" No, I do not fast. I have in the past until I realized what Jesus said about it. Matthew 9:14-17 John the B's disciples asked why Jesus' disciples do not fast and Jesus replied, "Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast." The bridegroom was taken from them for three days and during that time they fasted, but then he rose from the grave and lives even today. Why fast? He is alive. We need not mourn any further."
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Not many people fast any more. In Matt 6:16, Jesus said, "when you fast…". Paul fasted often (2 Cor 6:5; 2 Cor 11:27). Fasting humbles us, brings our flesh into subjection to the Spirit, and increases ability to pray with faith. In addition, it makes us more thankful for our blessings. Hungering and thirsting after righteousness (literally) brings blessings from our Father. We should mourn over the lost souls of humanity.

"For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God." Romans 10:3
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Promoting and standing for the Word of God is not establishing our own righteousness. People in adulterous marriages try to force their lifestyle on others just like the homosexuals do.

"Abigail teaches: "God can't save you unless you let him, it is your choice."
THE BIBLE TEACHES: 'So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy...Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.' (Romans 9:16, 18).
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Joh 1:12-13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Those born of the Spirit are born of the will of God and not of the will of man—for man cannot will himself to be born of the Spirit—being born of the Spirit is an act of God. However, man can yield to the Spirit or spurn the Spirit by rejection.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2Co 5:17)

" Verb tenses has everything to do with the subject and context until it challenges their presupposition, then they accuse us of promoting bad grammar."
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All verbs in the Bible with endings of "est" or "eth" are present tense. They are ongoing and perpetual.

committeth
believeth
believest
hearest
heareth
repenteth

"ALERT ! It is said that Benedict Will Brief President Bush on The Future Concordat Between The Satanic-Vatican and The United States of America -- To be accomplished and/or consummated before The November/2008 General U.S. Presidential Elections!"
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We live in very perilous times. Our future does not look good. We are on the brink of "THE GREAT TRIBULATION PERIOD". We need to make our calling and election sure and pray, pray, pray! The time is short and many souls are slipping into Hell.

"…What are your thoughts about the situation where a Christian forgives their unfaithful spouse but the unfaithful spouse rejects that forgiveness, divorces the faithful partner, marries their lover, has children with the new spouse, etc. Keep in mind that the faithful spouse did not desire or pursue a divorce. What is the faithful spouse guilty of, if anything?"
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When love grows cold in a marriage, is there an innocent party? Who knows the conflict and quarrels that have transpired behind closed doors? The faithful spouse can claim innocence simply because he/she did not pursue a divorce?

God's Word holds true regardless of circumstances. We can make all sorts of scenarios that would seem to be logical reasons to disobey God's Word.

If the faithful spouse remarries, he/she is guilty of breaking God's commandment and of causing his/her new mate(?) to commit adultery.

Remarriage promotes remarriage in others and defies God's monogamous laws. Do what feels good and tell God you are sorry. Teach children to do the same by your example.

The cycle is never ending because people do not want to be accountable for Godly character.

Name Rick Warren's good works.

Besides being a member of the CFR, and using the ultra modern translations of the Bible that pervert the Word of God, he has written books that have helped corrupt many "Christians". He has established a large megachurch getting rich off the people, and enticed other preachers to follow his methods--making the sale of his books soar--all for the love fame and money.

Good works??

This relationship was lost by Adam and is restored through the sacrifice of Christ, that washes sin away, and by his Spirit.

It is effective for all in the world who will believe the gospel! Ye must be born again of the Spirit! Let him that heareth come!"
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Amen!!

"Abigail teaches: 'and as many as believed were ordained to eternal life.'…"For many are called, but few choose."…"Make your decision for Christ.”…"I accepted Jesus as my personal saviour."…"God can't save you unless you let him, it is your choice."
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Whosoever believeth shall not perish but have everlasting life.

Many are called but few are chosen. Strait is the gate and narrow is the way and **few** there be that **find** it.

Joh 1:12 But as many as **received him**, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that **believe** on his name:

1Pe 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God **commit the keeping of their souls** to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Joh 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and **keepeth** them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Jam 4:7**Submit** yourselves therefore to God…

Joh 6:35…I am the bread of life: he that **cometh** to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Joh 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall **come** to me; and him that **cometh** to me I will in no wise cast out.

"Those who reject original sin, salvation by the free gift of grace alone, through Christ's works alone and speak in tongues to dazzle the audiences have little knowledge of Christ crucified, and the Scriptures alone.
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The works of righteousness that Jesus Christ did 2000 years ago avail nothing for those who call themselves by His Name if they do not follow in his footsteps. The free gift of grace enables the believer to divest himself of his fleshly nature and adorn the likeness of our blessed Lord and Savior. Original sin is the transgression of our first parents by which their progeny inherited evil pride that stripped them of fellowship with the Father. Satan's pride is the evil that pervades all humanity, blinding them to their true nature, bringing them into bondage of deceit and lies, the end of which is eternal death [hell].

