RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread ShieldsFamily
Waiting on pins and needles! Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hughes Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract Well I promised myself I wouldnt write any more

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Lance Muir
A distinction I've found helpful on this C vs C discussion is drawn from IF IFF. The former can be understood as" If this then that" while the latter is understood to mean (not say) "If and only if". `Are there "conditions" attached to grace? If there are and, we are fallen how then do we

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Lance Muir
Jt's meaning? Anyone presented with what you outlined from scripture then, has the capacity within to say in response: a. I do understand what you've just explained to me and I accept it and will repent or, b. Same but, nope I don't want it.Lance - Original Message - From:

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Lance Muir
Thanks for putting your "cards on the table" Lance From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 01, 2004 06:54 Subject: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract I would hope that anyone presented with anything I say would be Berean enough to look for it

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Terry Clifton
Jonathan Hughes wrote: Well I promised myself I wouldnt write any more posts until I had finished writing an exam next Monday but I wanted to put one small one forward. Blaine and Johns comments below (thank you gentlemen) highlight an area that I have had a lot of change in

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: A distinction I've found helpful on this C vs C discussion is drawn from IF IFF. The former can be understood as" If this then that" while the latter is understood to mean (not say) "If and only if". `Are there "conditions" attached to grace? If there are and, we

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: We probably need to lay all preconceived ideas aside andexamine our understanding of what grace means, that is the definition ofgrace in the Word of God. We are taught that it means "unmerited favor" - who coined that one? We are also taught that noone could ever

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 2:55:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the flow of the blood is eternal and continual, that our sins are remembered NO MORE. jt: Unrepented sin has not gone anywhere John and there is nothing wrong with God's memory Because I ahve changed my

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 7:48:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: john: Because I ahve changed my mind about sin does not eliminate sin from my life (Rom 7:25, I John 1:8 , Ro 3:23) jt: We not only have to change our mind and hate it, we separate ourselves from it and

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 7:48:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know whether or not you said it but you hear it all the time in Churches YOU said that I made that statement and when put on the spot, you ignore and move on. John

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Wm. Taylor
ome and had actually done while in the flesh. God Bless You, Bill Taylor - Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract In a message dat

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: I don't know that there is a difference Terry - keeping and fulfilling is the same thing but we have been taught doctrines in Christendom that do not conform us to godliness and holiness. Enoch was pleasing to God and so was Elijah (they were translated). We are

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 8:46:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John, I know you are aware of this, but for the sake of those who may not be, the difference between our Bible's translation and these here is strictly a matter of interpretation. Hey -- thank you for the

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Wm. Taylor
Thank you, my brother, and through you God has made my day as well. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract In a message dated 4

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread Wm. Taylor
thought the prices to be a bit on the ram-it-in-you-and-twist-it-off high side of reasonable. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread David Miller
John wrote: I Jo 1:8 makes a statement in greek, a present tense statement: if we say that we are having no sin, the truth is not within us. all have sinned and are falling short of the glory of God. [Romans 3:23?] Hey, John, aren't you mangling these verses? The mood of these verbs

RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-04-01 Thread David Miller
John wrote: Because I have changed my mind about sin does not eliminate sin from my life (Rom 7:25, I John 1:8 , Ro 3:23) Quoting other scriptures does not change the truth expressed in those I offered to you. Romans 7:25 is a summation of what it is like for the unregenerated person

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread ELSMANLAW
THIS WORRIES ME. WHAT DAVID MILLER WROTE BELOW CANNOT BE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED UPON. I VERY SELDOM AGREE WITH DAVID MILLER. BECAUSE THE SUBJECT IS SO GRAVE, I WOULD SUGGEST YOU PRINT- OUT WHAT DAVID WROTE AND TAPE IT TO YOUR "REFRIGERATOR", AS THE IMPORT IS SO MAJOR THAT IT MAY MAKE A NEW MAN OUT

RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread ShieldsFamily
CANT HEAR YOU WHEN YOU ARE SCREAMING!!! Thank you, Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 1:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 4/1/2004 5:15:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Elsman, Would you kindly turn down the volume? We can all read normal typeset. We are not deaf, dumb or blind. Or do you consider your points to be so insignificant that you must SCREAM them out at us in

RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread ShieldsFamily
Thank you kindly, Brother! Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 4:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS In a message dated 4/1/2004 5

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 2:15:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Elsman, Would you kindly turn down the volume? Izzy -- remember I said "this guy does not have an off button? Well, if you turn the volumn down enough, it turns off. Right? Well, the volumn never changes

RE: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread ShieldsFamily
See, you underestimate Counselor Elsman. J Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 5:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS In a message

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract--SAINTS, NOT SINNERS

2004-04-01 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/1/2004 4:14:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: See, you underestimate Counselor Elsman. J Izzy Time will tell. Maybe. John

Re: [TruthTalk] Covenant versus Contract

2004-03-31 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/31/2004 8:24:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the flow of the blood is eternal and continual, that our sins are remembered NO MORE. The problem for the sinner is not sin, it is the decision to avoid God and, hence, His solution. The problem is already