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In elaborating I will take the liberty to address the idea of "daily life" applications, not just for what is "practical" but what is prudent for understanding. But don't misunderstand, I don't mean to say anything contrary. This is not an argument but an elaboration and clarification of why we...

It simply means without reservation, as when Abraham trusted God with the life of his only son Isaac; or when Job said, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him"; or Christ Jesus, when He said, "nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

There are takers and there are givers in the world, those who expect that the world owes them something, just for having been born. Or that just because they would like to have a say, that they actually do. Incidentally, that is a fair definition of a brat. It is that same mindset that presumes...

That is all true...but it is also something much greater. Paul declared among those under the law (whether the law of Israel or of Caesar), that contrary to the ways of the world, he was not under the world, but under Christ whom had fulfilled the law...meaning he was above it, just as God is...

This is just one of many amazing realities of life for those who are "alive and remain" in the world. Paul had the more challenging task of ministering to both those who were brought up under Israel and the knowledge of all that was promised with the coming of Christ, but also to those of whom...

What has this all have to do with the title of the thread? I was expecting a knowledge-from-God-trumps-knowledge-from-men discussion.

We can wait. Pick up where you left off. It will be fine. Enjoy!

Things were going along great until your Long & McMurray quotes referring to how the "tragic situation afflicts the Church when there is an inward work of the Holy Spirit but rejection of the outward work", as if the Holy Spirit was a gas additive to increase performance in the church. Which is...

The words of God delivered in the scriptures need no eloquence from men, for they are not mere literature, but life-breathed revelations from God in spirit.

Oh that's rich! Famous last words--more personal psychological projections, blaming everyone else and taking your toys and going home. The "hypocrisy" is in your own inability to face the honest truth while seeking it. Change was in order, but apparently you could not. Makes one wonder what...

Now that's just snobbery. You don't know. You claim historians don't know. You admittedly can't even say whether OzSpen is right or wrong...but still you assume to take the intellectual high ground by negativity and doubt. That's just plain ugly.

You are not being honest. You are trying to intellectually rationalize your own lack of knowledge as if you had something. The point is you don't have that something, while countless others do. You are out of your element. Your intellect has failed you. You are as one blind debating sunsets...

You are still looking for proof like a blind man. I am not lacking what you seek...you are. That is not what you describe and accuse me of, but is called: psychological projection. The analogy stands. The sight ability of one proves nothing to one who cannot see. It's only an example. A fine...

Oh...you're not paying attention again! I specifically said NOT "believe." But now here you go right back and couple me with those who "believe." Try harder. However, to answer your question: An "objective observer" under those circumstances should determine that one is not telling the truth...

I could not call my objective position a "method", that would assume that I have done something when I have not. I did do something to arrive at that position, but I did nothing to distinguish the knowledge. Such is the nature of revelation (from God). So, if you truly want to learn of this...

Okay. But let me remind you to pay attention (because I already repeatedly have told you I do not "believe"). Now that we are clear on that: I do not have "a single Christian claim that I believe." On the contrary, I "know" of what I speak.

I didn't mean I don't understand the problem--I do. Your going of on a tangent that does not have anything to do with the problem, on the other hand, I have no need or intention of delving into. It is pointless--which was my point. The point is, you are acting like a blind person expecting to...

Your message is too long. Nonetheless, eternal torment and annihilation are the same, just as God is "the same yesterday, today, and forever."

And here you fulfill the psychological projection I spoke of, joining one who has taken up more vile words than him he accuses. Remove the post from your own eye.

Do you have brothers or sisters? Do you ever disagree with them? Are you not still family in spite of your differences? Do you really believe that if a group of toddlers got together and did church according to their level of understanding, that they would be in complete harmony with teens...