. 07 2011,05:21)Quote (kerwin @ Oct. 05 2011,15:12)Paladin,Is the use of Aion in Hebrews 1:2 singular or plural in Hebrews 1:2.Mike believes it is singular.I would like to know how to tell the difference and what source on the internet my aid me in learning.Thank you.I think most internet sources will help in finding the basic…[Read more]