Quote To me, this speaks of the foundations we build to receive God's Word in our lives.For instance, my sister lives her life for herself and whatever pleasures she can find. She says she loves God, but she has no time for him, nor does she seek him out. Consequently, she has received the Word, but has fallen away due to worldly ambitions.I…[Read more]

The “O”ppening “P”ost…….

Mar 14:18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. Mar 14:19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? Mat 26:21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. Mat 26:22 And…[Read more]

Um, that's from the OP……

This entire debate is the result of extremism on both sides of the isle. Let me see if I can interject some balance?Joh 3:27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Think about that statement….surely, you can recieve Gods word….but only if it is given to you to do so.Look at Adam and Eve. They…[Read more]

Quote Hence, the context of Revelation 7:4 and related statements found elsewhere in the Bible bear out that the number 144,000 is to be taken literally. It refers to those who will rule in heaven with Christ over a paradise earth, which will be filled with a large and undetermined number of happy people who worship Jehovah God.—Psalm 37:29.To r…[Read more]

Can you, kind of, summarize your point? This is all over the place. I don't exactly know where to begin to respond.

Quote Can one be fully God, or fully have the nature of God, and yet be ignorant, (Mark 13:32)?Mar 13:32 But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Ignorant? I think you are a very arrogant poster, first of all, which is strike one against your particular Jesus. Strike 2:Phi 2:5…[Read more]

Thanks. I guess they are “elders”. I am sure that John was just as confused, but he simply labeled them as was revealed. All I know is that they aren't redeemed men, and they don't represent the church.