[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread Judy Taylor
OK Vincent and DavidM, I accept the verdict (I didn't consciously use logic); if you say that's what it is - what can I say? Guilty?? Hope it doesn't make you want to throw out all of it ... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Therefore, you made an inference, which is using logic. David Miller's comment ab

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread Kevin Deegan
A few Black hairs, make a difference? Irrespective of whether you see it or not, there is a difference. Lev 20:25 Ye shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and ye shall not make your souls abominable by beast, or by fowl, or by any man

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Judy wrote:> So far as the 'sacrifices' were concerned they > couldn't have any physical blemish they had > to be perfect.   The law is spiritual, but your reading here is staying in the natural.Just as the law forbid eating pigs and shellfish, so it g

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "Wm. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy: Adam and Eve were tempted by the lust of the eye; the lust of the flesh; and the boastful pride of life also - does this mean that they had a fallen nature residing in their human flesh also?   Great question, Judy. The answer is No. Yet that doe

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread Kevin Deegan
The law is spiritual, but your reading here is staying in the natural.Just as the law forbid eating pigs and shellfish, so it gave physicalrequirements concerning sacrifices. Think about it. What is the point?Do a few black hairs forming a spot on an otherwise white lamb reallymake it "unholy" befo

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread elextech
Therefore, you made an inference, which is using logic. David Miller's comment about you having used logic still stands. vincent j fulton On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:39:51 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Judy wr

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-15 Thread David Miller
Judy wrote: > So far as the 'sacrifices' were concerned they > couldn't have any physical blemish they had > to be perfect. The law is spiritual, but your reading here is staying in the natural. Just as the law forbid eating pigs and shellfish, so it gave physical requirements concerning sacrif

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Wm. Taylor
at is why Christ had to have a human mind, so that he could defeat sin at its root.    Bill  - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:26 AM Subject: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Judy:  

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy wrote: Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh is in the blood" Since the life of man is in his blood and man must die because of sin, it can be stated that there is death in the blood. I'm not sure about your l

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] jt: No he couldn't have. Even lambs, bulls, and goats, had to be spotless and without blemish. A leavened or blemished sacrifice would not have been acceptable before a Holy God. I was under the impression that sin is a blemish. Which scripture tells us that a sinful

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread elextech
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:22:32 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy wrote: Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh is in the blood" Since the life of man is in his blood and man must die because of sin, it can be stated that ther

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread elextech
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:22:32 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: jt: No he couldn't have. Even lambs, bulls, and goats, had to be spotless and without blemish. A leavened or blemished sacrifice would not have been acceptable before a Holy God. I was under the impression that sin

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread elextech
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:26:57 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: judy: Adam and Eve were tempted by the lust of the eye; the lust of the flesh; and the boastful pride of life also - does this mean that they had a fallen nature residing in their human flesh also? vince: They did a

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
I did my homework Davidm: Is this what you are talking about?   Surprise Professor Soothill said: "What is really extraordinary and was a great surprise to me is that there is a lot of free-floating foetal DNA in pregnant women's blood. "Probably the cells in the placenta break and release th

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Judy wrote:Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh  is in the blood" Since the life of man is in his blood  and man must die because of sin, it can be stated that  there is death in the blood.    I'm not sure about your logical process here

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Judy:    Sin is a spiritual problem; our mortal flesh (body) can show theevidence and ravages of sin but an inanimate body is basically not the problem.   vince: Yes, sin is a spiritual problem. We can be tempted to sin by thedevil, by the world, or by our own sin

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread elextech
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:31:38 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Judy: Sin is a spiritual problem; our mortal flesh (body) can show the evidence and ravages of sin but an inanimate body is basically not the problem. vince: Yes, sin is a spiritual problem. We can be temp

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread David Miller
Judy wrote: > Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh > is in the blood" Since the life of man is in his blood > and man must die because of sin, it can be stated that > there is death in the blood. I'm not sure about your logical process here that arrives at this conclusion, but

