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Russell

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  • Birthday 01/01/1957

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    The Bible, and To come to a better understanding of my Creator and His will for me and His will for His Creation.<br><br>Gardening, like the organic way. A dream is to have a garden, like the garden of Eden. Lots of things for kids to do, lots of fresh produce and a real happy valley.

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  1. Christian pastor survives tsunami This Christian Pastor and 28 orphans survived the tsunami. YHWH hand of protection was with this man at this time. We serve a God of justice and mercy....praise YHWH for his righteousness. Blessings
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    Samuel 15:35

    Thanks Adstar...yes trying to understand why God Choose Saul...then repenting (regretting) for choosing him... is hard to understand. On another tack...Samuel must have felt very disappointed as a father of two sons who didn't measure up. I wonder where he went wrong...or was it nothing to do with his fathering skills...but rather their own bad choices?
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    Samuel 15:35

    I have a question in regard to this verse. YHWH is all knowing....seeing the end from the beginning. I was wondering why the Bible says that YHWH repented...for YHWH would have known that Saul would defy Him. In fact why even choose Saul knowing that he would rebel. Just wondering?
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    Women in the Church

    Good question Michael. You may wish to read a sermon by John MacArthur. http://www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/womensroles.htm Blessings
  5. Some very insightful answers there Debbie. Proverbs tells us in 13v10 (NIV) "Pride only breeds quarrels, But wisdom is found in those who take advice." Trying to see pride in our everyday lives is significant....for if we can recognize it for what it is...we can then allow the Holy Spirit to change that proud and stubborn spirit within us...that so often afflicts us and is the breeding ground of QUARRELS. Might I add that it is not us that recognises it.... but rather the Spirit of YHWH working in us... that speaks to us. How blessed we are in these situations for we can then begin to humble ourselves over these thoughts....aligning ourselves closer to Christ Remember the Israelites and how God often called them stiffnecked and stubborn....if only they were in a state of mind to recognize their own pride ...they would not have felt the heavy hand of God's judgment upon them....and would have been an example for all nations. Blessings
  6. Hi Debbie, yes you have touched on a very important topic for all people. I have a question for you. How do we recognize pride in our own lives. I mean what are the signs in our everyday life that should prompt us to reflect on what we say and do. Blessings
  7. This topic has been raised many times on this board and rightly so. It is a very interesting discussion. Some time back a reply was made by Marilyn and I thought it so apt I saved it and have posted it here for your info: Scripture portrays God as being absolutely sovereign (Acts 15:8; Ephesians 1:11;Psalm 135:6). Scripture also portrays man as having a free will (Genesis 3:1-7). It is certainly inscrutable to man's finite understanding how both divine sovereignty and human free will can both be true, but both doctrines are taught in Scripture. In fact, both of these are often seen side by side in the span of a single Scripture verse. For example, in Acts 2:23 we read of Jesus: "This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross." Here we see divine sovereignty ("by God's set purpose and foreknowledge") and human free will ("you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death"). We also see both doctrines in Acts 13:48: "When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honoured the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed." God's sovereignty is clear ("all who were appointed for eternal life") as is man's free will ("believed"). It has been sugested that divine sovereignty and human free will are like parallel railroad tracks that are often found side by side in Scripture, and the tracks never come together on this side of eternity. When we enter glory, we will no doubt come to a fuller understanding of these biblical doctrines. Now we see as a mirror darkly. Then we shall see clearly (1 Corinthians 13:12). God is the Sovereign "I AM" Marilyn
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    The Trinity

    My question to Caspar Meyer is, "Are you saying that Jesus was YHWH in the Old Testament?"
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    The Trinity

    Well said. My understanding too.
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    The Trinity

    My question for Shilo is, historically speaking, " In what century did the Trinity doctrine originate." It certainly wasn't the first. I would appreciate your historical evidence on this, for in making this statement you automatically eliminate 1st century Christians.
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    Hostage Update...

    Hi Ref, This might seem a strange question but I believe YHWH has a reason for letting all that happens to us... happen for a reason. Can i ask you... how would you answer this question...why would YHWH allow such a thing to happen to you...if it is not a too sensitive question. I ask this for i have seen things happen and later have realised the answer. Now none of these things compare to your ordeal...but i am interested in your take on this question. Blessings
  12. So true angel. Not so easy to do....it might be better to get out relationship with Jesus in order first...so that our marriages can stand a chance. Thanks for posting.
  13. -uhhhhhhh??Botz-ole-chapp cudd yuse supply jest EXactly WHERE this scripture is located pleeezzeee?? OR is it a scripture at all??hmmmm?? -uhhhh??mayhap it is a quote from some intellectual literature that we might all benefit from??hmmmmm?? Come to think of it shadow that's a good point. I wonder what botz is trying to say here??
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