Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-10 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Hey KevinGive Raymond his hat back ;-) Bothoms wrote: Thanks for the welcome, Izzy. Hey, where's my hat... ShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to TT Raymond--and hold onto your hat! Izzy -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Welcome to TT, Raymond! TT has a lot of nice folks here, despite a few of them occasionally sharing their sincere negative thoughts regarding LDS theology. If you want to gang up to do battle with other TTers, you might want to count me out, as I prefer to avoid conflicts whenever

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
Hi DaveH-- Thanks for the welcome. I'm for peaceful discussion, too. I am prepared to defend, though, if I have to. It's my hope to share and realized common ground with many in this group. They may not see eye to eye with me on everything, but if we can agree on some things and respect one

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Terry Clifton
Bothoms wrote: Hi DaveH-- Thanks for the welcome. I'm for peaceful discussion, too. I am prepared to defend, though, if I have to. It's my hope to share and realized common ground with many in this group. They may not see eye to eye with me on everything, but if we can agree on some things

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
Hello Terry-- It's good to receive your post. Let me assure you that I do not believe in compromise. Compromise means I win a little and lose a little, also you win a little and lose a little. I believe in win/win situations. I do believe in common ground, though. Finding what we have in common,

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Hello, Raymond. Welcome to Truth Talk. I have not yet had time to write a response to your lengthy post below, but will get to it when I have time. Perry Locke From: Bothoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: A..you must be young and much more full of energy than this old Mormon boy! If you think/hope you will get some respect for your views in TT, good luck! For some, respect is not high on the priority list here. Looking forward to more of your posts :-)

RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
Welcome to TT Raymond--and hold onto your hat! Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 7:56 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? BLAINE: Amen, Raymond

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: I do hope you are not implying Kevin would want to steal it, Izzy!!! ;-) ShieldsFamily wrote: Welcome to TT Raymond--and hold onto your hat! Izzy -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you wish to receive things I find

RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
Dont hold your breath, Raymond! LOL!!! Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bothoms Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 2:10 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Hi DaveH-- Thanks for the welcome. I'm

RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BothomsSent: Monday, May 09, 2005 2:10 AMTo: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Hi DaveH-- Thanks for the welcome. I'm for peaceful discussion, too. I am prepared to defend, though, if I have to. It's my hope to share and realized common

Re: [Bulk] RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Lance Muir
Common ground: We're all human! - Original Message - From: Bothoms To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: May 09, 2005 10:37 Subject: [Bulk] RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Hi Izzy-- Don't worry, I'm still breathing. So, should I take it that you

Re: [Bulk] RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Hi Izzy-- Don't worry, I'm still breathing. So, should I take it that you don't believe that we can find common ground. Come'on, let's give it a try. --RaymondShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don’t hold your breath, Raymond! LOL!!! Izzy From: [EMAIL

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
You asked where I live: New Mexico As for respect -- I think it depends upon how much of the gospel is truly in there lives. We'll see.Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: A..you must be young and much more full of energy than this old Mormon boy! If you think/hope you will

RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Bothoms
@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?BLAINE: Amen, Raymond, Amen. We needed some new blood on TT. These guysbeen gangin' up on poor little ol' DaveH and me. (:--"Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer ever

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Kevin Deegan
, Raymond. Welcome to Truth Talk. I have not yet had time to write a response to your lengthy post below, but will get to it when I have time.Perry LockeFrom: Bothoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgTo: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?Dat

RE: [Bulk] RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
You dont have to be human to be breathing. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bothoms Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 12:14 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [Bulk] RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Laance-- Hey, that's

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-09 Thread Charles Perry Locke
PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 17:58:15 -0700 (PDT) Perry: Like baptism for the dead. man-to-god. Secret names, grips, tokens, and penalties. Dave, have you ever given any

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread Bothoms
Perry: Like baptism for the dead. man-to-god. Secret names, grips, tokens, and penalties. Dave, have you ever given any of the freemason, I mean mormon death signs? Dragging you thumb across your throat, chest, or abdomen, indicating what you agree will be done to you if you reveal what you

