Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2003-01-01 Thread David Miller
Perry wrote: > Thanks for the references, David. By eastern > christian culters, are you referring to the orthodox > churches, or further east? Yes, the eastern orthodox churches. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida USA -- "Let your speech be always with grace, seas

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2003-01-01 Thread Charles P. Locke
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Perry wrote: > So far I do not have a continuous historical track > for any single name. Their name seems to change > throughout that period Two books that track the history of Christianity through non-institutional groups are, "The Pilgrim Church" by E.H

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2003-01-01 Thread David Miller
Perry wrote: > So far I do not have a continuous historical track > for any single name. Their name seems to change > throughout that period Two books that track the history of Christianity through non-institutional groups are, "The Pilgrim Church" by E.H. Broadbent and "The Torch of the Testimon

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-30 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH:  G..let me ask you, did Jesus die for everybody?  Does that include Hitler?     Do you understand the nature of my questions?  >From a Protestant's perspective, is there any sin that Jesus' atonement or resurrection not cover?     Yeah g, I know you probably asked the below question a

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-29 Thread ShieldsFamily
I’m not at all interested in this dismal topic. Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 12:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-29 Thread ttxpress
ask DavidM why DaveH thinks Nazis need a Mormon proxy to go to heaven -- On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:34:37 -0600 "ShieldsFamily" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Any logical questions, gary?   ([you] said there are going to be a lot of surprises in heaven.. :-)

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-29 Thread ShieldsFamily
I’ve always said there are going to be a lot of surprises in heaven! Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 11:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-29 Thread Dave Hansen
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/28/2002 11:06:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   DAVEH:  I sometimes wonder how surprised we will be to see who really does end up in heaven.  Will it be those who think and act spiritually religious, or could it be those who

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread Charles P. Locke
EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 22:38:40 -0600 Perry, I'd be interested in what you have learned about that group. What are they called? Izzy -Original Message

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/28/2002 11:06:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH:  I sometimes wonder how surprised we will be to see who really does end up in heaven.  Will it be those who think and act spiritually religious, or could it be those who walk a path Jesus may have tr

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread Dave Hansen
"Charles P. Locke" wrote: > Actually, I read an aticle about Mother Teresa, and her life has evidently > not been one of strong faith. Although she was VERY compassionate, and > didicated her life to the unfortunate, her spiritual life appears to have > been very shakey and filled with doubt. D

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread ShieldsFamily
id an estimated 50 million of these Christians were martyred throughout the dark and middle ages because they refused to join the RCC. Perry >From: "ShieldsFamily" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [TruthTal

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread Charles P. Locke
these Christians were martyred throughout the dark and middle ages because they refused to join the RCC. Perry From: "ShieldsFamily" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 Date: Sat

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread ShieldsFamily
appears to have been very shakey and filled with doubt. >From: Dave Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 >Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:14:27 -0800 > >DAVEH: Just out of cu

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread Charles P. Locke
AIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:14:27 -0800 DAVEH: Just out of curiosity Izzy, how would you categorize Mother Theresa? ShieldsFamily wrote: > Some of us don’t think that Cath

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-28 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH:  Just out of curiosity Izzy, how would you categorize Mother Theresa? ShieldsFamily wrote: Some of us don’t think that Catholics are usually Christians. Seems like a rarity to me. Usually they are adulterers and/or liars in my experience. Izzy

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-27 Thread David Miller
On Thu, 26 Dec 2002 13:28:27 -0500 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >the priesthood of all believers [i]s taught by Jesus Christ. Gary wrote: > where'd you get this idea? Matthew 23 for starters. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida USA -- "Let your speech

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-27 Thread ShieldsFamily
, December 26, 2002 9:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   ftr: On Thu, 26 Dec 2002 19:16:11 -0500 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >..Hitler was a Christian || >[e.g.] quote..from Hitler:   >"I a

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/26/2002 7:59:43 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW...I'm off for a week and a half vacation.  Soyou can now dump on me too, as I won't be around to defend myself.  (However, I'm going to try to get my wife's laptop working for my email while I'm g

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:04:36 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think you must realize that most of us (I think)use the term Christian to mean someone who sincerely follows Christ. You have not given me a better word to use yet...do you have one? Izzy PS In MY book, Hit

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ttxpress
ftr: On Thu, 26 Dec 2002 19:16:11 -0500 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:>..Hitler was a Christian || >[e.g.] quote..from Hitler: >"I am now as before a Catholic and will always remain so.">( Adolf Hitler, from John Toland, Adolf Hitler, New York: Anchor Publishing,>1992, p. 507.

