[TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
Since we are involved in exchanging thoughts here, let me shareone or two about the theology that hasarisen from the idea of 'perichoresis' a seeminglyALL important 'trinitarian doctrine of God' as a 'relational being'; a trinity of three individuals all doing this divine dance with one

[TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
I may have unfairly jumped to a conclusion concerningyour concept, Slade, thus lumping you into a group in which you do not fit. If this isso, please forgive me. When you wrote, "see the miracles of Yeshua," I was thinking Yeshua would need to be visibly present to be seen working the

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
I do not look to the Scribes for wisdom, Judy; neither do I look to Charles Ryrie. On this occasion I agree with the Scribes over Ryrie.How did you missthat from what I wrote? Oh, I get it: you just wanted to insult me. Bill - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy, I think it would be better to just let your words shrivel on their own. You are so wrinkled over anything your brothers have saidthat no words now could smooth things over.And sinceI am sure everyone else understands that a dance is harmony and not the different partners off doing

[TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Slade Henson
The insult could be promoting "another Jesus" an anti Christ, in the sense of (in place of) and this is whatwe are warned against. Israel did it all the time. They followed their own wayward hearts and their own ideas. Being obdurant, stiff necked, and refusing to allow the Spirit

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Hi John, There are numerous theologians, some of whom are wonderfully Christian,who have read the creation account as allegory and have not taken it literally. And so you are not alone if you conclude that "Adam"represents collective mankind. For several reasons I do not agree with this

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins" (Pro 10.12). Thank you, Slade, a calm voice and some clarity. And thank you further for giving me opportunity to expand upon my thinking before jumping to conclusions. Blessings, Bill - Original Message - From: Slade

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Yes, G, I agree. Great insights. Oh, and you would be right even if I didn't agree. hehe Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Matt 12 28But if I

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
Hi Bill. Don't get me wrong on this one. I am not one who takes the creation claims as allegory. Chapter 1:26,27 presents (to my thinking) a contextual consideration that allows (if not demands) the text to say that "mankind" is the view. I actually researched this one before drawing my

[TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
Slade, are you saying below that you don't really believe the gate is strait and the way is narrow that leads to life and that these 400+ other ways to heaven don't cause a lot of confusion? Even the New Age, Buddhist, Hindu et all claim that there is just one god and many paths leading to

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
John I do not have a problem with"Adam" referring to "mankind," not if mankind came through Adam. I also believe that God did create us all, just not all of us at the same time. I'll let you write on and see where you are going. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

RE: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Slade Henson
My intent was not to be belligerent. I do not think Heaven will be filled with only Messianic Jewish believer and you shouldn't think the Kingdom will be inhabited by Baptists or whatever denomination to which you adhere. The path is already narrow. Why make it narrower? -Original

[TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
Bill, I find beauty in the Truth and I don't see this 'perichoresis' phenomenon revealed therein. You are free to do what you want with my words However, calling me "wrinkled" is a bit ironic - kind oflike the pot calling the kettle black ... :) I don't reject all thatmy brothers/sisters

[TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
jt: I'm not making it any narrower than it is already Slade but we've been warned about adding to and/or subtracting from what is written. As for denominations. I don't claim any of them - I'm willing to submit to and walk in fellowship with anyone through whom I hear the voice of the

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
Bill: I tend to agree with the Scribes over the limited view of Ryrie jt: Why look to the [S]cribes for wisdom? meaning jt prefersthis theologian's view? why his? G On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 07:40:38 -0600 "Wm. Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I do not look to the Scribes for wisdom,

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
I really should already be gone but I wanted to add a comment -- my ego constrains me!! The reason why we include the 400 (or more) in our search for truth is rather obvious to me and Judy knows this scripture before I am able to finish the text: Eph 4:11ff " And He gave some as apostles,

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Thank you, John, well said. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 9:06 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past? I really should already be

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 10:59:33 -0400 Judy Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ..I'm willing to submit to and walk in fellowship with anyone through whom I hear the voice of the Savior. are you sure? Go ahead and talk about him

RE: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
And regarding the many and diverse denominations going on, I believe that God uses them for good wherever we allow Him to. I look at them as stepping stones for those hungering after a deeper walk with God. Anyone can find a church where they feel comfortable at the moment, where they can

RE: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
I really like those lyrics, Gso true!!! BTW, didnt Dylan get saved and then lapse back into his old ways? Im not trying to slander him or anything, but Ive wondered what happened to him. Whats the latest on his walk with the Lord? Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Bravo, bravo! Well said, Izzy. Right on. bill - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 9:20 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past? And regarding the many and diverse

