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by Pierac
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: The Trinity, tradition or scripture?
Replies: 198
Views: 48997

Re: The Trinity, tradition or scripture?

Jenwat3 wrote: No, it actually is in the N.T. It took me awhile, but I found it. It is in Acts 19:1-2. I should have said "some people" had not heard of the Holy Spirit. Jenna, they were more than just “some people” They were disciples. Act 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was at Corin...
by Pierac
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: The Trinity, tradition or scripture?
Replies: 198
Views: 48997

Re: The Trinity, tradition or scripture?

Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit is. We have in the Bible two parallel teachings of the same subject given by Jesus Himself, one in Matthew and one in Luke. Luk 12:11 And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how you should defend y...
by Pierac
Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: going to hell?
Replies: 341
Views: 91464

Re: going to hell?

Thank's for the nice thoughts and comments. :)

Paul
by Pierac
Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: going to hell?
Replies: 341
Views: 91464

Re: going to hell?

Hi B. W. , Sorry to hear about your lost. Such a hard thing to live through! I know because I see it all the time. Have you witnessed death? Have you spoken with hospice workers, nurses who have? Those who have report feeling, sensing, or even seeing the spiritual parts of a person, some may call s...
by Pierac
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: going to hell?
Replies: 341
Views: 91464

Re: going to hell?

FFC wrote: ...I have a question then, is heaven eternal? Because the same word is used for both heaven and hell. We have no knowledge about heaven being eternal, as we clearly know the first heaven and earth will pass away. Nothing is said if the new heaven will be ever lasting. It is more of a gray...
by Pierac
Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Truth vs. the lie
Replies: 45
Views: 14727

Re: Truth vs. the lie

Hi Jen, :wave: Yes, I too do not agree 100% with all of Dr. Martins works. However, he does have some really nice work. I like to review his material and pick out the meat from the bones. Hey B.W. I hope you don't think I'm picking on you in any way. I too see some meat in your work too, you are re...
by Pierac
Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Truth vs. the lie
Replies: 45
Views: 14727

Re: Truth vs. the lie

Part 2 Entering the land of Canaan (west of Jordan) was also a symbol of final spiritual salvation. The author of Hebrews recognized that Israel's crossing of the River Jordan under Joshua (and the taking of the land of Canaan) was typical of Christians obtaining their true "rest" in the ...
by Pierac
Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Truth vs. the lie
Replies: 45
Views: 14727

Re: Truth vs. the lie

Hey B.W. maybe this will help you understand the parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. The Real Meaning of Lazarus and the Rich Man By Ernest L. Martin, Ph. D., 1984 This section of Scripture has been more misunderstood by students of the Bible than many other parts of the divine revelation. There i...
by Pierac
Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: going to hell?
Replies: 341
Views: 91464

Re: going to hell?

Hi B.W., Adversus Haereses, Book V, Chapter 31 —- in context -- “The preservation of our bodies is confirmed by the resurrection and ascension of Christ: the souls of the saints during the intermediate period are in a state of expectation of that time when they shall receive their perfect and consu...
by Pierac
Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: believing in Christ
Replies: 63
Views: 16536

Re: believing in Christ

I agree Zoegirl, nothing I do counts as anything towards my salvation. The forgiveness of sin is a gift from God. The following of Jesus is a command, and the fruit of our walk with him will be tested by fire.

Paul
by Pierac
Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: believing in Christ
Replies: 63
Views: 16536

Re: believing in Christ

Let add too… John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Simple statement Joh 14:21 "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." Do you love him...
by Pierac
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: going to hell?
Replies: 341
Views: 91464

Re: going to hell?

Silvertusk stated: We die. Our spirit (life) goes back to God, our soul goes to sleep and our Bodies decay. In a blink of an eye to us it is Judgement day (although it may be 100s to millions of years in the future). New imperishable bodies are created for us and are joined with our wakened souls an...
by Pierac
Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Aberrant Christianity
Topic: Are Christadelphians Christian?
Replies: 20
Views: 14688

Re: Are Christadelphians Christian?

Wow, Fortigurn, you're a Christdelphian? I have to admit I'm not well versed in your theology? However, I do not agree that Satan is a myth! No disrespect intended!

What else do you believe?

Paul
by Pierac
Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Trinity – What is it?
Replies: 148
Views: 40247

Re: Trinity – What is it?

Jac wrote: So, I'm still waiting on a statement as to how Jesus could be sinless. I need a reference, Ok here it is…. Heb 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin . Jac wrote to Fortigurn: ...
by Pierac
Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Trinity – What is it?
Replies: 148
Views: 40247

Re: Trinity – What is it?

Jac wrote: Pierac wrote:Num 23:19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? Yup, in the OT days, God had not yet been incarnated. He was not a man. That changed when "Th...