Re: [TruthTalk] Christian Perfection

2004-04-20 Thread Kevin Deegan
"It is true that many of the Christian churches worship a different Jesus than is worshipped by the Mormons or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" (B.P. Brockbank, The Ensign, May 1977, p. 26) ATONEMENT in Garden of Gethsemane "What happened in that garden, was the greatest single

[Fwd: [TruthTalk] Elect Me for Moderator]

2004-04-20 Thread Dave
DAVEH: DavidM..This was my pleading post you so blithely ignored in my impassioned times of despair during the Season of Giving, when you gave so little to those of us who desperately needed your adulation so much. (BTW...I am sorely tempted to save this for a more appropriate season

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
God's covenant with HK is unilateral. God's love and forgiveness are unconditional. Forgiveness preceeds repentance. All of HK is included in the Incarnation.Blessings, Lance - Original Message - From: Terry Clifton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 19, 2004 15:07

[TruthTalk] Calvin versus Calvinism - (Was Christian Perfection)

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
Bill, you don't play fair. You must havefiles of my quotes so you can pull them out and use them by themselves (out of context). This list is called truth talk and Jesus' words (my focus) are truth. You have been asked more than oncefor proof that Polyani was a believer. I know that I

[TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED]God's covenant with HK is unilateral. God's love and forgiveness are unconditional. Forgiveness preceeds repentance. All of HK is included in the Incarnation.Blessings, Lance jt: Do we have the same Bible? God DOES NOT have a covenant with fallen

[TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
No Bill, we are not on the same page; you are playing theological word games and I'm not. Our words either harmonize with the Word of God or they don't. Your doctrine of this "all-inclusive" incarnation does not. It adds to God's Truth and is heretical. He (Jesus) was a SPOTLESS LAMB

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness love through the Incarnate, obedient Israelite Jesus is unconditional and inclusiveness (not exclusive).These (FL) preceed repentance.Though I have several times found myself consigned

Re: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
Judy: At least you're an equal opportunity critic of doctrine. One cannot help but be impressed with your passion for Him and for His Gospel. Praise God for such as yourself, Judy.Lance - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 20,

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness love through the Incarnate, obedient Israelite Jesus is unconditional and inclusiveness (not exclusive).These (FL) preceed repentance.

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvin versus Calvinism - (Was Christian Perfection)

2004-04-20 Thread Jonathan Hughes
Good morning Judy, I have no heart to argue with you so this shall be my last post on this topic. I actually feel pretty exhausted by it all. I have great respect for your incredible knowledge of scripture; I just wish you could see the spirit that comes across in your words. It would

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Jonathan Hughes
Hi Terry, Why would something that only God can give (forgiveness) be dependent on something humans can only give (repentance)? Why make God dependent and restricted by humankind? God is overly capable of forgiving without repentance. If we say otherwise than I think it says that we

Re: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
Good, I'm glad to know that. I apologize for having suggested otherwise. Bill - Original Message - From: Dave To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul? Wm. Taylor wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvin versus Calvinism - (Was Christian Perfection)

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy, I have not been waiting to set you up. All I had to do was a search with your name and the name of these gents and there it was. My point is this, Judy, you evidently do not know how harsh and critical you sound. You constantly say you are not angry andyou do not judge, but your words

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry, Why would something that only God can give (forgiveness) be dependent on something humans can only give (repentance)? Why make God dependent and restricted by humankind? God is overly capable of forgiving without repentance. If we say

[TruthTalk] Fw: Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to:

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
- Original Message - From: Wm. Taylor To: Lance Muir Sent: April 20, 2004 09:14 Subject: Re: Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to: Good stuff. I think this would be a great exercise. Why not go ahead and propose it. - Original Message - From: Lance

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Dave
Judy Taylor wrote: a) A covenant by nature requires the death of both parties. DAVEH: I'm lost on this one, Judy. Would you be so kind as to explain why you believe such, please? -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you

RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Okay,David, so we dont know if you came out of a 2-cell or an 8-cell, implanted or pre-implanted zygote. We dont even know for sure if you are a twin because your mothers egg cell divided due to genetic predisposition, or if she just hiccoughed after eating too much popcorn at the movies.

RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Why do you think the Lord didn't use Joseph's genes, miraculously implanted? Wasn't Jesus also a descendant of Joseph's lineage? Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Miller Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 8:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
OR, perhaps he was saying that sometimes people can be so darned dense that even an arrow couldnt penetrate their thick skulls??? Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wm. Taylor Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 8:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

[TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Oh, Jonathan, welcome back (I think it was g who unsubscribed you.) What a great idea you had! Can everyone on TT submit just three book titles that were inspirational or important in our own lives? (The Bible not included, as we will assume that is already Number One.) Ill have to

Re: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
Possible, I guess, but I think the lineage was counted through Joseph's adoption of Jesus. Bill - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:03 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul? Why

[TruthTalk] Forgiveness/Repentance

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Sorry, but I guess youll have to cast me out as a heretic for saying this. (It wont be the first time, so it doesnt bother me.) But I dont think that forgiveness preceeds repentance, if that means were are forgiven before we repent, or even if we do not repent. I think that repentance is a

