Heaven Net | Richard of Decatur | Activity https://heavennet.net/members/richardofdecatur/activity/ Activity feed for Richard of Decatur. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:29:25 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3321286fc7767770f3f2098cc0fd8f5d Richard of Decatur replied to the topic in the forum Preexistence http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/preexistence-part-2/page/470/#post-811616 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:50:18 +1200 None of you know anything about Jesus from the time He was born until about twelve and then to the time He was about thirty when He went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist. Other that the fact that He astounded the priests and scholars in the Temple in Jerusalem with His knowledge and understanding of the holy scriptures when…[Read more]

]]> 8abae6a0e82b34575d3f8d240c016968 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The true meaning of the word ‘God’ - The Trinity Doctrine in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/the-true-meaning-of-the-word-god-the-trinity-doctrine/#post-811607 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:06:05 +1200 Nick and EdJ:
I looked at my KJV John 12: 41 and here it is “41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.” Guess what? No, mention of the word Jesus. What translation are you reading???
Also, the blood mentioned was from Jesus on the Cross while He was half human half divine.
Sure there are some words the KJV translator…[Read more]

]]> ef64b5206cda62c68217341cf5dd4458 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The true meaning of the word ‘God’ - The Trinity Doctrine in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/the-true-meaning-of-the-word-god-the-trinity-doctrine/#post-811607 Sat, 09 Apr 2016 01:06:05 +1200 Nick and EdJ:
I looked at my KJV John 12: 41 and here it is “41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.” Guess what? No, mention of the word Jesus. What translation are you reading???
Also, the blood mentioned was from Jesus on the Cross while He was half human half divine.
Sure there are some words the KJV translator…[Read more]

]]> b4729b6f4c437e9bcbeacabce01cb0a3 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The true meaning of the word ‘God’ - The Trinity Doctrine in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/the-true-meaning-of-the-word-god-the-trinity-doctrine/#post-811599 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:39:39 +1200 More errors have been committed by individuals trying to establish doctrines by using the NIV than can be imagined. The NIV is easy reading but systematically uses phrase and words to distort the truth.
I simply would never accept any writing that uses the NIV as its source to justify concepts, ideas, and truths the Word of God contains.
I use…[Read more]

]]> 1ea789789fcd99a4742ea3c556236294 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Who and what is Jesus? - The Trinity Doctrine in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/who-and-what-is-jesus-the-trinity-doctrine/page/14/#post-811563 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:02:58 +1200 Jesus who is called the Son of God has other names and He shares all these names with God the Father as we read in Isaiah 9: 6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

All these…[Read more]

]]> 2d4dd4680cc066c4ca0fe9a274714de6 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic JOHN 1:1 who is the WORD? in the forum Scriptural Teachings http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/john-11-who-is-the-word/page/880/#post-811558 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 23:13:17 +1200 John chapter 1: 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
14And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of…[Read more]

]]> 42f3b72555f111ce296294880048c8e3 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Hostgator in the forum Rules, Help Desk & Notices http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/hostgator/page/2/#post-811554 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:58:26 +1200 t8:
I know this topic is a couple of years old, but thought I would ask.
While reading postings on this topic I saw that you like the version AKJV of the Bible. What does the ‘A’ stand for? I generally use the NKJV which is the New King James Version for its readability and being very close to the KJV. I also check other versions when I am…[Read more]

]]> 8f0dac772e49df2f5cbf637fd8d63e37 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Derailing a topic in the forum Rules, Help Desk & Notices http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/derailing-a-topic/#post-811551 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:36:04 +1200 I fully support your rules and am glad they are there for the sake of those of us who get tired of someone coming out with the same old garbage.

]]> b59ce99390c79472888c1ea283e2cd67 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The Book of Enoch in the forum Exta-biblical Writings http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/enoch-17/page/17/#post-811382 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:10:41 +1200 Nick,
Do you realize what you are doing. You disagree with me, fine. However, in attempting to refute what I wrote, look at what you wrote.
In one of your replies, you accuse me of inferring that Jesus is a liar.
In another, you infer that I am using or encouraging the use of opinion as a foundation for making decisions.
In the last reply, you…[Read more]

]]> cb09f020a60c791ebd41ca5d43b93df1 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic in the forum Preexistence http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/preexistence-part-2/page/463/#post-811380 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:18:03 +1200 Ed J,
Thank you for your comment. Your consideration and kind word about what I wrote means a lot.

To the rest of you fellows: I apologize for being so judgmental in my last post.

