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    DaveW got a reaction from Pastor Scott Markle in Becoming a non-denominational preacher   
    I rarely post here now, but someone who makes out that he knows everything but makes such a basic, simple mistake, warrants a post. A Single Post.
    Act 11:25-26
    (25)  Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
    (26)  And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
    Saul was a the church at Antioch for a full year.
    From there they went to the church at Jerusalem.
    Then they returned from Jerusalem 
    Act 12:25
    (25)  And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

    They returned... to Antioch.
    Where Saul (Paul) was in the church at Antioch and named as one of the preachers.
    Act 13:1
    (1)  Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
    Then Barnabas and Saul were sent out from...... Antioch.
    Act 13:2-3
    (2)  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
    (3)  And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
    So Barnabas and Saul went out and started a whole bunch of churches, and eventually returned to..... Antioch.
    Act 14:26-28
    (26)  And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
    (27)  And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
    (28)  And there they abode long time with the disciples.
     
    After a time - actually a "long time" at Antioch, they had reason to go to the church at Jerusalem:
    Act 15:2-3
    (2)  When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
    (3)  And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
    And they were "brought on their way by the church" - would this be the church at Antioch that sent them to Jerusalem to figure out the doctrinal issues that had come to their attention? The church that Barnabas and Saul were a part of apparently?
     
    After all had a good chat, the church at Jerusalem sent Barnabas and Saul - and a few new mates - back to..... Antioch! of all places....
    Then, after they had been back at the church in Antioch for a while, Barnabas and Paul decided to head out and see how the churches they started before were going.
    Act 15:35-40
    (35)  Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
    (36)  And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
    (37)  And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
    (38)  But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
    (39)  And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
    (40)  And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
    Now of course, Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement, and decided to make two separate journeys, and this time Silas went with Paul - and note that they were recommended by the Brethren - which brethren are we speaking about specifically? I think that would be the brethren at the church of ANTIOCH.
    Even after this, Paul dropped back in to Antioch:
    Act 18:22
    (22)  And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
     
    The point of this is, that for someone to say that Paul had no "home church" shows either an extraordinary ignorance of the book of Acts, or a wilful misrepresentation of the fact for their own purposes.
    Of course Paul had a home church - the Church at Antioch is where he served on several occasions, it is the church from which his missionary journeys were based, and it was the church that he returned to at the end of his various missions.
    To get something so obviously basic incorrect gives reason to doubt his general information.
    Aside from the fact that he has misquoted verses, indicating that they are KJV when they are clearly not - this is deliberate deceit, and it shows that he knows he is required to use KJV but REFUSES to do so, showing a disrespect for both the Word of God and for this board.
    And there will be no reply - I will not fuss with an argument on this board (and will likely not even check back for a week or so at best anyway. Say what you will about me - I don't care.)
  2. I Agree
    DaveW reacted to Jerry in Becoming a non-denominational preacher   
    Paul was a missionary and a church planter - yet he still was sent out from the Antioch church, like church planters and missionaries today. Not sure why such a “great and wise Bible teacher” as yourself is so blind he cannot see or acknowledge that basic fact. Maybe you are too puffed up by your supposed knowledge.
    1 Corinthians 8:1b Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
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    DaveW got a reaction from HappyChristian in Becoming a non-denominational preacher   
    I rarely post here now, but someone who makes out that he knows everything but makes such a basic, simple mistake, warrants a post. A Single Post.
    Act 11:25-26
    (25)  Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
    (26)  And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
    Saul was a the church at Antioch for a full year.
    From there they went to the church at Jerusalem.
    Then they returned from Jerusalem 
    Act 12:25
    (25)  And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

    They returned... to Antioch.
    Where Saul (Paul) was in the church at Antioch and named as one of the preachers.
    Act 13:1
    (1)  Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
    Then Barnabas and Saul were sent out from...... Antioch.
    Act 13:2-3
    (2)  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
    (3)  And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
    So Barnabas and Saul went out and started a whole bunch of churches, and eventually returned to..... Antioch.
    Act 14:26-28
    (26)  And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
    (27)  And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
    (28)  And there they abode long time with the disciples.
     
    After a time - actually a "long time" at Antioch, they had reason to go to the church at Jerusalem:
    Act 15:2-3
    (2)  When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
    (3)  And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
    And they were "brought on their way by the church" - would this be the church at Antioch that sent them to Jerusalem to figure out the doctrinal issues that had come to their attention? The church that Barnabas and Saul were a part of apparently?
     
