One of the few remaining

[Charlie24]

Talk Jesus is one of the few remaining talk forums that stands for the Word of God. There are some here who don't like that.

They go to the forums that are nothing more than a social Bible version of Tik Tok, and come here to find the Scripture taken seriously and guarded.

I pray that Talk Jesus will continue it's stand for the Word of God and not allow the liberal view to take a front stage.

 

[Rhema]

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Rhema

 

[Curtis]

Talk Jesus is one of the few remaining talk forums that stands for the Word of God. There are some here who don't like that.

They go to the forums that are nothing more than a social Bible version of Tik Tok, and come here to find the Scripture taken seriously and guarded.

I pray that Talk Jesus will continue it's stand for the Word of God and not allow the liberal view to take a front stage.

A much better book is called “Systematic theology” by Wayne Gruden. I have both the hard back version and “Kindle” version. I don’t agree 100 percent in what he teaches but almost.

 

[Christ4Ever]

Talk Jesus is one of the few remaining talk forums that stands for the Word of God. There are some here who don't like that.

They go to the forums that are nothing more than a social Bible version of Tik Tok, and come here to find the Scripture taken seriously and guarded.

I pray that Talk Jesus will continue it's stand for the Word of God and not allow the liberal view to take a front stage.

Dear Brother,
Thanks for the kind words on Talk Jesus. I'm sure Brother @Chad would appreciate seeing your words as well.

Many modifications ago, Talk Jesus was different in that it allowed for messaging to occur. Difficult to manage it was, but when you have rapid fire comments going back and forth, very little thought would go into what was said!

I truly hope that it will stay, until the Lord's return!

Thanks again for your words.
With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[Bill]

Talk Jesus is one of the few remaining talk forums that stands for the Word of God. There are some here who don't like that.

They go to the forums that are nothing more than a social Bible version of Tik Tok, and come here to find the Scripture taken seriously and guarded.

I pray that Talk Jesus will continue it's stand for the Word of God and not allow the liberal view to take a front stage.

The problem is not the forums. The problem is the limitation of those who sit in the forums and judge whether or not someone else is actually off the Lord. I can sit here and tell you that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit but because I'm Catholic, automatically that doesn't sit well with many people.

I do find it a little bit humorous in the forums, not just this one, when people make judgments based on what religion a person is. Because in heaven no one ever asks the other person if they're Baptist or Catholic or something else completely. In fact I don't think I've ever even heard anyone ask how did you make it, LOL

I would say that the biggest error that takes place in the forums is that people that do not have the spirit try to dictate to others how they should believe.

I'll give you an example. In another thread on the Forum someone brought up the subject about Mother Mary, or the mother of Jesus. I don't have a problem with that, but those who have been taught by malicious pastors have been trained or manipulated to think that any conversation concerning Mary is already evil.

Trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus up as evil is foolishness.

I would think people would strive to be like her in humility and faith and love instead of dissing on her like fools milking Bulls thinking they're going to get milk.

If you've read any of my comments over the years on this website, I have constantly talked about God's love for everyone, not just a few. It would be nice to see all the members at least giving some credence to each other's faith, instead of making ridiculous judgments over the craziest things in the world. Like what day we worship God on. We should worship God everyday 24/7. Or at least maybe have some understanding to the children of God

 

[Charlie24]

The problem is not the forums. The problem is the limitation of those who sit in the forums and judge whether or not someone else is actually off the Lord. I can sit here and tell you that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit but because I'm Catholic, automatically that doesn't sit well with many people.

I do find it a little bit humorous in the forums, not just this one, when people make judgments based on what religion a person is. Because in heaven no one ever asks the other person if they're Baptist or Catholic or something else completely. In fact I don't think I've ever even heard anyone ask how did you make it, LOL

I would say that the biggest error that takes place in the forums is that people that do not have the spirit try to dictate to others how they should believe.

I'll give you an example. In another thread on the Forum someone brought up the subject about Mother Mary, or the mother of Jesus. I don't have a problem with that, but those who have been taught by malicious pastors have been trained or manipulated to think that any conversation concerning Mary is already evil.

Trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus up as evil is foolishness.

I would think people would strive to be like her in humility and faith and love instead of dissing on her like fools milking Bulls thinking they're going to get milk.

If you've read any of my comments over the years on this website, I have constantly talked about God's love for everyone, not just a few. It would be nice to see all the members at least giving some credence to each other's faith, instead of making ridiculous judgments over the craziest things in the world. Like what day we worship God on. We should worship God everyday 24/7. Or at least maybe have some understanding to the children of God

I agree, Bill, being a Catholic is not going the set well with many.