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BLAINE: Amen, Raymond, Amen. We needed some new blood on TT. These guys been gangin' up on poor little ol' DaveH and me. (: Perry: Like baptism for the dead. man-to-god. Secret names, grips, tokens, and penalties. Dave, have you ever given any of the freemason, I mean mormon

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread Bothoms
Hi Blaine-- It's good to be posting with you again. We make a good team. I also look forward to reading DaveH's posts. Are the three of us the only LDS here? --Raymond"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BLAINE: Amen, Raymond, Amen. We needed some new blood on TT. These guys been gangin'

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread Kevin Deegan
Christians do not follow cunningly devised fables, LDS do. Nice exposition of such fables, such shows the great chasm between Christiuanity and mormonism. Blaine you might want to put it in your own words instead of just cut N paste"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BLAINE: Amen,

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread Bothoms
Hi Kevin-- I'm an LDS Christian and I do not follow 'cunningly devised fables.' I would appreciate it if you explain yourself further. Do you think this is the difference between LDS Christians and non-LDS Christians? What 'cunningly devised fables' are you referring to? I would point out that

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Blaine: Yes. Just three that post, although I believe there are others who read the posts but are seldom active. DaveH has been here forever. He's a pro. I have been here twice or so, sometimes get too busy to handle all the volume. There are some very sincere Christians here, but

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Blaine: Yes. Just three that post, although I believe there are others who read the posts but are seldom active. DaveH has been here forever. He's a pro. I have been here twice or so, sometimes get too busy to handle all the volume. There are some very sincere Christians here, but

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-08 Thread Kevin Deegan
Hello Raymond"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blaine: Yes. Just three that post, although I believe there are others who read the posts but are seldom active. DaveH has been here forever. He's a pro. I have been here twice or so, sometimes get too busy to handle all the volume. There

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-03 Thread Kevin Deegan
I know it is foriegn for LDS to testify of what God is DOing for them, Fast testimony meetings are just a buch of LDS repeating the memorized Mantra of: I know Joeseph Smith was a prophet I know the Church is true I know the BoM is true . Doesn't God ever do anything exciting in your life?

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-03 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: You're forgetting that I'm a tired old Mormon boy, Kevin. Too much excitement in my life can be risky. About all the excitement I can handle anymore is watching the O'REILLY FACTOR every day, and reading your TT posts. How close to the edge to you expect me to get? :-D Kevin Deegan

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-03 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: Salvation experience? What is that? Please explain. Being saved from sin and from this world system. When a person is born from above, born of the spirit and not just of the water, he experiences an internal change. The burden of sin is lifted from him. Guilt is gone. He feels as

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-02 Thread Dave Hansen
ect: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? DAVEH: Have you ever attended an LDS service, Kevin? Perhaps you should try attending one of our Fast Testimony meetings sometime. They are usually held the first Sunday of each month. I'm probably not as spiritual as many TTers

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-02 Thread Lance Muir
I guess that'd be a resounding but, diplomatic NO. - Original Message - From: Dave Hansen To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: May 02, 2005 09:44 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? DAVEH: ??? I'm not sure I understand your

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-02 Thread Kevin Deegan
But Dave; the question is what is Jesus doing in your life right now??Lance Muir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Have you ever attended an LDS service, Kevin? Perhaps youshould try attending one of our Fast Testimony meetings sometime.They are usually held the first Sunday of each month.

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-02 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Did you expect me to answer any other way? Lance Muir wrote: I guess that'd be a resounding but, diplomatic NO. DAVEH: ??? I'm not sure I understand your question, Lance. Since I believe LDS theology has much to offer that is not available elsewhere, I see the

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-05-02 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: His love and grace are not sufficient for you, Kevin? I'm pretty happy (thankful might be a better way of saying it) with all he has given me including my family and the gospel. I even enjoy my TT friendsmaybe he wants me to be here as well. Kevin Deegan wrote: But Dave;

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-29 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Have you ever attended an LDS service, Kevin? Perhaps you should try attending one of our Fast Testimony meetings sometime. They are usually held the first Sunday of each month. I'm probably not as spiritual as many TTers. I think of Jesus as my Elder Brother, who has shown me

