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aWitchintheWoods wrote:

"No mixed marriages?" As in racially mixed or religiously mixed?

Christians are to marry Christians only. If Ministers marry Christians to non Christians then do they really have any basis to reject gay marriage? It amazes me the pro gay marriage crowd has not thought of that yet. At least not as far as i know. It sets a minor precident they do not follow their own rules. read Nehemiah 23:23-31. Then google Nehemiah 23 bible commentary then read Matthew Henry Commentary on these verses. You may not agree but will give you an idea of Biblical concepts of marriage as it relates to mixing. I do believe Roman Catholic married couple enjoy sex.

lightbeamrider wrote:

<quoted text> Christians are to marry Christians only. If Ministers marry Christians to non Christians then do they really have any basis to reject gay marriage? It amazes me the pro gay marriage crowd has not thought of that yet. At least not as far as i know. It sets a minor precident they do not follow their own rules. read Nehemiah 23:23-31. Then google Nehemiah 23 bible commentary then read Matthew Henry Commentary on these verses. You may not agree but will give you an idea of Biblical concepts of marriage as it relates to mixing.

No need to research. "Uneven yoking" and "kill all the non-believers (and make the women your slaves...but DON'T marry them!)" is pretty apparent.
But that is OT stuff, laws for the Hebrews of that time.
Are you also obeying the "kill the unbelievers" part?
Christians pick and choose which rules of the bible they want to adhere to only because it agrees with how they feel.

lightbeamrider wrote:

<quoted text> I do believe Roman Catholic married couple enjoy sex.

Based on....?
Or is it just another case of you "believe?"

aWitchintheWoods wrote:

No need to research. "Uneven yoking" and "kill all the non-believers (and make the women your slaves...but DON'T marry them!)" is pretty apparent.
But that is OT stuff, laws for the Hebrews of that time.
Are you also obeying the "kill the unbelievers" part?

No, that would be murder. We are to love enemies which is much harder. I do not see in Scripture where we are to kill or where jesus taught that.

Christians pick and choose which rules of the bible they want to adhere to only because it agrees with how they feel.

Agree to a point. As it relates to marriage, men should marry virgins and never divorce unless adultery or unbelieving spouse abandons the marriage. Christian to Christian. If one is to be Christian then their life should be based on revealing Christ.

Based on....?
Or is it just another case of you "believe?"

I don't assume the worst. You will find that sort of thing in the Early Christians Writings. I may be wrong but i don't think it is an official position of the Catholic Church.

lightbeamrider wrote:

<quoted text> No, that would be murder. We are to love enemies which is much harder. I do not see in Scripture where we are to kill or where jesus taught that.

Seriously. You've never read the OT?
The quote you used was from Nehemiah...that's OT.
Exodus 23:24-- Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
Numbers 31-- Under God's direction, Moses' army defeats the Midianites. They kill all the adult males, but take the women and children captive. When Moses learns that they left some live, he angrily says: "Have you saved all the women alive? Kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves." So they went back and did as Moses (and presumably God) instructed, killing everyone except for the virgins. In this way they got 32,000 virgins.
That's only 2 of many of Yahweh's slaughters.

Jesus was Yahweh's "good guy" persona.
In the NT, Yahweh/Jesus says that people should love each other...and leave the judging and killing to him.

lightbeamrider wrote:

<quoted text> Agree to a point. As it relates to marriage, men should marry virgins and never divorce unless adultery or unbelieving spouse abandons the marriage. Christian to Christian. If one is to be Christian then their life should be based on revealing Christ.

But I think you must admit that this is highly unrealistic.

lightbeamrider wrote:

<quoted text> I don't assume the worst. You will find that sort of thing in the Early Christians Writings. I may be wrong but i don't think it is an official position of the Catholic Church.

I'm not assuming the worst either. Neither am I assuming the best.
Some people enjoy sex, some don't.
It doesn't matter what their religion is.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

aWitchintheWoods wrote:

<quoted text>
Seriously. You've never read the OT?
The quote you used was from Nehemiah...that's OT.
Exodus 23:24-- Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
Numbers 31-- Under God's direction, Moses' army defeats the Midianites. They kill all the adult males, but take the women and children captive. When Moses learns that they left some live, he angrily says: "Have you saved all the women alive? Kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves." So they went back and did as Moses (and presumably God) instructed, killing everyone except for the virgins. In this way they got 32,000 virgins.
That's only 2 of many of Yahweh's slaughters.