And when you start preaching Mary (as above) it just becomes impossible to discuss anything with you.

No one has said that Mary is evil, your worship of her is the evil.

And don't come to me with the "I'm not worshiping Mary" when we can plainly see you're not being honest from the very start!

 

[Christ4Ever]

The problem is not the forums. The problem is the limitation of those who sit in the forums and judge whether or not someone else is actually off the Lord. I can sit here and tell you that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit but because I'm Catholic, automatically that doesn't sit well with many people.

I do find it a little bit humorous in the forums, not just this one, when people make judgments based on what religion a person is. Because in heaven no one ever asks the other person if they're Baptist or Catholic or something else completely. In fact I don't think I've ever even heard anyone ask how did you make it, LOL

I would say that the biggest error that takes place in the forums is that people that do not have the spirit try to dictate to others how they should believe.

I'll give you an example. In another thread on the Forum someone brought up the subject about Mother Mary, or the mother of Jesus. I don't have a problem with that, but those who have been taught by malicious pastors have been trained or manipulated to think that any conversation concerning Mary is already evil.

Trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus up as evil is foolishness.

I would think people would strive to be like her in humility and faith and love instead of dissing on her like fools milking Bulls thinking they're going to get milk.

If you've read any of my comments over the years on this website, I have constantly talked about God's love for everyone, not just a few. It would be nice to see all the members at least giving some credence to each other's faith, instead of making ridiculous judgments over the craziest things in the world. Like what day we worship God on. We should worship God everyday 24/7. Or at least maybe have some understanding to the children of God

Dear Brother Bill,
I hope all is well with you and yours.
It has been a while since we communicated like this.
I always say that Talk Jesus is a Protestant site. Why, because it differentiates between RCC, EOC, and of course cults, which some would describe as having created their own tenets of belief and salvation. Which breaks down of course to include such doctrines as Divinity of Jesus, Triune God, etc.

Since you brought it up, Mary is but one dogma of faith that Protestants have issue with the RCC on. However, this is not the thread for this. Brother Charlie24 was kind enough to post his appreciation/thankfulness for Talk Jesus the site and his concern of it becoming too liberal as many others have become. If he allows this discussion to continue in this way/topic, so be it.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
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[Rhema]

The problem is not the forums. The problem is the limitation of those who sit in the forums and judge whether or not someone else is actually of the Lord.

Bill, that kind of accusation and judgment goes all the way back to Cain and Able. I doubt even those mature in the faith can refrain from such considerations 100% of the time. I just keep having to remind myself that I'm not their Lord.

I can sit here and tell you that I'm filled with the Holy Spirit but because I'm Catholic, automatically that doesn't sit well with many people.

I've known of the charismatic movement within the Roman Catholic Church for a couple of decades now. I've always been waiting for the spark to fan up into a flame. And I've met a number of heartfelt believers with the Catholic Church. The black and white, Us and Them, thinking easily leads to murder, even if only by words.

I would say that the biggest error that takes place in the forums is that people that do not have the spirit try to dictate to others how they should believe.

It's more like people can't stand the possibility of being wrong (cf. How Children Fail, John Holt ISBN 0-201-48402-1). If one's salvation is based on the belief of certain doctrines, then these doctrines must be RIGHT!! or it calls one's very salvation into question. If it's shown that certain part of one's belief system is wrong, then their very identity of being "saved" is challenged, and men will fight tooth and nail, bullet and gun, to protect that core need for being RIGHT. This is moreso a Protestant issue than a Catholic one.

It's obvious that there are basic core differences in Soteriology and Ecclesiastical Authority between the Catholic and Protestant Churches, so what is one to do when one's core beliefs are challenged, and perhaps successfully challenged?? I think the RCC and the Protestants have been in an existential battle for centuries, and I don't expect it to end anytime soon.

One just hopes that forums don't turn into mere echo bubbles, where ideas or beliefs that are deemed heretical can't even be discussed.

Trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus up as evil is foolishness.

One might say that trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus to be the Theotokos is just as foolish.

Rhema
(But Everybody needs to be special... - it's a failing of Mankind)

 

[Bill]

Bill, that kind of accusation and judgment goes all the way back to Cain and Able. I doubt even those mature in the faith can refrain from such considerations 100% of the time. I just keep having to remind myself that I'm not their Lord.


