Frank. Both God and the Word are mentioned with the definite article. Except the last word God in John 1:1c.This has implications and is meant to be understood in a certain way. Your view of John 1:1 does not line up with the way it is written and indeed does not line up with the rest of John 1 and the rest of the book.If we replace God and Logos…[Read more]

Good post Mike and I believe to be a true conclusion.It is a case of having one's ears tickled as it is written.This is how human nature works. You see it in sport.Someone lives in New Zealand and they support the All Blacks. Someone lives in Manchester and they support Manchester United.Someone lives in New York and they support the Yankees (not…[Read more]

When Jesus said “I am”, what he said was harmless and common words that others also uttered.The only problem the Pharisees had was that Jesus was saying he was before their so-called father Abraham. It was this that offended them. I am simply means I exist. Even in English we have that famous quote: “I think therefore I am”. Do we equate that with…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 07 2011,15:41)There is good evidence that there is a significant genetic component.  Separated twin studies show that if one twin has a tendency to particularly devout religious belief, it will be present in the other twin also.That is consistent with god belief having an adaptive advantage for humans living in tribes.  If the t…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 08 2011,20:08)Anyone who claims he absolutely knows there is (or is not) a god is not to be trusted.Upon observing a murder scene, can we trust anyone who believes that there was a murderer?Upon observing the universe, can we trust a person who says there is a god. Well the only thing I can advise is that we can trust that…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 08 2011,20:08)God doesn't obviously exist for 46% of Wellingtonians.Maybe that is why we had 2 earthquakes today?………………If Wellington didn't exist for 46% of Americans, then I guess that Wellington wouldn't exist. Oh hang on, maybe the 54% would make it exist?Confused.I know, maybe something can exist whether you…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 08 2011,19:55)The question about UFOs apparently asked about them visiting us, not about whether they exist.  I think visiting probably implies the idea of beings from elsewhere visiting this planet.When you type “physic” ability, did you mean psychic ability?  Once again, that has a particular definition that does not imply p…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Dec. 08 2011,19:55)Life force is a concept that disappeared in the Nineteenth Century.  Good to see it getting resurrected, whatever it means.You can animate a frog with electricity. The energy can make the legs kick. When the spirit leaves a body, the body is lifeless.

Sword – Word of GodRevelation 1:16In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.Revelation 2:16Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.Revelation 19:15Out of his mouth comes a…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Dec. 08 2011,16:55)Hi T8,A) I always appropriate when others given a reason why their view is such.B) Here is one such occasion…”The Spirit, which is The Word of God.”  (Eph.6:17)I realize the word “Holy” is not there, is this the type of inference that you mean?C) CorrectD) They are parts of God; like your voice, and your spirit…[Read more]

Many of the stats should be 100% or higher. People need to think more deeply about things.33% believe in UFOs.Any aircraft that is not identified is unidentified. So 100% of people should believe that not all flying objects are identified. Also, are people not aware that the moon is a type of Death Star and when it came into orbit, it tilted the…[Read more]

Hmmm. Just had an earthquake.And had a 5.7 the other day.

Quote (Ed J @ Dec. 07 2011,12:41)Hi T8,1) OK, so we must look deeper then.2) Is not wisdom brought forth in verse Prob.8:28?Is not wisdom's discussion into the next Chapter? In Prob.9:1-6 is wisdom still not called a she?3) -4) -5) I said: the HolySpirit is called “The Word”.The HolySpirit, I didn't say, was Jesus.God blessEd J (Joshua…[Read more]

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 08 2011,01:17)T8………..Give us your definition of What Spirit is.Spirit is the essence of spiritual. It is stuff of life.The closest equivalent in the physical realm is water.The river of life proceeds out of the throne of God.I suspect it is spirit coming from God himself to give life to his creation. On Earth we…[Read more]

1) The fact is that your point does not at all diminish the entity from being the HolySpirit. If you think it does, please continue…Edj, it doesn't diminish the entity from being Michael the Archangel either. 2) Thank you for admitting it has nothing to do with gender.Once again the candidate of the HolySpirit is not diminished. The FACT that…[Read more]

Quote (Ed J @ Dec. 07 2011,10:25)Hi T8,1) Are you patience? Would you consider me prudence?    Do you not instead mean He had these things, the wording    you choose seems a bit selected and slanted towards your belief; Yes?2) So the word that was translated as workman, means a skill    rather than a gender, once again supporting my view; yes?3…[Read more]

I suppose the idea is that in order to win, you have to be strategic and try and cut of any chance that your opponent can say anything of value.Quite smart except that the shutting out the truth with such things is detrimental to the health of a persons faith in God.So the real loser is the one who tries to win an argument at the expense of truth…[Read more]

I suppose the idea is that in order to win, you have to be strategic and try and cut of any chance that your opponent can say anything of value.Quite smart except that the shutting out the truth with such things is detrimental to the health of a persons faith in God.So the real loser is the one who tries to win an argument at the expense of truth…[Read more]

I think that there is confusion here based on not distinguishing between attributes and persons.Attributes even objects are often called 'she”, while a person 'he'.Also a person reacts to things, while an attribute cannot.A person can feel delight. An attribute cannot.

Quote (Ed J @ Dec. 07 2011,09:20)Hi Mike,The bible says that “The Word” of the LORD came to them (meaning the Prophets),if we agree God's HolySpirit came to them, then God's HolySpirit is “The Word” of God; right?Why can't God's Spirit deliver the Word or the message to the Prophets. There is probably a reason why the Spirit and Word are different…[Read more]