Yes and they are written for our instruction. You don't like them? You don't like God? Shall i bore you confessing atrocities done under Communists regimes in the 20th century. Have you read Tortured For Christ by Wurmbrand? I suspect you take time specific events or extreme events and portray them as the norm when they are not. Actual Christianity is not explicitly about any of that. It is not about killing and keeping the virgins or anything like that and i think you know that.

Jesus was Yahweh's "good guy" persona.
In the NT, Yahweh/Jesus says that people should love each other...and leave the judging and killing to him.
But I think you must admit that this is highly unrealistic.

No i do not admit that.

I'm not assuming the worst either. Neither am I assuming the best.
Some people enjoy sex, some don't.
It doesn't matter what their religion is.

Well if a person does not enjoy sex then they should not marry because that is a big part of the program. Who gets married to be celibate? I know it happens on account of children, jobs, health etc. and that can be understood. Better stop there or my BP will go up! Hope you have a good weekend.

"If you believe in judgement day I have to seriously question your judgement."

Bill Maher

1. Jesus claimed to be God - John 8:24; 8:56-59 (see Exodus 3:14); John 10:30-33
2. Jesus is called God - John 1:1,14; 20:28; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8
3. Jesus is the image of the invisible God - Heb. 1:3
4. Jesus abides forever - Heb. 7:24
5. Jesus created all things - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:15-17
6. Jesus is before all things - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:17;
7. Jesus is eternal - John 1:1,14; 8:58; Micah 5:1-2
8. Jesus is honored the same as the Father - John 5:23
9. Jesus is prayed to - Acts 7:55-60; 1 Cor. 1:2 with Psalm 116:41; (John 14:14)
10. Jesus is worshipped - Matt. 2:2,11; 14:33; John 9:35-38; Heb. 1:6
11. Jesus is omnipresent - Matt. 18:20; 28:20
12. Jesus is with us always - Matt. 28:20
13. Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves - 1 Tim. 2:5
14. Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant - Heb. 7:22; 8:6
15. Jesus said, "I AM the Bread of Life" - John 6:35,41,48,51
16. Jesus said, "I AM the Door" - John 10:7,9
17. Jesus said, "I AM the Good Shepherd" - John 10:11,14
18. Jesus said, "I AM the Way the Truth and The Life" - John 14:6
19. Jesus said, "I AM the Light of the world" - John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46; Luke 2:32
20. Jesus said, "I AM the True Vine" - John 15:1,5
21. Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" - John 11:25
22. Jesus said, "I AM the First and the Last" - Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13
23. Jesus always lives to make intercession for us - Heb. 7:25
24. Jesus cleanses from sin - 1 John 1:9
25. Jesus cleanses us from our sins by His blood - Rev. 1:5; Rom. 5:9
26. Jesus forgives sins - Matt. 9:1-7; Luke 5:20; 7:48
27. Jesus saves forever - Matt. 18:11; John 10:28; Heb. 7:25
28. Jesus discloses Himself to us - John 14:21
29. Jesus draws all men to Himself - John 12:32
30. Jesus gives eternal life - John 10:28; 5:40
31. Jesus resurrects - John 5:39; 6:40,44,54; 11:25-26
32. Jesus gives joy - John 15:11
33. Jesus gives peace - John 14:27
34. Jesus has all authority - Matt. 28:18; John 5:26-27; 17:2; 3:35
35. Jesus judges - John 5:22,27
36. Jesus knows all men - John 16:30; John 21:17
37. Jesus opens the mind to understand scripture - Luke 24:45
38. Jesus received honor and glory from the Father - 1 Pet. 1:17
39. Jesus reveals grace and truth - John 1:17 see John 6:45
40. Jesus reveals the Father - Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22
41. Jesus bears witness of Himself - John 8:18; 14:6
42. Jesus' works bear witness of Himself - John 5:36; 10:25
43. The Father bears witness of Jesus - John 5:37; 8:18; 1 John 5:9
44. The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus - John 15:26
45. The multitudes bear witness of Jesus - John 12:17
46. The Prophets bear witness of Jesus - Acts 10:43
47. The Scriptures bear witness of Jesus - John 5:39
48. The Father will honor us if we serve Jesus - John 12:26 see Col. 3:24
49. The Father wants us to fellowship with Jesus - 1 Cor. 1:9
50. The Father tells us to listen to Jesus - Luke 9:35; Matt. 17:5
51. Everyone who's heard & learned from the Father comes to Jesus - John 6:45
52. We come to Jesus - John 5:50; 6:35,37,45,65; 7:37;
53. The Father draws us to Jesus - John 6:44
54. The Law leads us to Christ - Gal. 3:24
55. Jesus is the Rock - 1 Cor. 10:4
56. Jesus is the Savior - John 4:42; 1 John 4:14
57. Jesus is the King - Matt. 2:1-6; Luke 23:3
58. In Jesus are the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Col. 2:2-3
59. In Jesus we have been made complete Col. 2:10
60. Jesus indwells us - Col. 1:27
61. Jesus sanctifies - Heb. 2:11
62. Jesus loves - Eph. 5:25
63. We sin against Jesus - 1 Cor. 8:12
64. We receive Jesus - John 1:12; Col. 2:6
65. Jesus makes many righteous - Rom. 5:19
66. Jesus sends the Holy Spirit - John 15:26
67. Jesus offered up Himself - Heb. 7:27; 9:14
68. Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for all time - Heb. 10:12
69. The Son of God has given us understanding - 1 John 5:20
70. Jesus is the author and perfector of our faith - Heb. 12:2

71. Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession - Heb. 1:3
72. Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven - John 14:1-4
73. Jesus is the Light of the world - Rom. 9:5
74. Jesus has explained the Father - John 1:18
75. Jesus was crucified because of weakness - 2 Cor. 13:4
76. Jesus has overcome the world - John 16:33
77. Truth is in Jesus - Eph. 4:21
78. The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ - Phil. 1:11
79. Jesus delivers us from the wrath to come - 1 Thess. 1:10
80. Disciples bear witness of Jesus Christ - John 15:27
81. Jesus died for us - 1 Thess. 5:10
82. Jesus died and rose again - 1 Thess. 4:14
83. Jesus was a ransom for many - Matt. 20:28
84. The Christian dead have fallen asleep in Jesus - 1 Thess. 4:15
85. Jesus rendered the devil powerless - Heb. 2:14
86. Jesus is able to save completely - Heb. 7:25
87. Jesus came to serve - Matt. 20:28
88. Jesus came to be a high priest - Heb. 2:17
89. Jesus came to save - John 3:17; Luke 19:10
90. Jesus came to preach the kingdom of God - Luke 4:43
91. Jesus came to bring division - Luke 12:51
92. Jesus came to do the will of the Father - John 6:38
93. Jesus came to give the Father's words - John 17:8
94. Jesus came to testify to the truth - John 18:37
95. Jesus came to set us free from the Law - Rom. 8:2
96. Jesus came to die and destroy Satan's power - Heb. 2:14
97. Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets - Matt. 5:17
98. Jesus came to give life - John 10:10,28
99. Jesus came to taste death for everyone - Heb. 2:9
100. Jesus came to proclaim freedom for believers - Luke 4:18

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."

—Matthew 7:7-8

Selah ---------- and Amen!

Bob I absolutely loved your post. Do you know how to cut and paste. Please, please Bob do a bit of cuttin' and pastin', please.

Yeah, send it out to all the churchies. Distract them a bit and give them another point of view.
I Love You man and thanks so much!

Jesus is all that and oh - so - much - more!

Peace and Love or just peace and like.
Be So Nice - wouldn't it ya'll?

Just saying - or rather asking!???!:)

Can't you just hear all them christians and so called Christ followers knocking?
Think I hear Jesus saying...
I never knew you!!!!!
Just saying and asking. Thought you all might like to know. Teehee, yeah, I believe...
God has a sense of humor 2!

We love because he first loved us.

1 John 4:19

Bible Verse Of The Day

Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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— Proverbs 14:8-9 —

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,
but the folly of fools is deception.
Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.

Daily Bible Verse

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"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

—2 Chronicles 7:14

Daily Bible Verse
7/15/12

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"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."

– Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain:] They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people."

—Luke 7:16

"My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long."

Psalm 71:8

2 Peter 1:5-7

King James Version (KJV)

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

HI Tony..Just wanted to stop say HI,,,and God Bless You.....I am coming back to your thread,,,I am needing direction,,Hope you are doing OK.....See you soon..