T8,I agree teaching puts us on a whole other level.James 3:1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and…[Read more]

Quote Seekingtruth, are you not catholic. I am sorry, but the best advice I can give you is to depart. I have yet to come to one catholic church that has stood upon the Word of God. And it is a shame too. Because before the Roman Emperors corrupted the catholic church, it was doing the will of God. heiscomingintheclouds,Must have me mixed up with…[Read more]

Quote Trinity is not of the gospel so is not the true seed.If my salvation was based on obtaining a full understanding of God to be saved I would agree.

Nick,Remember God allows the wheat and the tares to grow together.We differ on this issue as I believe you can be saved even if you believe in a trinity (We've discussed this on other threads), therefore in my opinion many of those in a “church” though lacking in truth are on the right path just further behind us. Don't get me wrong they need to…[Read more]

Quote (Mercy @ Sep. 15 2006,11:28)Thanks for your input.  I think my Pastor made some good points in his response, however, he seemed not to understand that I was implying that “paganism” was not just in the world but also in the churches.Yes you can use whatever you like. It is unfortunate, many in the “church” have a zeal but lack in knowledge.…[Read more]

Mercy, Just this morning during prayer I believe that God gave me the same direction, to write a letter to the pastor and state what my differences are. I do not yet feel to leave the “church” but if after reading my letter they choose to expel me that is another matter.I do believe there is coming a time when we will be called out and I believe…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Sep. 13 2006,22:46)heiscomingintheclouds actually sent a public message (his own words) but made it private for Nicks sake. That is how I see it. As David points out, if it was for Nick's sake alone, then surely Nick has the disgretion in this case to make it public as it was intended. This is actually beneficial to…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 13 2006,22:53)One other thing is that you cannot love someone if you are judging them.“thou shalt not judge” has been twisted to mean no matter what I do, you can't say anything to me otherwise your judging. I believe “thou shalt not judge” to mean you cannot judge my motives or my standing with God. But I can, and…[Read more]

Personally I believe that the body and the spirit are vehicles which “house” a soul. The body is what ties us (spirit and soul) to this physical existence. While we live, we are limited in our ability to perceive the greater reality all around us which includes our own spirit. This is as a result of Adams fall and our spiritual death. Not that our…[Read more]

There are too many reasons to list, of why evolution is just a false hope for those who wish to eliminate God from existence.

God has a soulIsaiah 1:13-15 (King James Version)King James Version (KJV)Public Domain   13Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. 14Your new moons and your appointed feasts my SOUL hateth: they are a…[Read more]

Due to uncertain content in some areas it cannot be used to establish doctrine. But truths can be gleaned if your prepared with a knowledge of scripture.

I don't remember what verses but I found the same thing with the NIV. That is why I would like to change the default at Biblegate.

I have been known to look at every version available at Biblegate attempting to gain insight, but it is harmony with the rest of scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit which reveals truth. It seems that some versions are way out there actually changing the meaning during translation. For the most part I normally use the same ones as Mercy,…[Read more]

Quote (malcolm ferris @ Sep. 08 2006,23:12)For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God, not of works lest any should boast.So it is by GRACE that we are saved THROUGH the avenue of faith which is itself a work of God's grace to us, being a gift from Him. Works don't seem to come into the equation – the…[Read more]

Faith alone, Perhaps a better way to put it would be – Once I've turned from my ways and put my trust in what God accomplished through His Son, how many good works do I have to complete to be saved (is there a waiting period, a minimum number?), I believe the answer to be none. It was by the faith I was saved, not by my works. Since I was saved,…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 08 2006,20:49)Hi ST, It is not just what we say but if we are not clear about things, some could misread our views and be scandalised.Nick,I always do the best I can to be clear, I usually spend at least a hour on even a short post and have spent hours on others (and I don't have any that are too long).I'm sure you're not…[Read more]

Nick and SSFaith and works go hand in hand. If your faith lacks works, it is dead, if your works lack faith, they are dead. Both will be manifested in true salvation, but it is not by the works we are justified, but by the faith (least any man should boast).Sorry this is the best I can put what I'm trying to say.

Nick,Did you read the whole post? I have a poor way of putting things, as I've mentioned before, but as I see it we more or less agree. you cannot have true faith without accepting that a change is required.

Quote (Scripture Seeker @ Jan. 18 2006,05:44)We are saved by Gods grace and Gods grace alone, but how do we accept this free gift? is it by “Faith alone” or “Faith + works”.I think it is very clear that it is by faith that works in love. Every scripture that condemns “works of the law” or “deeds of the laws” being the old ceremonial laws of…[Read more]