I believe all men are foreordained to the adoption of sons in that Christ died for all men. I believe that when Paul was writing Ephesians he was speaking in general terms and by His grace salvation is open to all and it is God's perfect plan, but it takes faith to obtain what has already been done for us.My opinion – Wm

Tim2Quote Would you agree that harlotry consists of worshipping gods besides YHWH?I would, but unfortunately many make of “God” what they want “Him” to be, or have been told this is “Him” without checking it out, then they paste “YHWH” on this “idol” and have a form of Godliness but denying the power there of. And as with what Paul said about his…[Read more]

Hi Tim 2,Here is another thread on the Trinity which sounds like what your looking for. Below is my opinion on how our view of the Trinity should effect our relations. WmQuote (seekingtruth @ Jan. 06 2007,12:40)While driving home I believe the Holy Spirit gave me a scripture to share. I know we all have read it before and many will say that it…[Read more]

I personally believe the grouping of manuscripts used in scriptures to be for the most part true, However the translations I feel less certain of although, once again for the most part, I believe they are accurate. My position is that the whole of scripture is our safeguard. But scripture is only our starting point, as it is the Holy Spirit that…[Read more]

PhoenixBased on my understanding and with factoring in my memory I hesitate to even respond, but from what I've read the book of Enoch was in use during the time of Jesus whether it was the same as the one we have today I don't know. When it came time to compile the scriptures there was something that the “power that be” did not like about it so…[Read more]

Ken,I learn here all the time; from others posts (yours included), from searching scriptures so I respond from the word, and from the Holy Spirit as I spend quite time with the Lord praying for wisdom and guidance on a given topic. Wm

Quote (Phoenix @ Mar. 06 2007,22:42)Hi SeekingHe didnt violate it.. he made it spiritual. Do good on the Sabbath for I am Lord of the Sabbath.Is that how the scripture went? I dont know Im guessing off the top of my head.M42Qal is to Keep… like .. to observeHiphil is to break or violate it.Thats all the Rabbi told meHugsPhoenixPhoenixI've…[Read more]

Quote Exodus 34:28 “And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.”Hebrews 8:13 By calling this covenant “new,” He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.Exodus states that the Ten Commandments were the words of the “covenant” and Hebrews tells us that the first “covenant” i…[Read more]

Ken, Where we differ is I see the Ten Commandments as conditions of the covenant with the Israelites. Exodus 34:28 “And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.” and you see them as presented to mankind in general. I have failed to find a scripture that commands me as a gentile in the age of grace to adhere to the t…[Read more]

Quote seekingtruth please go back and read all the scriptures in this thread.Nick said I want people to follow me nothing could be further from the truth, and that I'm judging it is the scriptures that I have given that are judging the sword of God that cuts deep.Am I saved because I keep God's law~NO~  I'm saved because I love God and His Son,…[Read more]

Ken,I read in one of your posts something like “what harm does it do if I follow the Sabbath” (or something like that) and I would say none if done to honor God. But if done as part of a requirement to keep the Law, then you must keep the whole Law.You know I love you brother, and I present this out of concern and I hope that if you still disagree…[Read more]

Genesis 6:18 But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. Genesis 9:16 Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” Genesis 17:9 Then God said to…[Read more]

I'm not afraid of any legitimate evidence it will always end up supporting truth (even if it conflicts with my current belief). My concern is the twisting of partial truths for the sake of sensationalism and the promotion of a lie which destroys the faith of the immature.

I watched a show once that Prince Charles believe he is decended from Jesus.Quote The ResurrectionIt is the central tenet of Christian faith that, some time around 30 BCE, Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion. The Resurrection is described in each of the four Gospels. “The Lost Tomb Of Jesus” does not challenge the…[Read more]

Perhaps taking a lesson from Paul we eat the cake without question but if a brother points out that it is birthday cake then don't eat it for conscience sake, theirs, not ours.

I'm curious how many have had dreams or visions. Personally I only had one brief vision. I had it within a year of when I first turned to the Lord (over 25 years ago). It happened as I was driving home from a business trip, the associate I was traveling with fell asleep. As I glanced down at the radio I suddenly found myself in almost a dream like…[Read more]

David,Why are JW's against birthdays? After all they're good for you; the more you have, the longer you live… Not making fun of you David, I believe a little humor is good once in a while, hope you took it that way.Wm

2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.is there a topic on this verse?

T8, I've wondered the same thing myself, just speculation. Wm

David,Good post, other then the one difference we've discussed many times I'm in full agreement.Wm