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Phil Maxwell
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Who do YOU say Christ is? |
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Agreement that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, is assumed... (Mt 16:16), so the question is really what/who, if anything, else do you say He is?
I'll paste this to the top so that time will give a read about the mix of those frequenting this board. Please vote, and please vote only once. Comments are welcome, but please start new threads for discussions/debates. Phil Maxwell
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wayseeker |
Re: Gods are many... | #21 | ||
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Greetings Phil, SqueakyBrown, Karaite and Everyone else,
I'll start in decending order. Phil, I agree with about 95% of what you say and write, but I respectfully disagree with you on this one. I will go over each of your choices to show why I disagree with each one. Who is Yahshua(Chr-st)? (A)God the Son, second of three persons who are God, incarnated in flesh, returned to heaven. No three persons. (B)God the Father manifested in flesh, returned to heaven. Not the Father. (C)Angel of the Lord manifested in flesh, returned to heaven. Not an Angle. (D)Ordinary man, sinful, became Son of God by anointment, resurrected & glorified. Not ordinary(Filled with the Set-apart Spirit since before birth.);became Son of man; suffered, died, resurrected & glorified. (E)Man only, sinless, born the Son of God, resurrected & glorified. More than man(filled with the Set-apart Spirit since before birth(Just like Adam prior to his fall)[a later debate, please!], gave up His Elohim(G-d) status {He was the Word and Creator in the OT,the Lawgiver to Moses,the One whom Abraham served in his tent and the One that appeared to Moses,Aaron and 70 leaders of Israel [and they lived]...}, became man, suffered, died, resurrected & glorified. (F) Yahshua(Chr-st) is Elohim(G-d),under Elohim(G-d) the Father and IS NOT part of the Trinity. Of the previous 5 this is the most correct. Or at the very least: (G) NONE of the above. If (F) is excluded; this, [IMHO] would be the only true statement. Phil YOU: "However, if I understand Wayseeker correctly, he means the term God as the exalted King or Ruler, the One who was given all power in heaven and earth, the Head of all men, Yahshua." Me I believe you do not understand me correctly. Let me correct that right now. Elohim(G-d) is a plural unity, a family. Currently there are only two members of that family.Yahweh Elohim (G-d the Father) and Yahshua Elohim (G-d the Son). That family will grow at some future date to include most of mankind. (The Set-apart ones 1st; and then, the rest of humanity.) At this point in history [still future]Elohim(G-d)will be; Yahwew Elohim, Yahshua Elohim[exact name unknown at this time], the Firstfruits Elohim[exact names unknown at this time] and the Rest of the [Humanity now]Elohim Family. Next SqueakBrown; YOU:{[quoting me]"Not only do I agree with Karaite, I further disagree with your statement: "Because we can have that same divine nature that Jesus had and we won't be God." wayseeker if you dont agree with me, then you are disagreeing with the Word of God. Because all I done was to quote what the Word says. 2 Pet 1:4 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."} Again point by point. (1) we will become Elohim(G-d) (2) "wayseeker if you dont agree with me, then you are disagreeing with the Word of God" I would like to point out that YOU are not the 'Word of God' The LOGOS of Elohim(Word of G-d) is described in John 1:1,14. (3) 2 Pet. 1:4; These promises are yet to be fufilled. We don't have that 'devine nature', yet! (4)Please consider:All of Romans 8. [I'll cut & paste some.] Rom. 8:[14] For as many as are led by the Set-apart Spirit of Elohim(G-d), they are the Sons of Elohim(G-d). [15] For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. [16] The Spirit itself beares witness with our spirit, that we are the children of Elohim(G-d): [17] And if children, then heirs; heirs of Elohim(G-d), and joint-heirs with Messiah(Chr-st); if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together. [18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. [19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waites for the manifestation of the sons of Elohim(G-d). [20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of Him who has subjected the same in hope, [21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of Elohim(G-d). [22] For we know that the whole creation groanes and travailes in pain together until now. [23] And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. [24] For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen, is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for ? [29] For 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. And (5) Consider Philippians. 