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Both you and @brakelite have given excellent explanations of the trinity or Godhead. There is one paragraph I either don't agree with or which I do not understand. Probably the later. This is what you posted, which I've highlighted above in blue: Now the Word that was with God, in this...

I like to refer to the ECF (Early Church Fathers, for those who don't know) They were BEFORE the Council of Nicea and either knew an Apostle or someone who did. This is Christianity before it was tainted by becoming involved with political powers, such as Constantine. Also, it does seem that...

James 1:14-15 14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. ??

You're right in that it's all sin,,,but there are differences. It could help us to know what the differences are. But are you saying that I'M attempting to change God's law?? HOW is His law being changed in any way by defining the sin?

You're saying the transgression is a TYPE of sin....sins of the flesh. Aren't all sins of the flesh? Which would not be? Was there transgression BEFORE there was a written law? Or do we need a written law in order to transgress? Pride would be a sin that could lead to iniquity, as you've...

It had to be WWJD. Why? Because Jesus did not encounter each and every act of a moral essence that He could have commented upon. For instance, the N.T. does not speak about abortion but it does speak about murder. It does not speak about drugs, but it does say not to get drunk on anything. So...

I admire how you've explained this so well and how maybe we shouldn't go beyond it. But, as I'm sure you must know, the Council of Nicea was convened exactly because some heresies were circulating stating that Jesus was not divine. If He was just another man, the N.T. has no logic. Are you...

E, I'm very familiar with the book of Romans. I DID state about the conscience in my O.P. We're speaking past each other. Why? Sin always existed. Man always had a conscience. God and Adam were in relationship...Then it was broken. A sin was committed. What I'm saying is that there was SIN...

You're right about this and if the story had been worded differently and brought out the theme more, I would definitely have used it when I used to teach kids in the CC, but as it was and the way kids are these days, it was better not to. I does have a good moral but it's lost in all the babble...

If you read the bible like any other book, it could actually be damaging. If you read the bible and are seeking God, it could help you to discover God. If you read the bible as a born again believer, it's messages will astound you and make you believe even more. This is just how it is. The...

Were you expecting some NEW records? There aren't any... Your records also do nothing for my soul...so perhaps we should not write to each other anymore? I thought these forums were to exchange ideas...maybe not. This is all I'll say for the umpteenth time... I don't deduce MY ideas. I...

Why are you directing this comment to ME?

Of course I "have the power". God told Adam not to eat of the tree, He didn't STOP him from eating of it. Is your belief that God FORCED Adam to eat? No? Then you have to agree with me that WE DO have the power. If we had no power, then yes, we would be like robots. In Philemon 1:14 Paul...

Ha! We ALL have more in common than we all think. It's just that we handle it different ways. I have a friend that comes crying to me on a regular basis and she has no extraordinary problems. I just listen to her and wish I had her problems. She knows OF God, but doesn't know God,,,big...

Sorry, just saw this. Why is the above not the Trinity?? You said you do Not believe in the Trinity, and then you explained it... Sorry, you might have done this already, but could you explain a little?

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What bb is telling you is that it's one thing to read about a girl you like and it's another thing to date her.

My husband probably won't be in heaven although I can't know for sure ... So should I join him in the other place? I don't get your point.

Of course this is what it means.... But some understand it, and some refuse to. I'd love to really know why.

Well Apak, there's no scripture because we never lost our free will. As to being specific as to what it means... You're an intelligent person, funny how you lose this all of a sudden. Morally free. Free with no outside pressure. If God wanted a bunch of robots loving Him He would have made us...