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-29 Thread Lance Muir
@mail.innglory.org Sent: April 29, 2005 09:33 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? DAVEH: Have you ever attended an LDS service, Kevin? Perhaps you should try attending one of our Fast Testimony meetings sometime. They are usually held the first Sunday of each month. I'm probably

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-29 Thread Dave Hansen
David Miller wrote: DAVEH wrote: ... while the resurrection was the point of Paul's discussion... it was not the point of my posts on TT. I understand that, but when you ask what Paul meant DAVEH: I didn't ask what Paul meant. and who these people were, DAVEH:

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-29 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Oooopsmy apologies, DavidM and other TTers. I just sent this before I competed it.sorry! I guess I inadvertently hit SEND when I intended to click on SPELL CHECK. I am too short on time now to finish it, but will try to get back to it again next week. Dave Hansen wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-28 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: I don't know if you've been reading all my posts lately DavidM, but while the resurrection was the point of Paul's discussion...it was not the point of my posts on TT. As I see it, many Christians today believe that baptism is not a necessary component of salvationwhereas I view

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-28 Thread Charles Perry Locke
From: Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] DAVEH: ... There are quite a few Bible passages that reveal more than their obvious message. As do parables, many convey more than one message. And when looked at from an oblique angle, I believe much can be learned from looking beyond the explicit text.

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-28 Thread David Miller
DAVEH wrote: ... while the resurrection was the point of Paul's discussion... it was not the point of my posts on TT. I understand that, but when you ask what Paul meant and who these people were, it is important to consider why Paul brought up this point about a group of people who baptized

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Dave Hansen
: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:13:48 -0700 DAVEH: You are losing me on this one, Kevin. Vs 3 says.. y*e should earnestly contend for the faith

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread David Miller
Perry wrote: Yes, I am aware of John MacArthur's biases. Did you consider Zodhiates' position relative to the translation of Hapax? He also indicates that Hapax is used in a couple of different senses, but specifically references Jude 3 as being one of the instances similar to the

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Charles Perry Locke
. Perry From: Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:20:28 -0700 DAVEH: While the gospel was delivered *once for all*, I don't interpret that to mean *once AND for all

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
4: For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord." Perry From: Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Trut

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-26 Thread Charles Perry Locke
] Baptism 4 dead? Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:29:38 -0400 Perry wrote: The NASB gives a clearer rendition of hapax (clarifying, not reinterpreting) since hapax is an aorist passive, indicating that the action occurred once and will never occur again. I am not a greek scholar; this description comes

Re: [Fwd: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?]

2005-04-25 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: No, KevinI don't. Wouldn't one expect supernatural events to happen to those who are close to the Lord, and the veil is thin? FWIWThose participating in Temple work do not seek a conjuration of spirits, nor do they meet the definition below you offered for necromancy. Let me

Re: [Fwd: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?]

2005-04-25 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: I fail to see how your below definition of necromancy relates to what PP said, Kevin. necromancy noun [U] the practice of claiming to communicate with the dead in order to discover what is going to happen in the future, or black magic (= magic used for bad purposes) Kevin wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Where you going with this, Kevin? Are you suggesting Jesus borrowed the baptismal rite from pagans??? Or do you think the below mentioned pagans derived their baptismal beliefs from Primitive Christianity? Kevin wrote: DAVEH: What ppl, Judy? Do you know to whom Paul was referring?

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: You are losing me on this one, Kevin. Vs 3 says.. ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. ...in the KJV. What version are you using to get once for all? Alsodo you think there was no further revelation from God after Jude

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread Kevin Deegan
Not goimg anywhere. You asked who (read Pagans just north of then city where Paul issued the letter) practised such.Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Where you going with this, Kevin? Are you suggesting Jesus borrowed the baptismal rite from pagans??? Or do you think the below mentioned

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread David Miller
DaveH wrote: Does it seem strange to you that he would use the bizarre practices of a (presumably) forbidden practice to teach a Christian principle? The resurrection is not just a Christian principle. It is a principle found in many religions. If I lived in ancient Egypt and was speaking

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread Charles Perry Locke
for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord. Perry From: Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead? Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:13:48 -0700 DAVEH: You are losing me on this one

