Re: [TruthTalk] Decision

2004-11-22 Thread Susan Petersen
I have decided that I am going to leave TT for a while. It is very hard for me to keep up with the 100 some odd e-mails daily. I enjoy reading the posts and I have really been challenged to back up what I believe. But my family has to come first over a discussion group. I am writing my reasons ou

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-21 Thread Susan Petersen
I have already pulled on my hair several times while on this forum. But, I stop myself from responding at times. I go on and read other messages and go back to the message that disturbed me so much. I reread it. Then I reread it again. This way I can know that I am hearing the person the way they w

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
liar. But the constant back and for "I know you are but what am I?" arguments need to stop. I don't think that has anything to do with righteous anger. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Susan Petersen wrote: > > >I am saddened by this. Instea

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
wrote: > Serious question: Why? I ask as I wouldn't think > that. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: November 19, 2004 14:40 > Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenant

RE: [TruthTalk] Repentance and Unilateral Gospel

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
Romans 5:8 says that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. I agree that repentance is not required to have salvation. Repentance is a response out of love and gratitude for that salvation. I also think that you first need to recognize the need for salvation - point one in Izzy's post. And

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
I know that a lot of churches have this symptom. But I would like to think that this group could hold to a higher standard. Suzy --- Lance Muir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well said! By the by there's none of this in what > church? > > > - Original Message

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
When I signed up for Truth talk I was under the impression that we would be talking about the Truth(God's Word). And we have done that a little. But lately my inbox has been filled with fighting and sarcastic remarks going back and forth to one another. I am saddened by this. Instead of focussing

Re: [TruthTalk] Kabbalah

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
I personally think that we all should avoid Kabbalah until we have a firm grasp on God's Word. And as most of us can see we can't even agree on the basics. Let's not put the cart before the horse. Suzy --- Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > jt: Right. It's some kind of ancient Jewish > my

Re: [TruthTalk] Re:A Bookseller's 'wish'

2004-11-19 Thread Susan Petersen
I really hope you mean Iz because Suz didn't write the message you were responding to (unless you are responding to a different post I wrote). Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > myth (what's bein' disguised here, Suz?) > > On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 22:33:54 -0600 "ShieldsFamily" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants?

2004-11-18 Thread Susan Petersen
And you said you didn't have a way with words. Suzy --- Jeff Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, > > >From the beginning of God’s creation God wanted > nothing more than a personal relationship with man. > But, man chose not to have a relationship with God. > During the rise of civilizat

Re: [TruthTalk] Walking in the Spirit

2004-11-18 Thread Susan Petersen
Study to show thyself approved. Don't give up hope Jeff. The Lord gives wisdom to those who seek it. Suzy --- Jeff Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wish I had the way with words that you do! > For everyone else, I have seen a verse thrown at > Slade and he responds verbally just as quick

Re: [TruthTalk]176 - 203 of 613 Commands

2004-11-18 Thread Susan Petersen
Too funny Jeff!! Suzy --- Jeff Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Terry, > I don't know what translation Kay is using but try > these: > Lev 11:44 I am the LORD your God; consecrate > yourselves and be holy, because > I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any > creature that moves about

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

2004-11-18 Thread Susan Petersen
I think that sometimes it is those who do not speak so much that are the one's with more knowledge. Judy has given up on you (so to speak). I think maybe it's just a matter of asking you the right questions. Or even one question...Could you please explain your one word response? I hope that I ca

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

2004-11-18 Thread Susan Petersen
Roman 7 starts with the word "Or." So to me that means that you need to back up and get some contextual clues. I took the time to read Chp. 7 in three translations(NIV, NASB, and Complete Jewish). And I read the entire book of Romans. I couldn't stop reading (only in one tranlation). In chapter 6

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
I meant to include the heavenly temple. And Jesus is the High Priest. This is what Hebrews 8:6 is talking about a better way. Actually being in heaven with the original temple and the Jesus the High Priest. Suzy --- Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > From: Susan P

