Quote (Nick Hassan @ April 05 2008,17:23)Hi LU,I see what you mean. Could it be the Spirit of God? The Spirit is referred to in scripture as the finger of God.Luke 11:20″But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. cfMt12 28″But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come…[Read more]

Quote (mikeangel @ Mar. 23 2010,11:27)Who's argueing about words? Someone said in Timothy it said not to. So why turn around and do it and chastise others for it? Love and peace-MeI am arguing about ideas and not words. The difference is like arguing over the spirit instead of the letter. There are even limits to doing that as some are divisive…[Read more]

Terraricca,I am not sure about Neoplatonism since what I know about it is mostly based on hearsay. I do know that your words are not consistent with the intent of scripture. I already explained why that is.I must disagree that flesh is not the same in different languages as there are cultural viewpoint differences.For example the Hebrew word…[Read more]

Quote (princess of the king @ Mar. 22 2010,06:10)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 21 2010,07:14)Mikeangel,Works can either be the works of the corrupt spirit of man, flesh, or of the spirit of holiness.Paul teaches us that if we attempt to carry out God's commands with the works of the flesh which is to say the corrupt spirit than man is born with then we…[Read more]

Nck Hassan wrote:Quote Inference does not fill the cracks in your personal dogma.You are too quick to condemn what you do not understand.  Inference means:Quote To conclude from evidence or premises.Why would you condemn doing that?How do you understand what you read if you do not conclude what it means from what is written, i.e. the evidence.In…[Read more]

Terricca,You are arguing about words and when you argue about words it makes me believe you really do not understand what is being talked about.  Paul did not use the English word “flesh” and yet if you read certain English versions that is the word they chose to use that they thought meant the same thing as what Paul stated.  Is the 2000 year…[Read more]

I want to point out that the vast majority of homosexuals are politically opposed to the social teachings of the Priests who are being exposed are often homosexual though inclined to young boys. In others words you have individuals who by their behavior would actually opposed to the church in the ranks of the church. When such an occurrence…[Read more]

Nick Hassan,A.K.A. the flesh, old man, sinful nature, and perhaps others.I do not believe you understand what a spirit is in the context I speak of.   Let me try to explain as you might not understand scripture if that is the case.In Galatians 5:22-23 we are taught some of the fruit of the spirit of righteousness.   Those fruit, according to the N…[Read more]

Mikeangel,Works can either be the works of the corrupt spirit of man, flesh, or of the spirit of holiness.Paul teaches us that if we attempt to carry out God's commands with the works of the flesh which is to say the corrupt spirit than man is born with then we will fail. Instead in order to do all God commands we can only do it by the works of…[Read more]

Gene,Some of what is say is right and some is not.  It seems that there are too many ideas to express at once.For instance it is evil for God to save all his creation as it would make him unjust.   Either God is just and some will not be saved or God is unjust.  It is false mercy to reward those who persist in seeking evil.You are trying to ha…[Read more]

Nick Hassan,As long as you claim to follow a God of Contradictions then we know you do not follow the God of Jesus. God is logical and thus not a God of contradictions. You cannot have it both ways. It is either yes or no in that God is logical or he is not.I do not find some off Gene's arguments either sound of valid which is to say they are…[Read more]

Terricca wrote:Quote you contradict yourself in your understanding,I  merely take certain scriptures literally that allow one to both give glory to God and be a servant to sin.  Abraham is an example since he could not be freed from sin as he was not under the old covenant but never the less he is credited with being righteous.In his teaching J…[Read more]

Mikeangel,It is my understanding that any sin we do makes us a prisoner of sin. Our deliverance is to confess our sins and God will cleanse us of unrighteousness. If you are seeking to stop sinning then you are on the right path. Have faith that God is with you in those efforts if you truly seek him with all your heart. Test your doctrine and…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 19 2010,16:00)Hi KW, The vain wisdom of men is idolised as much as other proclivities. Newton, Einstein…Those the world admire are often held in less esteem by God.God judges whether the phylosophy is of the Spirit of Righteousness or the Spirit of Corruption. It is those those that seek him and his kingdom that he…[Read more]

Nick Hassan wrote:Quote The wisdom men love is that of other men.Some men do love the wisdom that is based on sinful desires and that is why television shows, music, and other media appeals to that love.   Some of mankind loves the wisdom of God and these are the ones that Jesus intends his philosophy to reach.Nick Hassan wrote:Quote The city of…[Read more]

Nick Hassan wrote:Quote We do not judge the Word of God or the Spirit that wrote it through men and the choice of God to use philosophical styles in Ecclesiastes and Proverbs.I am hoping you are not a divisive man because if you are I am disobeying God by continuing this debate.  May I instead be showing loving patience by continuing to attempt…[Read more]

Nick Hassan wrote:Quote You differ with Paul on the value of philosophy.Col2.8″See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and deception, according to the tradition of men”You will need salve for your eyes because earth limits your vision. You are mistaken as Paul does not call all philosophy deceptive but only that which relies on the…[Read more]

Terricca wrote:Quote yes i do believe in God with the deepest feelings of my heart,and mind,and breath.but i agree with what you say.That is the way it should be for God blesses those who seek him with all their heart.Terricca wrote:Quote philosophy=way of liveI believe that is the reason Jesus student's were called “disciples”; who are…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 18 2010,22:03)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 18 2010,21:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 18 2010,15:17)Hi KW, Is your need to judge and condemn based on insecurity?Relax and soak in the word of God.It is your fears that I believe are leading you astray.   Your fear to be led wrongfully by those who use a tool and so discard the tool.…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 18 2010,15:17)Hi KW, Is your need to judge and condemn based on insecurity?Relax and soak in the word of God.It is your fears that I believe are leading you astray.   You fear to be led wrongfully by those who use a tool and so disgard the tool.   It is not the tool you should discard but those desires that lead one a…[Read more]