I've known of the charismatic movement within the Roman Catholic Church for a couple of decades now. I've always been waiting for the spark to fan up into a flame. And I've met a number of heartfelt believers with the Catholic Church. The black and white, Us and Them, thinking easily leads to murder, even if only by words.


It's more like people can't stand the possibility of being wrong (cf. How Children Fail, John Holt ISBN 0-201-48402-1). If one's salvation is based on the belief of certain doctrines, then these doctrines must be RIGHT!! or it calls one's very salvation into question. If it's shown that certain part of one's belief system is wrong, then their very identity of being "saved" is challenged, and men will fight tooth and nail, bullet and gun, to protect that core need for being RIGHT. This is moreso a Protestant issue than a Catholic one.

It's obvious that there are basic core differences in Soteriology and Ecclesiastical Authority between the Catholic and Protestant Churches, so what is one to do when one's core beliefs are challenged, and perhaps successfully challenged?? I think the RCC and the Protestants have been in an existential battle for centuries, and I don't expect it to end anytime soon.

One just hopes that forums don't turn into mere echo bubbles, where ideas or beliefs that are deemed heretical can't even be discussed.


One might say that trying to set Mary the mother of Jesus to be the Theotokos is just as foolish.

Rhema
(But Everybody needs to be special... - it's a failing of Mankind)

I do not know what that word is, "Theotokos" , i will have to look it up.

There is a division in believers, and it is not saying that the believer is evil. I would say that the believer is mislead. An example: some churches teach, the only day to worship is saturday, where others teach - sunday only.

The vast majority worship God on sunday, fine. But God is not limited, Sunday Is great, but so is every day of the week. All that is important is making 1 day set aside for God.

I have seen many times where even though a person goes to church, thier desire to please God is ONLY in the time they Are at church. This makes a true mockery out of that persons faith.

It is also true that we can mock God in the way we present our faith to others, when we bash others for not thinking as we do. This is why i continue to speak to catholics as well as protestants. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ. And God is OUR Father.

 

[Rhema]

I do not know what that word is, "Theotokos" , i will have to look it up.

Okay, that surprises me.

I would say that the believer is mislead.

And he spoke also to them a similitude: Can the blind lead the blind? Do they not both fall into the ditch?​

(Luke 6:39 DRB)​

You may be surprised how deep the misleading goes. How can one forgive a debt that's been paid?

An example: some churches teach, the only day to worship is saturday, where others teach - sunday only.

As another example, some teach that one cannot be saved unless one believes in the Trinity. And I'm fairly sure that those outside the Catholic Church are considered unsaved.

People lie. And people Like to lie in order to further an agenda, if only because it may help them feel good about the lies that they tell themselves.

I have seen many times where even though a person goes to church, thier desire to please God is ONLY in the time they Are at church. This makes a true mockery out of that persons faith.

I would say that it just makes a true mockery out of that person's character.

We are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

I wonder if Jesus would have thought that his people were all brothers and sisters in Moses.

And God is OUR Father.

That's a rather sweeping generalization, Bill. "OUR" as in not yours? "OUR" as in everyone's?

You do the works of your father. They said therefore to him: We are not born of fornication: we have one Father, even God. Jesus therefore said to them: If God were your Father, you would indeed love me. For from God I proceeded and came. For I came not of myself: but he sent me.​

(John 8:41-42 DRB)​

But we can hope,
Rhema

 

[Bill]

Okay, that surprises me.

And he spoke also to them a similitude: Can the blind lead the blind? Do they not both fall into the ditch?​

(Luke 6:39 DRB)​

You may be surprised how deep the misleading goes. How can one forgive a debt that's been paid?


As another example, some teach that one cannot be saved unless one believes in the Trinity. And I'm fairly sure that those outside the Catholic Church are considered unsaved.

People lie. And people Like to lie in order to further an agenda, if only because it may help them feel good about the lies that they tell themselves.


I would say that it just makes a true mockery out of that person's character.


I wonder if Jesus would have thought that his people were all brothers and sisters in Moses.


That's a rather sweeping generalization, Bill. "OUR" as in not yours? "OUR" as in everyone's?

You do the works of your father. They said therefore to him: We are not born of fornication: we have one Father, even God. Jesus therefore said to them: If God were your Father, you would indeed love me. For from God I proceeded and came. For I came not of myself: but he sent me.​

(John 8:41-42 DRB)​

But we can hope,
Rhema

My friend, it is easy to find quotes in scripute that support either side.

