Quote (2besee @ Nov. 25 2012,14:01)Mike, I haven't read your above posts yet but i have been thinking.To say that in the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was A God does Not. Seem. Right.I understand 2B. How could it seem right to you, when you've been so used to the majority translation of that verse for so long?It's…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Nov. 25 2012,09:59)No, there is a scripture that speaks of the gifts of the spirit being “done away with” and ceasing.What scripture are you talking about?

Quote (david @ Nov. 25 2012,09:46)And again, I'm not ruling out all supernatural (spiritistic) activity–Just anything that has happened in the last century or on TV ever.I tend to agree with you about the TV thing – although I don't KNOW it to be true.But why rule out ANYTHING that has happened in the last century, when your personal experience…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Nov. 25 2012,09:38)I “independently” invented something that someone invented in the 1950's. was quite upset when I realized it had been done.Bummer, man.

Quote (Lightenup @ Nov. 25 2012,11:17)Mike,Was the 'word' in John 1c THE only begotten God?Yep.  And Satan was THE God of Ekron.Kathi, why would you attempt to muddy up these important grammatical FACTS I'm trying to show 2besee, when you and I both agree that John 1:1 speaks of TWO gods, one of whom was with the other in the beginning?  

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Quote (Richtuner @ Nov. 25 2012,12:16)Does everyone here believe that God cannot control His own Words, even down to our generation?Hi Rich,John 1:1NIV………..and the Word was God.NWT……….and the Word was a god.The Emphatic Diaglott……..and a god was the Word.Moffatt’s Translation……the Logos was divine.The American T…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Nov. 24 2012,21:32)I was talking about a completely different place similar perhaps to discussions that the disciples of Jesus would have had with each other when the Pharisees weren't around.It sounds nice, now that you put it that way.

Quote (2besee @ Nov. 25 2012,04:13)The word 'was God' Mike, it says the word 'was God', not 'was a God'. Don't you feel there is something wrong with that?Hi 2B,This is about to be a LONG post.  Please, please, please bear with me and read it.  My aim is not to ridicule you or to force you into believing something just because I believe it.  My ai…[Read more]

Quote (2besee @ Nov. 25 2012,03:48)The world was made through Jesus and Jesus had glory with God before the world was made, and so it seems that God's own thoughts or reason had worked through this vessel (the word) in the past before this vessel was made flesh.You're almost there, 2B. Now just accept that this “vessel”, the Word, WAS already…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Nov. 25 2012,08:30)I searched these things out in an obsessive way, learning how it all worked along the way.  By all rights, I should believe in those things.  I just can't justify it, after decades of searching.That is odd reasoning, David.  Here is what you're saying:I personally have invested 30 years of my life into finding a…[Read more]

Well put, Asana.

Okay Charles. Was God Himself really on the stake? Did God Himself die at the hands of men?Was Satan crucified on the stake? What scripture says so?What happened to God and to Satan when Jesus was removed from the stake? It seems that YOU need to scripturally support the odd things you often claim on this thread BEFORE any of us need to…[Read more]

Quote (seekingtruth @ Nov. 24 2012,12:18)…………it is not your charge to bring about correction but only to present me the truth.Well said, Wm.  I will do well to remember that.As for this “exclusive forum”, it seems to me that it would be boring and uneventful.  Here's my thoughts as to the first thread…………..Mike:  I believe Jesus is…[Read more]

That was a powerful testimonial, Tim.  I am truly saddened by the tragedy you've suffered. I look forward to a day when there are no more tears.

Although it may come as a shock to you, David, I haven't read even close to half of the posts you've made on HN. Just because you discussed something with Nick 6 years ago doesn't mean I was privy to that conversation. Like I said, this is the first I am hearing of your belief that miracles and demon possessions no longer happen. (At least…[Read more]

No David.  They thought they had seen a spirit.  Jesus went on to explain to them that he was not a spirit, because spirits aren't comprised of flesh and bone – things he clearly had.He said nothing about spirits not being able to eat human food.I have read your posts, and I have addressed your claims.  Here, I'll do it again:YOU THINK that the di…[Read more]

Quote (Marlin1 @ Nov. 23 2012,15:11)I believe that after the end of SIN, that the Logos (Word) (Jesus) will be a man again (the Son of God) and will have turn all things back to God His Father.So one who WAS God Almighty will become someone who is NO LONGER God Almighty?  Quote (Marlin1 @ Nov. 23 2012,15:11)No brother, His name is the same,…[Read more]

Quote (Marlin1 @ Nov. 23 2012,14:53)Brother Mike,We agree that the Word is Jesus Christ, right?bro. MarlinAbsolutely. Jesus is called “The Word of God” as one of his many titles, because he is the main spokesman for our God and his God.

Quote (Wakeup @ Nov. 23 2012,14:27)Just picture your self as the person and your WILL.Now you and your WILL are not two but one.now you being God;you can PROJECT that total WILL of yours OUT,and make that WILL form into an other person.Now we have TWO persons; but at the same time that other person is you;because it is your WILL.Your WILL,(the…[Read more]