    After all had a good chat, the church at Jerusalem sent Barnabas and Saul - and a few new mates - back to..... Antioch! of all places....
    Then, after they had been back at the church in Antioch for a while, Barnabas and Paul decided to head out and see how the churches they started before were going.
    Act 15:35-40
    (35)  Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
    (36)  And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
    (37)  And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
    (38)  But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
    (39)  And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
    (40)  And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
    Now of course, Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement, and decided to make two separate journeys, and this time Silas went with Paul - and note that they were recommended by the Brethren - which brethren are we speaking about specifically? I think that would be the brethren at the church of ANTIOCH.
    Even after this, Paul dropped back in to Antioch:
    Act 18:22
    (22)  And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
     
    The point of this is, that for someone to say that Paul had no "home church" shows either an extraordinary ignorance of the book of Acts, or a wilful misrepresentation of the fact for their own purposes.
    Of course Paul had a home church - the Church at Antioch is where he served on several occasions, it is the church from which his missionary journeys were based, and it was the church that he returned to at the end of his various missions.
    To get something so obviously basic incorrect gives reason to doubt his general information.
    Aside from the fact that he has misquoted verses, indicating that they are KJV when they are clearly not - this is deliberate deceit, and it shows that he knows he is required to use KJV but REFUSES to do so, showing a disrespect for both the Word of God and for this board.
    And there will be no reply - I will not fuss with an argument on this board (and will likely not even check back for a week or so at best anyway. Say what you will about me - I don't care.)
  4. Like
    DaveW got a reaction from BrotherTony in Becoming a non-denominational preacher   
    I rarely post here now, but someone who makes out that he knows everything but makes such a basic, simple mistake, warrants a post. A Single Post.
    Act 11:25-26
    (25)  Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
    (26)  And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
    Saul was a the church at Antioch for a full year.
    From there they went to the church at Jerusalem.
    Then they returned from Jerusalem 
    Act 12:25
    (25)  And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

    They returned... to Antioch.
    Where Saul (Paul) was in the church at Antioch and named as one of the preachers.
    Act 13:1
    (1)  Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
    Then Barnabas and Saul were sent out from...... Antioch.
    Act 13:2-3
    (2)  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
    (3)  And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
    So Barnabas and Saul went out and started a whole bunch of churches, and eventually returned to..... Antioch.
    Act 14:26-28
    (26)  And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
    (27)  And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
    (28)  And there they abode long time with the disciples.
     
    After a time - actually a "long time" at Antioch, they had reason to go to the church at Jerusalem:
    Act 15:2-3
    (2)  When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
    (3)  And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
    And they were "brought on their way by the church" - would this be the church at Antioch that sent them to Jerusalem to figure out the doctrinal issues that had come to their attention? The church that Barnabas and Saul were a part of apparently?
     
    After all had a good chat, the church at Jerusalem sent Barnabas and Saul - and a few new mates - back to..... Antioch! of all places....
    Then, after they had been back at the church in Antioch for a while, Barnabas and Paul decided to head out and see how the churches they started before were going.
    Act 15:35-40
    (35)  Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
    (36)  And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
    (37)  And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
    (38)  But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
    (39)  And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
    (40)  And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
    Now of course, Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement, and decided to make two separate journeys, and this time Silas went with Paul - and note that they were recommended by the Brethren - which brethren are we speaking about specifically? I think that would be the brethren at the church of ANTIOCH.
    Even after this, Paul dropped back in to Antioch:
    Act 18:22
    (22)  And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
     
    The point of this is, that for someone to say that Paul had no "home church" shows either an extraordinary ignorance of the book of Acts, or a wilful misrepresentation of the fact for their own purposes.
    Of course Paul had a home church - the Church at Antioch is where he served on several occasions, it is the church from which his missionary journeys were based, and it was the church that he returned to at the end of his various missions.
    To get something so obviously basic incorrect gives reason to doubt his general information.
    Aside from the fact that he has misquoted verses, indicating that they are KJV when they are clearly not - this is deliberate deceit, and it shows that he knows he is required to use KJV but REFUSES to do so, showing a disrespect for both the Word of God and for this board.
    And there will be no reply - I will not fuss with an argument on this board (and will likely not even check back for a week or so at best anyway. Say what you will about me - I don't care.)
  5. Like
    DaveW got a reaction from Jerry in Becoming a non-denominational preacher   
    I rarely post here now, but someone who makes out that he knows everything but makes such a basic, simple mistake, warrants a post. A Single Post.
    Act 11:25-26
    (25)  Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
    (26)  And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
    Saul was a the church at Antioch for a full year.
    From there they went to the church at Jerusalem.
    Then they returned from Jerusalem 
    Act 12:25
    (25)  And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