Re: [TruthTalk] Gender differences

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
t; I'd love to 'listen in' on more. Men (we) have > 'vacated' and women (you) have had to occupy that > 'vacated' space. > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: November 17, 2004 13:37 > Subject: [TruthTalk] Gender differences > > > >

Re: [TruthTalk] Gender differences

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
Yeah, Judy We agree. I am exicted about this. Love is genderless. I also believe that women should not teach unless there is no man that is qualified to do so. Deborah was made a judge because no man was qualified to fill that position. It was supposed to be a slap in the face for the men of

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
Please explain what it should be translated. Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > myth (the translation is faulty) > > On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 22:11:46 -0500 Judy Taylor > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > asserts: > "These women are two covenants.. __ Do yo

Re: [TruthTalk] Self-deception

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
Actually, Jesus is the author of the whole Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16- All scripture is God breathed... He just used man to write it down for other people. Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/16/2004 1:01:11 PM Pacific > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Come to

Re: [TruthTalk] Swimming with Noah

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
Oops, I thought he was a young one. Come to find out he is only a year younger than me. And may be in the same position as I am in with young one's of his own. Too funny! Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/16/2004 12:27:15 PM Pacific > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] w

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
Thank you for this explanation It really helps in understanding your post. Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > the Ap. Paul sanctioned one covenant in this > context, a reality for which > DavidM has no apparent feeling, hence his use of the > word 'are', below > > the concept the Ap Paul pr

Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
I'm not sure who you are because I don't think you have ever given your name. But, I would appreciate it if you would expound on your idea that these comments are a myth. A lot of times you write "myth." That does not help the reader see how it is a "myth" or "concept is not true." How is it a myth

Re: [TruthTalk]139 - 175 of 613 Commands

2004-11-17 Thread Susan Petersen
If you read Isaiah 1 in total (which I did for content purposes) God is very upset with the evil that His people are practicing. Because of that evil, He does not accept their sacrifices and their feasts. They were not following the Lord in the way that he had commanded. You are right. We have bro

RE: [TruthTalk] Swimming with Noah

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
I am going through the same frustration with my little boy. Suzy --- Hughes Jonathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi David, > > Thank you for the compliment. I wrote this piece > this morning while the > event was still fresh in my mind. A dream of mine > is to be published. > > Now if I cou

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
My husband has a theory on the shadow of things to come. He says that in order for there to be a shadow there has to be a real object or person casting that shadow. Jesus is the real person casting the shadow. If we take away the shadow then we take away Jesus who is casting that shadow. Suzy ---

Re: [TruthTalk]139 - 175 of 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
That is exactly what we are saying. They all fall under the "big two." But you keep saying that we do not have to follow these laws. These are just some of the laws in Torah. We need to follow these, right? Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Slade Henson wrote: > > > Question:

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
Sukkot is also known as Feat of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Slade Henson wrote: > > > Hmm...why then, Terry, does God repeatedly say it > was for the > > "foreigner" among them as well? > > > > You mention feasts, sacrifices, tithing, a

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
Oops. "Feat" was a typo. It should read Feast. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Slade Henson wrote: > > > Hmm...why then, Terry, does God repeatedly say it > was for the > > "foreigner" among them as well? > > > > You mention feasts, sacrifices, tithing, and > Sabbath. Does

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
I am sorry, Judy, but I find your defenses very confusing. First you say there is a new covenant that we follow which gets rid of the old (this is my way of saying it). Now you are saying that technically there isn't a new commandment. Which one is it? There is ONE theme throughout the Bible. ONE

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
God did not return to the "old". He had a plan right from the start. He knew man would fall. From the very start he planned to give His Son. He still set up the Law so that we would know how to love Him and love our neighbor. Jesus came to make God's covenant with us fuller (Matthew 5:17). He broug

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-16 Thread Susan Petersen
That is correct. All of the laws either talk about loving God or loving your neighbor. They teach us how to both love God and love our neighbor. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Susan Petersen wrote: > > >Jesus was asked by the Pharisees to r

