[TruthTalk] [Fwd: [Fwd: [cimerron] Digest Number 953]]

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
- A cowgirl, who is visiting Texas from Arkansas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. She sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When she finishes them, she comes back to the bar and orders three more. The bartender approaches and tells the

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
I think I probably am. Terry ShieldsFamily wrote: I guess weve come to an impasse. Arent you closer to St. Augustine than Kevin and I are, Terry? J izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Thursday

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
His desire, David, was to do the will of the Father. Self was never a consideration for Jesus. If He had other desires, I am not aware of them. He was wholly dedicated to doing the Father's will and I see no indication that He ever wanted to do anything other than the Father's will. Even when

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
] The Humanity of Jesus I guess weve come to an impasse. Arent you closer to St. Augustine than Kevin and I are, Terry? J izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 7:55 AM

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
If you don't mean to keep pressing the issue, why do you? If it makes it less confusing for you, drop the denied self portion and concentrate on totally committed to doing the will of the Father. If the underlined is true, and it is, then there is no self will involved. Any thought for self is

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
]] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:48 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus If you don't mean to keep pressing the issue, why do you? If it makes it less confusing for you, drop the denied self portion and concentrate

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
Why would you think it possible for God to sin since it would be totally against His nature? Are you suggesting that Jesus was less than God? ShieldsFamily wrote: The crux of the debate is whether or not Jesus could have chosen to sin because he was in all ways tempted as

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-11 Thread Terry Clifton
ShieldsFamily wrote: Are you suggesting that He was not really human? I am stating with absolute certainty that He was no mere mortal. He was God, who loved me enough to take on the likeness of a man, complete with self imposed limitations. Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: Izzy, do you also believe that Jesus was born with a body of sinful flesh? If this is so then can you or anyone explain to me why there had to be a virgin birth? judyt On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 21:29:58 -0500 "ShieldsFamily" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Terry wrote: James 1:13-14 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God", for God cannot be tempted by evil nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when drawn away by his own desires and enticed. The desire of God, the Son, was to

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: WorldNetDaily Starbucks A habit easily broken]

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
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Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
in advance. Terry ShieldsFamily wrote: Read it again, Terry: He Himself was tempted From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:37 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
. To cause to be strongly disposed: He was tempted to walk out. v. intr. To be attractive or inviting: a meal that tempts. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 5:53 PM To: TruthTalk

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-10 Thread Terry Clifton
I believe that He denied Himself from start to finish. I do not see revulsion at the thought of becoming so unclean as to be forsaken by the Father as a sin. Think about it. His job was to become what His Father hated. He asked if there was some other way. That is not disobedience. His heart

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: [Fwd: Fw: Fw: Fw: lovely]]

2005-08-09 Thread Terry Clifton
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[TruthTalk] [Fwd: Biblical Pool of Siloam Is Uncovered in Jerusalem]

2005-08-09 Thread Terry Clifton
Original Message Subject: Biblical Pool of Siloam Is Uncovered in Jerusalem Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:32:07 -0400

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-09 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Judy wrote concerning the word "likeness": That word is used in other places besides Romans 8:3 and it always means the same thing ie "likeness" It never means "exactly the same as" There are not that many passages that use the word, so it is

Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

2005-08-09 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Terry wrote: Every time the devil tempted Him, He dismissed the attempt with a few words. The only time He broke a sweat was when it was time to pay for my sins, and yours. This is hardly the average guy on the street or even the most dedicated Christian. This

Re: [TruthTalk] TruthTalk: Re true religion

2005-08-05 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To be saved means you trust Christ and have Him as your Savior.AND YOUR LORD He's our lifeboat. He's our lifeline. He's our only hope. We are lost without H im, but if we have Him, we have life. Let's forget about religion. Let's forget about all this

Re: [TruthTalk] opinions invited

2005-08-04 Thread Terry Clifton
- From: Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 8:15 PM Subject: [TruthTalk] opinions invited Now that we have all taken a breather, how 'bout we all come together in an effort to educate the ignorant rednecks in this group, namely

[TruthTalk] opinions invited

2005-08-03 Thread Terry Clifton
Now that we have all taken a breather, how 'bout we all come together in an effort to educate the ignorant rednecks in this group, namely, me. I would like some facts, or lacking facts, some opinions, as to what constitutes profanity. How is it measured? Is profanity the same as cursing?

