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1 | people comminting susiced | Bible general Archive 2 | TheCurtMan | 117433 | ||
Angel, It's to my understanding that a Christian is a person who has accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. According to Gal. 5:16, we have two natures, a fleshly nature and a spiritual nature. I would love to tell you that since my relationship with Christ that I have not committed a sin. But I can't. Can you?? Personally, I'm having a difficult time understand why God would tell us to forgive one another when He won't forgive us for committing a sin that's not even the unpardonable sin. "Once saved always saved" has been discussed, debated and even argued over on this forum. Some believe you can loose your salvation, and some believe you can't. I BELIEVE YOU CAN'T!! One of the many reasons that I believe this is because "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus", and if you followed Romans 8 down to the 35th verse, you’ll see that there is absolutely nothing in heaven or hell that can separate me from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, and I do believe that would include suicide. If I committed suicide and went to hell (figuratively speaking), then the question is, was I a Christian to begin with. There will be many that say Lord, Lord, and will be denied because Jesus will claim to NEVER have known them, not, “I knew him at a point and time in his life and he fell away”, but, “I NEVER knew you”. Are there levels of sin?? Is the taking of a life any worst then lying, stealing, or cheating on ones taxes in the eyes of God?? Perfection is not one of my strong points. I’m working in that area, but I’m not there yet. I have been known to be wrong, and if I am, then pray for me, ‘cause it would probably take an act of God to change my stance on Loosing one’s Salvation. The CurtMan |
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2 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86849 | ||
Hank, Thanks, that's exactly how I feel about it!! But let me ask you this, do you think that we as Christians are doing all that we can in this matter?? I mean the last time that I looked, God was still in the Prayer Answering Business. Do you think that if we were praying like we should that things would have gotten this far?? |
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3 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86903 | ||
That's a real interesting perspective. Let me ask you this; Is the bible a book that Christians should follow, or is it a book of fairy tales written long ago for a distant group of people?? I ask this because the bible tends to indicate that Love rejoices not in iquity, but in truth. So who's truth does Love rejoice in, Man's or God's?? | ||||||
4 | Am I Wrong?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86909 | ||
Ed, Thanks for the education. I really didn't know all this. At least now I know how to pray. Thanks. |
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5 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86921 | ||
Granted, I DO need prayer, so maybe we should both pray for spiritual wisdom. I'm not condemning Love, I just get slightly irritated when it appears that we accept the part of the bible that fits us, and trash everything else we don't like. The bible's perspective on the sin-Homosexuality- is clear. It's an abomination unto the Lord. The bible's perspective on the sinner-Homosexuals-is also clear. Love the person, hate the sin. "Love rejocies not in inquity, but the truth.." My question still stands, "Whoes truth, God's or Man's??" If it's God's truth, He has an awful lot to say on the issue, and none of it looks to promising for the sin itself. If it's Man's truth, then all we're going to do is justify the wrong that we do so it won't be wrong, INSPITE of what God's truth says. Would you mind if we discussed what some of those verses mean?? |
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6 | Am I Wrong?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86976 | ||
Isn't this suppose to happen to a degree. Doesn't scripture indicate that this world system of things will continue to degenerate until a spicific time period?? I'm not saying that this is an excuse to shriek our christian responsability, but it is stipulated in the bible isn't it?? | ||||||
7 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86977 | ||
Well not realy because now I'm confused. If Love rejoices in the truth, and the truth is as we know it in scriptures, scriptures indicate that same sex marriages is a big no no. So how can you be supportive of it?? That is unless you're going to tell me I misunderstood your first response. I got the impression that you thought that it was OK, as long as they loved one another. |
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8 | Am I Wrong?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87086 | ||
It appears to me that this answer was taken from Romans 1:21-32. I've been encountering different aspects of this verse since I've been at this site. I'm sure you might know this already, but for me I'm just finding out how close we are at overturning the 'Row vs. Wade' decision. Apparently the woman has become a Christian. Has been one for awhile. In order to get this decision overturned, it requires legal actions on her part which as I understand she is ready, willing, and able. I believe that a timetable have already been established. I also believe that this will be met with a great deal of resistance. I'm soliciting your prayers in this matter if you don't mind. Your's and everyother Christian who might read this. OK?? |
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9 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87093 | ||
Prazn, Listen, I owe you an apology. I got you confused with someone called, 'Angellightboy'. I received something from him that gave me the impression that he was all for homosexuality. Within our first communication together, he implied that same sex marrigae were OK, if they loved one another. Which sparked my reply about Love rejoices not in iniquity, but in truth. Somewhere in the middle of this you steped in, I lost track, and thus the reason for my apology. I truley am sorry, and ask for your forgiveness. I honestly can't say how I would respond if someone told me that they thought I was all for the homosexual agenda. |
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10 | Attitudes or Beattitudes?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87236 | ||
Dear John, Thanks for your reply, I can't help but to feel that emotions are to be ruled, not the ruler. In other words we are suppose to rule our emotions, and not let our emotions rule us. When our Heavenly Father spoke on Humility, I personally got the feeling that He ment for us to be Humble and Loving towards one another INSPITE of our emotions. How many times have your emotions led you down the wrong road?? My wife and I are walking down the street arguing like cats and dogs. Some creep jumps outta the ally and beats her till she's black and blue. I do nothing. Finally the Lord calls me home. I have to answer for my actions while here on earth. He ask me why didn't I keep my marriage vow to protect my wife the day she was hospitalized. What am I going to say to Him John, that I was mad with her?? It's suppose to be about OBEDIENCE John. Obedience inspite of our emotions to the Father. So do you think that I'm wrong on this one or what?? |
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11 | Attitudes or Beattitudes?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87239 | ||