Have you ever noticed, criminals know the law better than law abiding citizens do. Lol.

Do you feel that I threaten you, just because I call myself Catholic? I understand who I am, and my faith. All people whether they go to church or not whether they believe in God or not, are still the children of God. But they plainly do not know that. They have all been created by God, and these are those who I call the created children of God.

Now whether or not a person "becomes" the child, and becomes filled with the Holy Spirit is another story. All who's hearts are circumcised become the actual children of God.

Now I can plainly tell you, there are plenty of those out there who "claim" to be the real children of God because they have been baptized as children of God and claim that Jesus is their lord and savior but it is only in words. But not in deeds. To be a true child of the most high, your heart must be circumcised. The love of God must flow through you.

It matters not whether a person is a Catholic or a Baptist or a Church of God member or anything else, it matters not that the person is baptized, nor even claims to be a Christian with his mouth. If that person does not have Christ in their heart, then they are nothing. Or as Paul says they are a Gong clanging in the Wind.

 

[Rhema]

Do you feel that I threaten you, just because I call myself Catholic?

Bill, I don't feel threatened by anybody, for any reason. It just surprised me that a Catholic had never heard of the word Theotokis. (And you can call yourself whatever you'd like, even a follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.)

I understand who I am, and my faith.

Well said. And I don't doubt that you've spent the necessary time to establish for yourself your understanding. That said, many Jews who rejected Christ said the same thing of themselves.

All people whether they go to church or not whether they believe in God or not, are still the children of God.

And those whose Father is the devil? How could one be a child of God if God is not their Father?

They have all been created by God, and these are those who I call the created children of God.

No doubt, in that all people tend to create "terms" to attach to their beliefs. But "all" created by God? I would contend that indeed Adam and Eve were created by God, but God had given them the power, authority, and dominion to create their own offspring. The creation of that offspring is found within themselves, much the same as with the trees who had seed in themselves. I just cannot see that the God of creation plans and initiates the life of each and every protozoa and all the rest. If so, then one slides readily into predestination. God does play dice with the universe, although it may be best to say that the forces of the universe that are not predetermined, act on that universe by "themselves." Recently, a tree fell on a nearby road, and as it happens, a fellow was driving down that road, and the tree fell directly on top of him crushing and killing him instantly. If you wish to believe that God decided this man should be smashed to death and uprooted a tree to do so, then, well, people believe all kinds of things. I just don't believe that this was an Act of God. Or else God created all the evil and misfortune in the world.

So, children are created by their parents, who had been created by their parents, and as such have the responsibility to BE their parents, until they profess their Father in heaven.

Now whether or not a person "becomes" the child, and becomes filled with the Holy Spirit is another story. All who's hearts are circumcised become the actual children of God.

So the "created children of God" are NOT the "Actual children of God." (Sorry, sounds like a game of semantics to me.)

Now I can plainly tell you, there are plenty of those out there who "claim" to be the real children of God because they have been baptized as children of God and claim that Jesus is their lord and savior but it is only in words. But not in deeds. To be a true child of the most high, your heart must be circumcised. The love of God must flow through you.

How could one disagree?

It matters not whether a person is a Catholic or a Baptist or a Church of God member or anything else, it matters not that the person is baptized, nor even claims to be a Christian with his mouth.

Well it certainly matters to the Catholics. And it certainly matters to the Baptists. And it most certainly matters to those of the Church of God (although I once again am surprised in that you know about Armstrong). We are visiting one right now, and by the end of next year plan to attend a Christadelphian service, and even that of the Swedenborgian ... persuasion. I'd visit Nick's church, but he's a bit sly about that.

But I can concur that it's only God's judgment that matters.

If that person does not have Christ in their heart, then they are nothing. Or as Paul says they are a Gong clanging in the Wind.

Yeah... I'm sure it's important that one follows what a person who delivers others to Satan and blinds people preaches. (And please don't misinterpret my sarcasm.) But there's no need for you to make it personal. I'm sure we'd get along fine having a Bier and discussing the things of Christ.

If Jesus came preaching the Gospel, then the Gospel is what Jesus preached.

Blessings,
Rhema

(But we still haven't defined / described what "Christ in their heart" means.)

 

[Bill]

Bill, I don't feel threatened by anybody, for any reason. It just surprised me that a Catholic had never heard of the word Theotokis. (And you can call yourself whatever you'd like, even a follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.)


