Re: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave

2004-01-13 Thread Charles Perry Locke
From: "Blaine Borrowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 19:15:05 -0700 God knew he secretly intended to usurp his throne, and assume his honor and glory as King of the Universe. Blain

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
  Kevin Deegan wrote: Blaine, What priciple was taught by eating dung? DAVEH:  HmmDo street preachers ever resort to such tactics today???   If it is Biblical, one would think they would want to embrace it, eh!   And, I wonder why they now think waving underwear is more appealing (to

RE: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
God himself has a knowledge of good and evil, how? BY SINNING HIMSELF! God was once a man, therefore he sinned.David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: DAVEH wrote: > That is correct, DavidM. How could A&E have sinned, IF > they did not know right from wrong? Once they transgressed > by partaking o

Re: [TruthTalk] Biblical World View

2004-01-13 Thread Terry Clifton
ï   .  Laura Based on interviews with 601 Senior Pastors nationwide, representing a random cross-section of Protestant churches, Barna reports that only half of the countryâs Protestant pastors â 51% - have a biblical worldview. Defining such a worldview as believing that absolu

Re: [TruthTalk] Blessings of the FALL

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
"the most important concept in ancient theology" Sex is the MOST important concept? Is this Christianity at its best? You are in a PAGAN SEX CULT!   Jesus was a married man!!  Your FAIRY TALES ARE GOING TO SEND YOU TO HELL!Blaine Borrowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Blaine writes:  Hmmm, this

Re: [TruthTalk] Blessings of the FALL

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Sex is not part of worship except in PAGAN CULTS You will find such in the OLD TESTAMENT in the Bible. God's word condemned them. You will also find such today in the LDS celestrial sex cult God's word still condemns it today!   Proverbs 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Blaine, What priciple was taught by eating dung? Blaine Borrowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Blaine: DavidM, your examples are persuasive, but for one thing--there wassymbolism in what these Biblical prophets were called upon to do. Goingnaked, eating dung, wearing rough clothing, eating honey and

Re: [TruthTalk] Blessings of the FALL

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Blaine writes:  Hmmm, this is all very good Mormon doctrine, I think Kevin. Thanks for promoting Mormonism at its best.   If not for sex (married sex), your mother would not have had seed, nor your father.  You would not even be an afterthought.  Are you a married man?  If not then you need

[TruthTalk] same race?

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
But the bottom line is,  we are all of the same race   Mormon Apostle Parley P. Pratt's "God, angels, and men are all of the same species, one race, one great family..." Key to the Science of Theology, 1978 ed., p 21 Apostle John Widtsoe "God and man are of the same race, differing only in their de

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Blaine: DavidM, your examples are persuasive, but for one thing--there was symbolism in what these Biblical prophets were called upon to do. Going naked, eating dung, wearing rough clothing, eating honey and locusts, these were not just to grab one's attention, but to teach concerning basic princ

[TruthTalk] Blessings of the FALL

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Apostle McConkie, "It is not possible to believe in Christ and his atoning sacrifice, in the true and full sense required to gain salvation, without at the same time believing and accepting the true doctrine of the fall" New Witness Articles Faith, p. 82   IT WAS OBEDIENCE"After they had thus comp

Re: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
  - Original Message - From: Kevin Deegan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 4:43 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave Since the only god (with whom we LDs have to do) - the father - Elohim is of the same genetic makeup a

Re: [TruthTalk] Testimony

2004-01-13 Thread Terry Clifton
                    .Dean says: My love is for the brethern-Do Not Mistreat Them!   Dean: Get over it.  If you don't want persecution, go into some other line of work.  If you are a true witness, per

Re: [TruthTalk] Testimony

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Blaine:  Do you want another testimony? I gave you mine once, did you not read it?  I said I knew there were some on TT who draw near unto God with their lips, but their hearts are far from Him. This came to me by way of the Holy Ghost.   Remember, I said I only bear my  testimony when move

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Blaine, maybe you can help me understand this. So, in the pre-life, he was Michael the Archangel, but in life, he became Adam. This implies that you were once an angel, too, doesn't it? But, the scripture says there is no salvation for angels. How does that work? Are you not saved? In life, th

RE: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
WoW, SHOCKING ISN'T IT?David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: DAVEH wrote: > That is correct, DavidM. How could A&E have sinned, IF > they did not know right from wrong? Once they transgressed > by partaking of the forbidden fruit, they then had acquired > knowledge of 'good and evil' and were cap

Re: [TruthTalk] TruthTalk False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Just keep FOOLING yourself into believing you are a CHRISTIAN What will happen when you find out you are not? It will be too LATE! Hmm   : ( MT 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Do you really KNOW Jesus?   Blaine Borrowman <[EMAIL

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
What is YOUR SECRET name Blaine?   BLAINE SAYS This would SUGGEST we all have pre-mortalnames and identities as we lived in eternity before time was. To base your theology on such flimsy evidence is sad! Blaine Borrowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, they (Adam and Michael) are one and the same--

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
  - Original Message - From: Dean Moore To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben   DAVEH:  ???  I don't recall ever trying to tell you what to preach, or who to preach to, Dean.  I think m

