Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
Izzy: I humbly acknowledge the importance of life lived over life discussed.Amen and thanks for this. Blessings, Lance - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 11, 2004 16:20 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Wm. Taylor
Bill Taylor wrote:Another thing to keep in mind when reading Torranceis this: we are ontologically in Christ from birthvia the go'el aspect of the atonement; but the giftof the Holy Spirit is received at the point of trustingin Jesus Christ. Sometimes this is referred to asrepentance,

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ---SO HEAVENLY MINDED; OF NO EARTHLY GOOD

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
GENTS, YOU GUYS NEED A SHRINK TO HELP YOU WITH THIS GIBBERISH POPPYCOCK, AND I SAY THAT MOST RESPECTFULLY, FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE REAL ME. HOWEVER, WHO IS "ME"? WILL WE EVER KNOW IN A PURE ONTOLOGICAL SENSE? HELP!!! I AM GETTING SUCKED INTO THE MAELSTROM BY THE NOMENCLATURE OF THIS

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Wm. Taylor
David writes However, Torrance does tend to go further and were it not for Bill's comments here in this forum, I'm not sure I would have grasped how far he was going with this. David, I am not nearly as good a communicator as I need to be under these circumstances. I am finding that I have

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Wm. Taylor
Good response. Very helpful. Bill - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:32 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ Lance wrote: What is your understanding of semantic? The word semantic refers to

Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP--ELSMAN DISGORGES

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 5/11/2004 3:47:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, it doesnt bother me a bit, as that is what I assumed. And you have no idea about my personality, I think. BTW, Elsman, do you have any hobbies or interests (other than picking on defenseless

Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 5/11/2004 9:17:16 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Judy. So your husband's name is Grady? I think this is the firsttime I have heard it. Thanks for sharing that with us. That is a riot. My husband's name was Grady! Laura

Fw: Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Judy Taylor
Now that's unusual Laura , I don't think Grady is a very common name. I wanted to name our son Grady but my husband wouldn't let me so it won't come down generationally in our family. The only other Grady we knew of was that fellow on Sandford Son. judyt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a

RE: [TruthTalk] Interesting questions, Izzy.

2004-05-11 Thread Arsene Lupin
Izzy: guess I’m confusing what you believe with the sort of thing that Paul spoke about when he taught at the statue to the Unknown God. Didn’t the Romans have multiple gods when Jesus walked on the earth? TPW: The Romans had their gods, the Celts, the Teutons, the Egyptians, the Gauls, and

Re: [TruthTalk] On Infants who Die

2004-05-11 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! Babies that die go to hell. Hell is the grave. All who die go to hell. After the final judgment then hell and death (and whoever has been returned there) are cast into the lake of fire. Simple scriptural truth.

Re: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists

2004-05-11 Thread Marlin halverson
From Marlin: I think that the word "denomination" applies to the group. But this is not a compliment. I prefer home churches and being led directly of God, rather than by a hierarchy of human leaders. I am responsible for my own actions before God, not any leader other than God can give

RE: [TruthTalk] On Infants who Die

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Bill Taylor wrote: Finally, the Arminian theory approaches our issue from a different starting point. In this paradigm, all persons, infants, and adults alike, are seen as fallen, sinful, at least partially depraved, and guilty in the sight of God. What specific Arminians do you have in

RE: [TruthTalk] Interesting questions, Izzy.

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
TPW, I still can't comprehend someone believing the way you do. It is as foreign to me as a man from Mars. All of my life I've heard of many different religions, but always thought that true paganism died out with the dinosaurs, so to speak. What is it that you like about this religion of

RE: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP--ELSMAN DISGORGES

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Elsman, It is so heartening for me to hear that you also attack innocent animals and other tennis players, in addition to defenseless, harmless, and charming women. I feared that perhaps you only had a one track mind. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [TruthTalk] On Infants who Die

2004-05-11 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 5/11/2004 9:33:11 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Babies that die go to hell. Hell is the grave. All who die go to hell. After the final judgment then hell and death (and whoever has been returned there) are cast into the lake of fire. Simple

Re: [TruthTalk] On Infants who Die

2004-05-11 Thread Wm. Taylor
Hey David, I basically started with a contemporary Arminian position and moved backwards from there. If I were to rewrite that today I would probably begin with something like Arminians believe that infants are born with no inherent righteousness, or something on that order, and then build and

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Bill Taylor wrote: Many, many children have died in infancy before giving or even being able to give any indication that they are in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Yet you agree with me that these children are not destined for damnation. They are safe and will go to heaven.  The

RE: [TruthTalk] Interesting questions, Izzy.