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Yes, I understand that many societies and religions believed in an afterlife. That's not the point that makes this discussion pertinentbut rather baptism. How many other non Christian religions practice baptism would be a more interesting question to consider. So how do you weigh

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread David Miller
Perry wrote: The NASB gives a clearer rendition of hapax (clarifying, not reinterpreting) since hapax is an aorist passive, indicating that the action occurred once and will never occur again. I am not a greek scholar; this description comes from John MacArthur. You really have to be

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-25 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: Yes, I understand that many societies and religions believed in an afterlife. That's not the point that makes this discussion pertinentbut rather baptism. Back up, Dave. Read the context of the passage. The resurrection is EXACTLY the point that makes this discussion pertinent.

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-24 Thread Kevin Deegan
It is "one of the leading fundamental truths of Mormonism" (see quote) Communing with the DEAD IN THE TEMPLE!Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: How does that tie in to baptism for the dead, Kevin?Kevin Deegan wrote: I think "hear from the dead" would qualify as communication! Thus it is

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-24 Thread Kevin Deegan
So you have no problem with supernatural appearances inside the temple? necromancy, n. conjuration of the spirits of the dead for purposes of magically revealing the future or influencing the course of events (Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition) Is the effort made for

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
Bizzare and unlawful. It was practised by THOSE outside of the faith. It is forbidden as practised by the LDS The Bible is clear NO Communuion with the DEAD! To change a LDS quote, it should be: The living should NOT hear from the deadDave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Kevin, do you think

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
1 Co. Chapter 15: Verses 1,2,3,9,10,11,12,14,15,17,19 Contains FIRST Person pronouns, "we" "our" "you" "your" "ye", Paul is speaking to his Christian audience about things that pertain to them. 1 Co 15:29 Else what shall THEY do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
Where then is the EVIDENCE that the people of the BoM KNEW of or practised baptism, let alone PROXY Baptism? The Book of Mormon teaches baptism is a covenant for mortal life. Mosiah 18:13 “And when he had said these words, the Spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he said, Helam, I baptize thee,

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
The Bible tells us to avoid foolish genealogical work.1 Tim 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law;

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
DAVEH: What ppl, Judy? Do you know to whom Paul was referring? Paul used Pagan authorities to teach and contrast as in the Pagan poet he quoted on Mars Hill. Just north of Corinth was a city named Eleusis. This was the location of a Pagan religion where baptism in the sea was practiced to

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: LOL.I guess your below revelation was the last revelation intended specifically for you, Kevin! ;-) Kevin Deegan wrote: BLAINE It is ON-GOING REVELATION that Kevin does not believe in. His theme is, as always, that revelation ceased with the apostles' deaths. Can you or Kevin

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: Kevin, do you think baptism for the dead struck Paul as bizarre? Kevin Deegan wrote: CMON Blaine screw your head on right. That is exactly what it is called Communication, that the living should hear from the dead Proxy baptism for dead folks, does not strike you as bizzarre? --

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
Judy Taylor wrote: Hi Blaine: The scripture that comes to mindis Isaiah 8:20 which (to paraphrase) says that doctrine can not conflict with what has already been revealed in the law and the prophets - baptizing for the dead certainly isn't part of that. Paul was referring (1Cor

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: HmmmIs that really your answer to my specific question, Kevin? If so, I do not understand how your answer relates to Paul. I would prefer to think you simply went off on a tangent in your explanation, rather than trying to dodge my question. Would you be so kind as to

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
It is Necromancy that is bizzareDave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: HmmmIs that really your answer to my specific question, Kevin? If so, I do not understand how your answer relates to Paul. I would prefer to think you simply went off on a tangent in your explanation, rather than

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: Ah..Thank you for your specific answer to my question, Kevin. I apologize for responding in a parallel post tonight requesting clarification on your answer. Soyou think Paul thought it to be bizarre behavior. Does it seem strange to you that he would use the bizarre

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Kevin Deegan
I think "hear from the dead" would qualify as communication! Thus it is Necromancy. Apostle Parley Pratt "An important point is gained, a victory won, and a countless host of opposing powers vanquished, on one of the leading fundamental truths of Mormonism. That the living may hear from the dead.

