Mattias wrote:
Of 10 highest IQ's on earth, at least 8 are Theists, at least 6 are Christians;
http://www.examiner.com/article/of-10-highest-iq-s-on-earth-at-least-8-are-theists-at-least-6-are-christians

"You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts."

Dorcas wrote:
Pastor Ralph Ovadal addresses these issues with the Graham's on his radio ministry 'The Heart of the Matter'.
He has done several broadcasts which can all be found here on SA.

"But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one. For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. 'Purge the evil person from among you.'" ~ 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 ESV

[URL=http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A9-11&version=ESV]]]1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV[/URL]

"I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified."

I'm tired of Christians focusing so heavily on the homosexuality of persons outside the church ~ is this the mandate from Christ to preach? Or is it not to 'proclaim Christ and Him crucified'?

pennned wrote:
SF, the question I have is, if God confuses the enemies of these saints (per Jessica's worthy prayer), will we wake up in a daze tomorrow?

"Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt."

~ Psalm 70:2 NKJV

"Now as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the Lord thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines that day, and so confused them that they were overcome before Israel."

"The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins."

Michael Hranek wrote:
Have I ever shared with you the red pen principle? My pastor in Knoxville taught it to me.
Read anything you want but read it prayerfully paying close attention to whether or not it lines up with Biblical Truth in the context of all of Scripture.
Mark (as with a red pen) those things that you find that don't and putting down Scripture references why, mark those that are likewise clearly Biblical with references why. In this way you can be obedient to 'Despising not prophecying but examine everthing, holding fast to that which is good.'
Remember don't give anybody a pass because they are popular. Scripture tells us of Peter, a genuine Apostle used by the Spirit to write 2 Books in the Bible, who nevertheless came under the influence of false teaching and needed the rebuke Paul gave him in Galatians.

~ Matthew 12:36

"whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."

~ 1 Peter 4:11

"Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another."

~ Titus 3:1-3

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."

~ Colossians 4:6

[URL=http://comicsalliance.com/archie-christian-comics/]]]'The 12 Craziest Moments From Archie’s Christian Comics' [/URL]

It was The Lord Jesus Christ who died for sinners and took the punishment which we deserved on the cross and then arose from the dead on the third day ~ sinners (which includes all of us) are justified through faith in Him.

"But what does it say? 'The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart' (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

~ Romans 10:8-9 NKJV

"Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.'"

I am very disappointed that Bill Nye does not respect Creation Science as science ~ now all the people that he entertained when they were children, he has no respect for them as being "good" for humanity if they believe in creation ~ I am very disappointed in him...

Dorcas wrote:
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I would please ask my sisters and brethren on this site for prayer.
Concerning our youngest grandchild who knows not the Lord, and has just gone thru a violent traumatic event. Is having a very difficult time.
Thank you for those who the Lord leads in this matter.

John UK wrote:
Thanks Jessica for the text and especially for the link. What a wonderful resource!
The Lord in his mercy took me off the booze shortly before I heard the gospel message which led to my salvation. I guess it was because he wanted me to hear it with a clear head.
The Lord bless you, sister.

Praises to God that He delivered you from the perils of alcohol — may God give us wisdom to continue to avoid the strongholds which have captured so many lost souls in need of salvation — peace be with you!