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I don't see how that addresses eph 1:13. Acts 2:38 says,..."repent and be bapised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost". Peter just preached to them about Jesus. So they heard the gospel. It is after the repent...

That verse says," and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward that believe..." The word "believe" is present tense, not past tense. So this verse doesn't say we were given his power to believe (though I am not against such a notion); it says we were given the power because we...

What do you make of this verse? Ephesians 1:13 KJV In whom ye also trusted , after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Well... Here's my take... I've given it before but here it is again. The only hint of Biblical evidence that Peter was in Rome is his mention of "Babylon". I agree... He was speaking of Rome. But that's it for Biblical evidence. But there are plenty of other historical writings which lead...

Not sure I can... I was in a train of thought then and don't remember. I am not of the belief that Satan's being cast out in Rev 12 is a future event, nor that he is in heaven or will return. I've read the Pov of those who disagree and acknowledge that, but I disagree Satan was cast out...

Thanks Nancy! I hope that folks don't pick it apart for accuracy.... Its just meant to be funny and reflectful.

Let's not leave the original. Balaam's donkey... His beast of burden just did something. He spoke in a language that Balaam understood. The donkey talked! My kitties talk to me and I understand. But they meow, cuddle, hiss... They speak cat to me and I decipher what they want. I speak...

At this point Balaam has kicked his own ass and whipped his own ass all under the guise that God is with him even though he isn't . God said, "don't" and Balaam pestered God. Balaam had to kick his own ass, had his walk with God crushed, his own ass gave up on him and Balaam was finally...

In numbers 22:21. Balaam woke up early and saddled his ass. He was setting up his ass to go against God based on something God said bot to do. Not good. In verse 22 God's anger was kindled and he sent an angel to block him. Balaam had two servants (witnesses) with him... But the angel...

I am going to go through some verses one at a time. But let me set the stage: Israel settled in the plains of Moab. Moab was upset cause there were so many of them. Now Moab was the son of Lot by insest. Its important cause Lot new God... Moab was not a "god guy" but he knew about the God...

As a primer to this post, its nothing I haven't come up with my own. My Pastor told it to me... And I am sure he is not the only one to tell it this way. Its going to have to allow for the Biblical term "ass". Cause without it the humor and message will be lost. Its a pretty funny look at...

Let us not forget that perfection doesn't always mean completion. A caterpillar may be a perfect caterpillar but it not a butterfly. A green tomato may be a perfect green tomato, but it isn't red and ripe. Jesus said in Mat 5 to be perfect even as the Father is perfect. Paul said in Eph 4...

I really hate making mistakes, but this one of them, though I wasn't entirely wrong. According to New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia Calvin did alert a Dominican inquisitor (named Oly) but this was before he (Servetus) was in Geneva where he was burned. It happened in Vienna.

When was the dragon cast out? He deceived (past tense) the whole world before he was cast out or shortly after. So when was he cast out? The KJV says he deceiveth the whole world and that is a bit different. One is past tense and the other is possibly continual. Jesus said he was not of...

Did Calvin write that letter to Servetus? According to Wikipedia he wrote it to a French Protestant named William Farel. You said he wrote 3 letters and thats the first time I heard that but I am not surprised. I do recall somewhere that he warned Servetus to stay away. Another interesting...

I would agree that we don't know everything that happened between Calvin and Servetus. There are biased opinions on both sides. However something did happen... It is reported that Calvin wrote [paraphrasing] that if Servetus showed up he would not let him leave town alive. Thats exactly what...

Well the whole incident with Michael Servetus is a prime example . Every indication is that he turned him over to the inquisition and he was burned at the stake. Furthermore you kind of answered the question yourself by noting he had Catholic acquaintances, and many were Church officials...

Yes, it is...

I really don't know where I was going with all that! Just my ramblings I suppose!

Yea... I agree. The tone has changed over the past few months. I hadn't posted in a while because nothing really interested me. I say that as a person who loves to discuss or even debate doctrine or history. But in the proper way. Its funny... I look at the roll call of regulars here and...