[TruthTalk] Hell

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "David Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Judy wrote: It is possible for things to be true and notGod's Truth - there are two kinds of wisdom you know. I would like you to elaborate a little more on this concept, Judy. Is the concept of gravity God's truth or another kind of truth? I'd say

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Caroline's Blog April 24

2005-04-27 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: I think I can agree with you on all you've posted below, Kevin. That leads to the next question Is 100% of what is found in any specific edition of the Bible God's words? ...and, a follow up question to perpend Is 100% of what God wants us to know found in the Bible?

[TruthTalk] Fw: Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Lance, I would like to be able to agree with you and Jonathan about this man's teaching but from where I sit it is downright dangerous. His Good Newsis all God and none of us. So is this in line with the clear teaching of God's Word? I understand he is a super smart theologian but I can not

[TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Debbie writes: Another "bicameral" statement madeon TTis thatlove is the sum of the commandments. I love "disobedient people" better when I focus on God's unquenchable love for us. Where else could our love come from? Just focusing or visualizing love or the "incarnation" will not make

[TruthTalk] FYI Anxious About Nothing

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Anxious About Nothing by Donna L. Watkins Do not be anxious about anything ... Philippians 4:6a Our world has become an excellent place to fear all when God says, Fear Not! Advertising, media, news, and listening to other people's fears have caused many Christians to join the world in

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2005-04-27 Thread Terry Clifton
Caroline Wong wrote: 3)In your opinion, why do bright and sincere Christians believe different doctrines? How do you decide who is right? Is it by how well they match your thinking? === BINGO! That

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: A young Nun]]

2005-04-27 Thread Terry Clifton
- Subject: A young Nun A young Nun who worked for a local home health care agency was out making her rounds when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, there was a gas station just one block

Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Debbie Sawczak
Judy, when I say "focus" I'm not talking about visualization or concentration. I'm talking about staking my life on the fact that God loves us, letting God's love be my "ground". Then that shapes how I see myself and other people. Yes, the walk is supernatural, and by faith. Thankfully, we

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: While the gospel was delivered once for all, I don't interpret that to mean once AND for all...never needing to be delivered again or your theory the action occurred once and will never occur again. Not only was the apostasy predicted (2Thes 2:3), but likewise the restoration was

Re: [TruthTalk] baptism

2005-04-27 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Yes, KevinI believe they were Christians in that they were attempting to baptize people for the purpose of salvationto fulfill all righteousness, as our Lord and Savior set the example. Does the Bible tell us they were not followers of Christ? If not, then my assumption is just

Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:55:25 -0400 "Debbie Sawczak" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Judy, when I say "focus" I'm not talking about visualization or concentration. Hi Debbie: Sure am glad to know that I'm talking about staking my life on the fact that God loves us, letting

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] Fw: Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread David Miller
Debbie wrote: I think some of us conservative-type believers on TT dwell on God's love for the disobedient because we've experienced a severe neglect of this in our own conservative circles. Perhaps the other conservative-type believers have seen a terrible neglect of teaching about how

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2005-04-27 Thread David Miller
Caroline wrote: 1) How many of you guys believe - that you have 100% correct theology - that you have 100% truth - that this is easy for anyone I would say nobody on this list. Caroline wrote: 2) Can you name other theologians whom you believe have no error in their theology? No, but I

Re: [TruthTalk] baptism

2005-04-27 Thread David Miller
DAVEH wrote: I think this is an example where Occam's Razor applies. Why make some convoluted assumptions when the obvious makes much more senseunless it steps on the toes of traditional beliefs. I think Kevin's perspective is the more simple one. The hurdle that your perspective faces

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Well, I guess anything is possible in the realm of the heretical mormon system...but since the faith was indeed delivered once for all to the saints, the need further revelation (e.g., bible-contradicting revelation of the sort JS wrote) only denies the efficacy of Christ's sacrifice, and the

Re: [TruthTalk] baptism

2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
What assumptions are my findings based on in your opinion?Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH: Yes, KevinI believe they were Christians in that they were attempting to baptize people for the purpose of salvationto fulfill all righteousness, as our Lord and Savior set the example.

