Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 27 2010,06:25)Quote (kerwin @ Sep. 27 2010,05:37)God has no deities as children as he clearly states he is the first and the last.Hi Kerwin,Then what do you make of John 1:18 that says Jesus is the “only begotten god”?What do you make of the other scriptures where Jesus is referred to as a “god”?  Like Is 9:6 for…[Read more]

Quote (Baker @ Sep. 26 2010,19:39)martianMat 16:13 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?   Mat 16:14   And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.   Mat 16:15   He saith unto them, But…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Sep. 25 2010,08:04)Quote (martian @ Sep. 25 2010,07:51)I am always open to the leading of the Spirit and if I truly get a leading from the Spirit I know it will never contradict the Bible. However to know what the Bible is really saying there must be a systems of principles to guide us into an accurate interpretation.Hi Martian,It's…[Read more]

These are all very nice platitudes and true as far as the go but still it is a decision of our will to cooperate with God that makes all of them possible. How does a person make decisions? Is it based on information that we have?

Quote (terraricca @ Sep. 25 2010,04:23)Quote (martian @ Sep. 25 2010,11:01)A good clue to the honesty of a researcher is when they are open about their processes and how they come to their conclusions. Those who keep these things hidden usually have something to hide. Most likely they are hiding the fact that they have no clue how to prove their…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Sep. 25 2010,07:40)Quote (Ed J @ Sep. 22 2010,17:26)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,10:53)I did not judge you personally. I judged your ideas. If you think you have other ideas of interpretation then voice them. I am always open to suggestion. Show me their fruit, application and honesty.Hi Martian,This blanket statement (of yours) is…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Sep. 25 2010,07:40)Quote (Ed J @ Sep. 22 2010,17:26)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,10:53)I did not judge you personally. I judged your ideas. If you think you have other ideas of interpretation then voice them. I am always open to suggestion. Show me their fruit, application and honesty.Hi Martian,This blanket statement (of yours) is…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Sep. 25 2010,04:28)Quote (martian @ Sep. 25 2010,10:38)Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Sep. 25 2010,02:44)martian………..I believe we need to ask for that love of GOD to be in us, I have noticed when i pray and ask GOD to give me his Love and help me to see things like He does , it works, and i began to look at things differently…[Read more]

A good clue to the honesty of a researcher is when they are open about their processes and how they come to their conclusions. Those who keep these things hidden usually have something to hide. Most likely they are hiding the fact that they have no clue how to prove their points other then their opinion.

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Sep. 25 2010,02:44)martian………..I believe we need to ask for that love of GOD to be in us, I have noticed when i pray and ask GOD to give me his Love and help me to see things like He does , it works, and i began to look at things differently with a  more sorrowful Heart  and (FEEL SORROW) for others and see their s…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 24 2010,10:47)Quote (martian @ Sep. 24 2010,09:07)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 21 2010,11:57)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,02:25)As far as us not understanding every reason why God does a thing, that is true. However, God is just and fair as you have pointed out. He would not send an example and command us to follow in like…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Sep. 25 2010,03:01)martian………..Amen Brother. They preach a different Christ, one who is not like us and who is of different origins then us. They are beyond a doubt Antichrists and preach the doctrines of Antichrist. Their teachings separates our Identity with Christ Jesus the MAN who is OUR BROTHER. Not only that but…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ Sep. 24 2010,12:02)Hi Martian:Quote You say-We become like Jesus as we learn to apply God's Word in our daily lives.REply-So how do you determine what God's word is eally saying. Do you just trust that your English translation is correct in all aspects?Is not “love” the same in any language?  Jesus said that he came not to do away…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 24 2010,10:51)Quote (martian @ Sep. 24 2010,09:12)Now that I have dealt with the sidetrack of silliness, let's get back to the subject of the thread.What does your teaching produce in the heart of a man. After all it is with the heart that we believe. So what does the heart learn from your doctrine that enables him to grow…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 24 2010,10:47)Quote (martian @ Sep. 24 2010,09:07)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 21 2010,11:57)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,02:25)As far as us not understanding every reason why God does a thing, that is true. However, God is just and fair as you have pointed out. He would not send an example and command us to follow in like…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 24 2010,10:47)Quote (martian @ Sep. 24 2010,09:07)Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 21 2010,11:57)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,02:25)As far as us not understanding every reason why God does a thing, that is true. However, God is just and fair as you have pointed out. He would not send an example and command us to follow in like…[Read more]

Now that I have dealt with the sidetrack of silliness, let's get back to the subject of the thread.What does your teaching produce in the heart of a man. After all it is with the heart that we believe. So what does the heart learn from your doctrine that enables him to grow in God or progross along the path Jesus followed.

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 21 2010,11:57)Quote (martian @ Sep. 21 2010,02:25)As far as us not understanding every reason why God does a thing, that is true. However, God is just and fair as you have pointed out. He would not send an example and command us to follow in like manner then give that example knowledge or experiences (not available to us)…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ Sep. 23 2010,16:44)We become like Jesus as we learn to apply God's Word in our daily lives.  The goal is that we, like he, can say “he who has seen me, has seen the Father”.  God is love, and greater love has no man than than he should lay down his life for his friends.Love in Christ,MartYou say-We become like Jesus as we learn t…[Read more]

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Sep. 23 2010,14:58)Quote (martian @ Sep. 23 2010,06:36)Reply-What does that prove? You find one translation that does not use found and think you know something?Phil 2:8 uses the term “found” in the following –Hi Martian,Why are you talking about 2:8?  I am asking you about the last part of 2:7.  Miscommunication, I guess.…[Read more]