Re: [TruthTalk] Theology from a Heretic

2005-08-02 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perspective , perspective, perspective. If I am headed in the same direction as others, the left , or much of it, is on the right. JD = In the original text, the goats are on

Re: [TruthTalk] Theology from a Heretic

2005-08-02 Thread Terry Clifton
In that case never mind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes -- but I wasn't refering to the original text. I was referring to the original bit of judgmentalism. Jd -Original Message- From: Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Tue

Re: [TruthTalk] Theology from a Heretic

2005-08-01 Thread Terry Clifton
This is a Christian in name only. In reality, he is as lost as a billy goat. Terry Kevin Deegan wrote: Religion in America: A Christian thorn speaks out Read the rest here: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/culture/articles/050719/19religion.htm Q. You don't believe in virgin birth. You

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-31 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, David, I think I will go with my analogy if it is alright with you. It makes my point andsays exactly what I want it to say. Again, either you are saved by works or you are not. Jd

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: WorldNetDaily Pastor denies membership to homosexual, gets canned]

2005-07-31 Thread Terry Clifton
Original Message Subject: WorldNetDaily Pastor denies membership to homosexual, gets canned Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 21:46:54 -0400 From: Henry R. Moreno [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-30 Thread Terry Clifton
Kevin Deegan wrote: I would read it if it was understandable. We need a Translator, I think we have one on TT. = Maybe if you were on the right medication you could understand. You need to be able to see what normal people

Re: [TruthTalk] Spiritual death

2005-07-30 Thread Terry Clifton
Kevin Deegan wrote: That seems a logical place for God to live So he lives next door to the god of the Jehovahs Witnesses? God resides on the star Alcyone in the constellation Pleiades. Reconciliation page 14 Studies Vol. 3, pg. 327

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-30 Thread Terry Clifton
Kevin Deegan wrote: [Hiram Page] obtained a stone through which he received some spurious revelations. ... So Hiram Page decided to settle the question as to where Zion was to be built through his magical stoneOliver Cowdery and the Whitmer family were deceived by the false

Re: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: WorldNetDaily Canada, the compatible]

2005-07-29 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has nothing to do with "liberal." There are millions of political liberals that are at least as spiritually orientedas you. JD === Oh yeah? Well just name

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: WorldNetDaily Canada, the compatible]

2005-07-28 Thread Terry Clifton
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Re: [TruthTalk] Spiritual death

2005-07-28 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Footnotes in the New King James and NASV show born "from above" to be a viable translation and my Brown/Comfort Greek interlinear English translation actually uses "born from above" rather than "born again." JD

Re: [TruthTalk] Spiritual death

2005-07-27 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: One or two more things to consider in this ongoing thread about "spiritual death" - Since some believe this term to be unscriptural and/or metaphoric in nature - should we first run it by some theologians to make sure we have it right? The answer is NO! It is

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: WorldNetDaily Court swearing-in 'So help me Allah']

2005-07-27 Thread Terry Clifton
- http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=45455 WorldNetDaily Court swearing-in 'So help me Allah'.url Description: Binary data

Re: [TruthTalk] LDS Church has ZERO Growth!

2005-07-27 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blainer: You can prove anything you want with statistics. During the year 2004, 3 new Mormon temples were dedicated, 2 re-dedicated, 0 were taken down, 119 in operation at end of year, with ten more in various stages of planning or building. Converts

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-26 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Specifically (if you know), what is the point here? Who denies that we are blessed in following theadvice of the Lord? Where, pray tell, is it said that we are not saved until and unless we accomplish this task? Where are those words? (Hint - they are not

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-26 Thread Terry Clifton
, in and of themselves!!! 6. It pronounces that what God could not do for man, man must do for himself !! 7. It denies the need for the exchange of faith for righteousness (Rom 4). JD -Original Message- From: Terry Clifton wabbits1234@earthlink.net To: TruthTalk

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-25 Thread Terry Clifton
Kevin Deegan wrote: So as you can see Joe was a MEDIUM a Spirit Channeler The LDS Hymn should be changed to "We thank thee O God for a Warlock" Even the Book of Commandments syas Joe had power with the ROD, he was a diviner. "The gift of working with the rod" (Book of Commandments

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-24 Thread Terry Clifton
understand. Terry Dave wrote: DAVEH: So what do you think the purpose was of Jesus choosing and ordaining the apostles, Terry? Do you believe Jesus gave them any authority? Terry Clifton wrote: You might want to consider His words recorded in Matthew 20:26-28, Dave.

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Note that even after being born again and receiving the Spirit of Christ, we have all these things abiding in our flesh. Why aren't they alive? Why aren't we walking in adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, seditions,

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In my posted comment below, I say "God and man." He is the Son of God and, thus, God Himself (John 5:18). He is the Son of Man, thus, man(kind) himself. As Son of God, He is the fullness of the very nature of God, the visible presentation of the invisibleGod.

Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
John, do you see a big difference in the terms "Born again" and "New creature in Christ"? My own thinking is that it would be hard to be a NEW creature without being born again. Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My argument was quite biblical. When you want to honestly discuss the

Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
-- " but I see nothing there that conflicts with what I said.Do you? JD -Original Message- From: Terry Clifton wabbits1234@earthlink.net To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 20:02:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13,14 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
I am very aware that the old man still lurks in the darkness, more than ready to take over if allowed to do so. "There is nothing good in me" is a statement that applies to anyone without the mind of Christ. I stopped drinking twenty years ago because one was too many and a case was not

Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that Philip 2:12-13 presents us with the teaching that God is the reason forour will to do the right thing and our ability to accomplish such -- that this applies to all of mankind since the Reconciliation (Col 1:17-24). When I read

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: French Terrorism Alert]

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
Be ever alert, it may happen French Terrorism Alert The AP and UPI report that the French Government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from Run to Hide. The only two higher levels in France are Surrender and Collaborate. The raise was precipitated by a

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
You might want to consider His words recorded in Matthew 20:26-28, Dave. "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those that are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-23 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'you shall die', anyway--beer drinking is irrelevant, not a life or death issue except to the God-manipulators === Beer drinking is only irrelevant as long as you remain sober. When you drink

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I see in the writings below is a man who knows full well that he cannot insist on Spirit revealed truth "on every occasion" and, yet, insistsupon the infallible belief of infallible understanding -- I guess because he really believes that his thinking

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Napoleon Bonaparte may not have been a great theologian, but I like the way he stated it. "I know men, and Jesus Christ was no mere man." === Judy Taylor wrote: On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:44:39 -0400 "Lance

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
ShieldsFamily wrote: JD and Lance are really enjoying heckling, arent they? Is that a fruit of the Spiritheckling? izzy No. That is the spirit of the fruitcake.

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Judy, why does not Heb 2:17 define "likeness" in your mind? He became like us in all respects is the message of 2:17. Jd

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: At last we've been presented with the opportunity to demonstrate this 'He will lead you into all truth' thingy is misunderstood by those who have most often cited it (Judy, David). Both are faithful servants of the Lord, both have 'studied to show themselves

Re: [TruthTalk] exodus

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
dose of hypocrites in action for the evening news. .ShieldsFamily wrote: Terry, are you endorsing this? iz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 7:14 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject

Re: [TruthTalk] The Spalding Enigma

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: myth [biblical truth ex-statically defiesany/everythought process everconcluded; asJC says, 'the [only]doctrine' behind doinghis will, below,isdoing his will--indeed(!) that'Christ crucified:.. [is the] foolishness [of his followers, too]..' (1Cor1) is the

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: Please remember that Jesus already 'gave you a break', Linda. You're not needing a 'break' from me. Let me say something to everyone on TT who employs the letters RCC as an epithet; THIS WAS THE BIRTH OF CHRIST'S CHURCH!! If y'all got a problem with that

Re: [TruthTalk] A 'prooftexter' vs a 'contexter'

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: Forget what I 'say'. Just stand back and watch. I'd say that what this amounts to is a sideshow for our Mormon friends. They are being told by Perry, Kevin, you, David and Linda that that which and, in Whom, they believe is not Biblical. You folks are

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: What I OBSERVE David, is a whole lotta fuzzifyin' and scramblin' goin' on to accommodate Judy. Over time I also OBSERVE David, that you possess more latitude than I initially thought. Perhaps, you're prepared to call Blaine a 'brother in the Lord' now. David and every

Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why do we not find people in the NT scriptures "inviting the Lord into their lives?" = Check out the Etheopean eunuch. See if he doesn't fit that picture.

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-22 Thread Terry Clifton
Rather childish in my opinion. Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The perfect ending to "yes I do" - "No I don't." And because Lance said it first -- HE WINS. Finally. JD -Original Message- From: Lance Muir [EMAIL PROTECTED]com To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Fri, 22

Re: [TruthTalk] questions for Kevin . . (was playing chess . . . etc).

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
A Christian apostle told us Judas was a thief long before there were any Mormons. Gospel according to John. Don't pay too much attention to Mormons or sociologists. Neither of them have a good grasp of reality. Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blainer: Aagg!! That makes me

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: It'd appear Judy, that you and I are truly morning people. At what time do you normally begin thanking God for another day? As to the point at hand; NO! NOBODY ON TT bases their beliefs solely and exclusively on God's Word alone. IFF you (anyone on TT) are

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
own words what I said then, let's go on from there. - Original Message - From: Terry Clifton To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: July 21, 2005 08:31 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14 Lance Muir wrote: It'd app

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: IFF the wording is clear Terry then you are WRONG. Church, Bible Studies, books, conversations, even TT..all have had some measure of influence on what you believe. Agreed? No Lance, no, no, no.