Rom 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.

1Jo 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

No. We are not boasting of our salvation by works. Our faith is in Christ Jesus our Lord who leads and guides in all truth by the Holy Ghost. We are followers of the Lamb, giving our lives a living sacrifice unto Him because He gave Himself a living sacrifice for us. We love Him because He first loved us while we were yet in our sins. All works of righteousness are done by following the leading of the Holy Spirit; the author and finisher of our faith works in us both to will and to do. We called on Him and He in no wise cast us out, but lovingly drew us unto Himself by His Spirit and washed us in His own blood and made us sons and daughters of the Lord God Almighty.

Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2Co 7:1)

"A truly poor state to be in: wicked, wrong about one's own nature and ability, and attempting to steal from the glory of God. Truly they cannot say with us, "let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified," for they must stop the continuity and proclaim a portion of the magnification for their wisdom and righteous decision."
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How foolish for 'Christians' of today to separate the ministries of the Apostles and of Christ and delegate them to separate individuals, as if we all have a different Gospel.

All of these ministries are to all Christians, although they were addressed to certain specific groups. All Christians are to be in unity and are taught the same thing.

2 Ti 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Paper wrote:
Hilary Clinton and Rick Warren?
Now theres a great combo!
I expect Rick has been convinced that Hilary is a good Christian because she went to church when she was a kid.

jkb wrote:
Such a statement of faith is meaningless, almost everybody claims to believe the Bible.

The Statement of Faith that states we believe the Bible, the complete holy word of God, is the only perfect statement of faith.

R K is right on this one, Im going to give this a shot, please do not reply.
Romans 8:29 (King James Version)
King James Version (KJV)
Public Domain
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
You said Now, lets look at what this verse says.
1) He is the first born son of God
2) He is the first of many brothers
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Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

29 For whom [the Father] did foreknow, [the Father] also did predestinate [those He did foreknow] to be conformed to the image of [the father's] Son, that [the Son] might be the firstborn among many brethren.

For those who are saved, walking in obedience—we know that all things that the Father permits to come into our lives work to bring us to the perfection of our elder Brother, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we must resist temptation, endure trials, hardships, tribulations,and persecutions, accepting all things as from the hand of a loving Father, knowing that these things are permitted by our Father to bring us into the perfect Father/Son relationship for which He has predestinated us.

terry evans wrote:
Sorry a ?
If you would a poll , please respond,
Bible study kinda thing
In the above verses
1. who is he
2. who is him
please no verses, just your answer
no explinations, or what denonination
or non-denomination you are
use a fake, if you must, name its ok
but please only vote once christians,
the margin of error should take care of
all you others
Thank You
Oh, remember,
someone in the Bible said, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Please, everyone vote

2. Who is him? Is born of him—Is born of Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost. (I John 2:29)

Nondenominational.

Please forgive me if I misunderstand your post.

"Abigail's version of "Sovereign"
Is apparently not quite complete *IMPERFECT* sovereignty? Partial sovereignty ONLY.
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Imperfect sovereignty? Kings of earthly domains are sovereign—they make the laws and rules—their subjects are required to obey and if they do not, the king's laws demand punishment. Yet, the subjects are not totally deprived of free will.

Obedience or disobedience to God's laws is free will actions. God has not stripped humanity of his will; his will must be brought into alignment with the will of God.

God's laws were perfectly taught by Jesus Christ. His exemplary life coupled with His words teach us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Violation of this is sin.

Jesus not only taught perfect love to His followers, but He gave us His Spirit, the Holy Ghost, to accomplish righteousness in our lives. The Holy Ghost is Christ indwelling the saints.

If we fail to obey without repentance, His laws demand punishment in hell.

1Jo 3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

1Jo 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

“So it turns out that the real story is not just the absence of the Bible in many hotel rooms, but the presence of very different materials, from complimentary condoms to erotic dice games,” Mohler noted. “That does help to explain things.”
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Another sign of the times. The evil world grows more evil. People hate God and His Holy Word.

Dear Father, have mercy on this lost generation and send a revival in Jesus Name!!

God is Sovereign—He has total and final control of all events. Otherwise, prayer with faith could serve no purpose or could effect no change. He has given limited authority to Satan and to humanity, but that does not change His sovereignty.

Humanity is depraved—not in the sense that he cannot call upon the Lord for salvation—but humanity without Jesus Christ is totally depraved and needs a Savior. Total depravity is the reason for the condition of the world with all the atrocities inflicted upon humanity by humanity.