RE: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Oh boy! You have no idea how excited I get about reading lists. One of the first things I do with any book (after looking at the covers) is check if there are notes/bibliography attached. I always read that first. Next I hit the index checking for certain topics that interest me as well as

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Terry, Youre SO right on! J Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry, Why would something that only

RE: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hughes Jonathan Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading Oh boy! You have no idea how excited I get about reading lists. One of the first things

Re: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
I'll kick it off with one of my favorites: Adler, Mortimer J Van Doren, Charles How to Read a Book. The classic Guide to Intelligent reading. Touchstone, 1967 If you don't purchase this book then, while browsing just read the table of contents. Lance - Original Message - From:

RE: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Thanks, Lance. Ill read it if youll give us two more books! Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading I'll kick it off with one of

Re: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
I'm confused, Jonathan, is there any other way to start a book! This is so cool. I get immediately suspicious of a book that does not have a name and subject index. It had better have been highlyrecommended by a trusted friend, because I have to really want to read the book to go any

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to:

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
Go ahead, Lance, post a quote. Let's see where it takes us. Bill - Original Message - From: Lance Muir To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:34 AM Subject: [TruthTalk] Fw: Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to: - Original

RE: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Three great choices Bill! Books are friends to me. I have had chronic fatigue syndrome for the last 14 years. In the time that I was partially bed-ridden and most friends were busy being teenagers books were a solace to me. It seems a bit silly perhaps, but I treat my books with a lot of

Re: [TruthTalk] Forgiveness/Repentance

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
We most assuredly are. We ought to be more careful about throwing the word heresy around. After we ALL know in part. Blessings, Lance - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 20, 2004 10:23 Subject: [TruthTalk]

Re: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread Kevin Deegan
DaveH may believe there was NO sexual contact; But LDS Apostles, Prophets and the Church educational system has published books to the contrary."Wm. Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good, I'm glad to know that. I apologize for having suggested otherwise. Bill - Original Message -

RE: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread giske
Hi Judy, (and Izzy – please see my comments below) I certainly do not mind pointing you to someone who put into words a representation of my thoughts better than I could have written them myself. When I read Bill's post I was happy that I could point you to an explanation that would have been

Re: [TruthTalk] Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to:

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
Lance, this is truly a powerful piece of writing. You say so much here and you are so right. I hope everyone will read it and begin to digest it statement by statement. You have profoundly nailed it. Great job. Bill - Original Message - From: Lance Muir To: Wm. Taylor

[TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Hi Judy, (and Izzy – please see my comments below) I certainly do not mind pointing you to someone who put into words arepresentation of my thoughts better than I could have written them myself. When I read Bill's post I was happy that I could point you to an

RE: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Sherrie, Thanks for having the courage and faith to come forward and start posting on TT!!! I'm sure you have a lot to add to the colorful personalities here. I guess if you want to invite some friends to join in you'll just have to explain that we aren't quite as polite as new folks you meet at

Re: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
Men talk theology while women live it. Blessings, Lance - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 20, 2004 15:36 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child Sherrie, Thanks for having the courage and faith to

RE: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
LOL! Lance, you're sounding more and more like a sage old Chinaman. :-) Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn

[TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 4/20/2004 9:57:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ELSMANLAW writes: I will say that with several of my children, I knew that they were conceived at the very moment when the egg was fertilized. Nevertheless, I don't tie that knowing and perception with the fact that they had received

RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
Izzy wrote: Why do you think the Lord didn't use Joseph's genes, miraculously implanted? Wasn't Jesus also a descendant of Joseph's lineage? Have you ever considered Jeremiah 22:30, and the fact that Jeconiah was an ancestor of Joseph but not of Mary? This would be evidence in my mind that

Re: [TruthTalk] WHO WILL RISE UP TO REBUKE LUTHERANS BEFORE LUTHER ROLLS OVER IN GRAVE???...

2004-04-20 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Jim, if this post was a general post to your mail list, please remove truthtalk from it. It contains ad hominem attacks as shown below, which are not welcome on TT. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] WHO WILL RISE UP TO REBUKE LUTHERANS BEFORE LUTHER

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 4/20/2004 8:35:43 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry, Why would something that only God can give (forgiveness) be dependent on something humans can only give (repentance)? Why make God dependent and restricted by

Re: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 4/20/2004 9:43:40 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By the way Izzy I owe you an email on why I am interested in natural/alternative health.Good! I am interested in your response also. Laura

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: God's forgiveness ... is unconditional I agree with the idea that God could forgive unconditionally if he wanted to. In other words, God has the power and ability to forgive unconditionally. The real question is whether or not He does. I do not think he does. I believe that

RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Nope, I hadn't really ever thought of that, I can honestly say. Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Miller Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and

Re: [TruthTalk] Recommended reading

2004-04-20 Thread ttxpress
Calvin's Institutes.. , partic Vol. 1; also, Luther's Table Talk and commentaries on Romans and Galatians G ~ P 235

