I should add that flesh is the nature of man. If Jesus didn't come as one of us, then perhaps his death wouldn't affect us either. After all, his sacrifice hasn't been extended to angels.

Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 17 2009,03:21)Greetings heaven net Friends,I have claimed to be Apollinarian in my Christology. For an overview of Apollinarius just see the information that Seeking posted yesterday on the Trinity 2 thread. Or type in “Apollinarius of Laodecia” on your url and peruse the many selections you can read.Apollanarius's basic…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 16 2009,20:09)I said that I am “Apollinarian.” Or did I say something else? If something else then show me where I said it.1 Corinthians 1:11-1311 My brothers, some from Chloe's household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 15 2009,05:58)In other words, non-trinitarians have no coherent or uniform way of treating the plural “elohim.” Gene's “non personal powers” definition makes no sense because man was created in Elohim's image. We were not created in the image of impersonal powers. Your explanation makes no sense because you leave open the…[Read more]

Nice to know that you are speaking on behalf of everyone else.Thanks for the compliment. I am really impressed.

Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 14 2009,21:29)I questioned all my professors in Bible College. I was really a pain in their butts at times. I have never taken anybody's word for anything. I challenge pastors incessantly all the time. I have met with elders and have actually told them that they are in violation of the word of God.I have studied the…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Mar. 14 2009,21:21)t8,You say there are a number of ways to look at it. Please! Man was created in the image of “elohim” the creator God . People's explanations do not impress me. I want to see sound exegesis from the Scripture. This means that “elohim” must be defined according to the context inwhich the word is used. Just…[Read more]

Also, should I move this post to another forum?If so, which one?Truth or Tradition?

Hi lineon.He did say “AN EARTH-SHATTERING CALAMITY IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN”. Although that is not an accurate time, it does speak of something immediate or soon.Also his descriptions about fire, makes me wonder if he thinks America is Babylon. Because it is said that she will be burned with fire and she will come to her demise in one day and that she…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Jan. 10 2008,18:16)Quote (Son of Light @ Jan. 10 2008,16:03)Stu thinks the answer is 2) somethingThis is not true.  I have suspended judgement and claim not to know, and I suggest most strongly that no one here knows either, and the major problem remains in defining what 'something' actually is.Stu, I think you have said previously…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Mar. 10 2009,21:24)Does Kimba's 'take' about the timescale of the condensation of matter from the scientific cosmological account fit the mythological account in scripture or not?StuartScripture doesn't put a time on anything. It simply talks of six stages.God created the heavens and earth.Then:1: He allows light to bathe the earth.2:…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Mar. 10 2009,21:24)Did you post this to appear impressive?Ah no I didn't post to appear as impressive, but if that is how I came across then all I can say is thanks for the compliment.

Quote (Stu @ Mar. 06 2009,20:37)WJWhy are you so untrusting of the brain and conscience that your 'god gave you'?Do you think your god is out to deceive you?Stu, think of the brain as a computer. It can process information and store data. But the spirit of a person and morality is quite different. If you trust in the brain alone, then you will…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Mar. 06 2009,13:29)ONE BOOK, MANY FAITHS.Your words are not Christ's words are they?Christ said his sheep would hear him and not follow another. You are free to follow Christ or not. If you follow him, it will show in that you agree with him.

Quote (Not3in1 @ Mar. 06 2009,13:28)What is false doctrine?Doctrine that contradicts the doctrine of Christ is false doctrine. Christ is the truth, and contradictory ways are not the truth. Of course we free to believe in Christ, and we are free not to.But if you say you believe, then pointing out false doctrine is a must, lest it take hold in…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 06 2009,07:42)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 06 2009,07:38)WJ, Why would anyone encourage another to teach beyond scripture and risk the wrath of God?NHDoes one have to totally agree with your doctrine to find encouragement?WJActually he said “Why would anyone encourage another to teach beyond scripture and risk the wrath…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ Mar. 06 2009,11:32)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 05 2009,11:54)He cannot be judged a “killer” (muderer) because he takes life, for he also gave that life.My mother gave me life. Would it be OK for her to take it?She didn't give you life. She brought you into the world and because of that she has certain authority in your life. God…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Mar. 07 2009,05:40)Quote (theodorej @ Mar. 07 2009,05:11)……Murder is the willfull,vengefull,premeditated,malicious taking of life…As perpetrated by god, to take one example, when 'he' flooded the earth?StuartStu, God has the right to create life and to destroy it. He is God, you are not. You didn't create life so you have no…[Read more]

Quote (Not3in1 @ Mar. 11 2009,06:11)Quote (WhatIsTrue @ Mar. 10 2009,06:52)If God had fully sacrificed His son, they would be permanently separated, and Christians would weep at the very mention of what Jesus did for them, (i.e. permanently remove himself from God's presence on their behalf).Or, to put it yet another way:If I told you that you had…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Mar. 14 2009,17:57)When I post on the subject of the lunacy and misery of christian belief, you must believe that I am just honouring your god.StuartFor someone who doesn't believe in God (and splits his belief either that nothing created everything or the universe has always existed in some form), you seem to want to talk a lot about…[Read more]