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I'm in South Africa. On the satellite we receive God TV, CBN, JTV, Daystar and something else, we also receive 2 different isalm channels. They constantly babble about nothing and sometimes play reruns of Jesus vs Islam debates of the 80's. I've seen a few and noted how blinded the muslims are. It is actually very very sad to see people (created in God's image) being so blind and resisting Jesus consciously! RedWolf: thanx for that article. I've seen on the 700 club an interview with a woman who was a Muslim but couldn't stand the abuse any longer. The muslim community labels her as an infidel. So she wrote a book titled "infidel". Unfortunately she's not a Christian now. She denounce any god, because of her experience with people who believed in a god (the muslim god) Can you see that Christianity vs Islam is as old as Abraham? Descendants of Isaac vs Descendants of Ishmael? Seed of free woman vs seed of slave woman?

Hi all. I would really love to hear your opinions on this. In South Africa we have several Christian TV channels available and only two Muslim channels that I'm aware of. I've watched a few debates on one of those Muslim/Islam channels. All of those debates were about Christianity vs Islam. eg. Is Jesus Christ God? Is the Bible the Word of God? Both intances it was sheiks challenging pastors. What I've noted (even when speaking to Muslims) when you ask them about their faith, they will never give you a straight answer. They will always turn the focus onto Christianity, explaining what Christians believe, and then simply say "Islam is not that." Instead of defending or explaining their faith they would rather criticize Christianity. If you've seen debates of "sheik ahmed deedat" vs some Christian preacher you'll know exactly what I mean. He never answered a question directed at Islam/Muslim, but always rendered back an attack at Christianity, some times challenging our intellect. Why is it that a Muslim can never describe his faith to a Christian? I've even been to Muslim websites and they just compare it to Christianity. Never a clear cut straight answer! What are they so afraid of?

Always. I especially want to be ready when God wants to reveal something to me through His Word while I engage in worship with the rest of the brothers and sisters. God speaks to me through His Word most of the times.

Just a thought: I anyone was born an atheist, why does everyone have the inherent capacity and need to worship or bow down to something? Why then is there so many idols in this world? From Buddah to the golden calf Aaron moulded to materialism (money, stuff, etc...)

I agree with this. Some use the word "Jehovah" which is considered a misinterpretation of "YHWH" . YHWH is also written without vowels because it is so sacred and when pronouncing the word it is almost the sound of expiration breath. I believe its the Psalmist who says God is the LORD of Lords. Old English text used to address a man as lord out of sign of respect. Thus speaking of God as LORD and not Lord makes the distinguish

I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. I'm want to download an Amplified Bible to my cellphone. I have a Sony Ericsson K800i. Does anyone know of a website that provides Bible downloads?

Spurgeon, however, defended the Gospel. The quote he was using is that, though people may attack the Gospel, the Gospel will win the day. He was responding to liberal theologians that were saying the problems of the world are psychological and social problems and the Gospel was outdated. Someone asked him to write a defense of the Gospel in light of this, basically, how the Bible does meet those psychological needs. Spurgeon offered this quote as a response. He is not saying we should not engage in apologetics (after all, he did) or defend the Gospel (after all, he did)...but instead that the Gospel stands on its own and does not need to fit into any box.

Isaiah 58 The only chapter I can find on fasting

It may be Ray Comfort's accent that may come across as arrogant. They don't defend the Gospel, rather they release it. I think it was Charles Spurgeon who said: "The Gospel is like a caged lion; it needs no defense. It just needs to be let lose." And I believe that is exactly what they do. I haven't enrolled in any of the courses, but I surely have watched numerous episodes of The Way of the Master on TBN. Some people I've talked to says they don't like the way Kirk and Ray evangelize, because it works repentance through guilt. I believe the opposite. I believe their intention is to work repentance through the fear of God. Go to www.wayofthemaster.com and watch the one2one video clips and deside for yourself. I bought some of their gospel tracts and find it quite effective.

Thanx for this post. It is so difficult to lay down one's life. I work at a trauma unit and it is so difficult to surrender my life for the purpose of God's Kingdom. We've seen a few patients tonight that I know I should've evangelize to, but I find it so difficult. In a way I am afraid to. I know I shouldn't be, because God is stronger and bigger and better. He defeated even death, so why am I afraid?

I can't remember exactly who said it, either Wesley or Spurgeon, but he said "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It doesn't need to be defended. It only needs to be let out (or let loose)!"

I would suggest watching these programs/movies with your kids and afterwards ask them what they thought of it. use this as a means to make sure the devil don't play around in their minds, leading them astray. We don't always know the intensions of the people who write these stories. But as we know by now, our battle isn't against flesh, but against principalities and high powers... (I think the verse I'm looking for here is found in either Ephesians or Galatians.) Just a suggestion...

Just to let you all know, I've stood my ground and everything worked out just fine. They sent someone home on Thursday morning to work Thursday evening, and phoned me to know if I can work Friday dayshift. PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!!

I started working for them in 2003 full-time. Then in 2005 went to another company until end 2006, during which I still worked part time for them. Since the beginning of this year I've started working on a more regular basis for them, but mostly dayshift. It's only the last few months I'm working nightshift. At this stage the trauma unit is my only job, though it is only part-time. And yes, I am willing to give up my job if it comes to that. I know who is my Source. I have a commitment honouring God with the musical talent He gave me, and as far as possible I will attend every band practice session. And if they really wanted somebody who is there when needed, they would've employed someone long time ago. I was gone for 2 years and they still hasn't fill my position. I don't know if they can't find any one, or if they just don't want to. O, getting back to the point "I know who is my Source" : I need to give God praise here. Since December 2006 I haven't had permanent employment but God took care of me every month. He gave unto me more than I earned in my last permanent position. I've been living off His grace for 6 months now! I know He takes care of those who love Him. I know the plans He has for me and I know He'll give me a permanent employment soon.

ALL QUOTES FROM NIV 1 Corinthians 6:9 "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders..." 1 Corinthians 6:12 "Everything is permissible for me"