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: How does that tie in to baptism for the dead, Kevin? Kevin Deegan wrote: I think "hear from the dead" would qualify as communication! Thus it is Necromancy. Apostle Parley Pratt "An important point is gained, a victory won, and a countless host of opposing powers vanquished,

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-23 Thread Dave
DAVEH: You must define it differently than the dictionary I use.. necromancy noun [U] the practice of claiming to communicate with the dead in order to discover what is going to happen in the future, or black magic (= magic used for bad purposes) ..How does the above definition

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Kevin Deegan
NECROMANCY BAPTISM is essential for the faith? C'MON Blaine 1 Co. Chapter 15: Verses 1,2,3,9,10,11,12,14,15,17,19 Contains FIRST Person pronouns, "we" "our" "you" "your" "ye", Paul is speaking to his Christian audience about things that pertain to them. 1 Co 15:29 Else what shall THEY do which

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Judy Taylor
Kevin, can you believe it? It's Blaine who has been reading Augustine on the side and now here he is trying to make a doctrine out of one scripture.. :-) On Fri, 22 Apr 2005 04:47:20 -0700 (PDT) Kevin Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: NECROMANCY BAPTISM is essential for the faith? C'MON

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Judy wrote: Kevin, can you believe it? It's Blaine who has been reading Augustine on the side and now here he is trying to make a doctrine out of one scripture.. :-) BLAINE: I like your little smilie, Judy. That means you are trying to be nice, huh? (:) But seriously, it is a

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Kevin Deegan
In what verse was Nicodemus born of water??? ANSWER: _ Was Jesus trying to trick us? Why did he not say whoever is baptised will not perish JN 3:15-16 whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Kevin Deegan
BLAINE It is ON-GOING REVELATION that Kevin does not believe in. His theme is, as always, that revelation ceased with the apostles' deaths. Can you or Kevin furnish me with any scripture that substantiates this false--VERY false--doctrine? I just got a revelation that revelation has ceased"[EMAIL

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BLAINE: Where did Kevin get such a fancy--and inappropriate--word? This word--necromancy--refers to communicating with the DEAD. Notice the emphasis on the word, DEAD. Joseph Smith's doctrine of baptism for the dead did not come from the single passage in 1 Corinthians 15:29. The

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Kevin Deegan
BLAINE: Where did Kevin get such a fancy--and inappropriate--word? This word--necromancy--refers to communicating with the DEAD. Notice the emphasis on the word, "DEAD." CMON Blaine screw your head on right. That is exactly what it is called Communication, "that the living should hear from the

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Charles Perry Locke
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] BLAIN wrote: Now, who is trying to make a doctrine from a single scripture? Kevin, maybe? The doctrine of Baptism, and it's being necessary for one's salvation, is made clear--very clear--in various places. None more clearly though than when the Lord

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-22 Thread Charles Perry Locke
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] BLAINE: It is ON-GOING REVELATION that Kevin does not believe in. His theme is, as always, that revelation ceased with the apostles' deaths. Can you or Kevin furnish me with any scripture that substantiates this false--VERY false--doctrine? Blaine,

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2003-12-22 Thread Blaine R Borrowman
"For he is not a man that he should repent" obviously refers to his being above mortal need to repent--does not say anything about what he looks like. "God is not a man, that he should lie," Again, this is just saying God does not share mortal bad habits, such as lying. Says nada about

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2003-12-22 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Blaine, when you quote scripture or extra-biblical works, please give the reference. From: Blaine R Borrowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: **Possible_Spam** Re: **Possible_Spam** Re: **Possible_Spam** Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dea

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-20 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]What about Revelation 1: 13-16? Here we see an actual descriptiuon ofthe glorified resurrected Christ, as he appeared to John the BelovedApostle, on the Isle of Patmos. He had a voice, he had hair, he hadpaps, he wore clothing, he had hands, he had feet., etc. Does

