I wish Christianity didn't have so many different sub beliefs.

[Keiw1]

Not what this text states

To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion forever and ever.” 14 And the four living creatures were saying, “Amen.” And the elders fell down and worshiped.

not even in your own corrupt trans;action

(NWT) Rev 5:14 And the four living creatures went saying: "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.

Not what your being in darkness teaches and believes.

 

[TomL]

Not what your being in darkness teaches and believes.

Once again you offer but bald denial

To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion forever and ever.” 14 And the four living creatures were saying, “Amen.” And the elders fell down and worshiped.

not even in your own corrupt trans;action

(NWT) Rev 5:14 And the four living creatures went saying: "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.

 

[Pancho Frijoles]

Not what your being in darkness teaches and believes.

"Being in darkness"? What to you mean, Keiw1

Let's be careful with our words.
The Bible uses "darkness" as a metaphor of people who do evil.
You have no reason to think that your brother @Keiw1 practices evil.
So, you better think twice before you write such a comment.

 

[TomL]

"Being in darkness"? What to you mean, Keiw1

Let's be careful with our words.
The Bible uses "darkness" as a metaphor of people who do evil.
You have no reason to think that your brother @Keiw1 practices evil.
So, you better think twice before you write such a comment.

He knows no better

 

[Keiw1]

"Being in darkness"? What to you mean, Keiw1

Let's be careful with our words.
The Bible uses "darkness" as a metaphor of people who do evil.
You have no reason to think that your brother @Keiw1 practices evil.
So, you better think twice before you write such a comment.

Evil to God differs from mans view--All of these are evil to God= 1Cor 6:9-11,,Gal5:19-21 combine those with all the false god worship on earth and God sees 99% are viewed wicked= evil in a sense. God hates sin. Paul uses the word spiritism at Gal, the Greek word = Pharmacia, thus drug addiction is apart of that.
Jesus compared these last days( Luke 17:26) to Noah's day( 99.9%)= viewed as wicked( mislead)--99% here in these last days minimum.

 

[TomL]

Evil to God differs from mans view--All of these are evil to God= 1Cor 6:9-11,,Gal5:19-21 combine those with all the false god worship on earth and God sees 99% are viewed wicked= evil in a sense. God hates sin. Paul uses the word spiritism at Gal, the Greek word = Pharmacia, thus drug addiction is apart of that.
Jesus compared these last days( Luke 17:26) to Noah's day( 99.9%)= viewed as wicked( mislead)--99% here in these last days minimum.

Not honoring the son as they honor the Father

John 5:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

 

[Pancho Frijoles]

Evil to God differs from mans view--All of these are evil to God= 1Cor 6:9-11,,Gal5:19-21 combine those with all the false god worship on earth and God sees 99% are viewed wicked= evil in a sense.

Yet God loves them and loves you.
That’s a big reason to be happy

 

[Keiw1]

Not honoring the son as they honor the Father

John 5:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

Yes honor by bowing in Obeisance to Gods appointed king, and obeying him shows honor.

 

[Keiw1]

Yet God loves them and loves you.
That’s a big reason to be happy

He does love his creation-John 3:16--Its 99% who are failing God, not God failing them.

 

[Pancho Frijoles]

He does love his creation-John 3:16--Its 99% who are failing God, not God failing them.

Well, if God is not failing them, and still loves them, that's great news, isn't it?

In the parable Jesus presented, the shepherd goes out for the 1% and succeeds!
If the shepherd is so interested in the 1%, imagine how interested will be to rescue the 99%!

 

[Keiw1]

Well, if God is not failing them, and still loves them, that's great news, isn't it?

In the parable Jesus presented, the shepherd goes out for the 1% and succeeds!
If the shepherd is so interested in the 1%, imagine how interested will be to rescue the 99%!

You are right sir, And he is trying to rescue them=Luke 10, Acts 20:20--the greatest work ever= started by Jesus= accomplished by his true followers doing that worldwide-Matt 24:14

 

[Johann]

I am glad this Christian forum is not as active as some of the other ones I've been apart of. A couple years ago, one forum I was on was so active that when I posted something I could get so many comments that I couldn't read and process them all. I was so overwhelmed that it drove me into confusion. There was also so many bad views, or at least views that made me feel sick just reading them, and I had to finally leave the place!

I live in a human body and I need to be able to process what I'm reading. Sometimes I got to read it and go think about it for a while. On some of those forums, while I was doing my thinking they were adding more stuff to me, and then it was difficult to find the one I needed to interact with.

I don't know if I'm trying to hurt myself when I do this to myself.
But: Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. NKJV

I have been quoting that verse my whole life, and I just realized that I maybe doing that has been wrong the whole time!

The NIV reads like this: Philippians 4:13 - I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

I hear some good Christian Bible believers say, "Context is King"

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

See how it flows with the rest of the context.

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your[c] care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to [d]be abased, and I know how to [e]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through [f]Christ who strengthens me.

That verse seems to be referring to what He was going through (His Examples) when He wrote the letter.

I am not saying that with the Holy Spirit giving you power that you can't do all things then. But I think we all know that 90% of the time we don't have the strength to do all things, even when the Holy Spirit is in us.

Anyways that verse popped into my head when I was complaining about not being able to process and answer all comments in a forum. Which makes me wonder, who put the verse in my head? The Holy Spirit? Or Satan trying to make me feel bad about myself and relationship with Christ?

No, we’re each at different stages of growth in Christ Jesus, and the more I learn, the more I realize how much there is still to know. You’re in good hands, @AlwaysOnAJourney.

J.

 

[TomL]

Yes honor by bowing in Obeisance to Gods appointed king, and obeying him shows honor.

Sorry equal honor requires equal worship. And all honor is not fulfilled by bowing

The Watchtower has deceived you.