[BaptistBethany]

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Err, my dear, please don't make your own interpretations (2 Peter 1:20). This verse does not say anything about Satan. It simply says that God makes some people blind. Don't fall for any gnostic interpretations of variable capitalization rules in some parts of the Bible - there is no other god but God (Mark 12:29-32).

Therefore, it is always God who blinds and misleads people:

2 Chronicles 18:22 Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee.

Ezekiel 14:9 And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Ezekiel 20:25-26:
25 Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;
26 And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12:
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Dear Basilissa, Thank you for correcting me! That is why I am here, to learn from the True Christians of Landover Baptist! Obviously I still have much to learn. I am heading to my prayer closet now - to ask the Lord to forgive me for incorrectly interpreting his Holy Word. Thank you again for setting me on the right path!

[Basilissa]

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Amen to that, Pastor Ezekiel! Why do so many people find all this hard to believe? Oh yes, I know the answer! Satan has them blinded.

2 Corinthians 4:3 & 4
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Err, my dear, please don't make your own interpretations (2 Peter 1:20). This verse does not say anything about Satan. It simply says that God makes some people blind. Don't fall for any gnostic interpretations of variable capitalization rules in some parts of the Bible - there is no other god but God (Mark 12:29-32).

Therefore, it is always God who blinds and misleads people:

2 Chronicles 18:22 Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee.

Ezekiel 14:9 And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Ezekiel 20:25-26:
25 Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;
26 And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12:
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

[BaptistBethany]

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Well if worshiping God makes me "soft in the head," then I'm all for it. I don't know about you, but I'm putting my faith in something believable like talking snakes, a tower that was build high into the clouds, Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt, a global flood that wiped out all life, a river turning into blood, burning ice falling from the skies, a pillar of fire appearing out of nowhere to stop the Egyptians, Moses parting the Red Sea, a river bursting out of a rock, God flying around in a cloud ship and zapping the Isrealites with fire beams, talking donkeys, a sound of trumpets crumbling the walls fo Jericho, the day and night cycle stopping at Joshua's command, Samson's super human strength and his 1 vs 1000 victory over armed and armored soldiers using nothing but a donkey's jawbone, Saul speaking with Samuels ghost, Solomon's 1000 mates, God & Isrealite killing a 1 million strong cushite army, Jesus walking on water, Jesus raising the dead, Jesus turning water to wine, Jesus feeding 5000 people with 5 loafs of bread and 2 fish, the earth quaking when Jesus died and zombies walking the streets and Jesus rising from the dead and flying to Heaven. Shout GLORY!

Amen to that, Pastor Ezekiel! Why do so many people find all this hard to believe? Oh yes, I know the answer! Satan has them blinded.

2 Corinthians 4:3 & 4
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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You're all a bit soft in the head.

Well if worshiping God makes me "soft in the head," then I'm all for it. I don't know about you, but I'm putting my faith in something believable like talking snakes, a tower that was build high into the clouds, Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt, a global flood that wiped out all life, a river turning into blood, burning ice falling from the skies, a pillar of fire appearing out of nowhere to stop the Egyptians, Moses parting the Red Sea, a river bursting out of a rock, God flying around in a cloud ship and zapping the Isrealites with fire beams, talking donkeys, a sound of trumpets crumbling the walls fo Jericho, the day and night cycle stopping at Joshua's command, Samson's super human strength and his 1 vs 1000 victory over armed and armored soldiers using nothing but a donkey's jawbone, Saul speaking with Samuels ghost, Solomon's 1000 mates, God & Isrealite killing a 1 million strong cushite army, Jesus walking on water, Jesus raising the dead, Jesus turning water to wine, Jesus feeding 5000 people with 5 loafs of bread and 2 fish, the earth quaking when Jesus died and zombies walking the streets and Jesus rising from the dead and flying to Heaven. Shout GLORY!

[LolitaInbred]

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You're all a bit soft in the head.

[Zechariah Smyth]

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Grasping at straws much? I believe that was the stupidest interpretation I've ever heard. "Not of this world" means not on earth. Logically that means His kingdom is in Heaven. Come on, you can do better than that. It was funny, though.

He's not interpreting anything: he's trying to explain it to people who are soft in the head.



If you can't discuss things civilly I'm afraid you might be asked to leave.

[LolitaInbred]

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Grasping at straws much? I believe that was the stupidest interpretation I've ever heard. "Not of this world" means not on earth. Logically that means His kingdom is in Heaven. Come on, you can do better than that. It was funny, though.

[Des]

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If you're going to claim something is in the Bible, you need to provide the book, chapter and verse.

Remember: context is key!

Exactly. Lets say for instance that I wanted to talk about God's kingdom, I would use something like this as an example.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Clearly then, God is saying that His kingdom is not among the Jews (this world) but elsewhere. Perhaps even some 'New World' yet to be discovered by the Jews and their neighbors. The Kingdom of God would reside there in the 'New World' among His favorite and most blessed worshipers.

[Zechariah Smyth]

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now what makes america more special than other countries. as far as i know the bible say Israel is the land of "his" people.

If you're going to claim something is in the Bible, you need to provide the book, chapter and verse.

Remember: context is key!

[Des]

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now what makes america more special than other countries. as far as i know the bible say Israel is the land of "his" people.

I'm sorry. Is there a plant, fruit, or vegetable called america that I am unaware of? Is it something like a muffin? A type of animal, perhaps? Oh, could it be a newly discovered element similar to uranium?

You see, America is capitalized, so at this point I really don't know what you're talking about.

[A smart ass named luke]

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now what makes america more special than other countries. as far as i know the bible say Israel is the land of "his" people.

[Des]

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Lol, I'm not Australian. I'm American, from Tennessee, but I am a human being and feel horrible for these people.

If God cared about those people, He would have made them American.

[WashedWithHisBlood]

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Can you find an example of where I have posted debauchery? Preferably an actual example and not a creative edit by the mods to make me say something I haven't said?

I could but I am a Christian & got better things to read other than posts of a whore...

Now if you'd excuse me I gotta study these verses.

1 Timothy 1-5

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
3 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
11 These things command and teach.
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
5 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18 For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

[LolitaInbred]

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Can you find an example of where I have posted debauchery? Preferably an actual example and not a creative edit by the mods to make me say something I haven't said?

[WashedWithHisBlood]

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I love how you try to tell me I'm not saved. You don't even know me to know how I live. All you know is what I allow you to see me post here.

Cause I've seen the filths that you've posted, you harlot. They're all reek of debauchery.