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
he's Jewish; reverts to thoughtalong the lines ofSlades; sings by choice most of the timeat county fairs and minor league baseball stadiumsrather than (as in the past at, e.g., ) _Royal Albert Hall_ .. ..Well I'm pressing onYes, I'm pressing onWell I'm pressing onTo the higher calling of

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Lance Muir
Judy:Please remember that everyone loooved the'Drake' until he and the 'Drakette' broke up. God loooves 'theologians' andno break up in sight. From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 24, 2004 10:33 Subject: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and

[TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
There are numerous theologians, some of whom are wonderfully Christian, who have read the creation account as allegory and have not taken it literally. And so you are not alone if you conclude that "Adam" represents collective mankind. For several reasons I do not agree with this account.

[TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ JOYOUS Sabbath Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! My background was in the midst of the growing 'Jesus' movement right in my backyard from 1970. I was part of it both in the foreground and moreso in the background. I knew many of todays "contemporary

JUDY ... Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Well, Judy ... bravo, very well put ... I am in complete agreement. Now ... folks are arriving to PRAISE WORSHIP YHVH ... or as one very dear and precious elder in the faith is sometime wont to

Re: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 11:05:50 -0500 "Chris Barr" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ..Dylan..emphasizing his new found faith were not enough for them... If You find it in Your heart, can I be forgiven?Guess I owe You some kind of apology.I've escaped death so many times, I

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread Lance Muir
G:'Masked and Anonymous' was his most recent movie appearance. It was almost as enigmatic as you and I. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 24, 2004 11:45 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Lance Muir
Judy:I don't understand your reluctance to 'own up' to being TT's resident theologian and exegete. - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 24, 2004 12:00 Subject: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for

JUDY ... Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
What a nice surprise Chris, glad to know I haven't alienated everybody :) I was going to write and thank you for the insight about Dylan and the interesting post about philosophy and the Church Fathers. Shame on us. Professing Christendom is still so into celebrity; I see it here also as

RE: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
I knew he was Jewish; does he also still embrace Yeshua as his Lord? (I remember seeing him in concert in St. Louis on a high school datebefore he got saved. What a trip!) Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July

[TruthTalk] The bloodline of Jesus

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
Good points, jt!!! Now, to be the devils advocate (moi?) is it possible that Jesus received ANY blood, genes, or anything physical from Mary? And what about Josephcould the Father have used anything from him supernaturally, being in the lineage of David? If so, would that mean Jesus was

RE: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
True, jtbut they have to be there for Him to work in spite of them. J Izzy I believe God works in spite of rather than because of them.

RE: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Slade Henson
Bob Dylan, whowas born a Jew, converted to Christianity in 1978-79. Just thought you guys might want to know. I wonder where Chris's "backyard" was back then and if he was smokin' the fringe of his tunic, got a bit confused and has remained that way. If anyone doubts the information on

RE: [TruthTalk] The bloodline of Jesus

2004-07-24 Thread Slade Henson
The whole world groans under the weight of sin. It has polluted the very "fabric" of space. We, as weak human beings, are incapable of rising above it without divine assistance, so we swim and we drown in it. Yeshua, as God, was able to walk on these waters, so to speak, and that gave Him

[TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
It is an oft repeated error since the 2nd century ... hence "church fathers" leading away from the faith once delivered. You see, the "rock stars" from the early centuries of the common era were the philosophers. Justin Martyr and Tertullian (as well as countless others) were pagan

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy wrote no I didn't just want to insult you; I am sharing my thoughts here, have never been into ad hominem attacks on TT. Well then you obviously need to be a little more selective in your wording, Judy, because you are offensive, very much so, and sometimes you are called on it, like

[TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Wm. Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Judy wrote no I didn't just want to insult you; I am sharing my thoughts here, have never been into ad hominem attacks on TT. Well then you obviously need to be a little more selective in your wording, Judy, because you are offensive, very much so, and

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
Right on Izzy. To imagine that God cannot use the denominational world to accomplish His will for the individual believer is to arguer that our God is too small. We need to keep reminding each other of this message, especially in a forum such as this which draws from such divergent points of

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 11:39:50 -0500 "ShieldsFamily" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [re: attendg Bob Dylan's] concert..before he got saved.. how about asong he wrote in '63; is that after 'he got saved'? (sounds like GB Shea--eh? :) Oh the time will come upWhen the winds will stopAnd

[TruthTalk] Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]I really should already be gone but I wanted to add a comment -- my ego constrains me!!The reason why we include the 400 (or more) in our search for truth is rather obvious to me and Judy knows this scripture before I am able to finish the text:Eph 4:11ff " And He

[TruthTalk] Oophs!! Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
I sent this out too soon and it was badly in need of editing ... Sorry 'j' From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]I really should already be gone but I wanted to add a comment -- my ego constrains me!!The reason why we include the 400 (or more) in our search for truth is rather obvious to me and Judy knows

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 7/24/2004 9:40:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nope! I'm an ordinary every day follower of Jesus who loves the truth of His Word. Understand I'm not against people in strange and in far-out systems (I've been through my share of them also including the

Re: JUDY ... Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially ...

