BorderCowboy

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast."

I look at this as a "package deal" because we are to confess our sins AND accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Peter mentions this in Acts 2:38. Just my two bits JJ

You can't pursue anything from the Spirit the Spirit provides. And I believe that when the "disciples spoke in many tongues" this was in reference to many languages in order to be able to spread the word more efficiently. I think thisother conceptof tongues originates from ignorant misinterpretation. Just my two bits, JJ

I thank everyone for their responses n prayers, I've had a rough time lately. Heard from family for the first time in nearly a decade, n all II got was derogatory remarks n bad wishes...I mean what is the point in that effort? It truly was intended to hurt n offend, n this from my "so call'd"mother n brother. I now see that I shouldn't expect anythin' from them anymore n am just movin' on. Just my two bits, JJ

I hurt so much.....physical..mental....day after day...iray, stand to be faithful....years now...n suffer, don't believe I have the strength any more

How are ya supposed ta handle God not listenin no more? I can't hear Him n need too.

I live along the border in Arizona, folks up north have no clue of the dangers of illegal aliens. They litter our land, steal, rob, rape and bring disease as well. It's no wonder why the majority of folks down here carry firearms.

I don't know, pressurin' seem ta make folk's more defensive in m experience. ust my two bits, JJ

All folks, includin' myself weren't present in chat at that time friend. So, alotta folks can't say much on the topic. Expound a bit if ya wish.

Why thankya kindly Friend!

The boy's a broken record, violatin' agreement rules, just tryin' ta cause problems.....best for the site ta nip thiis in the bud n have him eject'd.

I couldn't agree more friend. Atheists live for the argument, they thrive on matchin' intellect (even thou allot lack in this department) n will never concede. Best as Neighbor suggested, stick to scripture for best results! Just my two bits, JJ

As a newer member, I have run into criticism and trollin' on several occasions. Fourums to me are a place to express your thoughts on a given subject n possibly friendly debate. However, I have been attack'd n vehemently, I mean some real rancor here folks, n this is not healthly to anyone, especially in the eyes of newcomers. Just my two bits, JJ

Man has a bad habit of twistin' n cotortin' God's word to suit their own agenda or desire. To stray from the word in any form, takes from God's glory, it is self servin'. The good book clearly tells us what we are to believe without question. Just my two bits, JJ

My friend, it is simple, I accept'd Jesus Christ as my Lord n Savior n repent'd of my sins!

I'm not tend'd to agree, Salvation by definition hasn't changed. I do not believe that Jesus worries over His acceptance at all, the message was spread and an open invite left to all....it's up to us to obtain salvation! Just my two bits, JJ

Thanx Buddy, really like this site!

Hmmm, who are we ta say animals do not have a soul? I recently lost my pal Cujo to cancer that took him bad. This animal understood me better than most people have, wouldn't that lead ya to believe God had a hand in that? Remember the ark? god saved animals two by two, I believe when i get call'd home my friend Cujo will be one of those welcomin' me home. Just my two bits, JJ

My friend, it may not seem like it, but god hears all prayers. We may not like His response but it's all good in the end.

God is well aware of His glory, it is a matter of us realizin' it.... n no doubt He loves us, we are His children whom he loves without question. Jut my two bits, JJ

MissMuffet, an excellent narrowin' down of key points! Somethin' for all to mull over. just my two bits, JJ

My only question to Mormons is this: "If your way be absolute, why use the KJB alongside the book of mormon?" Just my two bits, JJ

Now ya have to be careful of that. I use the KJB as many others, like the Mormans! Yes, actually the first book they give you is the King James, then the book of mormon. They use the one as a lead to the other. Just my two bits, JJ

Great read MissMuffet, enjoyed it very much. Thankya kindly for sharing, JJ

I agree brother! We are seein' more n more of these mega-churches, who's pastors/ministers preach the health n wealth bull pucky! This is the preachin' of worldly things, things we are told not to place over our Lord n Savior! And as far as Bibles go, there are so many translations that allot of them have changed the message! It is our duty to be vigilant n recognize false profits n their teachin's! For me, if somethin' goes askew from what my KJV Bible says, it's bull pucky! Just my two bits, JJ