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: jt: I want to know if Vincent is aware that there are two kinds of flesh;so it is not the physical body only even though it is the same Greek word for both and the same # in Strongs Concordance.   vince: Are we not discussing the physical body

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-14 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>writes: Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh is in the blood”Since the life of man is in his blood and man must die because of sin,   OK so far.   it can be stated that there is death in the blood.   I can't stretch my

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread elextech
On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 18:23:00 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: jt: I want to know if Vincent is aware that there are two kinds of flesh; so it is not the physical body only even though it is the same Greek word for both and the same # in Strongs Concordance. vince: Are we not d

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread elextech
No, he was not talking about suicide. How is that relevant to a sinful nature residing in human flesh? Does my answer to your question prove that our Adam-generated flesh is inherently without sin? What about all of the scriptures which I cited; don't they show that the notion that fles

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread Judy Taylor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (All scripture citations below are from RSV) judyt:  vince gave you 11 scriptures (and there are two or three times that many).   You seem to have disposed of them fairly easily by quoting one scripture.    Rather than back quoting any script

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/13/2004 8:16:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (All scripture citations below are from RSV) judyt:  vince gave you 11 scriptures (and there are two or three times that many).  You seem to have disposed of them fairly easily by quoting one scripture.   R

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread Judy Taylor
Vincent: When Paul wrote: "I have crucified the flesh with it's passions and desires (Galatians 5:24)  was he talking about killing himself, committing suicide?   judyt   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>writes:   > Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life > of the flesh i

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread elextech
On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 07:45:40 -0500 Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life > of the flesh is in the blood” > Since the life of man is in his blood > and man must die because of sin, OK so far. > it can be stated that there is death in the blood.

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation

2004-03-13 Thread Judy Taylor
Leviticus 17:11,14 states for the life of the flesh is in the blood” Since the life of man is in his blood and man must die because of sin, it can be stated that there is death in the blood. The very fact that sin affected the blood of man (his life) necessitated the virgin birth of Christ if

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-29 Thread Dave
Charles Perry Locke wrote: > DavidM wote: Some Mormons try to say that God provided the sperm, > > DAVEH said: Who have you heard say that, DavidM??? I'm not saying that > there are not any LDS who may have believed such, but I have never met any. > The only people I've ever heard say they b

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-28 Thread Charles Perry Locke
DavidM wote: Some Mormons try to say that God provided the sperm, DAVEH said: Who have you heard say that, DavidM??? I'm not saying that there are not any LDS who may have believed such, but I have never met any. The only people I've ever heard say they believe that are those who are criti

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-28 Thread Dave
David Miller wrote: > The > Scriptures say that Jesus WAS of the seed of Abraham and David, but you > argue that seed means male sperm and there was no male sperm involved in > the birth of Jesus. You leave us with skepticism and disbelief in the > Scriptures because the Scriptures do say that

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-27 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So your idea is that Jesus was created in the same condition as the first Adam? Here are some problems with this idea: 1. If Jesus was in the same condition as the first Adam BEFORE the fall, then having never sinned, Jesus would be immortal and incapab

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-27 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: >> So your idea is that Jesus was created in the same >> condition as the first Adam? Here are some problems >> with this idea: >> >> 1. If Jesus was in the same condition as the first >> Adam BEFORE the fall, then having never sinned, Jesus >> would be immortal and incapa

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-26 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > All cults believe in the Peccability of Christ > He must OVERCOME the temptation, just like they > must Struggle, OVERCOME & work out their own > salvation. Jesus Christ did overcome temptation, even as we are overcomers. Jesus said: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit wi

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-26 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy wrote: > why can't he be the same species as the first Adam > before the fall and when faced with the same temptations > overcome leading to life and hope for the rest of us > rather than fall into sin and disobedience So your idea is that Jesus