Re: [TruthTalk] Humanity of Jesus

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Tell me, David. If Jesus was born with the same nature as us, why would He have had to be born of a virgin and sired by God? A hooker and a junkie could have given us another man with a sin nature. What am I missing in your thinking? Terry

[TruthTalk] exodus

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
www.christianexodus.org/ -- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man. (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will

Re: [TruthTalk] questions for Kevin . . (was playing chess . . . etc).

2005-07-21 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Terry Clifton wrote: Don't pay too much attention to Mormons or sociologists. Neither of them have a good grasp of reality. Terry Blainerb Are we playing to the crowd here, or are we telling it like it is, with facts

Re: [TruthTalk] Courtesy of A.Word.A.Day

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Dave Hansen wrote: True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess. -Louis Nizer, lawyer (1902-1994) === Ah; the old I would rather see a sermon than hear one thing. How 'bout we come up with a new one. If

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: SO THEN AS TO 'INFLUENCERS' Calvin continues to be one while Augustine does not? Has it to do with the duration of 'mouldering' in one's grave? I was attempting, with a total lack of success apparently, yesterday to explain how it is that both people and

Re: [TruthTalk] Courtesy of A.Word.A.Day

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Kevin Deegan wrote: The way to heaven is blocked up by Dead Professors! == I lOVE IT!

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Well done, Judy. Some will not be able to see it, but I applaud your insight. Terry Judy Taylor wrote: On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:15:23 -0600 "Bill Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bill: There are numerous reasons why I reject this doctrine,Izzy, the foremost of which

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that I am the one asking thequestion, here. Bill knows full well that I am interested ina biblicalconstruct in regard to this discussion.More importantly, I asked the question of Bill because I KNOW that his answer will be biblical in content --

Re: [TruthTalk] questions for Kevin . . (was playing chess . . . etc).

2005-07-20 Thread Terry Clifton
The potter has every right to use the clay as He chooses, Blaine. Fortunately for us, the potter also is not only a loving potter, but an omnicient one. In this case, the potter used a vessel for dishonor that He knew far ahead of time was disposed to act in a dishonorable manner. Put another

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-19 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: Please, please, please take note David Miller and Judy Taylor! You don't have to have read someone to have been influenced by them. You don't even have to have known of their existence. I trust that at least David would agree on this point.The same principle

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:John 16:13,14

2005-07-19 Thread Terry Clifton
ShieldsFamily wrote: I understand your viewpoint. However I dont know how else I would describe the losteven Jesus said Let the dead (obviously not physically, but spiritually) bury the dead. izzy Excellent! Which author inspired you to write that?

Re: [TruthTalk] John Maynard Keynes Friedrich Hayek

2005-07-19 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: To all and sundry vis a vis my little thesis: What part have either/both played in the USA in the 20th century. Lance == Either played a small part. Both played a larger part. I cannot be

Re: [TruthTalk] Did you ever see a movie that wasn't supposed to be funny but...........

2005-07-19 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: When I read responses from Judy, Linda (sometimes David) to Bill, I can't help but SOL (that's my version of LOL-Smile out loud) He is without doubt the most lucid of TT's contributors. Further, he apprehends Scripture and, Scripture's theological framework as

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for li

2005-07-17 Thread Terry Clifton
Charles Perry Locke wrote: Izzy, how do you know who is a believer to decide if you should take him at his word? Some on this group say they are believers but you do not believe that they are. If they are believers, regardless of whether you think they are believers or not, aren't you

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for li

2005-07-17 Thread Terry Clifton
ShieldsFamily wrote: I don't know of any reason to believe that Terry is not a follower of Christ. Some folks claim to follow Christ but their fruit shows otherwise, in which case Jesus said to judge by the fruit, not by the talk. Some folks on TT state they don't know what it means to be

Re: [TruthTalk] 450 Sheep Jump to Their Deaths in Turkey

2005-07-15 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Does this story remind you of a Biblical story? :-) Jesus uses sheep as a metaphor for believers, but are we really are suppose to be this dumb? What do you all think? Peace be with you. David Miller. ==='

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: [Fwd: Fwd: [Fwd: Fwd: kids at church]]]

2005-07-14 Thread Terry Clifton
Start your day with a smike - Note: forwarded message attached. ---BeginMessage--- I thought these were pretty cute and worth passing on. Wayne Original Message Subject: Fwd: kids at church ---BeginMessage--- -Original

