16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood; 18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.I would assume…[Read more]

Having one segment reserved for believers where we can discuss interpretation of scriptures without having to defend it all the time, adds a depth to the forum. This is not censorship, as an unbelievers wanting to participate in a topic can simply start a new thread in the open area and anyone that wants to can join in, but those of us that may…[Read more]

Did I mis-quote the scriptures or take them out of context? All I stated was the scripture do say there is a time to segregate. How do you, interpret these and other scriptures such as "come out of her my people"

Quote (Beloved @ Nov. 12 2009,04:59)Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 12 2009,08:51)Quote (Beloved @ Nov. 12 2009,01:28)Speaking on condemning, I don't mean you personally. I've just seen many Christians do this.How do you define condemnation?God instructs us to rebuke our brothers and sisters for their sins or to be held guilty.Too many accuse those that…[Read more]

Scriptures teach segregation, not from a "I'm better than you" point of view, but in a "what fellowship can light have with darkness" and "put out of your fellowship the man who did this".My opinion – Wm

Quote (kerwin @ Nov. 12 2009,16:51)I see no reason why not to let a Muslim post on these forums.  I am not familiar enough with the Koran to know how it differs from the usual cannon of the Western Christian religions.  It would be approximately equivalent to quoting from the book of Enoch.It would be more appropriate to quote from in forums a…[Read more]

While I agree that they have been polite and I have no problem with them posting in general, believers place was added for a reason, and I thought it was a good one.My opinion – Wm

Quote From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary :Fornication in every form of it was sternly condemned by the Mosaic law (Lev. 21:9; 19:29; Deut. 22:20, 21, 23-29; 23:18; Ex. 22:16). (See {ADULTERY}.) But this word is more frequently used in a symbolical than in its ordinary sense. It frequently means a forsaking of God or a following after idols (Isa.…[Read more]

Scripture says,When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. 10They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”1-Consciences After…[Read more]

Welcome,I agree with TK and Irene, for the most part. When I was first saved I spent the first year studying the Bible as I knew very little about it and did not trust churches. This allowed me to determine what the scriptures taught, then using what I understood at the time I choose a church closest to what I had come to believe. It was there…[Read more]

9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10″Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like thi…[Read more]

Quote (Constitutionalist @ Oct. 30 2009,18:01)Quote (Douglas @ Oct. 30 2009,02:00)Quote (942767 @ Oct. 30 2009,13:18)God is true to His Word.  If He has spoken something He will surely bring it to pass.  Having said this, I know that there are false prophets.  If something is said to you that doesn't line up with His Word, He did not say it…[Read more]

Mandy,I am sorry to hear that. I will continue to pray for you. But just to be clear, I no longer feel as though I'm “clinging to faith” (although there was a time) and since leaving the establishment of truth to God, I have seen conflicts and holes disappear. I accept that I still have errors in my doctrine, but as I stated I will continue to…[Read more]

Mandy, I started a book of sorts a while ago, in case it may be of any help to you, this is the opening chapter: Quote Common Myth-Conceptions in the Church2 Tim. 2:14-15 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to…[Read more]

Mandy,I have struggled with the same questions, the main one being how do I know truth. Even if accompanied with signs and wonders we are warned not to trust them, as in the last days there will be lying wonders and to some of those having worked miracles He will say to them “I never knew you”. I finally found peace in the understanding that I…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Oct. 22 2009,15:12)The way I see it is that much of what is called Christian is mere christian labels on a pagan heart. There is no doubt about that. Jesus wasn't born on Christmas day and Easter most likely wasn't the time that he died and rose again. If we believe such, then we only provide evidence for pagans to say to us that we…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 21 2009,07:26)Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Oct. 21 2009,12:20)Quote (thethinker @ Oct. 20 2009,20:17)Mandy,Quote I confess that I love to throw parties, okay?  I love to make people happy.  I love to be the hostess with the mostess.Mandy,If I showed up at your house wearing my avatar ape face would you let me join the p…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 20 2009,15:56)Quote playing cardsI heard mormons don't use the court cards.  They only use the ace to 10.  The roman catholic church tried to ban playing cards a long time ago.  Originally, they were only used by prostitutes, gamblers, etc.  Today, 90% of playing cards are used for gambling.  But, this is another subj…[Read more]

Quote (georg @ Oct. 20 2009,16:04)Quote (seekingtruth @ Oct. 20 2009,20:47)Quote (georg @ Oct. 20 2009,13:06)Quote (seekingtruth @ Oct. 20 2009,17:12)Quote (Gene @ Oct. 20 2009,10:17)ST……..The history of cards is chance, even the apostles drew straws, but the issue Here is engaging in “PAGAN” practices, hardly the same thing, anything can be…[Read more]

Quote (georg @ Oct. 20 2009,13:06)Quote (seekingtruth @ Oct. 20 2009,17:12)Quote (Gene @ Oct. 20 2009,10:17)ST……..The history of cards is chance, even the apostles drew straws, but the issue Here is engaging in “PAGAN” practices, hardly the same thing, anything can be used wrong even driving a vehicle, drinking to much alcohol, but its history…[Read more]