Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy, you wouldn't even know the word "person" were it not for the early fathers. It didn't exist before them. They are the ones who invented it. Why can't you be glad they created it? By coining the word, they gave you a gift: the ability to say things about God that could otherwise only

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread Wm. Taylor
NKJ Colossians 2:3 --"in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." I hope you never hear an ass speak or a rock cry out. You might just think your stomach's growling [:) Let's get over it, Judy; if I'm not the enemy, why do you insist on treating me like I am? Bill

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread David Miller
Judy wrote: Bill we need to give credit where credit is due. I am using spiritual words to communicate spiritual truths and both of these come to me by way of the Holy Spirit. Not the Nicene Fathers. I think the principle that you have lost sight of is that none of us have lived in a

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/12/2004 1:23:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Everybody has been impacted by those who have gone before us. True but this does not mean that we are, therefore, incapable of arriving at conclusions that "given" to us apart from this history. if

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread Wm. Taylor
prerogative.Drink deeply. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history In a message dated 3/12/2004 1:23:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-12 Thread Wm. Taylor
Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 2:20 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history Judy wrote: Bill we need to give credit where credit is due. I am using spiritual words to communicate spiritual truths and both

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread Kevin Deegan
DavidM says He is the light that lighteth every man who comes into the world, even those who have never read the Bible. Jesus Christ is found in history as well as in the Bible. Thanks Judy for pointing out. jt: By what authority do yousay Jesus Christ is found everywhere?He is and has always

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread David Miller
Dear Kevin and Judy, We are having problems communicating because of two faulty assumptions. Following are two assumptions that need to be examined: 1. Does God's Word equal The Bible? My answer: No. The Bible is God's Word, but God's Word is not the Bible. God's Word includes much more

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread David Miller
DavidM says He is the light that lighteth every man who comes into the world, even those who have never read the Bible. Jesus Christ is found in history as well as in the Bible. Kevin wrote: The thought of Christ being here or there is chilling to me. Judy wrote: It's chilling to me also

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread Terry Clifton
You might want to rethink this David. A pillar is used to hold something up. It "upholds". In my opinion, this verse means that the church upholds the truth contained in the Word. It does not establish the Word. It simply lives and teaches what the scriptures reveal through

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread Kevin Deegan
Do you have "LIGHT" based experiences? David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DavidM says He is the light that lighteth every man who comes into the world, even those who have never read the Bible. Jesus Christ is found in history as well as in the Bible.Kevin wrote: The thought of Christ being

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread Kevin Deegan
Sort of like the verse that says the Apostles are the foundation.Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You might want to rethink this David. A pillar is used to hold something up. It "upholds". In my opinion, this verse means that the church upholds the truth contained in the Word. It does not

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread David Miller
Terry wrote: You might want to rethink this David. A pillar is used to hold something up. It upholds. In my opinion, this verse means that the church upholds the truth contained in the Word. It does not establish the Word. It simply lives and teaches what the scriptures reveal

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-11 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Terry wrote: You might want to rethink this David. A pillar is used to hold something up. It "upholds". In my opinion, this verse means that the church upholds the truth contained in the Word. It does not establish the Word. It simply lives and

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Kevin Deegan
DavidM says: The truth is that history is a body of knowledge from which all of usinterpret and understand truth, including truth found in the Bible. I do not interpret the truth of the bible through the lense of history. I interpret history through the lens of TRUTH the HOLY BIBLE. Why should I

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Wm. Taylor
Powerful, David, Preach it! - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:24 AM Subject: [TruthTalk] The value of history John Smithson wrote: I am educated by the Word; I am entertained by history. Judy wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/10/2004 6:27:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kevin has made several arguments about how the Book of Mormon has no historical basis and therefore should not be trusted. If we accept the idea that history has entertainment value but not educational

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: The truth is that history is a body of knowledge from which all of us interpret and understand truth, including truth found in the Bible. Kevin wrote: I do not interpret the truth of the bible through the lense of history. I interpret history through the lens of

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread David Miller
John Smithson wrote: Wow -- David my friend Where have you gone? I was referencing spiritual truth more than anything when I made my statement I am educated by the Word, I am entertained by history.Entertainment includes, in this case, the joy and validation I feel when

RE: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Kevin Deegan
This is the core of the problem, you are essentially a Mormon in sheeps clothing. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. JN 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself;

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/10/2004 3:21:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Answer this and maybe I can better understand where you are coming from. Look, I think we are having a semantics problem here more than anything. In its context, I stand by what I said. Now, if the context

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Let me ask you this, John. Do you think we can better understand truth and life through a knowledge of history? Answer this and maybe I can better understand where you are coming from. One thing for sure, what you said struck a chord of resonance with others here, so maybe there is

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Wm. Taylor
What do you get if you've done both? - Original Message - From: Terry Clifton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history Let me ask you this, John. Do you think we can better understand

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Wm. Taylor
I think I figured it out. Some wise ass who thinks he knows it all. - Original Message - From: Wm. Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history What do you get if you've done both

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Wm. Taylor
Just kidding, just kidding. - Original Message - From: Wm. Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history I think I figured it out. Some wise ass who thinks he knows it all

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Wm. Taylor wrote: What do you get if you've done both? Judging from what they are teaching in college these days, I would suspect that you would get a lot of conflicting information. Terry Let me ask you this, John. Do you think we can better understand truth

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Wm. Taylor
Yeah, I here you. What about the good schools though? - Original Message - From: Terry Clifton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 6:33 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history Wm. Taylor wrote: What do you get

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/10/2004 5:13:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What do you get if you've done both? go to heaven? John

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/10/2004 5:20:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: think I figured it out. Some wise ass who thinks he knows it all. good one Some will jump on you for the "a .." word but I am sure you meant it in the biblical sense. John

Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history

2004-03-10 Thread Terry Clifton
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The value of history Wm. Taylor wrote: What do you get if you've done both? Judging from what they are teaching in college these days, I would suspect that you would get a lot of conflicting information. Terry