Re: [TruthTalk] PUBLIC APOLOGY TO BILL TAYLOR

2005-07-14 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: He told me that upon using his name in my little analogy that 'stuff' would happen. Oh said I, surely you're being paranoid! Well, as it turns out, surely not. Once David has given Bill a somewhat more comprehensive response than 'yes!' I shall implore all

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-14 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Terry wrote: I make a simple statement that there is not enough information to tell who would be the the most accurate interpreter of scriptures or the most mature believer between Bill, who I have never met, and a Russian, who I have never heard of. That is

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-14 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Terry wrote: Twenty-four years ago it was a roller coaster ride, Jesus and me. Whee! yahoo! LOL. Yeah, I hear ya. :-) Terry wrote: Did I know enough then? You bet. Was one better than the other? I honestly do not know.

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: Were we to give Vladmir a Bible and two months of instruction on reading/interpreting it then, pick two or three extended passages for discussion (say the Sermon on the Mount, Philippians 2 Galatians 5), whose observations would more likely approximate 'writerly

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
Bill Taylor wrote: Hard to tell based on the limited infomation I have on either man. Terry Isn't it amazing how much less information it takes to determinethe jerks among us? We all get your point, Lance -- and it's a valid one. But please do not toss me out in another

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
Bill Taylor wrote: Terry writes I think the question was probably designed to put you in the expert's seat and we were expected to verify that with our answer. Well, you certainly did none of that. By the way, you are amazingly perceptive for a man who wrote with no

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And that, dear sir, was not your point !! You oftenforget that I know how to read. JD = That you do, JD. I can confirm that your reading is much better than your writing.

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No figment here. I know when I have been placed in hell and when I have not. And I know when a brother has been placed outside the realm of theSpirit and when he has not -- if I can't figure that out -- we should just stop writing altogether.

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, at this point in my post, I was not referencing either you or Bill. I was dealing with something that Judy had written. I do think we have made our several points and associated insults -- time to move on. JD

Re: [TruthTalk] On playing chess On reading/interpreting the Scriptures for living (not for 'A' living)

2005-07-13 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Style, content or both? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed this afternoon? JD == I was not thinking either style or content, John. I was thinking more on the

Re: [TruthTalk] Sinless Perfection.htm

2005-07-11 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No -- somebody forgot to tell you. Because you have no resepct for "context" in this case is of no matter to me. But context is very important. Without it, we have the fantasy that accompanies snake handling and ex-cathedra spiritual pronouncements brought,

Re: [TruthTalk] Communicating Understanding....Joint participants in a story

2005-07-11 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: Each living person draws upon two quite distinct sources of meaning. The current 'vulgate' or common understanding. This is that which enables us to communicate with one another. Hidden beneath this is a 'private thesaurus'. What any two people mean when they

Re: [TruthTalk] Communicating Understanding....Joint participants in a story

2005-07-11 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: I can't remember the last time I laughed out loud. This is no exception. However, I did smile. === That's a start. Not bad for a Monday morning.

Re: [TruthTalk] Works and the Book of James

2005-07-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Dave wrote: DAVEH: From the perspective of a saved Christian, why does it matter whether one sins or not? Do not Christians believe their salvation will save them from any sins they may commit? Our actions indicate the

Re: [TruthTalk] Works and the Book of James

2005-07-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Dave wrote: DAVEH: Thanx for taking time to respond to this, Terry. I understand your explanation, though I'm not sure it quite answers my question. IOWOnce a person becomes a saved Christian, can sin prevent him from ending up in heaven?

Re: [TruthTalk] Works and the Book of James

2005-07-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: Terry, I'm glad to see wisdom is still around :) How's the wind at your place? === As always, the Lord was good to us. The eye of the storm ( Highest winds) passed over Pensacola, 120 miles

Re: [TruthTalk] Works and the Book of James

2005-07-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Charles Perry Locke wrote: Judy and Terry, There is a position that says those that let go or slip from their moorings were never truly saved in the first place. This position preserves once saved always saved. How do you respond to this position? Perry

Re: [TruthTalk] Jesus of the Bible

2005-07-09 Thread Terry Clifton
Read it again, Judy. No one says Christ cannot live without us. Concentrate on "We are the weak link". If we are not saved, it is our own fault. Christ did His part. If we are saved, it is because we have done something in response to what Christ did. Terry Judy Taylor wrote: Can

[TruthTalk] briny breezes

2005-07-09 Thread Terry Clifton
Well folks, the wind is picking up here and it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Should be gone by evening tomorrow. If you have a vague feeling that this forum is suddenly lacking in wisdom, it will probably be because when trees in this area blow down, they tend to take power

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