Good Morning Mommapbs, I thought a PeaceMaker was just that, one who kept the peace, it kinda goes hand in hand with loving you enemies, whatching your tongue and all that. However I could be wrong. If a PeaceMaker is one who shares Christ, then do you think it would be fair to say that a PeaceMaker is one who shares Christ with humility and in love?? Remember; if it's not done in love then it is in vain, I Cor. 13:1-2. Also, if there is an issue on the forum that might get one's feathers ruffled, do you personally think that it would be wise to take part of that discussion. What we say today, if not said correctly, we might end up apologizing for tomorrow. The CurtMan |
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12 | Attitudes or Beattitudes?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87240 | ||
Radioman2, I can't arguee with you on that. Been there, done that, and got a t-shirt for it. A few years ago I had this crazy idea about evanglizing Jehovah Witnesses. I seriously got up on Saturday Mornings and went to the street corners where they were handing out Watchtower Mags. I had been dealing with these two men for awhile. One of them was deeply grounded in his belief, he wasn't going anywhere, or so that's the impression he gave me. His partner on the other hand started taking interest in some of the questions that were being asked. His partner couldn't get around the truth and he started to pick this up. The discussion was on the destruction of the world taken out of II Peter 3. I was consteadly being hit with; "No, you're wrong."; "It doesn't mean that."; the whole nine yards. I ended up loosing my cool and came outta my mouth with, "I don't care what the bible says, I'm telling you what it means!!" End of story. Everything said from that point was wasted energy. This is an open line of communication. You might not be able to get through to the person you're corrisponding with, but you have no idea how you're effecting the person who's following your conversation. |
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13 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87595 | ||
Hello Truthfinder, I'm know as The CurtMan. I just read your post and I was left with the impression that you believe that the doctrine of the trinity is anti-biblical, is this correct?? If it is I was wondering if you could answer me three questions; 1. Inspite of all that scripture says and suggest on this topic, how did you come to the conclusion that you did?? 2. How would you explain John 1:1 3. Is Jesus Jehovah?? If I misunderstood your post, then my apologies, but I can't get around the last line, "Needless to say, the trinity doctrine is not a Bible teaching." |
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14 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87596 | ||
Tim, I think that you hit the nail on the head with that one. Good point. Nicely put. The CurtMan |
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15 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87597 | ||
Hey Truthfinder, Thanks for answering question 3. in your notes to Tim. I'm under the impression that scripture also stipulates that there is only one God, Isa. 44:6 and 45:5. Now if Jesus isn't Jehovah, and if Jesus is 'a god', then aren't you suggesting polythesim?? the belief in more than one God |
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16 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87690 | ||
You know Truthfinder, You speak like a Church Official. You have the ability to explain what you believe like a teacher of sorts. You said to remember what Elohim means, but elohim has a variety of meanings, but my personal favorite is 'plurallity in unity', is that the one you're referring to?? It does describe God you know. If you get the oppertunity, and only if you so desire, could you please explain the term 'son of' to me?? Are you aware of how that term was applied during Jesus' day?? Are you aware of what it means?? |
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17 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87775 | ||
You know Truthfinder, I wouldn't be so quick to draw comparrisons between Jehovah and Allah. It's to my understanding that Allah is a very impersonal god. He doesn't work in the lives of the individual. My God is very personal. He wants a relationship with me personally. The last time I checked, He was making claims to knowing the number of hairs on my head. The original question was, "What do the term 'Son of' means??" "How was this term applied in Jesus' day??" I don't think that you're going to find the answer in the Koran, so I'll tell you. The term 'Son of' was kinda like a figure of speech back in Jesus' day. It could mean the male child of a father, and on occasions that was how it was applied. But mostly the term was used in referrance to something with the exact same nature and quility. Think about it, when Jesus claimed to be the 'Son of' God. They knew that he wasn't so much claiming to be the male child of God, but He was making professions to having the exact same nature and quilities of God. He was proclaiming to BE God, that's why they tried to stone Him. Deffinitions for words today differ from the definitions for words two thousand years ago. Do the homework yourself, let me know what you come up with. The CurtMan |
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18 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87805 | ||
Hey Truthfinder, You said, 'When applying to Jehovah, 'Elohim is used as a plural of majesty, dignity, or excellence. Could you break this down and explain it to me?? Let me tell you what I know, "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth." Now Elohim was used in this verse, my question is who created the heavens and the earth, Jehovah or Jesus?? Scripture indicates a plurality, and you're trying to tell me something different. I understand scripture, what I'm not comprehending is your point of view. |
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19 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87855 | ||
Very good points. Thanks, The CurtMan |
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20 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87857 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder, Thanks for answering my question. I was kinda hoping that we could stick to one text of scripture at a time. Too many passages of scripture at one time, and I'll be coming and going at the same time. Yesterevening I did some studying on what you said, about Elohim. This is what I found. Elohim INDICATES a Plurality in Unity. It is used of Idols. Ex. 34:17, "You shall make no molden godS for yourselves." More than one. It is used of Men. Psalms 82:6, "I said you are godS, and all of you are children of the Most High." More than one. It is used of Angels. Psalms 97:7, "Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you godS." More than one. If Elohim indicate a plurality in unity, and in everyother case it is used, it is referring to a group; it is referring to more than a single individual, then why in the case of Jehovah the word is taken out of it's original meaning to indicate a single individual?? "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth. God-Elohim-Plurality in Unity. God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit. It seems to me that you're using the correct definition of Elohim 99 percent of the time with one exception. This definition tends to use Elohim in it's context 100 percent of the time. But you're not understanding this are you?? |
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