2:6-11, 15: [Php. 2:6] Who, being in the form of Elohim(G-d), thought it not robbery to be equal with Elohim(G-d): [7] But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the stake(cross). [9] Wherefore Elohim(G-d) also has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: [10] That at the name of Yahshua(J-sus) every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] And that every tongue should confess that Yahshua Messiah is Elohim(J-sus Chr-st is L-rd), to the glory of Elohim(G-d) the Father. [15] That you may be blameless and harmless, the Sons of Elohim(G-d), without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;" And now Karaite, Thank you again for the courage to tell the truth. YOU:"I don't see my belief up there, or at least I did not see it clear.Jesus is the Son of God, from before Creation (Earthly, material). First-"born" of Creation, through whom all things that are were made. He is God, but not the Father. The Father is the one and True God of All (creation and) Things! Jesus is God in nature, for He was begotten of God. So, that is my answer." ME: So, that is my answer, too! May the force be with you wayseeker |
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wayseeker,
You end your post by saying: Quote: Are you involved in the occult, or are you following the scriptures that are given by inspiration of God? Previously you had ended your posts by saying: Quote: Exodus |
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SqueakyBrown |
Re: Who do YOU say Christ is? | #23 | ||
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wayseeker you said
Again point by point. (1) we will become Elohim(G-d) (2) "wayseeker if you dont agree with me, then you are disagreeing with the Word of God" I would like to point out that YOU are not the 'Word of God' The LOGOS of Elohim(Word of G-d) is described in John 1:1,14. (3) 2 Pet. 1:4; These promises are yet to be fufilled. We don't have that 'devine nature', yet! I said You think WE will (can) become God? John 1-14 says we can use the power or authority(Gods Word) but that we will never be God. We can be a child of God as Jesus is. But neither we nor Jesus will BE God. John 1:12-14 12        But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13        who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14        And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (NKJ) |
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wayseeker |
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Hey ESVT,
I think of the Set-apart (Holy) Spirit as the power force of Elohim(G_d). IMHO there is the Elohim the Father, Elohim the Son and the power or force of Elohim(Spirit of Elohim). Also it is the power of the Set-apart Spirit that unites us. But since I am a fan of Star Trek and Star Wars I got it from there. Nothing sinster is intended or implied! May the force be with you, wayseeker P.S. If you would prefer I could close with Be at peace wayseeker |
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wayseeker |
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Greetings SqueakeyBrown,
I trust you have been well. I would like to discuss you reply. Cows have calves(cow children). Pigs have piglets(pig children). Dogs have puppies(dog children). Horses have colts(horse children). Cats have kittens(cat children). If you have kids they would be human children. Yes or No? Does Elohim(G-d) have children? Yes or No? Is Elohim(g-d) a Father of children? Yes or No? Yahshua(Chr-st) is the child of Elohim(G-d)? Yes or No? Are we future brothers and sisters of Yahshua? Yes or No? Do you see a pattern developing here? Yes or No? If you truely want to be honest, you would have answer these questions: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes! Contrary to what "Religious People" teach, we have the potential to become the children of Elohim(G-d). Think about it! Be at peace wayseeker |
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Exodus Six Verse Three |
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Concerning his use of the expression:
Quote: wayseeker said: Quote: Exodus says: It reminds me of "the God of forces" in Daniel 11:36-38 Quote:Dan 11:36-38 (KJV) Exodus |
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TDlefty |
I hope you don't......... | #27 | ||
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mind if I interject a thought on this.
You said: " Cows have calves(cow children). Pigs have piglets(pig children). Dogs have puppies(dog children). Horses have colts(horse children). Cats have kittens(cat children). If you have kids they would be human children. Yes or No? Does Elohim(G-d) have children? Yes or No? Is Elohim(g-d) a Father of children? Yes or No? Yahshua(Chr-st) is the child of Elohim(G-d)? Yes or No? Are we future brothers and sisters of Yahshua? Yes or No? Do you see a pattern developing here? Yes or No? Your example has one flaw. While the children are a likeness of thier fathers, they do not become their fathers! And "for us there is but one God, the Father". We have been promised kinship as sons by new birth. But we will never be God, because there is only one God, though he may have many sons. Isaac inheritted the promise of Abraham, but he never became Abraham! TDLefty |
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SqueakyBrown |
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I agree with TDLefty on this point.
