Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
The thing Paul is against is being a know it all and proud along with causing younger believers to stumble; however neither God or his servants condone ignorance ... they teach that we should not be children in understanding; in malice be children but in understanding be men. (1 Cor 14:20)

Re: [TruthTalk] Copyright Question

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Dave:You appear rather exercised over this matter. Why is this such a 'hot button' issue for you? IFO don't believe Gary to be violating any copyright laws. - Original Message - From: Dave Hansen To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: March 15, 2006 23:21

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Very good point, Judy. Paul is all about us knowing the truth, but he also cautions us not to think we know the whole story. I think many times when people encounter those who have a confidence in a particular truth, they feel some kind of threat and want to knock down the confidence of that

Re: [TruthTalk] Flip Flop Fundamentalist

2006-03-16 Thread Kevin Deegan
http://www.covenantnews.com/proctor060315.htm Rick Warren Fundamentalist or Finagler? By Paul Proctor The Covenant News ~ March 15, 2006 Journalist, Paul Nussbaum recently sent shock waves through a segment of the Christian community after reporting the following comments

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Take Genesis chapters 1 - 3 or, if you prefer 1 - 11. Is TRUTH taught therein? Yes!Do all believers agree upon the TRUTH that is taught therein? No!.WHY? Further, upon employing 1 - 4 below will the outcome necessarily be other than 'NO'? - Original Message -

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
John, in my opinion based upon sketchy details, Joanna violated the teaching of Paul. Paul dealt with fornicators by instructing believers not to even eat with them. Paul rebuked the carnal Corinthians for doing the same thing Joanna was doing. Don't you see that? It is a difficult position

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
I would say that my confidence is in the Lord who has given me thefaith to believethat He will do as He says but I can relate to what you are saying David. I experienced this growing up in Australia and it is known as the great Australian "inferiority complex" I don't know how it is today

Re: [TruthTalk] ** Moderator Comment **

2006-03-16 Thread Kevin Deegan
I do not know why I even Bother MANY POSTS agao KD said At this point I am pretty tired of the game have no desire to chase my tail to argue a straw man errected by JD JD continues his attack for days and you are concerned with my adhom style? You just do not get it. I will not explain

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
I disagree with Lance. I say that all who are taught by God will say the same thing about Genesis Chapters 1 through 11 These are the ones who will all be saying the same thing in the end time and this is the "unity" Christ prayed for... The definition of "believer" should be "one who speaks

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
'ALL WHO ARE TAUGHT BY GOD WILL SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT GENESIS CHAPTERS 1 - 11' Have we just been provided with a perfect standard for determining who is/who is not 'taught by God'? - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc:

[TruthTalk] Fw: PALM Alert!

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Title: PALM Report Vol 4 Issue 9 - Original Message - From: Bruce Fligg PALM Ministries To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 16, 2006 07:52 Subject: PALM Alert! PALM Alert! Lifting up Mississauga in Prayer John 17:21 May they be brought to complete unity PALM -Pray ALways

[TruthTalk] Fw: A few lines from Gilead

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Title: A few lines from Gilead - Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To: 'Lance Muir' Sent: March 15, 2006 21:41 Subject: A few lines from Gilead I am currently reading it, and it's wonderful. In case you don't know or have forgotten, it's a letter written by a dying father,

[TruthTalk] Fw: having finished V's postmodernism lecture

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
- Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To: 'Lance Muir' Sent: March 15, 2006 22:14 Subject: having finished V's postmodernism lecture I mentioned the relational bit in my reply to your forwarded Wrightsaid post. For the rest: having been able to listen to it in context, and

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Hi Judy. Actually, I was simply quoting a scripture - one that you probably never use - and asking a question as to the source of this love; does it come from God to us (thus DRIVING OUT fear) or does it come from us (and fear is replaced as love increases..) How does this verse work for you in

[TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers.

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: No believer commends known sin! Perhaps not, but many so-called believers, Christians if you will, accept sin as part of life until death, and many will condone sin. Technically, they are not believers, because somone who truly sees Jesus as he is and believes in him, trusts in

Re: [TruthTalk] A truly Wrighteous comment

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Judy, you seem to see "sinister" where none exists. You argue that Paul moved on in spite ofhis willingness to observe continued Jewish custom (ala Acts 21.) On previous occasions, you have argued that Paul honored Torah. Which is it -- in what light should we consider(contextually speaking)

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Lance, I think the point Judy is making is that God's Spirit will lead the believer to believe the same thing about these passages. I don't think she means that every true believer will have the exact same understanding at this point in time. You mentioned employing 1 through 4. I actually

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
In the view of God's relating to man, Paul's comment in I Cor 8 (IMO) is all about confidence -- nothing wrong with knowing as long as one does not thinkher relationship with God is secured in that knowing rather than via the process of love. He does contrast knowing and love in this passage, no?

Re: [TruthTalk] Flip Flop Fundamentalist

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
A heartly "amen" for this: I am an evangelical. I'm not a member of the religious right and I'm not a fundamentalist ...Today there really aren't that many Fundamentalists left; I don't know if you know that or not, but they are such a minority; there aren't that many Fundamentalists left in

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
David:Please distinguish 'believe the same thing about these passages' from 'exact same understanding at this point in time'. It may be that resolution to the 'sticking point' may be at hand. - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
David, I honestly see a huge difference. Joanna seems to believe that those with whom she is working are in need of help -- the Corinthians were perfectly content with doing absolutely nothing. Our churches should be full of sinners willing to ask for help, willing to receive teaching, love,

Fw: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers.

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Title: RE: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers. - Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To: 'Lance Muir' Sent: March 16, 2006 09:57 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers. And the paragraphs just before that read: In the next sentence, he

Fw: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers.

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Title: RE: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers. - Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To: 'Lance Muir' Sent: March 16, 2006 09:50 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers. How timely. I JUST THIS MOMENT finished the following paragraph in

Re: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
I will not ask this question again. Apparently the rightwing cannot receive the question for some reason (fear expressed in self - assertion ??) but the question is this: assuming they are going to hell in due time (a discussion point for another time), what do we do with these folks IN THE MEAN

[TruthTalk] The gates of hell?

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
The gates of hell? DAVEH: How do you perceive the gates of hell, DavidM? From my perspective, as hell is used here, it relates to hades and the gates of hell is that barrier that makes imprisons us at death. IOWwhen we die, we our spirit is effectively trapped by death, unable to return

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
YES; and I have this on good authority Didn't Jesus say the same thing to more than one group of Jews who prided themselves on their knowledge of scripture? He told them if God were their father they would hear and receive His Word, however, they rejected both Him and His Words proving that

Re: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread Kevin Deegan
Apparently you can not control yourself : ( --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will not ask this question again. Apparently the rightwing cannot receive the question for some reason (fear expressed in self - assertion ??) but the question is this: assuming they are going to hell in due time

Re: [TruthTalk] A truly Wrighteous comment

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:25:45 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Judy, you seem to see "sinister" where none exists. I wrote nothing "sinister" JD You argue that Paul moved on in spite ofhis willingness to observe continued Jewish custom (ala Acts 21.) He did this so as

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
That portion of your post: "there are no excuses for not SAYING WHAT GOD SAYS" is as true as true can possibly be! Back to my Genesis illustration then, Someone asks 'What does God say in Gen 1-11? Answer:Read Gen 1-11 and, you will know what the Scriptures (God) say in Gen 1 - 11. Should

Re: [TruthTalk] Copyright Question

2006-03-16 Thread ttxpress
beon guard, o canada© On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:18:09 -0500 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dave[H]:You appear rather exercised over this matter. Why is this such a 'hot button' issue for you?.. ||

Re: Fw: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers.

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
Title: RE: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers. Hmmm! Looks like Paul had a different "Christology" because he clearly states that he had not yet apprehended - (see Phil 3:12,13). So it's undoubtedly safer to go further back than the "reformers" for a sound Christology lest we

[TruthTalk] ** Moderator Comment **

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Kevin, your response here is nothing but an ad hominem remark. It is an emotional comment, not a logical one. It does not add to the discussion. If you need help understanding an ad hominem argument, please consult the following article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem Please try and

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
My understanding of Gen. 1-11 is not going to be exactly the same as Judy's in the sense that if I wrote a commentary on the chapters and then Judy did the same, they would differ much in the way that the different gospel accounts differ from one another. However, if we are both filled with

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:53:34 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David, I honestly see a huge difference. Joanna seems to believe that those with whom she is working are in need of help -- Maybe they are in need of help but from what Joanne says they are not open to receive it

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
Please answer my question first JD. What does your LOVE scripture have to do with The Day of the Lord? On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:15:20 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Judy. Actually, I was simply quoting a scripture - one that you probably never use - and asking a question as to the

Re: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Lance, upon reading David's post below, exhibits 'cranial density' his own self. Though I'd thought we would be further ahead, we're not. Why not submit this to David Miller for a rewrite? He's good at that sort of thing :). - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
When I counsel someone, Judy, do you know how I know that the opportunity is over -- for absolute certain? When they quit coming to the meetings. We should never (or, at least, very seldom) decide for the "sinner" when time enough has been spent. The carnality of the believer often takes long

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Excellent comments, Judy. I think you are really hitting a home run with these points. I'm all for ministering to sinners and the sick, but my idea of ministry is solutions and healing, not a hospital club of sick and dying folk. I have remarked to my congregation here several times that

Re: [TruthTalk] The gates of hell?

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Dave, I see the gates of hell as a metaphor in the same way as let the dead bury the dead is a metaphor. There is spiritual warfare going on as described in the book of Daniel (esp. chapters 10 11). The gates of hell refer to the strongholds of Satan in this world system, and when Jesus says

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
I initiated this conversation . Judy. You should be answering my question. But, no prob. I do not mind being responsible for what I believe. Contextually -- the passage in John has nothing to do with the "day of the Lord." In Christ, we escape judgment that has to do with destiny. In Christ we

Re: [TruthTalk] A truly Wrighteous comment

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
As, "context" has nothing to do wtih whoi wrote what? I give up Jd -- Original message -- From: Judy Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:25:45 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Judy, you seem to see "sinister" where none exists. I wrote nothing

Re: [TruthTalk] The relationship of sin and believers.

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
As George Carlin once said concerning the many variations of the word 'flammable' a thing either flams or, it doesn't. Now, as to your expression, 'technically, they are not believers',..they are or they are not believers, David. Your, and it is 'your', 'instant' theology would need some

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
John wrote: In Christ we are not judged. How do you reconcile this idea with the following passage? 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 (10) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good

Re: Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
Good for Leisa, I am glad she is learning the ways of the Lord while she is so young, children raised in godly homes have such an advantage. My mother didn't walk in that kind of faith but she would not cave to sickness too easily and she taught us not to pamper ourselves or give in to it -

[TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:01:10 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I counsel someone, Judy, do you know how I know that the opportunity is over -- for absolute certain? When they quit coming to the meetings. I guess so JD; if they are not present then there is noone there to

[TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread conor
Hello Everyone, I recently joined truth talk and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Conor Mancone. I'll be graduating from the University of Florida in a few short months with two degrees, one in physics and another in astronomy. For those of you who care for a little background,

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Lance Muir
Welcome Conor (Group hug) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: March 16, 2006 16:05 Subject: [TruthTalk] Hello Hello Everyone, I recently joined truth talk and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Conor Mancone. I'll be

Re: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Yes , I charge for the sessions -- $45 for an hour and 20 minutes. I try to work myself out of a job within 6 sessions but will "coach" (read:disciple) them afterwards. I used to offer the help for no charge -- no one took me serious until they were vested in the program. If they run

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Judy -- did you forget?? By way of reminder I post a second time: " Hi Judy. Actually, I was simply quoting a scripture - one that you probably never use - and asking a question as to the source of this love; does it come from God to us (thus DRIVING OUT fear) or does it come from us (and fear

[TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
Welcome to TT Conor Glad to have you and thanks for sharing about yourself. judyt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Hello Everyone, I recently joined truth talk and just wanted to introduce myself. My nameis Conor Mancone. I'll be graduating from the University of Florida in a fewshort months with two

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:36:05 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Judy -- did you forget?? No, but when my husband takes over the computer with his pie charts I need to back off for a while, so love and fear had to wait. By way of reminder I post a second time: " Hi Judy.

Re: [TruthTalk] Comfort the FORNICATORS!

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
How IYO does the "pastoral counseling" that you offerdiffer from the secular kind and what kind of problems are you confronted with JD? judyt On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:44:46 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes , I charge for the sessions -- $45 for an hour and 20 minutes.

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread David Miller
Hi Conor. Welcome to TruthTalk. Thanks for sharing about yourself. You mentioned that you were raised Catholic. Are you Catholic now? Are you able to share the Catholic perspective with us on issues? David Miller. -- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Welcome to TT, Conor! I do hope you enjoy your stay here BTWHave you ever had any experience moderating an email forum??? ;-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone, I recently joined truth talk and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Conor Mancone.

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread ttxpress
myth [jt insists that'truth is Jesus Christ'; Conor says he is a college student,not Jesus Christ; therefore, both quite rationally implicitly,(a) 'liar is whom'?] On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:49:11 -0500 Judy Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: thanks for sharing aboutyourself

Re: [TruthTalk] The gates of hell?

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
The gates of hell refer to the strongholds of Satan in this world system, DAVEH: As you may know, I don't quite see it that way. In support of my position, let me offer... [Wis 16:13] For thou hast power of life and death: thou leadest to the gates of hell, and bringest up again.

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Could that have been a typo, G..perhaps you meant.. mirth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: myth [jt insists that'truth is Jesus Christ'; Conor says he is a college student,not Jesus Christ; therefore, both quite rationally implicitly,(a) 'liar is whom'?] On

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread ttxpress
onecould allow for that, Bro,partic since it ain't a copyrighted comment :) On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:34:19 -0800 Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH: Could that have been a typo, G..perhaps you meant.. mirth[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: myth [jt* insists

Re: [TruthTalk] Psychology versus anything pastoral

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
In my opinion, it is not "pastoral" if it is secular -- they are mutually exclusive ideas. That does not mean there is no value in the secular. I fully believe in the good work of research in this field (pyschology), There is much that we humans have in common -- but the reactions to any number

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread ttxpress
..yet On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:44:46 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: onecould allow for that, Bro,partic since it ain't a copyrighted comment :) On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:34:19 -0800 Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH: Could that have been a typo, G..perhaps

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Welcome, Conor to the deep side. You have caught us in a good moment. Enjoy your stay. I am sure we would encourage you to contribute. Don't let criticism (on this forum) effect your sense of humor. jd -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] myth [jt insists

RE: [TruthTalk] Is Truth Knowable?

2006-03-16 Thread ShieldsFamily
Lance, in all kindness may I submit to you the possibility that YOU might be the one with the cranial density problem? I found DM's statement to be quite lucid. izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006

RE: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread ShieldsFamily
Hi and Welcome Conor! Would you please be our new Moderator? :-) Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:06 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [TruthTalk] Hello

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Hmmm.apparently another typo, G. I suspect you meant.nyet http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nyet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ..yet On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:44:46 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: onecould allow for that, Bro,partic since it ain't a

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Was that a typo, Bishop? Perhaps you meant..Don't let cynicism (on this forum) effect your sense of humor. ;-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome, Conor to the deep side. You have caught us in a good moment. Enjoy your stay. I am sure we would encourage you to contribute.

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Col 3:3 -- our very lives are hid in Christ. God looks to the righteousness of Christ and it is in this righteousness that we are hidden. Christ's sacrifice is once and for all time -- emphasis here on "once." It is offered only once because in that offering our sins are fully remitted (Heb

Re: [TruthTalk] Hello

2006-03-16 Thread knpraise
Yes DH - more the point than my comment !! jd -- Original message -- From: Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] DAVEH: Was that a typo, Bishop? Perhaps you meant..Don't let cynicism (on this forum) effect your sense of humor. ;-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome, Conor

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and fear

2006-03-16 Thread Judy Taylor
JD 2 Cor 5:10.11 is written by the same apostle as the scriptures you have posted below and believe me he never ever speaksout of both sides of his mouth ATST - this is our problem - not hisbecause 2 Cor 5:10,11 was written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and it stands. Trying to