RE: [TruthTalk] Christian Perfection

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: Do you really think God is blind to your sin? Do others here who believe in the Christians-continue-to-sin theology also think that the atonement means that God does not see your sin? From my perspective, this defies reality. This is pure fantasy. John wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread ttxpress
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 18:31:13 -0400 "David Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:I believe that Jesus.. reveal[s] ..the nature of God concerning how he administers forgiveness. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.." [JC

RE: [TruthTalk] Christian Perfection

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
Hi John. After reading your post, it is very clear that we have different personalities and different ways that we approach truth. I'm going to comment on your post, but only to help explain where I am coming from. I don't expect you to appreciate me much, but it is who I am and it might help

RE: [TruthTalk] Sources of Truth

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: THE BIBLE IS TRUE Lance wrote: Because of what you may be meaning when you write this, I'd like some clarification. I believe that the Bible is God's Word and leads us to truth. I'm not sure what kind of clarification you are looking for. Peace be with you. David

[TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED]God's covenant with HK is unilateral. God's love and forgiveness are unconditional. Forgiveness preceeds repentance. All of HK is included in the Incarnation.Blessings, Lance jt: This is your particular theology Lance, it's not Bible. God has no open

[TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED]God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness love through the Incarnate, obedient Israelite Jesus is unconditional and inclusiveness (not exclusive). jt: How can you completely ignore the "Ifs,

[TruthTalk] Calvin versus Calvinism - (Was Christian Perfection)

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Wm. Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Judy, I have not been waiting to set you up. All I had to do was a search with your name and the name of these gents and there it was. My point is this, Judy, you evidently do not know how harsh and critical you sound. jt: Just as 'beauty is in the eye

[TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "David Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Lance wrote:God's forgiveness ... is unconditional davidm: I agree with the idea that God could forgive unconditionally if he wanted to. In other words, God has the power and ability to forgive unconditionally. The real question is whether or not He

[TruthTalk] Language-Syntax-Semantics as they relate to:

2004-04-20 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED]The Nature of God and God's Gospel. Each time we speak we reveal our apprehension of these(NOGGG). We do so using language. When we employ language (a symbolic system) we first demonstrate just how blunt an instrument it actually is. Even the more

Re: [TruthTalk] The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child

2004-04-20 Thread giske
Hi Judy, It appears my last post did not go through. I’ll try again. I had mentioned that getting my thoughts into written words was not my gift. This is glaringly obvious. When I said it has also been the reason I’ve been hesitant to send in posts to TT I was talking about my confidence in

[TruthTalk] fyi~g

2004-04-20 Thread ttxpress
[ Click to print | Close window ] The following article is located at:http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/116/22.0.htmlThe Dick Staub Interview: Exegeting U2Get Up Off Your Knees preaches

[TruthTalk] Violation of I Timothy 2

2004-04-20 Thread Daniel Lee
Dear Truth Talk Subscribers: Joyous New Moon Greetings (see Isaiah 66) in the Matchless Name of YahShua (Jesus)!!! A couple of days ago, Brother Chris informed me that he posted my article on Romans 7 to this forum and got two negative reactions. I then inquired what forum this was

Re: [TruthTalk] fyi~g

2004-04-20 Thread Wm. Taylor
G, we may never agree on Polanyi. I know we share a great respect for Calvin and his Institutes. And U2 has long been one of my favorite groups. Maybe two out of three ain't bad? Thanks for sharing this. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

[TruthTalk] Violation of danny lee

2004-04-20 Thread irebukeu
WARNING TO ALL: BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS. This same Lee had prophesied that I would die at the beginning of the new year (after Jan.1 2004), he were reminded it was the Jewish New Year. Well, that has come a gone, with this among MANY FALSE PROPHECIES, so take (HIS WORD) not mine, DISCARD THIS

RE: [TruthTalk] Violation of I Timothy 2

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
Greetings Daniel. If you remember, you were on this forum, TruthTalk, several years ago. You were never banned from TruthTalk, but you left on your own accord after being with us for some time. This was before you developed a reputation as a false prophet. You are welcome here as long as you

Re: [TruthTalk] When do the unborn have a spirit and soul?

2004-04-20 Thread Dave
Kevin Deegan wrote: DaveH may believe there was NO sexual contact; But LDS Apostles, Prophets and the Church educational system has published books to the contrary. DAVEH: Give us the quotes, Kevin. If they don't specifically say "physical contact" or "sexual intercourse", then your

Re: [TruthTalk] Moderating

2004-04-20 Thread Dave
DAVEH: Note to DavidM...Oooops! I failed to send this note prior to forwarding my request to become a moderator back before Christmas. Hmmm.guess that detracts from the effect, eh! Sorry 'bout that, DavidM. :-[ David Miller wrote: Hey, did I miss something here? You asked me

Re: [TruthTalk] Forgiveness/Repentance

2004-04-20 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 4/20/2004 9:24:20 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry, but I guess youll have to cast me out as a heretic for saying this. (It wont be the first time, so it doesnt bother me.) But I dont think that forgiveness preceeds repentance, if that means were are

RE: [TruthTalk] Forgiveness/Repentance

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Laura, you always make sense. :-) Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Forgiveness/Repentance In a message dated 4/20/2004 9:24:20 AM