Re: [TruthTalk] baptism

2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
What is so complicated with this perspective? It does not fit the LDS preconceived indoctrination mindsetDavid Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAVEH wrote: I think this is an example where Occam's Razor applies. Why make some convoluted assumptions when the obvious makes much more senseunless

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2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
2) Can you name other theologians whom you believe have no error in their theology? The ApostlesDavid Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Caroline wrote: 1) How many of you guys believe - that you have 100% correct theology - that you have 100% truth - that this is easy for anyoneI would say nobody

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Gnosticism

2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
Put me on that list also Lance! Lance? Lance? Lance? Where did you go? David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lance wrote: Take care, David, when saying 'If Christianity was not...' Jonathan being correct excludes neither you nor Izzy.You don't get it, Lance. If Jonathan is correct about

Re: [TruthTalk] Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
Not to get off the subject but I was wondering Dave. Being that you are a christian then, you may want to tell us a short Testimony of what Jesus is doing in your life. Christians are always testifying what the Lord has done for them, so go ahead praise the Lord! I would find this fascinating

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2005-04-27 Thread David Miller
Caroline wrote: 2) Can you name other theologians whom you believe have no error in their theology? Kevin wrote: The Apostles The Apostles were theologians? Maybe the apostle Paul was, but were the Twelve Apostles theologians? Peace be with you. David Miller. -- Let your speech be

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2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
http://www.christianpost.com/article/editorial/332/section/is.this.evangelicalisms.terminal.generation/1.htm Evangelicalisms terminal generation EXCEPTS On the theological left, the Gospel had long ago been transformed into a social and political message of liberation from oppression. Now, among

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2005-04-27 Thread Kevin Deegan
Point is please show me the ERROR in Pauls theology!David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Caroline wrote: 2) Can you name other theologians whom you believe have no error in their theology?Kevin wrote: The ApostlesThe Apostles were theologians?Maybe the apostle Paul was, but were the Twelve

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Debbie Sawczak
David wrote: But this is ultimately what we all should be looking forward to, the day when our bodies are discarded for new ones, built in the image of Christ, according to his new resurrected glory. Absolutely anticipating that Day (read on below), although it's transformed that our

[TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Debbie Interesting you should say this, David, because some of us (well, OK, I!) have written previously that we won't be through with sin until our salvation is complete, i.e., until the resurrection; we're part of a groaning creation. That's one reasonI am rather incredulous about your

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2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
Why is it, someone asks, that the two best theologians currently writing on TT are both female? Irony, subtlety and acumen seem to have absented themselves on the part of the more thickheadedmales. - Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To:

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2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
Theologian=Rational discourse concerning. Excluding myself, doesn't that include all of the Apostles and all TTers?? (I knew the use of the word 'rational' would 'cause' you to agree with me, David) - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread ttxpress
myth [biblical salvation involves receiving the Kingdom of God in Christ who died at the hands of corrupt rivals tohis Throne where afterwards (e.g.) Stephen saw him 'standing' alone at 'the right hand of God' (Acts 7:56) FTR, in biblical thought there is no 'ingrafted Word', obviously a

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2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
'God' (it's just God Talk folks) was the missing word. How appropriate that I was the one to have missed it ehh? - Original Message - From: Lance Muir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: April 27, 2005 15:59 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: Re: [Bulk] Re:

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
What was it the Little Red Riding Hood said regarding Grandmother's teeth? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: April 27, 2005 16:06 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance myth [biblical salvation involves

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Have no idea G, I've put away childish things jt On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:17:30 -0400 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What was it the Little Red Riding Hood said regarding Grandmother's teeth? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Is there some reason why you do not believe James 1:21 to be Truth? jt On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:06:45 -0600 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: myth [biblical salvation involves receiving the Kingdom of God in Christ who died at the hands of corrupt rivals tohis Throne where afterwards (e.g.)

