Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread michael douglas
David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. Michael D: Hey Izzy, if you will oblige, I am interested in knowing where in the scriptureI'll bae able to find

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread ShieldsFamily
Of michael douglas Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Laura, I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. Michael D: Hey Izzy

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread michael douglas
ShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michael D, You could start with the 10 Commandments in Exodus 20:8-11: “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the 7th day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work, you

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread GJTabor
You have made a fine point. However, it doesn't excuse Heb. 10:25. We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, like some do. That is the bottom. This is not to be in disagreement with your post. Michael D: I believe alot of the confusion concerning this issue relates to the fact

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Why? Because it is false teaching. It is wrong to teach falsely. What group of Christians do you worship with on a regular basis? Why? Because this false teaching attempts to take away the freedom we have in Christ. Izzy is on your side and she gave Bible. You did not respond to the Bible verse

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Marlin, I still have heard an answer from you concerning your selling of Christmas product? Do you sell Christmas product or not? Why is this so hard to answer?

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
Marlin, If you are against Christmas that is fine with me but I still want to know if you benefit financially from the sale of items from your business during the Christmas season. Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: I will give you my two bits worth. It is you, Martin. You have a party spirit. You are the one who can't worship with others on a continuing basis. You are the one who gives me the impression if we can't understand your questions without answers, we are not spiritual. You are

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 9:37:13 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura wrote: I don't know anyone who is a Christian who can get by without worshipping on a regular basis with other believers and still maintain their walk with God. No denomination is perfect, no church is

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
See David, I disagree with you. Marlin is not answering questions. How many times has he been asked this question? We still have no answer. Here's the truth. IF he sells Christmas trees, or anything associated with Christmas, he is a hypocrite. If he doesn't sell anything to do with Christmas is

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Laura wrote: This isn't about what day we worship - it is about the fact that Martin seems not to worship with other believers on a regular basis. You and Glenn completely missed my point. Think about it this way. Right or wrong, suppose you came to the ideology that Saturday would be the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Marlin wrote: JER 10:3For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. JER 10:4They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. JER 10:5

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: Many have it backwards today. They give sinners hell and gently talk to Christians. Jesus was the opposite when he talked to the woman at the well and the religious leaders of his day. Glenn, the problem is that you are the pastor here, the doctor, the representative of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Glenn wrote: Many have it backwards today. They give sinners hell and gently talk to Christians. Jesus was the opposite when he talked to the woman at the well and the religious leaders of his day. Glenn, the problem is that you are the pastor here, the doctor, the representative of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 12:47:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, Laura. How about this. You go to a Messianic assembly next Saturday and meet with them regularly. Their music may not be your favorite, and their format of worship might not be what you want, and their

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura, I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. So what if he lives in an area where there is no Sabbath-worshipping fellowship What if it takes a great deal of planning to get a group

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
: Monday, November 11, 2002 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas In a message dated 11/11/2002 12:47:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, Laura. How about this. You go to a Messianic assembly next Saturdayand meet with them regularly. Their music may

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 2:56:09 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know that you were not finding fault with Saturday worship. I'm just wondering how willing you are to follow your own advise! I'd go to a Messianic service - They have awesome music and serve the same

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
Then he should worship somewhere on Sunday or start a group on Saturday. Laura

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Glenn, You are the one bringing up "doctrine of origins", (which by the way is not in the Bible);Marlin never did. This is theology terminology psychobabble thatcertain people like to use to confuse the issue when they can't come up with scripture to defend their point of

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura, Thanks for giving him that. And if he is led to worship on the Sabbath, isn't it obvious to you that he is not going to worship on Sunday instead? Izzy -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 3:27:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura, Thanks for giving him that. And if he is led to worship on the Sabbath, isn't it obvious to you that he is not going to worship on Sunday instead? Izzy Are you serious? So if you don't have a

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura, You don't have to worship-every-Sunday-in-church to worship. As I said, the Amish worship as a church group every other Sunday. Some folks don't have a church nearby, so they worship at home. Some folks are too ill to leave their homes; does that mean they "don't

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
The below statement is a total lack of knowledge. I am getting out of this discussion. Bye. PS. Still waitng to see if Marlin is selling Christmas trees or materials? I wonder that God didn't get after David for not worshipping; after all, he just wrote songs and sang them from the pastures!

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread Marlin Halverson
To Whom It May Concern: We do not sell Christmas products. Not that it should make any difference, we fellowship regularly with some wonderful and loving Seventh Day Adventists, and attend independent Bible studies with many of the same people. We do not subscribe to all of their ideas,

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 5:20:11 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jumping to conclusions is not wise. noone was jumpint to conclusions. Thanks for answering the questions. Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread Marlin Halverson
Marlin, this sounds like false idols to me. Am I wrong? Yes. We agree. False idols. I know a lot of people try and say this is a christmas tree. You don't think that, do you? Dear David, If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it is close enough for me to consider that it

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Marlin, you brought it on yourself. I just responded to the Holy Spirit inside of me. You NEVER attempted to REFUTE ONE THING I HAVE SAID. So there's no carrying on a conservation with you. I attended a 7th Day Adventists prophecy workshop. It was the worse thing I ever attended. Tried to sneak

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
The answer to your Christmas problem is the "doctrine of origins". There is nothing in the Bible that says it is a sin IF IT IS NOT IN THE BIBLE. The first part of Jeremiah 10 sure sounds like a Christmas tree. Later verses could show that it is some kind of a carved object, an image. I realize