Eph 4:6 6        one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (NKJ) 1 Cor 8:6 6        yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. (NKJ) I think where wayseeker got off track was with his idea of the Power. I see the Holy Spirit differently. I dont see the Holy Spirit as God, but as a Spirit from God. That only quotes verses, and the Power is in the verses(Word of God). I dont see Jesus as God because of these verses. But I do see Him with the Power(the Word). And when we have the Word we also have the Power but we wont be God either. God is the one that created the Power. |
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Phil Maxwell |
Re: Gods are many... | #29 | ||
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Wayseeker,
Though, unlike regular messages, the EZBoard system does not allow modification of polls, Im still trying to be sure I understand your position on the nature and identity of Yahshua the Son of God. Are you saying that He pre-existed in heaven as a second God under Yahweh the Father and became a man rather than having been merely born as a man? Phil Maxwell
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wayseeker |
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Greeting TDLefty & SqueakyBrown,
I will respond to both of you at the same time. 1st: I ask that we all pray about this important issue. 2nd: I ask that you trust the scriptures(not me, yourself nor any man). 3rd: I ask you to be fair. 1)Before we start let's ask the question: What is man? Who are you? Who am I? Job 7:17 "What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon Him?" Job 15:14 "What is man, that he should be clean ? and He which is born of a woman, that He should be righteous ?" Ps 8:4 "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the Son of Man, that thou visitest Him? Ps 34:12 "What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that He may see good?" Ps 89:48 "What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall He deliver His soul from the hand of the grave?" Ps 144:3 "Yahweh(L-RD)[the Father], what is man, that thou takest knowledge of Him! or the Son of Man, that thou makest account of Him! Am 4:13 "For, lo, He that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is His thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, Yahweh(The LORD), Elohim(The G-d) of hosts, is His name." Heb 2:6 "But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the Son of Man, that thou visitest Him? ME: This question is not new to us. AS we see man is: Magnified, Cleaned, Thought of, Desired long life(wants to live forever), and Remembered. Also where man is mentioned, so is the Son of Man, Yahshua(Chr-st) mentioned. He is the Heart of the Father, Born of woman and Righteous, Visited by the Father, Sees good, Delivered His soul from the grave and Acknowledges the Father. Now after all of that we still need to go back to the beginning. Ge 1:26"And Elohim(G-d) said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:" This verse indicates several things, what are they? Elohim(G-d) says Let US [no matter how you slice it; US is more than One being] make man in our [more than One again] image after our likeness. Unlike the rest of creations "man" is made in the image and likeness of Elohim[more than one being], much like a child is made in the image and likeness of his parents. 2) Mt 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." This can show that if only one verse says a certian thing, then don't believe it. Now let's look at; Philippians 2:5 " Let this mind be in you, which was also in Yahshua Messiah(Chr-st J-sus): [6]Who, being in the form of Elohim(G-d), thought it not robbery to be equal with Elohim(G-d):". Again more than one. Look at John 1:1: "In the beginning was the Word[Yahshua], and the Word[Yahshua] was with Elohim(G-d)[Yahweh, the Father], and the Word[Yahshua] was Elohim[G-d]. [2] The same was in the beginning with Elohim(G-d). [3] All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.[4] In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.[5]And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended [overcame] it not. [10] He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not.[If man didn't make the world, who did? Was it Elohim(G-d)? Your answer should be; "YES"];[11]He came unto His own(people), and His own(people) received Him not. [12] But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of Elohim(G-d), even to them that believe on His name: [13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of Elohim (G-d). THis is talking about the Messiah, right? Your answer should be; "YES".[14] And the Word[Yahshua] was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 3) Notice carefully, in Rom. 8:[16] The Spirit itself beares witness with our spirit, that we are the children of Elohim(G-d):[17] And if children, then heirs; heirs of Elohim(G-d), and joint-heirs with Messiah(Chr-st); if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together. [18] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. [19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waites for the manifestation of the sons of Elohim(G-d). 4) YOU: I think where wayseeker got off track was with his idea of the Power. After so much evidence can you Prove [by Scriptures] that I am "off track". I beleive that I have proved what I say. You site; Eph 4:6 one Elohim(G-d) and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. and 1 Cor 8:6 yet for us there is one Elohim(G-d), the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Elohim Yahshua Messiah(L-rd J-sus Chr-st), through whom are all things, and through whom we live. My idea of "power" aside, tell me the truth; Have you looked up the words: God? LORD? Jesus? Christ? Am I wrong for using: Elohim? Yahweh? Yahshua? Messiah? This is enough for now. Be at peace wayseeker |
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wayseeker |
Re: Gods are many... | #31 | ||
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Greeting Phil,
YOU: He pre-existed in heaven as a second God under Yahweh the Father and became a man rather than having been merely born as a man? ME:That is exactly right! What most people don't get; is how great of a sacrifice that Yahweh Elohim made. When Yahshua came in the form of man, He could have failed. This is proven by His temptation as we were tempted. When Adam fell, there remained only the Son or the Father left to redeem man-kind. Once the Son decided to set aside His Elohim status, all of mankinds hopes were wrapped up in Him. There existed a chance that He would loose His Eternal life, because He became like you and me. Praise Yah He lives!!! Be at peace wayseeker |
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wayseeker asks:
Quote: wayseeker, Concerning the names "Yahweh" and "Yahshua", you certainly would not be wrong if God has p-r-e-s-e-r-v-e-d His Hebrew name as "Yahweh" and if God has p-r-e-s-e-r-v-e-d His Son's Hebrew name as "Yahshua" . Wayseeker. Do you personally have a pointed Hebrew text, that preserves God's Hebrew name as "Yahweh" and that preserves God's Son's Hebrew name as "Yahshua" If you do, could you please tell me where I might purchase that Hebrew text. I am still looking for a Hebrew text that preserves God's Hebrew name as "Yahweh" and that preserves God's Son's Hebrew name as "Yahshua". Exodus |
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SqueakyBrown |
