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Recent content by Carl Emerson

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    Always pray.

    That is 'relationship prayer' - walking and talking with Him.
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    Please : Do they know of which astrological sign was Jesus ?

    Any influence from elemental spirits (including celestial) is subject to the curse on creation and can't be trusted. Jesus could only do what He saw the father doing.
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son.
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    There is ample scripture to confirm all three aspects of faith are mandatory.
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    And my question is valid... Anyone care to answer ???
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    So the Blood of the lamb, the word of testimony, Loving God before all else... Which of these does not apply to every believer?
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Do we no longer interpret a passage in the light of the whole of scripture ? Where does it say that not every believer overcomes by the blood of the Lamb ? Where does it say that not every believer is saved by the confession of the mouth? Where does it say that not every believer needs to...
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Thanks for you participation... I am unsure how one can be prepared for martyrdom without first achieving death to self by identifying with the crucified Christ. What happened to "I die daily" and "I am crucified with Christ - it is no longer I that live" ?
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Death to self is a theme addressed to all believers. If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25 Overcoming then is...
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Clarifying then - is Rev 12:11 referring to all believers or only those martyred?
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Yes... I like your response... Fundamental to faith is dying to self - the few who are called to Martyrdom are not the only overcomers. So if the Word of their testimony is coming from their faith and Faith comes from hearing Him and obeying, then this is what testifies of His Glory.
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Hi there, Thanks for the nice contribution... My style is to evoke discussion on important issues and get folks thinking outside their habitual mindset. At the same time I am blessed with a powerful testimony and feel that the sharing of same is somehow consolidating my faith and fulfilling...
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    Overcoming by the Word of their testimony...

    Hi there, Revelation 12:11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. I am interested in comments on what is meant by "the word of their testimony" Also - who exactly is being referred to - who is...
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    The Thing Most Sabbath Keepers Do not Talk About.

    Frankly what you claim as my position is complete nonsense. I have never ever thought or taught that - complete nonsense. To be blunt you seem to be on a campaign to assassinate my character with false accusations. Please desist or I will have no choice but to report you to the mods.