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
Much of what you say below, Judy is good. However, blood line does seem to be important. Luke is the one who gives us the lineage of Christ back to Adam, not Bill. (Luke chapter 3). JD - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07/24/2004 11:00 AM

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 7/24/2004 11:39:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: jt: Is it the content of what I say Bill, or the way I am saying it? Should I pray for more delicate wording? I hope you know that my regard for you is sincere -- but you can be a little short, as they say

RE: [TruthTalk] The bloodline of Jesus

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
Question for you jt: How do you define original sin? Do you think that a child who dies prior to getting saved will go to hell? If so, you believe in original sin. (I dont) If original sin does not exist (I cant find it in my Bible), then we humans are only born into a fallen world with

RE: [TruthTalk] Oophs!! Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread ShieldsFamily
Jt, if that comment was meant for me (re: a seeker-friendly church we attend) let me say that it is a very relational community of Believers. Also a very evangelical oneeven though it is entirely non-traditional and non-churchy. The lives changed there are amazing. We baptized 110+ folks a

JUDY ... Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially ...

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Much of what you say below, Judy is good. However, blood line does seem to be important. Luke is the one who gives us the lineage of Christ back to Adam, not Bill. (Luke chapter 3). JD jt: There is a genealogy in Matthew also but we already know that Jesus is the

Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Wm. Taylor
Th-Th-Tha-anks, brother. Point well taken. bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming In a message dated 7/24/2004

[TruthTalk] Oophs!! Why the listen to voices from the past?

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
No Izzy I didn't direct that remark to anyone in particular, glad you are so happy in your part of the Church. Do the spiritual gifts operate and do they lay hands on the sick and cast out demons? This is what I long to see - along with good spiritual discernment in the leadership, that

[TruthTalk] The bloodline of Jesus

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "ShieldsFamily" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Question for you jt: How do you define original sin? jt: I'm not sure that my understanding is the same as that of the Church Fathers and I am sureit is different from what Calvin taught. I've been trying to find a more accurate definition of the

Re: [TruthTalk] 400+ different theologies and systems

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
'we'll shout from the bow your days are numbered' of course; e.g., thethought of Moses (Ps 90 'teach us to number our days') present in Dylan'sNT eschatological perspective,rooted in JCs evenin '63,isfar removed fromyour basic Jewish-Evangelical asceticism and legalism;hedidn't say'I'll

Re: [TruthTalk] The bloodline of Jesus

2004-07-24 Thread ttxpress
study Moses On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 19:04:37 -0400 Judy Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: jt: I'm not sure that my understanding is the same as that of the Church Fathers and I am sureit is different from what Calvin taught. I've been trying to find a more accurate definition of

[TruthTalk] God Hates Blaspheming

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/24/2004 11:39:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:jt: Is it the content of what I say Bill, or the way I am saying it? Should I pray for more delicate wording? I hope you know that my regard for you is sincere -- but you can be

JUDY -- Re: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! jt: Do you believe that there is aGodhead Chris? How wouldyou explain it? If we were to "level the playing field" and agree to discuss this subject from Scripture only, using only Scriptural words, this discussion

JUDY -- Re: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! jt: Do you believe that there is aGodhead Chris? How wouldyou explain it? If we were to "level the playing field" and agree to discuss this subject from Scripture only, using only Scriptural words, this discussion would be much easier. Is

JUDY ... Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Judy Taylor
As to "nice surprises" how about this ... that 'More Excellent Way' book came to our home through one in our congregation. My wife has been reading it and said she sees a lot of good in it. jt: That is a "nice surprise" I'd be interested in what she thinks after she gets into it a bit

Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all

2004-07-24 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! - Original Message - From: Wm. Taylor Sent: 07/23/2004 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Smithson, Taylor and the Canucks ... especially for y'all Not offended in the least, Chris, just a bit slow. Thanks for

Re: JUDY -- Re: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity

2004-07-24 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor Sent: 07/24/2004 7:10 PM Subject: JUDY -- Re: [TruthTalk] Dylan wrecked by reckless Christianity jt: Thank you Chris, this is interesting but entirely too much for me to