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541 | Verification on Charles Taze Russell | Col 2:9 | Radioman2 | 82700 | ||
No, you stick with Russell. | ||||||
542 | Verification on Charles Taze Russell | Col 2:9 | Radioman2 | 82677 | ||
The Watchtower of today? I didn't quote "the Watchtower of today". I quoted the Watchtower of 1916 (12/1/1916, page 357). 'COMMENT: This contradicts Watchtower 12/1/1916, page 357 where the watchtower states Russell did in fact claim to be the Faithful and Discreet slave. '"Thousands of the readers of Pastor Russell's writings believe that he filled the office of 'that faithful and wise servant,' and that his great work was giving to the household of faith meat in due season. His modesty and humility precluded him from openly claiming this title, BUT HE ADMITTED AS MUCH IN PRIVATE CONVERSATION," (Watchtower 12/1/1916, page. 357.)' (Emphasis added.) ______________________ (http://www.carm.org/jw/docs/1000years_p346.htm) |
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543 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82607 | ||
6. COVENANT OF CONVENIENCE? - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Copeland's view deflates the biblical concept of God in numerous other ways. He parallels God's actions with those of Satan. In effect he makes man to be the dominant party over God..." - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6. 'COVENANT OF CONVENIENCE: The Teachings of Kenneth Copeland [Note: Numbers in the text are footnote numbers. To read the footnotes providing reference sources for this article, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm)] 'According to Copeland, "God had no avenue of lasting faith or moving in the earth. He had to have covenant with somebody....He had to be invited in, in other words, or He couldn't come."39 In fact, "the reason that He's making covenant is to get into the earth."40 "God is on the outside looking in," says Copeland. "In order to have any say-so in the earth, He's gonna have to be in agreement with a man here."41 '"Since man was the key figure in the Fall," Copeland argues, "man had to be the key figure in the redemption, so God approached a man named Abram."42 An agreement was struck between God and Abram that "gave God access to the earth."43 God, in turn, "promised to care for Abraham and his descendants in every way - spiritually, physically, financially, socially."44 Commenting on the deal, Copeland writes that God "re-enacted with Abram what Satan had done with Adam, except that God did not sneak in and use deception...and Abram bought it."45 'As his comments indicate, Copeland views divine covenants no differently from business contracts.46 They are benefit-oriented, not relationship-oriented. They are formed by mutual agreement (for mutual benefit) through negotiation, as opposed to being initiated by the stronger party offering non-negotiable help (not of necessity but of grace) - which is the traditional Christian understanding of God's covenants. They focus on the fulfillment of certain terms (performance) rather than personal loyalty. Copeland himself states that "the Word of the living God is a contract."47 'Copeland's view deflates the biblical concept of God in numerous other ways. He parallels God's actions with those of Satan. In effect he makes man to be the dominant party over God - even claiming that Abraham could have told God to "bug off" when God offered him a "proposition."48 And he seemingly attributes the ultimate sacredness of divine covenants not to the figure who stands behind them (viz. God), but to the fact that they are composed of words: "Words are the most sacred things....This is a word planet...governed by words...created by words....Words cause it to function...cause life...cause death....Words go on forever....Words are holy."49 'Copeland maintains that God "used His right that Abraham had given Him"50 to provide a way for Jesus to enter the earth. Abraham gave God what He needed: "the chance to use his [Abraham's] mouth, because what God was after was a vehicle in the earth that was a man to get His Word in there."51 ____________________ To read more, including extensive footnotes, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm) |
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544 | Does that happen today | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82487 | ||
There is no new WRITTEN revelation from God. There is no new SPOKEN revelation from God. THERE IS NO NEW REVELATION. |
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545 | William Marrion Branham | Rom 3:4 | Radioman2 | 82356 | ||
"you will come to know about this when you read his books" READ THIS! 'Branham prophesied that by 1977...the Rapture would take place, and that the world would be destroyed.' tjkathiresan: Question: You asked: "Can u show me one prophecy that is failed that was spoken by William Branham. "if not u have to accept him as a prophet and his message" Answer: Yes, I can show you not one, but three prophecies of Branham that have failed. Therefore, we do NOT have to accept him as a prophet. "Branham proclaimed himself the angel of Revelation 3:14 and 10:7 and prophesied that by 1977 all denominations would be consumed by the World Council of Churches under the control of the Roman Catholics, that the Rapture would take place, and that the world would be destroyed. He died in 1965, but many of his followers expected him to be resurrected, some believing him to be God, others believing him to be virgin-born." To read more go to: (www.gospelcom.net/apologeticsindex/b05.html) |
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546 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82355 | ||