RE: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-15 Thread Susan Petersen
I want to totally understand what you are saying here Johnathan and Lance. I agree that Grace was there from the beginning. That is why we consider the NT as the renewed covenant. Because we recognize God as being gracious from the start, knowing that we would fail on our own. We attempt to show ou

Re: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-15 Thread Susan Petersen
We all have to remember how to speak in love. I try to consider how the person may take my message before I send it. I have often times had to rewrite parts because of it. And with saying that sometimes no matter how hard I try not to offend it still happens at times. Suzy --- David Miller <[EMAI

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-15 Thread Susan Petersen
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Slade Henson > Too cool! I can do whatever I want and live however > I choose 'cuz I'm > covered by grace K. > > jt: The above would be the musings of a deceived > soul. True grace is not > a cover for sin. > It is

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-15 Thread Susan Petersen
Adhering to the Law of Moses to earn salvation is legalism and bondage. There is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. Once again I say that we follow the Law out of love for Jesus. If you love Me you will follow my commandments. And there is no difference between God's commandments and Jesus' c

Re: [TruthTalk] Suzy II

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
om. Since > 1 Oct 2004, we've had > 18 people post comments. Bill (Listed as Thomas) > (2), Ben Smith (2), and > Marlin Halverson (4), Dave Hansen (6), and Charles > Locke (8) all stand out > as those who post the least. I really wish they'd > get more involved. > > -- slade &

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
believe I am doing. We all have to make an account for what we did/ didn't do, said/didn't say, and thought/ didn't think. In what I have studied this is what I believe to be true. Because of that this is how I have to live. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &

Re: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
I don't want to join the experiment because it is a waste of my time. I want to focus on what is important.. the Word of God. Satan has used this arguement as a distraction to what is important. Let's focus on the Word of God instead of the squabbles that are put in our way. That was all I was aski

RE: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
re you state such > things. That discussion > was with Lance and John, not me. > > JBH > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Susan Petersen > Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:50 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
e. > Knowing that this has > been going on for months may help you understand > John's reaction to David > questioning John's grasp of the gospel. It is like > an iceberg; a raw edged > tip is above the water but much more lurks beneath. > > Jonathan > >

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
, He will not spare you either. Suzy --- Judy Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > From: Susan Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If the Levitical Priesthood is no longer relevant > than why do we need > Jesus as our High Priest? And if we are > no longer supposed t

Re: [TruthTalk] 613 Commands

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
If the Levitical Priesthood is no longer relevant than why do we need Jesus as our High Priest? And if we are no longer supposed to do the feasts why are we going to be doing them in the Millenial Kingdom? Also, if we consider ourselves adopted sons and daughters of Christ why don't we have to foll

Re: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-14 Thread Susan Petersen
That would be an invalid experiment because you are excluding David's explanation of what he said. It was offensive to you after you read it. But after David explained himself you rejected his explanation. Take him at his word. Believe that he meant it as an honest question so that he could better

Re: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
God is an unbeliever. Suzy --- Lance Muir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Everyone 'believes' something. > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: November 13, 2004 10:30 > Subj

Re: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry Susan but, I can't go along with you as to the > 'sainted' (to some) > David Miller. You and the other DM devotees may > continue to ascribe an > intent that ain't present should you so wish. > - Original Mes

Re: [TruthTalk] The Gospel

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
It took me one e-mail to realize that David was one who likes to challenge people to back up what they believe. I believe that he is trying to have an honest conversation with you. He just wants to see what page you are on. Then if he disagrees he backs up his beliefs with scripture. To say, "Absol

Re: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
I do not catch your drift. And who are you refering to as your honor? Suzy --- Lance Muir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A point of clarification, your honor: Everyone is a > believer. I think you > catch my drift. > - Original Message ----- > From: "Susan Petersen

Re: [TruthTalk] Suzy

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
Hi Jeff! Yes I would agree. Suzy --- Jeff Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kinda sounds like Am Echad! Hi Suzy > Jeff > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Petersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, No