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
David, I think you must realize that most of us (I think)use the term Christian to mean someone who sincerely follows Christ. You have not given me a better word to use yet...do you have one? Izzy PS In MY book, Hitler was NO Christian! -Original Message- "I am now as before a Catholic an

Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ftr, note the conditions, below, under which the term 'liars' applies--in overarching context it's very fair to DaveH, Hm...why start now, g!   as 'sharp' as my criticism is of his relationship to JS, etc.; objectively, (also) to characterize Hitler as (a) Ch

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/26/2002 5:22:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   The source of that idea came from someone who is no longer on TT, who uses Hitlarian propaganda techniques. Who?   I can't remember.  Laura DAVEH:   Eh...go ahea

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread David Miller
Gary wrote: > TT records indicate that both DavidM and Marlin > perceive that Adolph Hitler is (a) Christian (but this > is a false perception acc to posted public > records/sound WW2 history) Oh, come on, Gary. You are going to deny that Hitler was a Christian? Really? What religion do you thin

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/26/2002 5:22:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The source of that idea came from someone who is no longer on TT, who uses Hitlarian propaganda techniques. Who?   I can't remember.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread Marlin Halverson
 The source of that idea came from someone who is no longer on TT, who uses Hitlarian propaganda techniques.   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ttxpress
Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 3:49 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   Ladies, TT records indicate that both DavidM and

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   In a message dated 12/26/2002 12:05:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura, I must have missed something here—could you please refer me to the exa

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
Maybe Marlin would be kind enough to clarify this issue for Laura? Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?-

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ttxpress
ough to clarify this issue for Laura? Izzy   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:04 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ttxpress
Izzy   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:04 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   In a message dated 12/26/2002 12:05:0

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   In a message dated 12/26/2002 12:05:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura, I must

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/26/2002 12:05:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura, I must have missed something here—could you please refer me to the exact post where someone on TT said they “support Hitler”? Thank you. Izzy It came from a post of Marlins and I don't still have

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ttxpress
where'd you get this idea?     On Thu, 26 Dec 2002 13:28:27 -0500 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:>the priesthood of  all believers [i]s taught by Jesus Christ. 

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: >> Have you ever considered that the word "church" >> as you use it here is not in the Bible? The Greek >> word "ekklesia" which is often translated as "church" >> simply means congregation or assembly. When >> Jesus said he would build his "church," he did not >> use the more e

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
    -Original Message- I have to agree with Terry -  I have come to respect the LDS guys as individuals but their  alignment with JS are scary!   I just can't buy the JS lifestyle as a model for their spitirual life. Neither can I buy the theology of anyone who supports Hitler. 

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 12/26/2002 7:10:37 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good news guys: Your answers are in the Bible!  The apostle Peter tells us that the Church is not a physical plant, and it is not an organization.  It is a living organism.  The Church (Ekklesia) is a spiri

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread Terry Clifton
throughout eternity, and Joe Smith can only view it across a great gulf. Terry - Original Message - From: "Dave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 2:57 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 &g

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-26 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: > DaveH wrote: > > The LDS Church purports to be the 'only true > > Church' on the earth today.  IOW, none of the > > other churches are sanctioned or recognized as > > the 'true Church' by the Lord in the opinion of > > LDS theology. > > Have you ever considered that the wo

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-12-25 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: > DAVEH: > > I probably hear about it much more than you do > > because of my belief in the BofM.  Most folks > > don't have any interest in knowing if Jesus visited > > the Americas, because it would be beyond the > > scope of the Bible and just cause a lot of unanswerable

Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-29 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 10/29/2002 12:12:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DAVEH:  Though Jesus was 'God" prior to being exalted, he became exalted after he was resurrected and returned to his Father in Heaven. I am so confused    If Jesus was an angel then how could he be God?

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-29 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: > DAVEH: > > You have previously suggested one will be > > damned to hell for transgressing. If one is 'saved', > > and continues to sin.then what is the ultimate > > result? Is the (continue to) sinning Christian truly > > saved, DavidM? > > It is like the dog who vomit

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-29 Thread GJTabor
This is the last time I am going to tell you this.  The doctrine of eternal security and the doctrine of salvation ARE TWO DIFFERENT SUBJECTS.  ETERNAL SECURITY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PRESENT SALVATION.  YOU HAVE REJECTED THE BIBLE TEACHING ON A PRESENT AND PAST SALVATION.  You try to mix the Mormo

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-29 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: > You have previously suggested one will be > damned to hell for transgressing. If one is 'saved', > and continues to sin.then what is the ultimate > result? Is the (continue to) sinning Christian truly > saved, DavidM? It is like the dog who vomits up the poison that he has ingested.

Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread Dave
  Michael Douglas wrote:      > > >> is Jesus the brother of Satan? > > DAVEH: Yes,..as a "spirit brother" to Lucifer, DavidM, myself and You. > > I believe our Heavenly Father created all of us as spirit children in the > > pre-mortal existence. Jesus is our Elder Brother. And as Blaine > >

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: >   > In America today, 85% of our population profess to be Christians.  There are > many different sects within Christianity and many divergent beliefs.  Some > Christians say it does not matter how you live because Jesus saves you by > grace alone.  You can give your heart

Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread Dave
  Michael Douglas wrote: > >> DAVEH:  If that is truly the case, then would you not think that our > >> Father in Heaven is a man?  For does not the Bible testify that > >> Jesus is the "Son of man"?  Yet many times I have been told (by > >> TTers included) that God is not a man.  Using your met

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread GJTabor
Seems to be a lot of your views would match theirs.  Are you afraid to tell us where you have been kicked out of? Do you all get the offer from the Mormon Church of a free Video film called “The Lamb of God!” James Templeton

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread Pastor JPS Templeton
: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   Notice, Martin, no response to your link on contradictions, which Mormons are not allowed to read.  Instead you get another question.  I have seen this for years.  It is typical of cults like the Jones cult in Africa where they drank their juice

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread GJTabor
Notice, Martin, no response to your link on contradictions, which Mormons are not allowed to read.  Instead you get another question.  I have seen this for years.  It is typical of cults like the Jones cult in Africa where they drank their juice.     Davel's question is hypocritical.  THERE IS

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread GJTabor
Hypocrite defined = doing the same thing you condemn others for doing How can you complain about people not reading the BoM when you or DaveL won't read the book DavidM  is perfectly willing to send you free?  Blainer)   I assume by "scripture" you mean the Bible.  The BoM is a complement to the

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-28 Thread David Miller
Marlin wrote: > It did not take me long to find one of many web sites > devoted to the topic of contradictions between the > Book of Mormon and the Bible. > http://www.apologeticspress.org/bibbul/2002/bb-02-38.htm Greetings, Marlin. Welcome to TruthTalk. I appreciate your willingness to jump rig

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread Dave
  Marlin Halverson wrote: > Hello Dave, > > It did not take me long to find one of many web sites devoted to the topic > of contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Bible. > http://www.apologeticspress.org/bibbul/2002/bb-02-38.htm DAVEH:  I see, Martin.  So you didn't know of any contra

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread Marlin Halverson
- Original Message - From: "Dave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 9:01 PM Subject: Re: ****** SPAM * Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 > > > Marlin Halverson wrote: > > > Doesn

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread bborrow26
un, 27 Oct 2002 19:05:27 -0500 "Marlin Halverson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Doesn't the Book of Mormon contradict the teachings of scripture? > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunda

Re: ****** SPAM ***** Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread Dave
  Marlin Halverson wrote: > Doesn't the Book of Mormon contradict the teachings of scripture? DAVEH:  How so? -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~   -- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how y

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread GJTabor
Glenn - The best I can do?  Blainer)  I am saying the basic message of the BoM has not been changed. There may have been some changes, but none that change meanings of fundamental doctrines, such as baptism, the sacrament, what happens to one upon dying, the nature of God, the gifts of the spirit

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread Marlin Halverson
Doesn't the Book of Mormon contradict the teachings of scripture? - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 > Blainer) I am saying the basi

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) I am saying the basic message of the BoM has not been changed. There may have been some changes, but none that change meanings of fundamental doctrines, such as baptism, the sacrament, what happens to one upon dying, the nature of God, the gifts of the spirit, etc. Come on Glenn, is tha

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread GJTabor
Blainer - Are you saying there have been no changes in the BoM except when  the evolution of the English language made it necessary? Blainer)  I Believe the current edition is good enough for all practical purposes.  Most changes have been, as I understand, changes that occurred shortly after the

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread bborrow26
; years. > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 1:50 PM > Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 > > > > Blainer) I agree with you, Brother Glenn, that both s

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread Marlin Halverson
ruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1 > Blainer) I agree with you, Brother Glenn, that both sides of an issue > should usually be studied. For instance, I read some of the writings of > David Whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon (re: An > Address to All B

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-27 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) I agree with you, Brother Glenn, that both sides of an issue should usually be studied. For instance, I read some of the writings of David Whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon (re: An Address to All Believers In Christ), and decided he was an enemy to the truth,