Well said. And I don't doubt that you've spent the necessary time to establish for yourself your understanding. That said, many Jews who rejected Christ said the same thing of themselves.


And those whose Father is the devil? How could one be a child of God if God is not their Father?


No doubt, in that all people tend to create "terms" to attach to their beliefs. But "all" created by God? I would contend that indeed Adam and Eve were created by God, but God had given them the power, authority, and dominion to create their own offspring. The creation of that offspring is found within themselves, much the same as with the trees who had seed in themselves. I just cannot see that the God of creation plans and initiates the life of each and every protozoa and all the rest. If so, then one slides readily into predestination. God does play dice with the universe, although it may be best to say that the forces of the universe that are not predetermined, act on that universe by "themselves." Recently, a tree fell on a nearby road, and as it happens, a fellow was driving down that road, and the tree fell directly on top of

him crushing and killing him instantly. If you wish to believe that God decided this man should be smashed to death and uprooted a tree to do so, then, well, people believe all kinds of things. I just don't believe that this was an Act of God. Or else God created all the evil and misfortune in the world.

So, children are created by their parents, who had been created by their parents, and as such have the responsibility to BE their parents, until they profess their Father in heaven.


So the "created children of God" are NOT the "Actual children of God." (Sorry, sounds like a game of semantics to me.)


How could one disagree?


Well it certainly matters to the Catholics. And it certainly matters to the Baptists. And it most certainly matters to those of the Church of God (although I once again am surprised in that you know about Armstrong). We are visiting one right now, and by the end of next year plan to attend a Christadelphian service, and even that of the Swedenborgian ... persuasion. I'd visit Nick's church, but he's a bit sly about that.

But I can concur that it's only God's judgment that matters.


Yeah... I'm sure it's important that one follows what a person who delivers others to Satan and blinds people preaches. (And please don't misinterpret my sarcasm.) But there's no need for you to make it personal. I'm sure we'd get along fine having a Bier and discussing the things of Christ.

If Jesus came preaching the Gospel, then the Gospel is what Jesus preached.

Blessings,
Rhema

(But we still haven't defined / described what "Christ in their heart" means.)

LOL, people are a terrible about reading only single lines or words and miss the whole point of what is written in a paragraph in the first place.

Do you know what it means to have your heart circumcised? Do you understand what Paul is talking about?

He's talking about having your love so deep in your heart that your heart becomes circumcised in God. He says quote "
It isn't the physical circumcision that will save you but the circumcision of your heart.

In other words, the baptism that is a physical thing is meant to give us understanding of our relationship with God by bringing us into the family of God. But unless that person receives God into his heart, it is no better than the physical circumcision. It is only in your heart that the true circumcision can take place. It is only through your heart through your love of God that you can enter Heaven.

 

[Christ4Ever]

I'd visit Nick's church, but he's a bit sly about that.

Dear Rhema,
Hope all is well with you and yours.
I assume the reference to "Nick" is to me; if not, then I apologize for the interjection and to the other Nick, whoever that may be.

Sly? I'll choose to see it in the positive light in which it was undoubtedly intended.

I've mentioned the church I attend more than once in my postings throughout the years even to the point of explaining how I came about finding myself going to it these last 30 or so years. However, not to make it too easy for you by just telling you here, I'll allow you the opportunity to check the few messages I've posted over the years in which I mention it, so that if you have any curiosity on it, you are welcome to that knowledge. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you should find it quite swiftly, unless He directs your attention to other interesting items that I have posted, or others have responded to.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
\o/
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[Rhema]

Do you know what it means to have your heart circumcised?

Do you know what it means to ask, "Do you know what it means?"

Do you understand what Paul is talking about?

Do you understand what it means when you ask, "Do you understand?"

The implicit subtext is, "Of course you don't."

So ... thank you for that.

But unless that person receives God into his heart,

It's not a thing you do, but a thing that you allow to be done to you.

Rhema

 

[Rhema]

However, not to make it too easy for you by just telling you here, I'll allow you the opportunity to check the few messages I've posted over the years in which I mention it,

Yes, and a wonderfully sly answer (meant in a positive light).

 

[Bill]

Dear Rhema,
Hope all is well with you and yours.
I assume the reference to "Nick" is to me; if not, then I apologize for the interjection and to the other Nick, whoever that may be.

Sly? I'll choose to see it in the positive light in which it was undoubtedly intended.