Re: [TruthTalk] Love and Hate

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
I did not mean to put this response off for so long. This weekend has been busy. I guess when I was writing I was speaking about humans. When it comes to the spirtual world, I do not exactly know what happens for the evil spirits and Satan. Before anyone starts jumping on that comment let me cla

Re: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-13 Thread Susan Petersen
My unbelieving friends challenge my faith a lot. They like to talk about what I believe. It is challenging to share my faith with them when they live by a different standard. You have to think outside the box in order to get their attention sometimes. I am defending my faith with them a lot. That i

RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-12 Thread Susan Petersen
y. I tend to follow the leading > of the Holy Spirit in > reaching out; sometimes it's yes and sometimes its > no. Izzy > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Susan Petersen > Sent: Friday, Novembe

RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-12 Thread Susan Petersen
t. Izzy > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Susan Petersen > Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 6:19 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible? > > I think that there ha

Re: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-12 Thread Susan Petersen
d for softening your heart. I'm rejoicing with you. As for getting burned, I try very hard to heal from the wounds and not let it affect the way I relate with the next person. And I am looking forward to eternity. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Susan Petersen wrote:

Re: [TruthTalk] Suzy

2004-11-12 Thread Susan Petersen
I consider myself warned. Thanks for the welcome. Suzy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/11/2004 3:55:08 AM Pacific > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Finally a group that I'll fit into. Hehehe. Thanks > for > > the welcome. > > > > Suzy > > > > > > --- Te

RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-12 Thread Susan Petersen
I think that there has to be some sort of intimacy so that the unbeliever does not get the impression that the love you are showing is fake. But, I can understand that there seems to be a limit to that love. I have felt it too. When I was younger (high school age) I used to think that everyone was

Re: [TruthTalk] 11 - 21 of 613 Commands

2004-11-11 Thread Susan Petersen
Thank you! Suzy --- Dave Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > DAVEH: Hi Suzy...Welcome to TT!!! I do hope > your stay here is a > pleasant one..... :-) > > Susan Petersen wrote: > > >Hello to everyone. My name is Suzy Petersen. I am a > >friend

RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-11 Thread Susan Petersen
I hope you don't mind if I butt in... Luke 5:30-32- The Pharisees ask Jesus why he eats with the sinners. Jesus plainly tells them that those are the people who need him the most. He was calling the sinners to repentance. Luke 6:27-38- This passage clearly states that we are to love even though

Re: [TruthTalk] Suzy

2004-11-11 Thread Susan Petersen
Finally a group that I'll fit into. Hehehe. Thanks for the welcome. Suzy --- Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Suzy: > Welcome to the most dysfunctional bunch you will > ever converse with. If > you stay with us long, you will find that mental > health is vastly over > rated.

Re: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-10 Thread Susan Petersen
The key phrase that was in my comment was "when we are trying to follow the greatest commands." God asks us to love no matter who the person is in the equation. Yes, I do believe that God definately makes a dividing line between the righteous and the unrighteous. He is calling us to be a separate

RE: [TruthTalk]1 - 10 of 613 Commands

2004-11-10 Thread Susan Petersen
Thanks Kay! Suzy --- Slade Henson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For Suzy's benefit... > > K. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf > Of Slade Henson > Sent: Tuesday, 09 November, 2004 11.32 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [TruthTal

RE: [TruthTalk] Who's Who of the Bible?

2004-11-10 Thread Susan Petersen
Izzy, I think that what Slade was trying to say with his previous comment was in the Lord's eyes there is no diffence between the neighbor, brother, or people. When trying to follow the Greatest Commands we are to love them regardless of whether they are a brother, neighbor, people, or even an ene

RE: [TruthTalk] 11 - 21 of 613 Commands

2004-11-10 Thread Susan Petersen
Hello to everyone. My name is Suzy Petersen. I am a friend of Kay and Slade's from Wisconsin. I thought I'd introduce myself to the group. My husband Erik and I hope to add our two cents in every once in a while. Hey Slade could you send me 1-10. I signed in after they were sent out. Thanks, Suz