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Lightenup replied to the topic Elohim in the forum Truth or Tradition 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 20 2009,01:42)I am still interested in Hebrews 1:1-3 and its correct translation and interpretation.Hebrews 1:1-2(ASV) readsQuote God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in his Son, whom he appointed heir of all…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (942767 @ Mar. 19 2009,19:37)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 19 2009,15:38)Hi 94, What or who was John speaking of that WAS BEFORE HIM?Hi Nick:The scripture states: Quote shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;God made every thing that He made with Jesus in mind. He was foreordained.Quote 1Pe 1:19…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 20 2009,03:47) Hi Marty and Kerwin,Something that I do not understand is that you both want to teach what is true but neither of you acknowledges the Son of God as the God that the Father speaks of in this passage below in Hebrews. This passage acknowledges that the “God” that the Father is referring to (His Son),…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Hi Kerwin,You wrote:Quote Now if I understand you correctly you believe Jesus is God who cannot be tempted by evil while even angels can be tempted by evil. It seems clear to be that if one is concerned believing Jesus is an angel is damaging to the true faith then believing he is God also damaging to the faith and that faith is of critical…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Hi Marty and Kerwin,Something that I do not understand is that you both want to teach what is true but neither of you acknowledges the Son of God as the God that the Father speaks of in this passage below in Hebrews. This passage acknowledges that the “God” that the Father is referring to (His Son), has a God, the Father Himself.Not only that but…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 18 2009,00:52)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 18 2009,05:01)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 17 2009,17:35)Hi KW, Those following Jesus do not all share the same level of understanding but they have all obeyed the simple commands of Jesus.Hi Nick,What do you say are the simple commands of Jesus to obey in order to be on the narrow…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic Apollinarius: Unorthodox Christology in the forum Truth or Tradition 17 years, 2 months ago
Hello all,I would like to point out an observation that Jesus “became” a priest and the indestructible life was after resurrection. It was after resurrection that He “became” a priest.Heb 7:15-1715 And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 who has become such not on the basis of a law of…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic I need prayer in the forum Prayer & Advice 17 years, 2 months ago
Dear Irene,I will pray for you dear friend.Love you,Kathi
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 17 2009,17:35)Hi KW, Those following Jesus do not all share the same level of understanding but they have all obeyed the simple commands of Jesus.Hi Nick,What do you say are the simple commands of Jesus to obey in order to be on the narrow path?LU
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 17 2009,14:22)Hi LU, Would you refuse God the right to save some outside of the way?Matthew 22:10So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.Hi Nick,I would be very happy for God to show grace and save the…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 17 2009,06:42)Nick Hassan wrote:Quote But the mercy of God saves many outside of the way.Jesus is the only way to God but each person will be judged according to what they know. The passage that Lightenup quoted is speaking only of those that claim Jesus as their Lord and even among those it appears a remnant is all that…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Way in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Hi Nick,I was just pondering this passage tonight:Matt 7:13-14″ Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. NASUThat sounds like there will be alot…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic God's voice in the forum Faith 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (Not3in1 @ Mar. 16 2009,16:38)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 17 2009,02:48)Thanks Keith for you very long and thorough post…you are a die hard.Thanks t8 for your defense of one faith.Blessings,KathiHi Kathi,Do you share t8's belief system completely? Do you and him share “one faith”?Thanks,MandyMandy,As far as I can tell we both are on the same…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic God's voice in the forum Faith 17 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Keith for you very long and thorough post…you are a die hard.Thanks t8 for your defense of one faith.Blessings,Kathi
Lightenup replied to the topic David Wilkerson in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (theodorej @ Mar. 15 2009,11:50)Quote (lineon @ Mar. 14 2009,21:33)Most of us are enthusiastic for disaters to happen which will prove to the individual that our Lord is on His way back.I am not being callous about disaters,just as long they don't happen to me,if you know what I mean.Some of us are so enthusiastic about thereturn of our…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic Proverbs 16:4 with Colossians 1:17 in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 13 2009,18:56)To my non-trinitarian friends here,Proverbs 16:4 says this:Quote YHWH has made all things for HimselfColossians 1:17 says:Quote All things were created by Him and for HimPlease reconcile these statements with your non-trinitarian views. The verse in Proverbs says that all things were created for YHWH. But the…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Light in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (942767 @ Mar. 14 2009,00:26)Hi LU:Maybe it is the way that I stated this that led you to believe that I said that I did not believe that there was as supreme being, but that is not what I said. I said:Quote As a Christian, I have a personal relationship with God as my heavenly Father. I just don't believe that there is a supreme being. …[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Light in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Hi LU:Marty,You said:Quote God made the worlds through His Word, and that is the spirit of the Son.I can't show you a scripture that he created the worlds through angels, but neither can you show me a scripture in Genesis that Jesus was literally active in the creation.It never says that God did it through the “spirit of” the Son does it Marty?…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Light in the forum Scriptural Teachings 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (942767 @ Mar. 13 2009,23:16)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 14 2009,13:19)Marty, Can you show us any scripture that says God made the worlds through the angels? Hebrews 1:2 has the answerHbr 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; It is obvious to me that John…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic I need prayer in the forum Prayer & Advice 17 years, 2 months ago
Quote (942767 @ Mar. 12 2009,19:45)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 13 2009,03:04)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 09 2009,17:56)Quote (Cindy @ Feb. 21 2009,05:50)MartyThis is the part for the other post I made.Shortly to happen according to Glen Beck;s predication and my Husbands.This is what He says: Nature’s disasters may not be the only problems people will have t…[Read more]
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