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That's interesting. I used to have an Aramaic Interlinear, but didn't have an inkling of how to use it. I still have Lamsa's Aramaic to English bible. The Greek Interlinear is the only book I have some experience with. Yes, Jesus definitely spoke Aramaic when talking to Peter. Even on the...

After a full day of relaxation - and your encouragement - I think I'll hang in here. My conclusion was that great new encouraging friend with kind words are worth the most. :groupray: (and, I'm keeping my Christian icon :thumbsup: I know I believe, God knows I believe) When I was "signing...

Well "Rev"....here's a contribution. BTW....I may hang in here, mainly due to a few of your gracious words. If I had to pick between the names Jesus and Peter, I'd pick Jesus today. 20 years ago, it may be a 50 / 50 option. A while ago, I was taught that the verse actually answers or...

Has anyone ever felt that the Jews have a better handle on the Old Testament than Christian theologians? Or vice-versa? I talk to Christians so often, I frequently forget that the Jews teach the Old Testament.

Thanks. You folks already made me feel that way. If posted right, here's the thread in tribute that I referred to: My best gift of 2005 This does not mean anyone else is less. But that gift was the best of the year. Yeah, it may sound dorky to some people - an adult on some chat forum gets an...

There are no problem threads, nor problem users. It's a principle thing. It was told or suggested by the site - admin / moderator - that I change my faith icon. That's like asking me to change my personality. I believe in God and Jesus, was born again at age 4, and served the church for over...

I bought a rifle to go hunt. As I practiced on a target range, I found that I just enjoyed the target shooting and lost the desire to hunt; so I never went. We own pets, even bird's - so that works contrary to recreational hunting. I'd hunt if I needed the food, and would feel fine. I see...

First, if you folks caught my New Year's Day of 2006 thread pertaining to moderation in general theology, you may be aware that I'm exiting these forums for a particular reason. In doing, I thought it would be nice to offer blessings to some users who I enjoyed the posts of. The main reason I...

Yesterday, this site sent me an email saying to change my faith icon. That's one of the most unusual things I've ever seen in a forum - that a person cannot choose their icon of choice. It reminded me of the scripture about moderation. No sense in wasting blessings !! :) I spreading them...

Now we're talkin' That's why I see the body needing healing whether physical or spiritual when the body is too frail. But it the spirit can't get hurt, they healing should not be needed for the spirit. The bite Paul recieved can't be the only special healing of the Word. By the way - saved...

The last time I sprained a joint or cut myself, I don't think it was Christ within that got cut. Are you saying you don't think the flesh that remains can get injured and what we see like the common cold or a broken bone is a figment of our imagination?

In reality, many christians and ministers have formulated the trinity phrases or terminology. Some people don't have a formulated way of categorizing the scriptures. They believe individual verses or take it at Words (face) value. Like where Jesus said "my father and I are one" or he prayed to...

To date, I've not encountered a promise of God or a commandment from Him that could not be fulfilled or obeyed. If the same mind, same thoughts, same speech Word of God is written, and available, wouldn't it seem that the denominations of today are as far away from that Will of God as we can...

It's obvious that several demonminations have splintered off other denominations, or new ones have "sprouted" if that term says it right. But have you ever heard of any groups that have converged? Maybe I don't read about it enough. But I don't know the names of any. Has anyone come across any...

Oh, I definitely agree that there are factions like Paul wrote about. But seeing that Paul's the one that also wrote about being of the same mind, it looks like he promoted unity of believing. I'll bet the Word is loaded with verses that pin-point what causes differences as well as how...

Have you ever felt that the Word showed what a church should be called? Does the Word allow for us to pick several names? Should we stick to one name? I've been told by a teacher of the bible that there was a denomination some years ago - maybe the 50s or 60s, called the Navalites. One part...

Have you folks ever read the bible for it's explanation about why various sects, churches or denominations do no coincide when the same basic texts and archaeology are available to each? And the same God available? One passage I thought about is this: This verse appears to state sound...

If God the father is the same as Yahweh, do you folks believe he does a transformation when diplaying an attribute for someone, or just remains "static" as God (for a lack of beetter terms)? It occured to me that he may need to provide for one person at the same time he is providing for...

I believe that Paul was healed when or after he was bit. But I don't find much there that indicates backsliding or need for conversion. It reminds me more of the verses that talk about God knowing our frame - meaning we are not perfect. It's a part of life that we will have a few little...