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
Jt:Do you have a friend who, on an issue of some substance, believes other than you do? If you are praying for one another over this then, how is there to be a satisfactory resolution? - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc:

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
What would you classify as "an issue of some substance Lance?" I don't go to ppl walking in unbelief and ask them to pray for me; every American it seems says that they pray, especially in times of trouble. jt On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:32:16 -0400 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

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2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
Are you saying that you cannot take this hypothetical and project it into a real life situation? It's not the 'issue' but the means by which some resolution could be achieved that I'm interested in. - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org

Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
I haven't a clue what you are looking for Lance; I don't pay much mind to hypothesis and/or the hypothetical and I don't ask the whole world to pray for me. What exactly are you trying to get at Lance? On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:08:39 -0400 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are you

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
I join Roseanne Roseannadanna in her famous rejoinder - 'Never mind' - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: April 27, 2005 19:19 Subject: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance I haven't

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Right-O, no worries ... On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:41:37 -0400 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I join Roseanne Roseannadanna in her famous rejoinder - 'Never mind' From: Judy Taylor I haven't a clue what you are looking for Lance; I don't pay much mind to

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Don't you believe there is anyone else who sees these thingsas I do Lance? Do you believe me to be an aberration? jt On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:41:37 -0400 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I join Roseanne Roseannadanna in her famous rejoinder - 'Never mind' From: Judy Taylor

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Debbie Sawczak
God would convert the both of them to a third point of view. Debbie - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk]

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
Don't you believe there is anyone else who sees these thingsas I do Lance? Do you believe me to be an aberration? Actually we do move in different worlds, not that the cultures are that far apart but our interests most certainly are. I wouldn't have a clue what Roseanne says or if it is

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread Judy Taylor
What would be the point of that since He has already given us His POV? My personal belief is that God wants us to be in wholehearted agreement with Him, laying all else aside, and gathering around His Word as in Malachi and thiswill happen before the end. jt On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:13:53

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2005-04-27 Thread Caroline Wong
No error, Kevin, but only the complexities of life. He agreed with his elders at the Jerusalem council that the Gentile converts should abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. [Acts 15] but later wrote to the

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread ttxpress
keep in mind that jt's 'receiving the ingrafted Word' has nothin' to do with James, nor with JC On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:13:53 -0400 "Debbie Sawczak" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: God would convert the both of them to a third point of view. Debbie - Original Message -

RE: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread ShieldsFamily
Judy and I thank you. J Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:30 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Torrance Why is it, someone asks, that the two best

RE: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance

2005-04-27 Thread ShieldsFamily
Lance, what is your solution to that dilemma when it occurs? Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 4:32 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] Torrance Jt:Do you have

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2005-04-27 Thread ShieldsFamily
But the Amish women do wear dresses. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Wong Only the Amish do better because they also don't wear jewellery, perfume or make-up.

Re: [TruthTalk] Traditional Christians--real or imaginary, or, Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread [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, check out Jude 3. The faith was

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2005-04-27 Thread caroline
Most holiness churches teach that women should wear dresses only. It's based on the idea that women should not wear men clothing. The Amish probably follow Paul's teaching best. Of course, there are Amish who are proud or who like to gossip. I know quite a few Mennonite ladies who faithfully

Re: [TruthTalk] baptism

2005-04-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BLAINE: As DavidH indicates, the truth should always be obvious, otherwise how could the common man be expected to recognize it? You evangelicals rely too much on those who are dressed in scholarly robes, and seek deep to manufacture doctrine. . . . for the wisdom of their wise men shall

Re: Re: [TruthTalk] Traditional Christians--real or imaginary, or, Baptism 4 dead?

2005-04-27 Thread caroline
If there are no further revelations since 1st century AD, then all the visions David Miller has are false. Surely Kevin does not believe that. Perhaps what he meant is that God will never say or do anything that will contradict what has been revealed by Jesus and the bible. Love, Caroline