I've mentioned the church I attend more than once in my postings throughout the years even to the point of explaining how I came about finding myself going to it these last 30 or so years. However, not to make it too easy for you by just telling you here, I'll allow you the opportunity to check the few messages I've posted over the years in which I mention it, so that if you have any curiosity on it, you are welcome to that knowledge. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you should find it quite swiftly, unless He directs your attention to other interesting items that I have posted, or others have responded to.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
Moderator
Nick
\o/
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What was that about . Lol

Churches, so ornate and many beautiful to behold. Many people have donated over the years to help build many churches. They put their blood and sweat into it even though they're just paying with their money, but I say blood and sweat because the work they do to earn the money, and then wish to see their Church that is being built they wish to see their Church as a magnificent tribute to God.

When I drive around the country whether I'm just driving my pickup or even driving a semi I will see some Churches will have the blessing of the Holy Spirit above it. It's the only way I can really describe it but I see the spirit of God hovering over that church. And I have gone into many churches who have this beautiful example of the Holy Spirit coming down on that church and I will go and see the pastor or the priest or whomever and let them know this is what I saw. To me I see it as a beautiful blessing from God for those who are in the church. It Isn't So Much the teaching that is being taught inside the church but it is the people who have the love of God within them.

Now as I said it's not always the teachings that's being taught. As I've been to many churches were the first part of the preaching is fantastic, and then the second part is how the Catholics are going to hell. LOL I know they don't understand, but I don't begrudge them that. I only look for the love of God inside of others, and that's what I'm there for. And yeah I hope that maybe they'll find forgiveness of the Catholics within them at some point in the future.

I know that God doesn't look at what church a person belongs, he looks at the heart of that person. As I think I told you in heaven they don't use those kind of labels in fact there's no labels at all LOL. I think people are more than grateful just to be there in heaven in the first place.

Every hair on your head gets counted and everything that you've done throughout your life also is scrutinized at the last judgment

If you live your life full of love then you'll have nothing to worry about. But if you live your life full of bitterness with lack of forgiveness of your brothers and sisters, and constantly hating people because they are some other religion or hating people for their color or hating people because of one thing or another thing. Hate is not from God, it's not from the Spirit. Lack of forgiveness is not from God, distrust is not from God, the lack of ability to love is not from God, being adulterous is not from God, breaking your oath to God is not from God. The list is huge, but the list can go in the toilet so long as you fill your heart with love for one another and love for God

 

[Bill]

Do you know what it means to ask, "Do you know what it means?"


Do you understand what it means when you ask, "Do you understand?"

The implicit subtext is, "Of course you don't."

So ... thank you for that.


It's not a thing you do, but a thing that you allow to be done to you.

Rhema

Well you took that the whole wrong way. I wasn't condemning you, I really was asking the question do you know what it means to have your heart circumcised?

There are many people who read the scripture but don't comprehend what they're reading. And I don't mean that they don't comprehend the words they don't understand the meaning of the words

Having your heart circumcised is literally falling in love with God

 

[Christ4Ever]

What was that about . Lol

Dear Brother Bill,
lol - Just a curiosity post, from scanning postings as a Moderator, and then noticed my name being used...at least I was assuming it was!

Thanks for sharing on churches and what you've seen! Truly a blessing.
I've been to churches from Rome, to NYC, Germany, Spain, etc. And have been moved by the artistry of many of them. Still, to be honest I don't put much to them anymore, being in the knowledge that our future holds for a new Heavens & Earth. I put even more wonder and amazement when looking at God's Creation and look forward to our future that I can't even begin to imagine how it will truly be like. So, I say "WOW" instead for that unimagined creation!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[Bill]

Dear Brother Bill,
lol - Just a curiosity post, from scanning postings as a Moderator, and then noticed my name being used...at least I was assuming it was!

Thanks for sharing on churches and what you've seen! Truly a blessing.
I've been to churches from Rome, to NYC, Germany, Spain, etc. And have been moved by the artistry of many of them. Still, to be honest I don't put much to them anymore, being in the knowledge that our future holds for a new Heavens & Earth. I put even more wonder and amazement when looking at God's Creation and look forward to our future that I can't even begin to imagine how it will truly be like. So, I say "WOW" instead for that unimagined creation!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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So now I come down to you my friend. Now that I finished talking about churches because there's a second half of that. What do I see you when I see the one known as Christ4ever. I see a loving son of the Father, and someone The Father loves dearly.

It brings tears to my eyes when I look at people like you to see the magnificence of God within you