There are some subjects that I just do not want to go off in what I think of as a tangent. A tangent is a line that touches a circle at exactly one point while…[Read more]

]]> 9850948844966325c2bbf636dce71cfb Richard of Decatur replied to the topic in the forum Preexistence http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/preexistence-part-2/page/461/#post-811341 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:33:39 +1200 Fellows: There is no need to waste your time trying to convince me of something you think you know and understand. I have stated my case simply by calling your attention to 3 scriptures that I believe are clear and understandable. Enough said and written.
Nick, I am the son of my father as well as my mother. If I stated that I am the son of my…[Read more]

]]> 24198889a1c0838c8e1e81bd6b61fc09 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic in the forum Preexistence http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/preexistence-part-2/page/461/#post-811292 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:17:36 +1200 I agree with Mikeboll64. He wrote a lot of things to refute what others wrote about Jesus not being God and not pre-existing before He was born. Baloney, Jesus was God in the beginning, was with the Father, both being God. Jesus was God during His earthly life, and continued being God after His resurrection.
Amen, Mike.

]]> e87a56409a6f6716608e894db5cb1cab Richard of Decatur replied to the topic in the forum Preexistence http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/preexistence-part-2/page/460/#post-811291 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:01:08 +1200 I am somewhat confused by everything that I have read posted on this subject. So many opinions, few substantiate what is being talked about, but that is my ‘opinion’.
Can’t remember exactly where and who that were writing about “Jesus is not God.” So, was Thomas blaspheming when he said the following in verse 28 of John 20:
27Then He said to…[Read more]

]]> d86dd91cf9c2671f231cf01df272608e Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The Book of Enoch in the forum Exta-biblical Writings http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/enoch-17/page/17/#post-811288 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:17:39 +1200 Nick:
You are making the same mistake everyone else on this net is making. While Jude mentions Enoch, he does not mention any ‘Book of Enoch’. There was a considerable amount of information from Adam to the writers of the New Testament that was carried forward orally and was not written down (at least no copies of it remain AND the Book of Enoch…[Read more]

]]> 0e8d81675285c11148d8b58183e102ca Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The Book of Enoch in the forum Exta-biblical Writings http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/enoch-17/page/17/#post-811288 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:17:39 +1200 Nick:
You are making the same mistake everyone else on this net is making. While Jude mentions Enoch, he does not mention any ‘Book of Enoch’. There was a considerable amount of information from Adam to the writers of the New Testament that was carried forward orally and was not written down (at least no copies of it remain AND the Book of Enoch…[Read more]

]]> d8e58fb9884c853bbc2e036c22290191 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811287 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:43:51 +1200 Gene:
Just wanted to make another point concerning the Saints and Job comparison. First, while God allowed Satan to try Job with very serious problems, God did not allow Satan to take his life. Job endured all of Satan’s trials and kept his faith in God. What Job repented of was ‘self-righteousness’ not yielding to Satan nor forsaking God. Job…[Read more]

]]> 18b04acb05c005b38bbbf38519bbf043 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic The Book of Enoch in the forum Exta-biblical Writings https://heavennet.net/forums/topic/enoch-17/page/13/#post-811250 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 19:16:34 +1300 I just finished reading (a considerable amount of it at least) the book of Enoch.
It kind of reminded me of the book of Mormon. Somebody trying to sound like other Biblical books presenting what they think and wholly made up of their own imagination.
The part about fallen angels mating with women is vulgar and ludicrous. This alone tells me to…[Read more]

]]> 6b9d5396cf5f88e5941d9679011f3056 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Do not cast pearls before swine in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/do-not-cast-pearls-before-swine/#post-811243 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:34:31 +1300 t8:
Great subject and points for us to consider.
While we feel a desire to share what we learn in God’s Word, we need to be careful in sharing it with others who are not only not ready to hear it but will turn and attack us personally.
The Apostle Paul and others wrote in the New Testament of individuals within church congregations that had…[Read more]

]]> 1afea5804d021873004773214ec1dbd0 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811242 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:04:15 +1300 Gene:
You make a strong case for your perspective.
I absolutely agree that no one now or in the future can make it on their own strengths in every respect without incredible power that God’s Spirit can give them. Those that make it into God’s Kingdom will have done so only because of God’s help. While I believe that the Saints will be tried by…[Read more]

]]> bbf94247023ecb4a9f70c4ae10c96e81 Richard of Decatur changed their profile picture https://heavennet.net/activity/p/426073/ Sat, 02 Apr 2016 16:52:50 +1300 0 dce11255ad4537d8c27e7de3aa1cdd3c Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Words of Wisdom in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/words-of-wisdom/page/3/#post-811133 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:41:08 +1300 Thank you Nick and Ed for your kind welcome and comments. Yes, you both nailed supporting scriptures to my quote.

