Quote (Is 1:18 @ July 16 2004,08:12)Firstly, I don't believe that the Holy Spirit is currently in heaven. He's here on earth indwelling His church. Since you disagree with my interpretation, perhaps you might do me a favour and enlighten me with the “real meaning” of the verses. You dont have to explain them all to me, Mat 3:16,17, 2 Cor 13:14 and…[Read more]

Welcome Karen,Very fine post Mercy.  The point is, MANY churches do not believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Catholic church is foremost among these as they give their traditions equal weight with scripture.  They refer to events cited in the Bible as “stories” given similar credibility as one of Aesoph's Fables.You might wish t…[Read more]

Quote (Robyn † @ Aug. 21 2006,18:32)Quote (seminarian @ Aug. 21 2006,17:51)If Nick is wrong or somehow uninformed as to scripture, it is your duty to correct him……….Nope..Nick is right… and so are you semmy. Everything is right because you think it..therfore it is correct and Gods way.Hi Robyn,You reply here only proves my point even mor…[Read more]

Hey Nick and Heiscomingintheclouds,This came up in minister certification class last week.  What a debate!  These are the points I raised and the instructor could not refute it. I believe the Bible teachesthat our spirit or breath returns to God such as when Stephen was martyred in Acts and called for the Lord Jesus to receive his s…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Aug. 22 2006,05:58)These are the facts:There is one Body/ChurchIts head is Christ JesusThe JWs are a body just as the Catholics are tooBut neither are the Body of Christ, rather the bodies of manThe Church came into being approx 2000 years ago and the gates of hell would not prevail against her.The JWs came into being recently, not…[Read more]

Quote (heiscomingintheclouds @ Aug. 23 2006,01:34)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Aug. 23 2006,01:22)Hi H, Are we not even allowed to be berean about your contributions? wowNick, Your post claimed the posts that I posted were my opinions. The problem is I can not take credit for them and if I were to do so, I would be a liar. If the posts are untrue, then…[Read more]

Hi Robyn,I just wanted to say bless you and my seminary's director is Catholic even though the studies are ecumenical.  He is one of the most knowledgable people I know on how to live the Gospel of Christ even if I do not agree with all of his theology.You mentioned belief in the Nicene Creed?  Did you know that the Catholic Church also wrote t…[Read more]

Is,The pastor in question is an obvious apostate for slandering in the firstplace is he not? Therefore the scriptures which apply to a “brother in Christ”do not include someone who accuses the brethren like Satan.Wow, thanks for the clarification on E-Maniac's action figure!Yours is even worse. Pokemon I assume? Grow up please, both of you.…[Read more]

My 2 cents?In Jesus' time, the Gospel accounts are full of demons inhabiting humans and giving them super human strength such as the man who approached Jesus after having broken his chains.This is well after Noah's day when angels DID apparently have the power to form human bodies for themselves in order to co-habit with the daughters of men,…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ Aug. 19 2006,11:04)Quote (Oxy @ Aug. 19 2006,20:20)But to me the word trinity has only ever been a way of saying 3.  Nothing more.Hi Oxy,But do you not think it a little suspicious that the 1st commandment is that the Lord thy God is one God, yet today many say he is 3 or triune. Q: What happened between then and now that made people…[Read more]

Quote (Guest @ Dec. 21 2004,03:09)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Dec. 21 2004,02:40)The Father has never been on earth .If this is true then how do you explain Gen 3:8, 18:1….Guest,The Bible does not contradict itself. It clearly says that:”God is NOT a man…nor the son of man.” in both Numbers 23:19 and Hosea 11:9Here's another example similar to your…[Read more]

Ah E-Maniac,Those pastors have masters of divinity degrees.  What do YOU have behind your name besides Jr.?That's not the point.  They could not win a debate to prove the so called trinitybecause it is just not in the Bible.  What the Bible DOES say, (over and over), is thatJesus is the SON OF GOD.  See, it's that simple.  You can't make some…[Read more]

Let me weigh in here…..The Bible clearly teaches that Christ's return will catch people unawares.  In other words it will be a surprise event.  How is Christ's return going to be a surprise event when we are in tribulation for seven years?  I mean just start counting down for 7 years to his return from then!Kenrch you wrote:Ty,”So you agree th…[Read more]

H,I agree but this is nothing new.  Especially since Emporer Constantine, who was a pagan up until his death bead baptism by Arius.  Constantine had his wife and son executed and himself carried the title Sol Invictus or the Invincible Son God.  His father and mother were likewise pagans.That's why it was nothing more than a Hollywood publicity st…[Read more]

Hey Nick & Cubes,Great posts. Thanks for saving me the time to respond to T's inane ramblings.T, none of your “questions” change the definitions of the word “god” found in the Bible, a common household dictionary and the Lord Jesus' own blessed mouth.If you wish to remain in your ignorance, there is not much anyone here can do for you.Were honest…[Read more]

Oh this too WoutLaw,You wrote of the Oneness Petecostals, (aka Modalists):”Many in this group also believe that if one doesn't believe that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament, they will die in their sins. They are also hardcore on holiness. One shouldn't watch TV, listen to worldly music, go swimming in a public place, women must only wear…[Read more]

Quote (Woutlaw @ April 13 2006,00:24)Oneness PentecostalsBinitariansUnitariansJehovah WitnessesOrthodox JewsReformed JewsConservative JewsMuslimsWoutLaw,Good list! I'd also like to add the following who also claim to be Christians:QuakersMormonsSacred Name Movement People, (i.e Assembly of Yahweh)The WayBiblical UnitariansChristadelphiansI think…[Read more]

T,I knew who our Lord Jesus Christ is and who his Father is LONG before entering any seminary so you speak without understanding.  You seem intimidated by someone with a theological education, otherwise, why would you even bring this up?Here's another extra Biblical assumption you've made and I quote:”But that still leaves the question: Why does…[Read more]

Quote (Peggy @ Dec. 28 2003,04:00)Thank you for taking time to email me with your position. There are many things to say in response but my time is limited. I'm sure you already know that every version except the AJKV was translated from  the Minority Text (Siniaticus (Aleph) and Vaticanus (B) via Alexandria via Rome and, contrary to what it says…[Read more]

Hi T,Still waiting for a reply.Last Point:Answer these two questions from scripture please, (without trying to use qualifiiers not found in the Bible)…..1.)  Does the Lord Jesus have a God?2.)   Does God the Father have a god? You haven't answered a straight question yet.  Let's see how you do with these!    Semmy