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2003-12-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Sorry Blaine, but God did not say One of the things I am is a spirit. He also did not say,I am a man with a spirit. In Fact, if you will turn to 1st. Samuel,15:29, you will find God making it very clear that He is not a man. If that leaves any doubt, you might also look at Numbers, 23:19. Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-19 Thread bborrow26
On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 05:51:16 -0800 (PST) Kevin Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was it a ceremony, in the Temple? A Temple sealing to a man? I thought they stopped those years ago. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Forgive me for jumping into this discussion, Kevin. I don't have a

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2003-12-19 Thread bborrow26
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:41:42 -0600 Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: See John 4:24. God is a Spirit. Terry **BlaineRB: Terry, I am also a spirit. Just as you are too. This has nothing to say about what else we are--our bodies are the temples of our spirit selves. As Jesus said,

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2003-12-18 Thread bborrow26
Not Just a man--but definitely man-like in form. See below: Genesis 1:26-27 26. And God said, Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness 27. So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him, male and female created he them. The living Christ is a glorified man,

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2003-12-18 Thread Terry Clifton
See John 4:24. God is a Spirit. Terry Not Just a man--but definitely man-like in form. See below: Genesis 1:26-27 26. And God said, Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness 27. So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him, male and female created

[TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-18 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Not Just a man--but definitely man-like in form. See below: Judy: God is Spirit so Genesis 1:26,27 does notrefer to a physical form;when Jesus said "If you have seen me you have seen the Father" he was also making referenceto the 'Spiritual' since He walked in a

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-17 Thread Dave
DAVEH: Forgive me for jumping into this discussion, Kevin. I don't have a lot of time, but just wanted you to know that I am sealed to my son, and do not find it a problem. Furthermore, I'm sealed to my father (as well as mother, and my daughter). When I get to heaven, I expect being sealed to

[TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-17 Thread jandgtaylor1
Hi Blaine, you write: I have been impressed with your thoughts, always expressed with a grain of charity. SEX? Well, I can't recall where they said anything about it in the Bible. Judy: You don't remember the Saducees asking Jesus about what would happen if seven men (brothers) all

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2003-12-17 Thread ShieldsFamily
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel? Terry, can you tell us how your wife prevailed with you? (She probably just dazzled you with her beauty!) Izzy

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2003-12-17 Thread Terry Clifton
Blaine: I was not talking about your comment concerning sex within marriage. I always have been and continue to be an avid proponent and participant of that very practice. I was referring to your looking at your God and creator as just a man. Wake up! Some day soon you will

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-17 Thread Kevin Deegan
Was it a ceremony, in the Temple?A Temple sealing to a man? I thought they stopped those years ago. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Forgive me for jumping into this discussion, Kevin. I don't have a lot of time, but just wanted you to know that I am sealed to my son, and do not find it a

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-17 Thread Dave
Kevin Deegan wrote: Was it a ceremony, in the Temple? DAVEH: Yes.it was in the Temple. (I assume you are asking me this question about my comment below.) A Temple sealing to a man? DAVEH: To my father, and to my son. I thought they stopped those years ago. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

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2003-12-16 Thread Dave
ShieldsFamily wrote: Oh, DaveH—don’t go!!! There’d be nothing left of me but whiskers!!! Izzy DAVEH: You'd still have your cheshire smile, Izzy! G> -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you wish to receive things I find interesting, I

RE: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 Dead part of gospel?

2003-12-16 Thread Dave
Izzy wrote: Oh, DaveH—don’t go!!! There’d be nothing left of me but whiskers!!! Izzy Dean writes: DaveH -Please Go-Hurry and leave-Don't leave mad just leave. We will find something else to talk about :-) DAVEH: Aww schucks, Dean. I detect a hint of brotherly love there...

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2003-12-16 Thread Dave
DAVEH: Do you think hopeless guys like me should not be admitted to TT? Or, are you OK with folks who think differently posting regularly? Terry wrote: Heaven forbid! You need a good influence in your life, and Dean and I would get very bored very soon with no one but Izzy to pick on. Terry

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2003-12-16 Thread Dean Moore
Brother Dean: A man I used to go on visitation with years ago gave me some excellent advice. He said, "You have to expect lost people to act like lost people". I now offer that advice to you. Don't see them as refusing to do what they need to do, or what you want them to do. Just

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