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-24 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) That is correct. We have no music stations per se--sorry!! We have three PBS stations, one of which is owned by the LDS Church (KBYU), plus ABC, CBS, NBC (also owned by the church), WB, FOX, PAX, KJAZZ, two Spanish-speaking stations, and three Protestant stations, all free. By subscr

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-24 Thread GJTabor
Correction, I am just telling you what a boy Mormon elders told me.  You are good at denying what Mormons believe a la I am greatly under the influence of Satan because I follow the Bible only. I understand what you are saying.  I also was told by a Mormon that he was conditioned for anti-Mormon

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I understand what you are saying.  I also was told by a Mormon that he was conditioned for anti-Mormon talk, BECAUSE it gave him more rewards in heaven.  The more opposition he received the better it made him. DAVEH: Glenn...I don't want to offend you, but when you

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 10/23/2002 10:23:18 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blainer)  There is a lot of music being produced both commercially and privately by Mormons.  I seldom listen to it, because I hear it in church every sunday.  OK  I have listened to the Mormon Tab Choir

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread bborrow26
It is very interesting, and written by an LDS author and fireside teacher. He seems legit, is currently an Adult SS teacher in Virginia. I would not say it was critical reading, but it is referenced extensively, so might be a springboard for further reading. I see no reason not to enjoy it if yo

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) There is a lot of music being produced both commercially and privately by Mormons. I seldom listen to it, because I hear it in church every sunday. A matter of money, I guess, also. For the same reason, I do not listen to Christian music. I would probably prefer it to a lot that is o

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread GJTabor
I understand what you are saying.  I also was told by a Mormon that he was conditioned for anti-Mormon talk, BECAUSE it gave him more rewards in heaven.  The more opposition he received the better it made him.  This is just like the Church of Christ in attitude.  Rejoice in the persecution because

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-23 Thread GJTabor
I understand what you are saying.  However, some wisdom must be used here.  It is impossible to find the truth if one is not willing to study both sides of an issue.  I would never have seen the error of the Church of Christ without reading both pro and con. Blainer)  You have to see this through

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread Dave
Hey Blaine..sounds interesting.  Is it worth $20 (for a softbound, inc shipping)???  Or should I avoid it?   >   500 LITTLE KNOWN FACTS IN MORMON HISTORY, by George W. > Givens. -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you wish to receive th

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread GJTabor
Yes, I stand corrected.  Blainer) Your forgetter must be getting better and better, huh Glenn? Getting up there in years are you?  (:>) I got the number 130 out of a book entitled  500 LITTLE KNOWN FACTS IN MORMON HISTORY, by George W. Givens.

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 10/22/2002 7:47:08 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We have no restrictions on what we read.  It is purely a matter of individual choice.  We are counseled  to use wisdom in our choices, however.  We are not the ones who are brainwashed!!!  That is a joke, b

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) I don't know anyone who knows whether it is either 130 or 200, or even that many. I think I was talking about what used to be, not what is. That was then this is now. As I said, there are not that many left that I could possibly identify at this time. Can you identify that many? I ca

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) I think you are going by your own narrow perceptions. When you say "Christianity rejects him," you are basically referring to those ministers and/or bigots who have a vested interest in knocking Joseph Smith and Mormonism. The key is the PAYOFF. What PAYOFF is there in knocking Jos

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) You have to see this through spiritual eyes. Try thinking in terms of food. If you eat a lot of junk-food, loaded with lots of empty calories, you will probably end up with poor health. On the other hand, if you are more particular about what kind of food you eat,, you will likely have

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) Your forgetter must be getting better and better, huh Glenn? Getting up there in years are you? (:>) I got the number 130 out of a book entitled 500 LITTLE KNOWN FACTS IN MORMON HISTORY, by George W. Givens. "Splinter" just means what you think it means, nothing more. On Sun, 20 Oc

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread GJTabor
believe I can answer you on these points. Your brother in Christ, James Templeton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 October 2002 19:01 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Par

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-22 Thread Pastor James P.S. Templeton
eve I can answer you on these points. Your brother in Christ, James Templeton     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 October 2002 19:01 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: > Do we know if there are 130 Mormon divisions > or 200 Mormon divisions? I have not investigated this thoroughly, so I don't know. The fact that there is between 100 and 200 is a lot, considering how recent this sect of Christianity has sprung up. It's kind of like Joe Smith and hi

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread David Miller
Blainer wrote: > You can paint an ugly picture of anyone, put horns on > them if you want to bad enough. It is called "villification." Agreed. Blainer wrote: > Joseph Smith was a villain to many, a saint and > a prophet to many more. That is debateable concerning how many fell into which camp.