RE: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Since the only god (with whom we LDs have to do) - the father - Elohim is of the same genetic makeup as Satan in LDS theology And Satan and his brother Jesus - the son - Jehovah is of the same genetic makeup in LDS theology   It logically folows that Satan & Elohim are on a level playing field. Th

Re: [TruthTalk] Testimony

2004-01-13 Thread Dean Moore
      Dean Moore Fear God and keep His commandments/ trust Jesus     - Original Message - From: Terry Clifton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1/13/2004 9:48:17 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Testimony   .Dean says: My love is for the brethern-Do Not Mistreat Them!   Dean: Get over it.  If

RE: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Dean Moore
> > John Wesley's theology is an interesting one to study in this regard. > While he articulated a difference between the effect of original sin and > actual transgression in regards to guilt, he still practiced infant > baptism to deal with the problem of original sin. > Dean writes: Wesley to

Re: [TruthTalk] False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
  - Original Message - From: Dean Moore To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] False Teachers       Dean Moore Fear God and keep His commandments/ trust Jesus     - Original Message

Re: [TruthTalk] TruthTalk False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Blaine:  What I hear Judy saying is that only those who believe the Bible is the word of God are Christians, and if you believe there are other scriptures, you are not Christian?  Is this correct, Judy?  Correct me if I am wrong.   And what I hear Laura saying is that believing in Jesus Chris

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Yes, they (Adam and Michael) are one and the same--Michael was an archangel in the pre-existence, and was the first mortal man, Adam, in the flesh. Gabriel is, according to LDS theology, associated with Noah, and was the angel who appeared to Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, and to Zacharias, th

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Can anyone list some of the "BLESSINGS" from the FALL that accrued to man?   Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Blaine, didn't you also say at one time that Adam and the archangel Michael (or is it Gabriel) are the same being? From: "Blaine Borrowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:10:52 -0700 Kev

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Of course the problem is always me. I take out of CONTEXT I tell a SCANTY version I am PREJUDICED   The problem is not that I do not understand LDS doctrine The problem is I understand it too well   I quote your authorities, and you guys backpedal, deny, obfuscate and deflect I am surprised you hav

Re: [TruthTalk] Jesus born where?

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
- Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 2:16 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Jesus born where? Blaine: By not listiung some of us, is this not breaking the ad hominem rule by default--may it not be considered an o

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Kevin wrote:  Do you believe in "original sin"?   Blaine  writes: We believe men will be punished for their own sins and not for Adam's transgression.  We therefore do not believe in infant baptism.  We believe that as in Adam all men die, so in Christ shall all be made alive, and that as in

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Blaine Borrowman
Blaine:  Kevin is telling us a scanty version of Mormon doctrine.  Hopefully I can fill in the gaps, giving you a more complete understanding.    As I understand it, the doctrine of the LDS Church is, basically, that the earth and all therein was first created spiritually.  This means that

RE: [TruthTalk] just the BIBLE Dave

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
Blaine wrote: > I think it can safely be assumed the Lord meant to bless > Joseph Smith with all things promised, but when one is > murdered, does this not take matters out of the hands > of the Lord? I do not believe that anybody can murder a man of God unless the Lord allows it. Have you not

RE: [TruthTalk] False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
Dean wrote: > I believe that apart from God good works are of > a selfish motive. It's like what can they receive > in turn for the good work. Even love. We agree that apart from God, there is no such thing as good or love. Nevertheless, you seem to hint on the idea perhaps that only Christians

RE: [TruthTalk] The Value of Sin?

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
DAVEH wrote: > I confess to still sinning, which may seem contradictory > to you in light of my above answer. Ah, yes, it does seem contradictory. Maybe I can help you believe in Jesus for deliverance from your sins. To do that, you must relinquish faith in any religious systems on earth. You

RE: [TruthTalk] Which Jesus?

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
DaveH wrote: > I would be curious to know if most all TTers agree > with the separate entities belief. At this point... > few may want to offer their opinions. I'll ask > some Christians I know how they believe and report > back. Part of the problem here is that if they know you are Mormon, t

RE: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
DaveH wrote: > From what I gather, the Protestants believe they get > the authority from reading the Bible, since I wouldn't > think they would accept the RCC premise of passed down > authority. Many Protestants do believe in authority being passed down by the laying on of hands by one who has

Re: [TruthTalk] Testimony

2004-01-13 Thread Terry Clifton
  .Dean says: My love is for the brethern-Do Not Mistreat Them!   Dean: Get over it.  If you don't want persecution, go into some other line of work.  If you are a true witness, persecution is absolutely guaranteed by the Master. Terry   Do you Ya

RE: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
DAVEH wrote: > That is correct, DavidM. How could A&E have sinned, IF > they did not know right from wrong? Once they transgressed > by partaking of the forbidden fruit, they then had acquired > knowledge of 'good and evil' and were capable of sinning. Wow! Let me say that again. WOW!

