The big question in my mind is what constitutes foundation. It seems that Nick believes it was in place before the earth was created (correct me if I'm wrong). While I would tend to believe that you would build a foundation on the formless and void earth, which I would take to mean the setting in place of all the items necessary to support life…[Read more]

WJ,Excellent posts, thank you.Wm

Kathi,Thanks for the words of encouragment, truly we have encouraged one another. I know I have forced nothing, I fought accepting it for months before the evidence overwhelmed me and I finally had to embrace it. I still struggle at times however now its “who do you tkink you are that God would give you a revelation” but I have to throw up my…[Read more]

Kathi,Thank you for posting the link and sorry about the delay but I wanted to pray about this before I posted it. Light and Dark, Life & Death, conscious & unconscious..I believe in Genesis the statement “let there be light” to mean much more then simply, let there be a source of illumination. I believe it to be more akin to let there be; that…[Read more]

T8,I agree we must remain faithful to our search for truth. I'm reminded that when the teachings became difficult and some diciples left and Jesus asked His apostles if they were going to leave also and they replied “to who else could we go for eternal life”, don't give up Mandy, that is true faith hanging in there when times get hard.Wm

Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 24 2009,09:12)Quote (seekingtruth @ Feb. 23 2009,20:25)Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 24 2009,02:32)Hi Seekingtruth,Thanks for your reply.  It is interesting how similarly I see those things too. Hmmm!  So would you mind telling me some of the details of your “revelation.”  I had a timely whisper in my ear once and it changed my…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 24 2009,02:32)Hi Seekingtruth,Thanks for your reply.  It is interesting how similarly I see those things too. Hmmm!  So would you mind telling me some of the details of your “revelation.”  I had a timely whisper in my ear once and it changed my understanding or should I say, it gave me understanding of something I was se…[Read more]

Quote (thethinker @ Feb. 24 2009,04:10)Seekingthetruth said:Quote Jesus is not equal to the Father but He is fully submitted to Him. I have found that this line of thinking brings a harmony to the scriptures.The apostle John said that Jesus made Himself equal with God,Quote Therefore, the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because he not only…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 23 2009,08:53)Quote (seekingtruth @ Feb. 22 2009,00:13)evergreen, There are those here who believe as you do even I agree for the most part. I differ in that while I do not believe in the traditional teaching of trinity and believe that there is only one true almighty God, the Father, the source of everything, and that He…[Read more]

seeker2332,I have heard that still small voice, but only a few times in nearly 30 years. At least for me it has never been audible but in my spirit. I've also heard the liar and there has been times I struggle with the lies if they may be true. I believe that is why God has given us scriptures so we can recognize the liar.My opinion – Wm

evergreen, There are those here who believe as you do even I agree for the most part. I differ in that while I do not believe in the traditional teaching of trinity and believe that there is only one true almighty God, the Father, the source of everything, and that He exceeds all realities (corporeal, spiritual, maybe others?). I believe that He…[Read more]

Irene,I pray that the Father will give you the peace that passes all understanding. Wm

Quote (david @ Feb. 13 2009,12:39)Quote As to your problem with others not respecting the guidelines you've requested I sympathize I tried it once and had the same problem.–seekingtruthWas it Nick?Quote I agree with your list but would add that we should listen to others and then give it an honest evaluation against scriptures. . . . it is the…[Read more]

I would like to ask if others wonder in what ways they are deceived? By the nature of deception we are blind to it. Of course I could argue that I'm backed by scripture, but so would most here. I believe our only hope lies in having a love for truth, to be willing to forsake dearly held beliefs when encountering an interpretation better supported…[Read more]

David,I agree with your list but would add that we should listen to others and then give it an honest evaluation against scriptures. I believe God has revealed lost truths to some who then end up adding a lot of their own opinions (as we all do to varying extents) this makes it hard to accept the truth within. But for my part I believe this to be…[Read more]

What are some of the purposes of attending “church”; to prepare us for the work of the ministry, to establish sound doctrine within our lives and to have fellowship, encourage and pray one with another. I believe to a large extent that this is, (or at least can be) accomplished right here on Heaven.net. On the other hand I also attend a local…[Read more]

Nick,I agree, I did not say all would be saved. Do you believe that God will torture people for eternity?Wm

I wrote this a few months ago:Many teach that nearly all the people who have ever lived will suffer in eternal torment in hell. This has been based on a translation of the word aion which has translated as eternal, everlasting, forever this is offered as the proof within the scriptures that punishment goes on forever.However the translation for…[Read more]

I study from many versions, but have found that it is the whole of scripture which helps me to identify which translation is the best on any particular verse from the various versions. To clarify, many different teachings can be supported by selecting verses which can be interpreted to support a position but if these require accepting conflicts…[Read more]

Ken & Tiffany,My wife has asthma also, used to be in and out of hospital. She did the Advil trial when it first came out and hasn't been to hospital since. Unfortunately it doesn't work for everyone that way. My prayers are with you both.Congratulations gramps