I use this quote on all my articles and postings on my website: Biblesafety.com
One thing I am really trying to get through to others is the importance of finding multiple supporting scriptures taken in context and that are…[Read more]

]]> 7ec12ee502c0174767dc55a0c4795310 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811130 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:05:54 +1300 Gene: There is probably a city named Decatur in nearly every state. No, I am not from Decatur, Texas. Thank you for the warm welcome.

You may be right in regard to what happens after Satan is released to some extent. I do not think the ‘whole world and every human living at that time’ will turn against God simply because Satan’s influence is…[Read more]

]]> 6292b182ade40faa5f5b6a70d155d4a0 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811130 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:05:54 +1300 Gene: There is probably a city named Decatur in nearly every state. No, I am not from Decatur, Texas. Thank you for the warm welcome.

You may be right in regard to what happens after Satan is released to some extent. I do not think the ‘whole world and every human living at that time’ will turn against God simply because Satan’s influence is…[Read more]

]]> 8ad47f0e90c7fe60f3c6edd7d187272e Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811130 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:05:54 +1300 Gene: There is probably a city named Decatur in nearly every state. No, I am not from Decatur, Texas. Thank you for the warm welcome.

You may be right in regard to what happens after Satan is released to some extent. I do not think the ‘whole world and every human living at that time’ will turn against God simply because Satan’s influence is…[Read more]

]]> d2e6ceee8c7e578e634dbc473d4f3c43 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Why? The thousand year reign of Christ and the Saint's in the forum Truth or Tradition http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/why-the-thousand-year-reign-of-christ-and-the-saints/page/2/#post-811058 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:59:06 +1300 Gene:
First, I believe Satan is released at the end of the thousand years because God does not want anyone in His Kingdom who has not faced and overcome Satan. Second, when I read Revelation 20: 12 that says “And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life.…[Read more]

]]> 052b88c53b921f37504eb97a6b57e6b0 Richard of Decatur posted an update: Can someone tell me how I can change the picture of myself so […] https://heavennet.net/activity/p/425810/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:27:37 +1300 Can someone tell me how I can change the picture of myself so it is not a nondescript ball on a rounded shoulder?

]]> 0 4ad500d92704a6af5dadab71c599be32 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic About in the forum Feedback, Suggestions, & Features http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/about/#post-811057 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:13:51 +1300 I tried the envelop at the bottom of this page and it sent me to ‘I don’t know where’ and I was not able to contact you. Can you help me find a way that I can understand and use such as an email address?
Anyway, I would really like to communicate with you as I think we are on the same path to understanding the Truth of God. I would be very…[Read more]

]]> cce0d48a204d7ea9d5d8250ca4de1a98 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Eternal Salvation in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/salvation-2/#post-811056 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:00:16 +1300 Thank you for this message. It is straight to the point and I pray will help many turn to God and salvation through Jesus Christ.

]]> 35b9364b12ae06a09d86896778d6dad0 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic About in the forum Feedback, Suggestions, & Features http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/about/#post-811055 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:52:42 +1300 Interesting that you have not posted your ‘given’ name, or information about yourself, at least as far as I have found. I am using a pseudonym, Richard of Decatur, that is simply my first name and the city where I was born. This is how individuals in the New Testament were named and that seems like a good idea.
I am just beginning to read…[Read more]

]]> 80a66bd8bed922c57587f5baebe5e131 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Rivers and Waterfalls in the forum Visions & Testimonies http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/rivers-and-waterfalls/#post-811054 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:32:09 +1300 Your dream and understanding its meaning is very enlightening. Those who read about your dream should grasp its meaning even before you explain it.
I want to find out more about what you know from the Word of God.
I too am a pilgrim in this world. Seeking truth and using it to guide my life is very important. Sharing it with others gives my…[Read more]

]]> 5fa7bd777911b0d80011d2285e7ccda5 Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Words of Wisdom in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/words-of-wisdom/page/3/#post-810998 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:06:51 +1300 “A Truth of God is based on two or more Holy Scriptures that are Contextualy Verifiable, Consistent, and Applicable.” Quote by Richard of Decatur

]]> 8e6c029577aed1d8d90160f955880bbd Richard of Decatur replied to the topic Words of Wisdom in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons http://heavennet.net/forums/topic/words-of-wisdom/page/3/#post-810998 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:06:51 +1300 “A Truth of God is based on two or more Holy Scriptures that are Contextualy Verifiable, Consistent, and Applicable.” Richard of Decatur

]]> 41d88854493f3fe8adbd38e781c2dc9a Richard of Decatur became a registered member https://heavennet.net/activity/p/425681/ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 21:48:41 +1300 0