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Izzy wrote: TPW, I still can't comprehend someone believing the way you do. It is as foreign to me as a man from Mars. All of my life I've heard of many different religions, but always thought that true paganism died out with the dinosaurs, so to speak. ROTFLOL. Izzy, you really need

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Wm. Taylor
Interesting, your comments are noted. How do you understandEphesians 2:1-6,in particular vs 1, 3,and 5? 1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the

Re: [TruthTalk] On Infants who Die

2004-05-11 Thread Dave
Chris Barr wrote: \o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings in the Matchless Name of YahShua ! Babies that die go to hell. Hell is the grave. DAVEH: Chris, do you view hell in a singular sense, or do you recognize there may be various forms

Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Dave
Terry Clifton wrote: About thirty years ago I promised my wife that I would take her on a cruise. I am just a trifle slow, but I do keep my promises. DAVEH: Courtesy of A.Word.A.Day... Promises are like the full moon: if they are not kept at once they diminish day by day. -German

[TruthTalk] Hubert --SOME RESIST TRUTH LIKE JUDY

2004-05-11 Thread Judy Taylor
Only one persona and no traps Jim. Theold accuser is at it again; and yes I do have a husband who likes for me to talk to him. Sometimes one is not toldthe story accurately. I hever heard thatthis warning was preachedto a crowd so it came across as though HH warned Elvis' grandmother

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
David: As I note that Bill is responding in some detail to your question(s), I'd like to ask you the following: In your own words WHAT DOES TFT MEAN when speaking of THE VICARIOUS LIFE AND DEATH OF THE MEDIATOR? Blessings, Lance From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May

[TruthTalk] Re:http.//www.perichoresis.org/

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
To all on TT who wish to follow the discussion initiated by David Miller on the book: The Mediation of Christ.C. Baxter Kruger did his doctorate on TFTorrance's Doctrine of God. It was supervised by James Torrance, Tom's brother. Whether you agree or not this will facilitate an accurate

Re: [TruthTalk] Resources

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
See www.regentbookstore.com/. www.perichoresis.org/ for print and audio related to the conversation on the relation of the Incarnation to the Atonement. Lectures on CD by TFT are available from Regent. Blessings, Lance

Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Terry Clifton
Judy Taylor wrote: Actually we are flying out of here on Wednesday morning for TX. Got to be there for Grandparents day at school - we will be away 10 days but I can check in via the internet if we have any spare time. A cruise sounds much better than flying these days please pray for us,

Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Have a great trip, Terry. We will keep you in prayer. You are a blessing to us. That is about the nicest thing anyone ever said about me, but I am not certain that you could get a majority

Re: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have a great trip and bring home a trip report! Laura We will probably bring home some unneeded pounds. Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] Hubert --HOUNDOG LIVED , TO DIE OF CONSTIPATION--CAVEAT JUDY!!

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 5/11/2004 5:08:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Only one persona and no traps Jim. The old accuser is at it again; and yes I do have a husband who likes for me to talk to him. Sometimes one is not told the story accurately. I hever heard that this

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Hi Bill. I'm not sure there is much to disagree with your response, but yet it does seem to me that our grasp of this issue is not identical. Perhaps that will become more clear as our discussion progresses. When I read Torrance, I come away with a different perspective than you do, but

RE: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Hi Judy. So your husband's name is Grady? I think this is the first time I have heard it. Thanks for sharing that with us. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. -- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: In your own words WHAT DOES TFT MEAN when speaking of THE VICARIOUS LIFE AND DEATH OF THE MEDIATOR? Torrance points out the importance of not looking at the work of Christ as merely external representation. Jesus Christ was not just the leader of humanity to represent us before

RE: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread Charles Perry Locke
One of my college math profs was named Grady Cantrell. From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] a promise kept. Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 10:15:37 -0400 Hi Judy. So your husband's name is Grady? I think this is the first time

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
David: difference semantic (only implied?)..at time more than that (semantic implied) What is your understanding of semantic? What is your understanding of syntax? How can a difference be more than semantic? I'm not being a sa David. I may be incorrectly understanding these two fundamental terms

RE: [TruthTalk] Hubert and women--JUDY SPREADS MANURE

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Perry, If Elsman was being funny, it worked--it cracked me up. :-) Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Perry Locke Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 11:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Hubert and women--JUDY SPREADS

RE: [TruthTalk] Resources

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Pardon me if I just opt out until you to all sort it out and come to a consensus. Then you can kindly report the results to the rest of us. J Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 4:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [TruthTalk] a promise kept.

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Youve got my vote (for what its worth) Terry. I already prayed for your safe and wonderful trip while walking Lacey to Forest Park this morning. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 5:02 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: [TruthTalk] Hubert --HOUNDOG LIVED , TO DIE OF CONSTIPATION--CAVEAT JUDY!!

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
---ELSMAN P.S. OH, YOU EXPECT SOME SCAT? ELVIS DIED ON A TOILET, STRAINING AWAY..CHECK IT OUT. HIS DRUGS CAUSED CONSTIPATION, WHICH MANY HEREON ARE AFFLICTED BY, TO THEIR FRUSTRATION. THERE ARE MANY FORMS OF CONSTIPATIONINCLUDING EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL, WHICH MAKE MANY

Re: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists

2004-05-11 Thread Marlin halverson
My computer was attacked by that sasser virus and I missed a bunch of mail, gone forever because of hotmail account limitations. Regarding the SDAs. I have been fellowshipping among them for a couple of years now as a guest. There are wonderful people there. The group as a whole is

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: What is your understanding of semantic? The word semantic refers to the meaning of words. Sometimes a person might say the same thing but use different words. For example, someone might say, that was really Great! Another person might say, No, that was really Excellent! They

Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 5/11/2004 12:11:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perry, If Elsman was being funny, it worked--it cracked me up. :-) Izzy PERRY, DON'T TRUST HERSHE CAN TURN ON A MAN IN A NEW YORK SECOND. SHE HAS AT LEAST 3 PERSONAS, AND EVEN THIS FRIENDLY PERSONA

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
David: No syntactics contains it's own semantics. Agree/Disagree? In all communication success is determined by an overlap of meaning (semantics). No overlap, no communication. PS: For shame on all of us for communicating in such a way as to prompt Izzy to drop out 'til we're done.CSLewis

Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
Elsmanstein: Are you up to speed on the Mediation of Christ "conversation". I, for one, would like to know your thoughts. Lance - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 11, 2004 12:36 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO

Re: [TruthTalk]MEDIATION, MEDITATION, SANCTIFICATION??

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 5/11/2004 12:51:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Elsmanstein: Are you up to speed on the Mediation of Christ "conversation". I, for one, would like to know your thoughts. Lance LANCE, I DON'T DO BOOKS BY MERE MEN. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WELL ABLE TO TEACH

RE: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
The website looks very interesting,Marlin. Its good to know the background on SDAs. Its always good to hear from you. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlin halverson Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

RE: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Elsman, from your heading I cant tell if you intended to malign Judy of me. Either way, enjoy yourself. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Don't feel bad, Lance. It's not that I'm 12 yrs old. It's just that I'm a female. :-) I'd rather spend my time quilting while you fellas come up with a consensus for the rest of us. Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent:

RE: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Correction: Judy OR me. Duh. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ShieldsFamily Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP Elsman, from your heading I cant tell if you intended to

Re: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP--IZZY ITCHES

2004-05-11 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 5/11/2004 1:24:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Elsman, from your heading I cant tell if you intended to malign Judy of me. Either way, enjoy yourself. Izzy I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE IT PERSONALLY, CONSISTENT WITH YOUR PERSONALITY. CHIP.

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
Izzy: I'd really appreciate it if you didn't play to this stereotype. You write well. I looked through your book. I read your description of the time the two of you had at the park.Izzy, you say important things well and with more warmth than most. At least read while quilting. Remember what I

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: No syntactics contains it's own semantics. Agree/Disagree? I don't understand your statement here because of invalid syntax. :-) LOL. Does my statement give you a hint about how I will answer you? Syntactic is an adjective, and syntactics is not really a word, so maybe you

Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread Lance Muir
David: You're too clever for words, NOT. Here's the full quote: Certainly the Godelian theorems-which we may transpose from a logico-deductive system to a grammatico-syntactic or a logico-syntactic system-warn us that no syntactics contains its own semantics. Kudos to you David as a grammarian.

RE: [TruthTalk]JUDY ADMITS TO CRACKING UP--IZZY ITCHES

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Actually, it doesnt bother me a bit, as that is what I assumed. And you have no idea about my personality, I think. BTW, Elsman, do you have any hobbies or interests (other than picking on defenseless women)? J I cant imagine what a person such as yourself does for fun. Izzy I

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: Here's the full quote: Certainly the Godelian theorems-which we may transpose from a logico-deductive system to a grammatico-syntactic or a logico-syntactic system-warn us that no syntactics contains its own semantics. Kudos to you David as a grammarian. If syntax and semantics

RE: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ

2004-05-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
-Original Message- Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Mediation of Christ Izzy: I'd really appreciate it if you didn't play to this stereotype. You write well. I looked through your book. I read your description of the time the two of you had at the park.Izzy, you say important