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Terry Clifton
  So I am correct in assuming that it doesn't have to come from someone with PRIESTHOOD authority.  Laura   Laura: Judy told you correctly.  There are not two classes of Christians.  We are all priests.  God says so.  It does not matter what men say.  The qualifications for an

[TruthTalk] Biblical World View

2004-01-13 Thread LaurHamm
Click here: Barna Research Online   This article on the Biblical Worldview is interesting.  A Portion of it is below.  Laura Based on interviews with 601 Senior Pastors nationwide, representing a random cross-section of Protestant churches, Barna reports that only half of the countryâs Protestan

RE: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: > To me, waving sacred underwear seems a strange, if not > obnoxious and foolish, way to preach the gospel. No doubt it might seem strange, but does God direct for it to be done? That is the question. Do you consider Isaiah walking barefoot and naked to be strange? At the same time spake

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 1/13/2004 12:48:53 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH:  The calling is from the Lord, through one of his authorized servants who holds the rights to do so.  Once called, that person is subsequently ordained by the laying on of hands by one having the pro

Re: [TruthTalk] Questions

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
DAVEH:  This is a point that I don't understand about your belief, Dean.  I understand you believe he is a spirit, but Jesus has a spirit too (I assume you believe such), but that does not in itself exclude a physical body.  For instance, when you worship the Lord, you do it in a spiritual sense wh

Re: [TruthTalk] The Value of Sin?

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
DAVEH: I confess to still sinning, which may seem contradictory to you in light of my above answer. Like I have previously said.I'm not perfect. (Nor am I a Mormon poster child.)   So how are you going to progress, become perfect? Going to happen on the other side? Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs

Re: [TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread Kevin Deegan
Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Look at it another way, DavidM.  If you tell your 3 year old child that they should not pet a particular dog even if it looks friendly and fun to play with.  But the choice is theirsIF they pet the dog, the dog will bite them.  So.the dog looks so inviting, y

Re: [TruthTalk] Dean & Ruben

2004-01-13 Thread Dean Moore
  DAVEH:  Again.thank you for being so open and explaining this.  Do the elders or deacons ever ordain women?  It seems some religions are OK with ordained women, and some are not.  Which way do you lean, Dean?  Would you feel comfortable having an ordained female minister perform your marria

RE: [TruthTalk] Testimony

2004-01-13 Thread Dean Moore
        Well I waited & waited   I guess the Mormons are not interested in giving a testimony for the Lord.   Thanks anyway! Dean writes: I think they are giving a testimony Kevin but it is not of Jesus instead it is of Joseph Smith.I am sorry that you have been treated bad on this site.You are

RE: [TruthTalk] False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Dean Moore
> > David Miller wrote: > >> 1. Do you believe that any good exists apart from God? > >> In other words, can a man or woman say or do anything > >> that can be called good without God working in them > >> and through them? > > Dean wrote: > > No I do not and would have to examine the motive

[TruthTalk] Adams FALL UPWARD

2004-01-13 Thread jandgtaylor1
From: Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kevin wrote:  ... according to the LDS Apostles the FALL of Adam  was actually obedience & was not a sin DavidM: Blaine and DaveH, Does Kevin have this right?  Do you Mormons believe that Adam and Eve walked in obedience, and that their eating of the fruit of t

Re: [TruthTalk] The Value of Sin?

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
David Miller wrote: > David Miller wrote: > >> Do you think that you and Kimball are in agreement > >> on God's desire for us to live without sin, now in > >> this life? > > DAVEH: > > Yes. > > Interesting. Why have I never heard you share similar words on > TruthTalk? DAVEH: I don't recall b

Re: [TruthTalk] The Value of Sin?

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
David Miller wrote: > David Miller wrote: > >> Do you think that you and Kimball are in agreement > >> on God's desire for us to live without sin, now in > >> this life? > > DAVEH: > > Yes. > > Interesting. Why have I never heard you share similar words on > TruthTalk? DAVEH: I don't recall b

Re: [TruthTalk] Questions

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
DAVEH:  My latest comments are in GREEN. Dean Moore wrote:       I believe our Heavenly Father also has a "physical body of flesh and bone", but I assume you believe he only has a spirit body? Dean writes: Jesus ate fish upon His resurrection and tol

Re: [TruthTalk] False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
DAVEH:  My latest post is in BLUE.. Kevin Deegan wrote: DAVEH:  I know what I am, Kevin.It does not matter that you Claim not to be a prophet of any kind. The proof is in the pudding. You teach false doctrine , that makes you a FALSE Teacher. You probably consider yourself a christian too. DA

Re: [TruthTalk] TruthTalk False Teachers

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
  Terry Clifton wrote: To Dave H and Blaine: Christians are Christians because of what they believe,e.g. God is eternal, no beginning, no end.  Jesus, the Christ is His ONLY son. Satan was an angel, not a relative.  When you die, you go to Heaven or Hell based on what you did with the shed bl

Re: [TruthTalk] Which Jesus?

2004-01-13 Thread Dave
David Miller wrote: > DAVEH: > > From my understanding of Protestantism (biased by my > > LDS perspective), few Christians in the early 1800s > > believed God the Father and Jesus, his only begotten > > Son, were physically separate entities. Nor did anybody > > believe (as you apparently do, K