Tim: "One of the traps of TV ministries is that they constantly have to raise so much money to cover their expenses." It would seem the sole purpose of some -- but not all -- TV ministries is to raise money so they can stay on the air, so they can raise more money to stay on the air, so they can raise more money to stay on the air, so they can raise more money. . . world without end. Amen. |
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547 | does revelation 6:9-11 teach that the im | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82331 | ||
If it is true that "matters of faith can not be 'proved,'" then how can you prove that what you believe is true? You can't. | ||||||
548 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82320 | ||
Are you saying that the truthfulness of any preacher's teaching or the genuineness of his ministry can be measured by the number of TV stations he is on, the number of TV fans he has, or the amount of money he can raise? If so, then by your standards, if the apostle Paul were to come to town today, he would be dismissed as a mere jailbird. |
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549 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82314 | ||
Balderdash! | ||||||
550 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82304 | ||
Did Paul know he was writing Scripture? NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. AMPLIFIED 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also [especially] thank God continually for this, that when you received the message of God [which you heard] from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the Word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its superhuman power in those who adhere to and trust in and rely on it]. The New Testament apostles were aware that they spoke and wrote the Word of God (1 Thess. 2:13) as surely as did the OT prophets. |
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551 | 4. A GOD OF HUMAN PROPORTIONS? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82288 | ||
justme: Regarding those who believe/defend WOF teaching, one thing is certain. The Christ they follow and the gospel to which they adhere are neither the Christ nor the gospel of the Bible. WOF teaches another Christ and another gospel -- indeed a false Christ and false gospel. Radioman2 |
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552 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82185 | ||
You write: "I was just using similar language as Paul." That is all well and good, except Paul never said anything about "duplicating" ourselves. Imitate yes. Duplicate no. It is not I who screams at you. :-) |
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553 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82183 | ||
"Beware of dogs!" These are strong terms indeed. The King James Version says it this way: Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. |
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554 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82182 | ||
You write: "You referred to 2 Tim 3:16. The scripture referred to is the Old Testament because there was no New Testament yet." Are you implying that the writings of Peter, Paul, John, Luke, etc. do not belong in the canon of the Bible? That they are not Scripture? 2 Peter 3:15-16 (ESV) And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, [16] as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the OTHER Scriptures. (Emphasis added.) "the other Scriptures."This is one of the most clear-cut statements in the Bible to affirm that the writings of Paul are Scripture. You write: "I think we need to keep in mind when questions of doctrine come up we should explain the doctrine of our denomination." I don't think so. If someone asks me to explain the doctrine of my denomination, then I would tell him what that is. Otherwise, if someone merely asks a question pertaining to doctrine or practice, then we ought to do our utmost to answer according to the Scriptures -- not according to our denomination. God forbid that my denomination should ever take the place of the Bible as my source of doctrine and practice. |
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555 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Radioman2 | 82178 | ||
"conformed to the image of His Son" "until Christ is formed in you" The Forum is a place where we can "duplicate ourselves"? God forbid! May it never be! Our purpose is never to "duplicate ourselves." Rather our purpose and goal is that Christ should be formed in those whom we disciple. God's purpose for His children is that they become conformed to the image of His Son. It is never that they should be duplicates of ourselves. Until Christ Is Formed In You NASB Galatians 4:19 My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you-- AMPLIFIED Galatians 4:19 My little children, for whom I am again suffering birth pangs until Christ is completely and permanently formed (molded) within you, To Become Conformed To The Image Of His Son NASB Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; AMPLIFIED Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren. Zeal and enthusiasm for God are desirable traits. But what KIND of zeal ought we to have? The kind that is "enlightened and according to [correct and vital] knowledge." AMPLIFIED Romans 10:2 I bear them witness that they have a [certain] zeal and enthusiasm for God, but it is not enlightened and according to [correct and vital] knowledge. |
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556 | What is the "Force of Faith"? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82166 | ||
Explaining Away Teachings of Copeland An observation Here on the Forum some of the disciples of Copeland apparently have been well trained by their WOF master. As Copeland is often attempting to explain away what the Bible actually says and means, so his disciples here are attempting to explain away what Copeland actually said, quoted here in HIS OWN WORDS. |