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn, You teased Blainer for running off.youd better not do it now! J Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 6:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
I'm not leaving TT. I just think I am hindering Marlin and your conservation. So I am going to bow out of this conservation for now. The conservation seems to be all one sided. I say something but Marlin doesn't address what I said. I am going to just watch. I might jump in a little, but I hope

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn, Lets all just kiss and make up! J Hugs, Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas I'm not leaving TT. I

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here. If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list? You have a Bible, don't you? Just go read it. The purpose of a list like this

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Glenn to DavidM -- Refuse to be offended is the only way to stay on TT. Glenn wrote: I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here. If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list? You have

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 11:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. I care about what the Bible says. Marlin, I did not ask you the question below about Christmasthat

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
FURTHERMORE, comment below was in response to NOT answering questions. Glenn wrote: I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here. If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list? You have

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, this kind of belief will lead to you all sorts of extremes and into cults if you are not careful. I grew up with this anti-Christmas belief and it IS WRONG WRONG WRONG. You need to think outside the box. THERE IS ONE EXTREMIST GROUP THAT BELIEVES THE FALSE DOCTRINE that if it not in the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, you didn't address my comments. PS. I haven't judged Martin's motives. I don't have a clue what he is saying AND I said that. But his implication is that Christmas is a sin! I WILL TELL YOU THIS. HE COMES ACROSS WITH PIOUS ARROGANCE. Is he arrogantly pious? I don't have a clue as he

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn wrote: HE COMES ACROSS WITH PIOUS ARROGANCE. Izzy says: And you dont

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
09, 2002 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Martin - Quite frankly this is double talk. I have had enough of it with the Mormons so I recognize it quite quickly. If it doesn't matter if you are against Christmas then why send links. Notice that was not a question. I have to assu

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
The world is going to hell and you are against Christmas. Wow! Where is a Bible verse against it? Your argument from Biblical silence is bad hermeneutics. To follow this method of Biblical interpretation is to lead to all kinds of confusion. This is what leads the C/C to call instrumental

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
What is a party spirit? Laura 1CO 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, [even] as unto babes in Christ.1CO 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able [to bear it], neither yet now are ye able.1CO 3:3 For

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
I will give you my two bits worth. It is you, Martin. You have a party spirit. You are the one who can't worship with others on a continuing basis. You are the one who gives me the impression if we can't understand your questions without answers, we are not spiritual. You are the one who has

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Yes, you do. "You" are your party spirit. You are your own denomination. You have separated yourself from others. This is the party spirit. In a message dated 11/10/2002 9:37:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We do not belong to a denomination and we do not believe in a

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn, Im so glad that David Miller is making such progress with you! J Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
elling my name. Love, Marlin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Thanks Martin, for your reply. It helps me understand you much better. 1. I am not surprise

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Thanks Martin, for your reply. It helps me understand you much better. 1. I am not surprised you can't get along with any Christians and have to stay by yourself. You should consider you are the one in error. I say this because you can't get

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas The world is going to hell and you are against Christmas. Wow! Where is a Bible verse against it? Your argument from Biblical silence is bad hermeneutics. To follow this method of Biblical interpretation is to lead to all kinds of confusion

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
reality is that the followers of Jesus are a part of the continuum from the beginning. They were forced out of the synagogues because those in power rejected Jesus. They retreated into house churches. They became persecuted. By the way, you have been mis-spelling my name. Love, Marlin ----- O

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
It doesn't matter what you prefer. The word Christian is a divinely called name. Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though. :-) Marlin, himself told me he did worship with anyone. Marlin, himself. Excuse me, Glenn, but where did Marlin say he was not able to get along with other

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
10, 2002 2:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas It doesn't matter what you prefer. The word Christian is a divinely called name. Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though. :-) Marlin, himself told me he did worship with anyone. Marlin, himself. Excuse me

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas It doesn't matter what you prefer. The word Christian is a divinely called name. Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though. :-) Marlin, himself told me he did worship

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Izzy, I don't have a clue why you are on my back. YOU DON'T GIVE ME BIBLE. No, on second thought, I do understand why you are on my back. I stand by Hebrews 10:25 you can stand on Marlin. Excuses, excuses, excuses

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
On a good day I do both. Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 4:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Do you worship with Christians on Saturday or just

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas You, also, did not address my post. Bible please. \Where in the Bible does it say it is a sin (Marlins says it is or words to that effect.) to celebrate

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
and devour one another, take heed that ye be notconsumed one of another. Love, Marlin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas I did ask Marlin and he said words

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread Marlin Halverson
Dear Izzy, Does it really matter to you to know whether I am against Christmas? Most people, 99%, cannot be bothered with the truth. They are too busy. I understand that there is only so much time. But when the Lord brings something to my attention, it is my duty before Him, because I

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread GJTabor
Martin - Quite frankly this is double talk. I have had enough of it with the Mormons so I recognize it quite quickly. If it doesn't matter if you are against Christmas then why send links. Notice that was not a question. I have to assume it matters to you or you wouldn't send links. Just like the

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
? Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Marlin Halverson Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 5:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Dear Izzy, Does it really matter to you to know whether I am against

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread GJTabor
I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. I care about what the Bible says. Marlin, I did not ask you the question below about Christmas—that came from Glenn. I find your comments very interesting. I can also see the value of not getting caught up on what are now secular holidays. The