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-26 Thread David Miller
Judy wrote: > why can't he be the same species as the first Adam > before the fall and when faced with the same temptations > overcome leading to life and hope for the rest of us > rather than fall into sin and disobedience So your idea is that Jesus was created in the same condition as the

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-20 Thread Kevin Deegan
TED]>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 12:24 PMSubject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ> Kevin wrote:> > It is Blasphemous to deny the incarnation and> > since Jesus was God manifest in the flesh to> > attribute the ability to sin and

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-20 Thread Blaine Borrowman
gainsaying, probably. (:>) - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 12:24 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ > Kevin wrote: > > It is Blasphemous to deny the i

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-20 Thread Dean Moore
Dean Moore Fear God and keep His commandments/ trust Jesus > > I believe it is helpful for us to take a long hard look at the humanity > of Christ. If we are to walk like he walked and purify ourselves as he > is pure, that would seem to be impossible if he did not inhabit the same > kind of

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm not looking for a debate. I'm looking for some kind of agreement that Jesus was a human being. If Jesus was not human, then the logical inference from that is that you do not believe in the Incarnation (God clothed in humanity). If Jesus was not of th

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > Would you describe yourself as Pelagian or Semi-Pelagian? > I think the latter, but this I surmise from reading your > posts on other subjects. I'm not Pelagian in the least. I consider Pelagianism to be a false teaching. Pelagianism denies original sin and gives too much credit

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread Kevin Deegan
I am not so sure you are looking for agreement. It seems to me you create a definition and then stick me in it.   I can tell you we do not agree on this, I think you already know that. Would you describe yourself as Pelagian or Semi-Pelagian? I think the latter, but this I surmise from reading your

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > First you imply that I do not believe in the > Incarnation, now you imply I believe in an > Alien god Why do you keep making up such drivel? > Do you need a debate that bad? I'm not looking for a debate. I'm looking for some kind of agreement that Jesus was a human being. If Jes

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread Kevin Deegan
First you imply that I do not believe in the Incarnation, now you imply I believe in an Alien god Why do you keep making up such drivel? Do you need a debate that bad?  David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kevin wrote:> I am not here to debate the IMPECCABILITY of ChristIf you do not care to dis

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > I am not here to debate the IMPECCABILITY of Christ If you do not care to discuss what we mean when we describe Christ as impeccable, that is your choice. However, if you do not believe that Jesus Christ was human, that might create some problems. My Jesus was human, and is now a

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread Kevin Deegan
I am not here to debate the IMPECCABILITY of ChristDavid Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kevin wrote:> It is Blasphemous to deny the incarnation and > since Jesus was God manifest in the flesh to > attribute the ability to sin and a sin nature > to Jesus is to attribute the same to God.The incarn

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kevin wrote: > It is Blasphemous to deny the incarnation and > since Jesus was God manifest in the flesh to > attribute the ability to sin and a sin nature > to Jesus is to attribute the same to God. DavidM: The incarnation means that Jesus had qualities

RE: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > It is Blasphemous to deny the incarnation and > since Jesus was God manifest in the flesh to > attribute the ability to sin and a sin nature > to Jesus is to attribute the same to God. The incarnation means that Jesus had qualities of both man and God. Therefore, Jesus had attrib

Re: [TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread Kevin Deegan
It is Blasphemous to deny the incarnation and since Jesus was God manifest in the flesh to attribute the ability to sin and a sin nature to Jesus is to attribute the same to God. David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kevin wrote:> Just for those that BLASPHEMOUSLY attribute > a SIN nature to Jesu

[TruthTalk] The Incarnation of Christ

2004-01-19 Thread David Miller
Kevin wrote: > Just for those that BLASPHEMOUSLY attribute > a SIN nature to Jesus The real blasphemy is denying the incarnation of Christ. Jesus was made sin for us, and those who deny this are the ones who blaspheme the truth of Christ. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida.