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by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: Aberrant Christianity
Topic: Speaking in tongues.
Replies: 210
Views: 84903

Re: Speaking in tongues.

What does the Bible say about the PURPOSE of tongues?What is their purpose? Paul said......... I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all.” 1 Corinthians 14:18 (KJV) The main benefit or praying in tongues is supernatural guidance. When you pray in the Spirit, you make yourself sensitive...
by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:26 am
Forum: Creation Talk
Topic: The 2 creations
Replies: 16
Views: 7037

Re: The 2 creations

I could be wrong...but I always thought on the sixth day God created 'all of mankind' (Them-male and female). He went on to talk to them about the seeds of all the plants and trees which would sustain them, them taking dominion, them subduing the earth, etc. After His creation process was over...He ...
by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:11 am
Forum: Creation Talk
Topic: Ages according to the Bible
Replies: 19
Views: 8773

Re: Ages according to the Bible

That is about 300 years of school! About 100 years of puberty!! and then about 500 years of work before you can retire. Blimey - the amount of pension you must have accumulated by then must be huge. (in jest) SIlvertusk. In hindsight....I think we have the better deal with the shorter life span! I ...
by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Movies
Replies: 74
Views: 18045

Re: Movies

When I watch a movie or a television show...I simply ask myself if Jesus physcially walked in the door right now - would I be comfortable with Him seeing what I am entertaining myself with or would I be embarassed while grabbing the remote to quickly try to redeem myself. I tell my teenagers to do t...
by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:43 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Christians who committ suicide
Replies: 64
Views: 18369

Re: Christians who committ suicide

I don't see how suicide could cut off the salvation provided for a Born Again believer. It's a cop out and leaves a tremendous amount of guilt and pain for those you leave behind....but there is no indication a person loses their salvation because of it. Even in the OT, Saul committed suicide. He ac...
by JesusSmiles
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Christianity and Judaism: Theologically Incompatible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2537

Re: Christianity and Judaism: Theologically Incompatible?

You certainly have your hands full Prisca712 ! Are you making a female or male costume? I made a simple one for my daughter a few years ago, but I lazed out and used 'stitch witchery'. It worked great until the first wash. :lol: Like I said, I've heard the same thing about Jesus just being a good te...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Prayer Requests
Topic: Praises for prayers answered and prayer for health
Replies: 37
Views: 11585

Re: Praises for prayers answered and prayer for health

I am on yet another medicine!! (this makes 4) for my colitis. This new one is to help me get off the steroids without relapsing again....went down to 15 mg today This one is giving me terrible heartburn....I can't win!! :shock: y#-o y:-& y:-& :roll: My mom has bad colitis problems. She was ...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Christian Chit-chat
Topic: Amazing Grace
Replies: 5
Views: 1774

Re: Amazing Grace

yeah, except for the marathon marathon's they;ve been having every other month, it seems. These last two years the fundraising has become ridiculous. I know what you mean. For $75 you can get a coffee cup with a PBS logo on it. :D Then they keep telling you about it over and over like it's a good d...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Philosophical Discussions
Topic: free will
Replies: 18
Views: 6965

Re: free will

The way I look at it is.....God created 'earth time' for mankind. He lives in an 'eternal time'. Therefore, it's not so much that God has predestined or over-stepped our free will....He just knows every choice we have made, are making and will make in the future. He sees it all at one time. He has a...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Old Testament Prophecies Real or Not?
Replies: 8
Views: 2732

Re: Old Testament Prophecies Real or Not?

Western thinking focuses on sequential events, which are tied together by logic. Eastern thinking doesn't focus on time sequentially and has a more holistic and all at once type thinking that is very different than ours. Wow....I've never thought if it like that! Actually, their way is the better w...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Did Jesus go to Hell?
Replies: 79
Views: 18185

Re: Did Jesus go to Hell?

Jesus has conquered and so will all those who believe in Him at the second coming.The Revelation is the revelation(revealing )of the things Daniel was told to shut until the last days and it isthose things that are herein unsealed. God bless. This is the same way I read it. Death IS conquered....bu...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Why does God blesses the unbelievers?
Replies: 21
Views: 8234

Re: Why does God blesses the unbelievers?

Considering our journey on earth is only a tiny spec of time in relation to eternity....I'm not sure unbelievers have that much of a blessing. They may have lots of 'stuff' and a few parties....but that is all an unbeliever has unless they become a believer and change their circumstances. Just a tho...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Is love only a bi-product of salvation?
Replies: 29
Views: 8282

Re: Is love only a bi-product of salvation?

+ Sadly, we do not teach on this subject in the church because such self sacrificing relational love does come with a cost. That cost — self. - ...it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me (Gal 2:20) is an easy verse to repeat....but it's a whole different deal to try to live it out each d...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Christianity and Judaism: Theologically Incompatible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2537

Re: Christianity and Judaism: Theologically Incompatible?

Basically, what I'm feeling is that the impression I've had is that Christianity is a sort of continuation of Judaism, when the info I've found seems to state something else entirely... I think sometimes people look at it that way because of the our words 'Old Testament - New Testament'. The Jewish...
by JesusSmiles
Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Resources & Reviews
Topic: Reading Genesis One
Replies: 3
Views: 2799

Re: Reading Genesis One

Thanks for the great book lead! I use http://www.blueletterbible.org/ to look up a lot of scriptures, but I would really enjoy getting the book you recommended.