Thank you, it is not false humility when I say God provides the eloquent part. I spend a long time writing a post and still seem to have a problem getting understood (or rather being misunderstood). Occasionally when posting God will give me a revelation with such clarity I feel like a child trying to find words to express it. Believe me when I…[Read more]

Quote (Debra @ Sep. 29 2006,22:01)Quote (kenrch @ Sep. 30 2006,00:50)Quote (Debra @ Sep. 29 2006,23:45)Quote (kenrch @ Sep. 29 2006,22:56)Quote (Debra @ Sep. 29 2006,22:50)Hi Mercy”I do not permit a women to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.”This dosn't prove to me that women should not teach.  Pauls other references to…[Read more]

Quote (Debra @ Sep. 29 2006,18:45)Quote (kenrch @ Sep. 29 2006,22:56)Quote (Debra @ Sep. 29 2006,22:50)Hi Mercy”I do not permit a women to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.”This dosn't prove to me that women should not teach.  Pauls other references to women do not suggest this. As we know Paul welcomed women as…[Read more]

I really like the ability to edit, I post much quicker knowing I can edit if I see a mistake later (things like that bug me) and no matter how many times I read it before I post I always seem to miss something. I never even thought of changing content, usually it's adding missing commas, spelling, or further clarification, writing has never been…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Sep. 27 2006,00:49)Coincidental to your question, Just a moment ago, I sought out this chatroom forum to tell you and others that in a week or so, my use of this site may be greatly limited, as my job situation is changing somewhat drastically.  I don't know how long that will last, but for a time, I certainly won't be on here as…[Read more]

David,You avoid answering a generalized question by adding specifics. Mercy did not ask for a judgement if he was saved, but do the JW's believe non-adherents can be saved, what is the offical position?

Debra, Let me also welcome you. I would like to encourage you and suggest you hang around. I too have been surprised by some of the teachings, but use them as an opportunity to learn more about God through study to see if these things may be so (you can never expand your knowledge of truth without being open to new concepts, but they need to be…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Sep. 13 2006,01:36)Luke 10:17-1817 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.When did he see Satan fall from heaven?Right then, in the past, a future vsion?Basically I believe He knew what the end result would be of humans…[Read more]

We leave 3 weeks from this Friday and I happen to remember your saying that you were going.

Hi David,Getting ready to go to Disney world yet?

Quote (david @ Sep. 17 2006,19:47)To Heiscoming and Nick,This is me budding in,I have noticed on this thread that sometimes I have gone pages talking with someone thinking they understand what I am saying or I think I understand what they are saying (such as with Nick and myself) only to find out I don't or they don't.Due to the nature of the…[Read more]

kenrch,If you've done what the Lord has asked, you are done. God has never held the messenger responsible for how the receiver responds. Be encouraged and press on to the upward calling.

T8, My beloved brother when you say “I feel that we could spend our lives here defending ourselves against the accusations of others.” you are so right, as long as we are doing the will of God we will always have accusations. Remember they accused Paul of many things and even our Lord of being of Beelzebub so we are in good company.God bless you…[Read more]

There are peacemakers and peacekeepers, peacemakers address the issue at it's cause, peacekeepers just try to enforce peace through manipulation, I pray this is not what I'm attempting. The intent of my post is not to have us ignore issues they need to be addressed but at some point we are “beating a dead horse” and it does nothing. Open for…[Read more]

kenrch,For my part I appreciate your contribution. We will all answer to God for the thing done in this body. If someones is wrong and you bring it to their attention by the steps laid out in scripture, then you've done your job and to go beyond that is “quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.”I love you…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Sep. 23 2006,05:32)I feel that we could spend our lives here defending ourselves against the accusations of others. I have been accused of being antichrist, and all sorts of other things. But yes you are right in that we can glorify God in the end. But I do prefer that these kinds of people didn't come here in the first place. That way…[Read more]

T8,I was not saying who was right and I do understand you need to enforce rules. I sure wasn't saying this should continue, quite the opposite I was asking both parties to “stand down” before others are ruined by listening.You said the mission was that we should be united in truth, and I agree, but we should also be united in love. I've been…[Read more]

Quote (Cubes @ Sep. 22 2006,13:41)Quote (t8 @ Sep. 22 2006,23:22)So back to the real issue:Where/what post did Nick deceptively edit. I await the answer. If there is no proof then the accuser should go, unless he apologises. If Nick did deceptively edit a post and lie about it, then surely he has to go unless he repents.I think that is fair.…[Read more]

Brothers, I fear this has gone beyond just pointing out concerns or explaining yourself. Scripture teaches we would be better wronged.1 Corinthians 6:7-8 7 Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? 8 Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers.I'm not saying either is right or wrong, I do not have…[Read more]

heiscomingintheclouds,The AOG, if you go down their list of fundamentals my only major concern is:WE BELIEVE…There is only One True God–revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). I do believe that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal God to us. But, The Father is greater then the Son (He is His G…[Read more]