Mike,Is it not our soul that determines our course of action, and does it not, without any influences to the contrary, always cater to the needs and wants of the body? This is what I believe scriptures refer to as the flesh. In a glorified/immortal body the soul will cater to our spirit, a spirit in communion with God the Father and His Son Jesus…[Read more]

Tim,I believe you have a better understanding on the love and forgiveness of God then most of us, however I fear you have taken too broad of an interpretation on the forgiveness of sin. Please consider these scriptures:Romans 6:15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be!1 John 2:1 My little children, I…[Read more]

Wakeup,But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.I believe we should take the opportunity that the Christmas season supplies to both celebrate this announcement on a…[Read more]

Wakeup,What are your thoughts on God knowing the future. My current understanding is that God does not know with absolute certainty the details of the future but can with certainty proclaim an outcome based on His power, and His wisdom to move the pieces on the board (so to speak) to arrive at His desired conclusion.Sounds good but is it true? Do…[Read more]

Wakeup,I'm always open to honest open discussion, wanting only truth.Wm

Mike,I agree that flesh cannot inherit God's Kingdom (so says Scripture). But I believe that when Jesus was Resurrected it was in His glorified body, a spiritual body (by His words containing a component of flesh and bone). Not a ethereal other reality something or other body, but an immortal corporeal body defined by its spiritual component. Just…[Read more]

wakeup,God will provide perfect justice, and He will exhibit both love and justice through all that will soon take place.My opinion – Wm

Mike,Thank you for sharing your testimony, mine was similar for the first few years then we continued to enjoy blessings for the next 25 + years spotted with only occasional trials. Then a few years ago God saw fit, by his grace, to bring trial after trial into my life until I actually now understand what was meant by “always giving thanks to God…[Read more]

My two cents, spirits do not have bodies, spiritual beings do. My opinion – Wm

journey42,Thank you, I can see how you could interpret Ezekiel that way, but I believe it to be speaking of the nation of Israel coming back to the land, which I believe to be just as valid, what else do you have? I already believe that the Israelites surviving will enter the thousand year reign of Christ, so please provide support for the old…[Read more]

journey42,I've always believed that the verses you reference applied to the Israelites remaining alive at the beginning of the 1000 year reign. What verses support them being raised from the dead?Thanks Wm

Quote (mikeboll64 @ Dec. 26 2011,21:34)Nor can blood inherit God's Kingdom, Wm.Blood is said to be the “life” of human being.  Without flesh and blood, we can no longer be called “human beings”.I believe Jesus has inherited God's Kingdom, since he is the one God put in charge of running it for the time being.  I believe, therefore, that Jesus c…[Read more]

Mike I agree, a being dominated by the flesh (and it's desires) cannot inherit the Kingdom of God. My opinion – Wm

Mike,No. The body of a human being is the one sowed, an immortal body will be the one reaped. However the point I think you're after is, I do believe scripture teaches our new bodies will have a flesh and bone component although it will be defined by it's spiritual portion.My opinion – Wm

I agree with Marty, Jesus has an immortal body as we will after the Resurrection.

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Dec. 22 2011,11:10)Wakeup………Satan is not the creator of EVIL GOD the Father is. need scripture? Isa 45:7……….I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil : I the LORD “DO” all these things.peace and love to you and yours…………………….geneGene,My dear brother, evil is the one…[Read more]

The very nature of the universe teaches that nothing results from something (atrophy), but what is an example of something from nothing, where does the universe show this?

Quote (WhatIsTrue @ Dec. 19 2011,02:59)Quote (t8 @ Dec. 18 2011,14:52)There is a foundation to the faith which is spelled out in scripture in a number of places. This foundation is absolute. Everything else is a variable.Name one absolute truth from Christianity that is unique to Christianity.  (In other words, belief in God doesn't qualify…[Read more]

Wakeup,I agree to a point, the Bible is all we need and it is the vehicle by which the Spirit revels truth, and is the the standard by which we verify all truth. But I have found that being open to others thoughts (within scripture) has been used by the Spirit to revel truths, and as to this forum, by doing the research to defend what I believe…[Read more]

Quote (Wakeup @ Dec. 18 2011,20:33)Would Satan be able to operate if God did not create man?Welcome Wakeup,Yes I believe he could, he had already drawn off 1/3 of heavens angels. I believe that when sin was first found in satan it was only apparent to God. The trouble was God knew that the sin in satan would spread and ruin all of Heaven itself.…[Read more]