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557 | What is the "Force of Faith"? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82163 | ||
Amen and Amen! Excellent! Well said. Thanks, Tim. Thank you for un-distorting Scripture that had been distorted. |
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558 | Are Reason and Obedience opposites? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82114 | ||
Does God offend the mind to reveal the heart? Earnest: "Cognitive vs. Experiential Knowledge." We never prove the Bible by our own personal experiences; instead we prove experience by the Bible. If an experience does not line up with the Word of God, then it is not a valid source of truth. You write: "Don't we have to apply 'reason' to His Word in order to properly understand it? My answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT! Reason is the cause for the chaos in Word Study." You write: "TRUTH is always received in our spirit first, and then revealed to our heart (head/ reason/ thinking)!" My reply: 'Offending the Mind* 'Whether in the ashrams of cultists or at the altars of churches, the objective of achieving an altered state of consciousness is always the same: to dull the critical thinking process because the mind is seen as the obstacle to enlightenment. As John Wimber and John Arnott put it, "God offends the mind to reveal the heart."20 'Counterfeit Revival guru Rodney Howard-Browne explains that "you can’t understand what God is doing in these meetings with an analytical mind. The only way you’re going to understand what God is doing is with your heart."21 Thus, while Howard-Browne allows his subjects to make nonsensical sounds, he has often prohibited them from praying. On one occasion, as a woman was about to lapse into an altered state of consciousness, she became apprehensive and called out to God in prayer. Immediately Howard-Browne commanded her to cease. "Would you listen to me?" he shouted indignantly. "If your praying had helped, it would’ve helped you; now get laughing."22 'Even while people are lined up waiting to receive his touch, Howard-Browne commands them not to pray: "Now people in the lines, wait for me to come and lay hands on you, and don’t pray, please don’t pray." He addresses those who insist on praying as "stubborn people," adding, "People come trying to be all serious and praying. No! This is not the time to pray. This is not a prayer meeting; get in the joy; you can pray on the way home."23 'Like Rodney Howard-Browne and leaders of the Counterfeit Revival, the late Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh denigrated the mind, going so far as to say that the "goal is to create a new man, one who is happily mindless."24 Rajneesh’s experiences "on the road to enlightenment produced temporary insanity, possession, and almost killed him."25' _______________ *Offending the Mind. Numbers within or at the end of sentences are footnote numbers. To read the footnotes providing reference sources for this quote, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DP244-4.htm) Radioman2 |
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559 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82109 | ||
Earnest: You write: "The EVIDENCE is in the fact that they are walking by faith... and bringing forth fruit!" Matthew 7:22-23 (ESV) On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' [23] And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' You write: "The TBN Network in itself is a TESTIMONY in the face of the world!!! They may not dress right in the eyes of many, but WOW! Does the testimony of their faith ever resound from mountain tops the world over!!!" The TBN Network in itself is a TESTIMONY? 'Paul Crouch* 'Paul Crouch and his wife, Jan, are the founders of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, which today has an estimated net worth of half a billion dollars. As Crouch himself puts it, "God has, indeed, given us the MOST POWERFUL VOICE in the history of the WORLD."65 Unfortunately, this voice is being used to promote teachings straight from the kingdom of the cults. Crouch's influence has become so vast that he can now raise as much as 50 million dollars during a single "Praise-a-Thon." What many of the well-intentioned Christians who support TBN do not know, however, is that part of this money goes to promoting cultic groups and individuals who not only deny the Trinity but claim that this essential of Christianity is a pagan doctrine.66 It is indeed ironic that a broadcasting network called "Trinity" would promote anti-Trinitarian doctrine. 'To those who would speak out against the false teachings proliferated on his network, Crouch has this to say: "I think they're damned and on their way to hell; and I don't think there's any redemption for them."67 Shortly after I met with Crouch to prove that the Faith movement compromises essential Christian doctrine, Crouch looked into the lens of the television camera and angrily declared, "If you want to criticize Ken Copeland for his preaching on faith, or Dad Hagin, get out of my life! I don't even want to talk to you or hear you. I don't want to see your ugly face. Get out of my face, in Jesus' name."68' _______________ *Paul Crouch. Numbers within or at the end of sentences are footnote numbers. To read the footnotes providing reference sources for this quote, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-1.htm) Radioman2 |
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560 | Who is "the disciple whom Jesus loved"? | John 21:20 | Radioman2 | 82100 | ||
EdB: You write: "What I meant by exclusivity was this, John didn’t use this expression to establish himself as the only disciple Jesus loved." I agree with you 100 percent. Having read your post, now I understand what you meant and I must agree with you. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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