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wayseeker you said
4) YOU: I think where wayseeker got off track was with his idea of the Power. After so much evidence can you Prove [by Scriptures] that I am "off track". I beleive that I have proved what I say. I said Ofcourse. John 10:7-9 7        Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8        "All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9        "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. (NKJ) II Jn 1:8-11 8        Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward. 9        Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10        If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11        for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. (NKJ) Gal 5:1-4 1        Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2        Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3        And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4        You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. (NKJ) |
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Phil Maxwell |
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Wayseeker,
I'm glad that I understand where you're coming from, even though I disagree. Perhaps you would care to start a new thread asserting and explaining your position. It sounds like your position denies Yahshua's genuine humanity, which I disagree with. FYI, Gordy wrote an article refuting the pre-existence of Yahshua several years ago: Pre-existent Christ - Origins of Messiah Also, aside from not allowing revisions, EZBoard only allows 5 options on polls. I'll probably re-do the poll sometime in the future and replace one of the options with "None of the Above". Phil Maxwell
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Andrew Hummel |
Re: Gods are many... ( intresting reading) | #35 | ||
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Hi Phil The trinity Foundation is; God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit There is about a thousand ways to explain this belief, not one found in the bible though. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For believers in Jesus Christ; God the Father Jesus the Son The Holy Spirit example: Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. ( 1 John 1:3)( N.K.J.) Jesus being a man created or made by God. Jesus being a Man sent by God the Father. This Man (Jesus), currently seated at the right hand of God. (Jesus today, 1 Timothy 2:5) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I could be wrong but i think you and Wayseeker could be on two different Spiritual foundations. Intresting reading. God Bless both of you. Andrew |
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Phil Maxwell |
Re: Gods are many... ( intresting reading) | #36 | ||
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Andrew,
I suppose all our foundations will ultimately be tested, but until/unless otherwise shown, I'd assume that you, Wayseeker, and I all truly believe that Yahshua is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, which is THE foundation Yahshua said will withstand the gates of hell. The proof is in the pudding, though, and that is whether or not we actually keep Yahshua's commandment to love one another above all; if He really is our Lord, we will do as He says. I'm glad you're sticking around, Andrew. You are a precious brother. Phil Maxwell
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wayseeker |
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Greetings ESVT,
Thank you for your response. I have two that I use quite often. The 1st is "The Word of Yahweh" by: Assembly of Yahweh 1017 N. Gunnell Road Eaton Rapids, Mi 48827 and the 2nd is "The Scriptures" by: Institute For Scripture Research (PTY) LTD P. O. Box 1830 2162 Northriding Republic of South Africa The WY translates both Yahweh and Yahshua as well as other corrections. The S translates all other corrections but leaves Yahweh and Yahshua in it's Hebrew form, allowing the reader to translate them as he understands those names to be. Until you get your hands on a copy I will explain; "How to insert the NAMES in your Scriptures" Old Testament: God..................Elohim, Mighty One god..................elohim, mighty one LORD................YAHWEH New Testament: God...................Yahweh *Lord.................Master or Savior Jesus.................Yahshua Christ.................Messiah Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost...Set-apart Spirit *When direct quote from OT...YAHWEH Misused Words: ungodly...............wicked godly..................righteous crucify................impale church................assembly, congregation cross..................stake apostles..............emissaries christians............set-apart ones angels.................messengers I hope this will be of some help to you. If you need further help locating this or anything else, I offer my services to you. Be at peace wayseeker |
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wayseeker |
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Greeting Squeaky,
I hope that you have been well. Are we still talking about my use of the word "power"? Or are we talking about: "for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds." and; "you have fallen from grace." I don't agree with everyone on every issue all of the time. I would not want everyone to agree with me all of the time. If I am lead by the Set-apart spirit to accept something or to reject something that someone writes or says, I am humbled. I grow as I am able. What may be crystal clear to other may take me years to understand. Likewise when I have come to an understanding, you may "get it" instantly or you may never "get it" at all. Either way, I am here as a student and as a teacher. How about you? Be at peace wayseeker |
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wayseeker |
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Greeting Phil Maxwell,
I went to Gordy's post. Thanks for the link. Now that I have read GC's position and believe that it is your's as well. I see where your understanding comes from. I accept the fact that you and I disagree on this point. I hope we can disagree without being disagreeable. I am a student and a teacher of Yahshua. I hope all of my brothern use this time to grow in peace and knowledge of Yahshua. I'll take it under advisement(state my position) on a separate post. Be at peace wayseeker |
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SqueakyBrown |
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wayseeker you said
How about you? I said I never go anywhere to teach. I always go to learn. Some times I learn about how people get deceived, other times I learn how I could be deceived. But my humility will not allow me to teach. I dont mind demonstrating the Spirit and planting afew seeds, but I never have it or allow it in my head to teach. 1 Cor 3:4-9 4        For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? 5        Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 6        I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 7        So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. 8        Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9        For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. (NKJ) |
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