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread David Miller
Blainer wrote: > ... there were more women in the church at that time than men, > and for them, polygamy was better than not having a man at all. The problem I have with this assertion is that many of the women were already married to another man! It seems like you guys just make up reasons why p

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread David Miller
Glenn to Blainer - > That's not how I remember it. I remember you denying > Mormonism being divided. It was DavidM who brought > out the 130 divisions. I remember you admitting it. Then > I remember you denying it AFTER you admitted Mormonism > is divided. Your memory is a little off here, Glen

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: > And yes, David, did sound like a Mormon knocking > the Bible. I'm sorry you think that, Glenn. I thought I was pretty clear that we need to look at the underlying manuscripts from which the NIV was translated to judge whether or not they translated it properly. I was not knocking

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread GJTabor
Thanks for the clarification.  Do we know if there are 130 Mormon divisions or 200 Mormon divisions?  Glenn to Blainer - > That's not how I remember it.  I remember you denying > Mormonism being divided.  It was DavidM who brought > out the 130 divisions. I remember you admitting it.  Then > I r

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: History gives the facts that Joe Smith had many many many more that thought of him as a villain when he was alive just as today. DAVEH:  I'm not sure why you think such, Glenn.  Do you have any specific statistics to support your opinion?  You may or may not be right...

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  On Sun, 20 Oct 2002 19:21:54 -0700 Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:   Blaine was referring to those who held opinions when JS was alive, while you are thinking in current times.  what's the difference(?) DAVEH:  The difference is that there is plenty of miscommunicatio

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread GJTabor
Glenn = But DaveL, it was a "fib" whether Blaine was talking about Joe Smith's popularity when he was alive or today.  It "no never" changes anything. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 20 Oct 2002 19:21:54 -0700 Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:   Blaine was referring to those who held opinions w

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread GJTabor
EXACTLY, we agree on this.  The Bible is unbelievable to Mormons.  The Bible only will never convert anyone to one of the many Mormon divisions. Glenn = But DaveL, it was a "fib" DAVEH:  Ahhh Glenn...I'm beginning to see that many things you have said are just a little unbelievable!   :-)

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-21 Thread Dave
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn = But DaveL, it was a "fib" DAVEH:  Ahhh Glenn...I'm beginning to see that many things you have said are just a little unbelievable!   :-) whether Blaine was talking about Joe Smith's popularity when he was alive or today.  It "no never" changes anything.

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread Dave
DAVEH:  How do you (or Protestants in general) define "angel", Jim? "Pastor James P.S. Templeton" wrote: I don’t think Jesus was ever an angel. He was always the Son of God even prior to his birth in Bethlehem, James Templeton   DAVEH:  Hi Michael...I must apologize to you and others wh

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread Dave
DAVEH:  In reading Blaine's original post, Glenn, I think you are twisting this a bit.  Blaine was referring to those who held opinions when JS was alive, while you are thinking in current times. Blaine wrote: Blainer)  Do they ever?  You can paint an ugly picture of anyone, put horn

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread GJTabor
Why?  Just read the words of Jesus in the Bible.  That should be good enough.  This is not a difficult thing.  Either Jesus is a liar about hell fire or  He is God and told the truth.   I am not trying to be smart .  But define hell fire?  Please.  These are little four letter words.  Define Hell

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread GJTabor
Glenn to Blainer - That's not how I remember it.  I remember you denying Mormonism being divided.  It was DavidM who brought out the 130 divisions. I remember you admitting it.  Then I remember you denying it AFTER you admitted Mormonism is divided.     Are you using a play on words with the w

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread GJTabor
Glenn to Blainer - This is a lie.  MANY MANY MORE BELIEVE JOE SMITH TO BE A VILLAIN THAN BELIEVE HIM TO BE A SAINT.  Christianity rejects him. It is called "villification."  Joseph Smith was a villain to many, a saint and a prophet to many more.

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread Pastor James P.S. Templeton
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 October 2002 18:22 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   Why?  Just read the words of Jesus in the Bible.  That should be good enough.  This is not a difficult thing.  Either Jesus is a liar about hell fire or  He is God and

RE: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread Pastor James P.S. Templeton
Define Hell fire! Jim   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 October 2002 14:57 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1   Glenn - Sinning angels = Hell fire. I

Re: [TruthTalk] Is the Bible Complete?--Part 1

2002-10-20 Thread bborrow26
Blainer) Do they ever? You can paint an ugly picture of anyone, put horns on them if you want to bad enough. It is called "villification." Joseph Smith was a villain to many, a saint and a prophet to many more. Quite a few men who finally met him after hearing bad reports on him had to admit

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