    They returned... to Antioch.
    Where Saul (Paul) was in the church at Antioch and named as one of the preachers.
    Act 13:1
    (1)  Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
    Then Barnabas and Saul were sent out from...... Antioch.
    Act 13:2-3
    (2)  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
    (3)  And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
    So Barnabas and Saul went out and started a whole bunch of churches, and eventually returned to..... Antioch.
    Act 14:26-28
    (26)  And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
    (27)  And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
    (28)  And there they abode long time with the disciples.
     
    After a time - actually a "long time" at Antioch, they had reason to go to the church at Jerusalem:
    Act 15:2-3
    (2)  When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
    (3)  And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
    And they were "brought on their way by the church" - would this be the church at Antioch that sent them to Jerusalem to figure out the doctrinal issues that had come to their attention? The church that Barnabas and Saul were a part of apparently?
     
    After all had a good chat, the church at Jerusalem sent Barnabas and Saul - and a few new mates - back to..... Antioch! of all places....
    Then, after they had been back at the church in Antioch for a while, Barnabas and Paul decided to head out and see how the churches they started before were going.
    Act 15:35-40
    (35)  Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
    (36)  And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
    (37)  And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
    (38)  But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
    (39)  And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
    (40)  And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
    Now of course, Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement, and decided to make two separate journeys, and this time Silas went with Paul - and note that they were recommended by the Brethren - which brethren are we speaking about specifically? I think that would be the brethren at the church of ANTIOCH.
    Even after this, Paul dropped back in to Antioch:
    Act 18:22
    (22)  And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
     
    The point of this is, that for someone to say that Paul had no "home church" shows either an extraordinary ignorance of the book of Acts, or a wilful misrepresentation of the fact for their own purposes.
    Of course Paul had a home church - the Church at Antioch is where he served on several occasions, it is the church from which his missionary journeys were based, and it was the church that he returned to at the end of his various missions.
    To get something so obviously basic incorrect gives reason to doubt his general information.
    Aside from the fact that he has misquoted verses, indicating that they are KJV when they are clearly not - this is deliberate deceit, and it shows that he knows he is required to use KJV but REFUSES to do so, showing a disrespect for both the Word of God and for this board.
    And there will be no reply - I will not fuss with an argument on this board (and will likely not even check back for a week or so at best anyway. Say what you will about me - I don't care.)
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    DaveW reacted to heartstrings in When your buddies won't take you in   
    When I was selling sheep to Muslims, I would always ask what country they were from. They would usually come in groups of 3, occasionally just two. One thing that was interesting is you would have like one guy from Saudi Arabia, another from Kuwait, and another from Bahrain, or the West Bank,  All would be speaking Arabic and acted like they were just best buds. One of the guys, from The West Bank, a Palestinian, had been educated in Morocco ( I checked out his Facebook page). So why, if all these Muslim folks can get along so well, do the other Arab countries like Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Quatar, etc etc.,  not take in the Palestinians? Is it solely to keep them there as a thorn in Israel's side?
  7. I Agree
    DaveW reacted to Pastor Scott Markle in Line upon line, precept upon precept   
    At the present time I am of the impression that Isaiah 28:9-13 presents BOTH the positive AND negative sides to the "precept upon precept, line upon line" teaching approach.  In verses 9-10 we find the value of this teaching approach, especially when instructing babes/beginners.  Indeed, with verse 11 the Lord announces His intention to employ this teaching approach toward Israel by means of foreign language speaking.  On the other hand, in verses 12-13 we find the drudgery of this teaching approach for those who are rebelliously resistant and wise in their own eyes.  Even so, this teaching method would result in their fall and destruction.
    As such, the teaching approach of "precept upon precept, line upon line" is not so much about comparing truth to truth in order to discern the validity of the first truth, but is about building truth upon truth in order to grow in spiritual wisdom thereby.  However, for those who possess a rebellious heart, this teaching approach will be viewed as utter drudgery.  It will not be fast enough or "flashy" enough for their taste, primarily because it will be contrary to their heart's desires.
  8. I Agree
    DaveW got a reaction from Joe Chandler in How to throw your bibles away?   
    Put that old friend on the bookshelf and visit it every so often.
  9. Like
    DaveW got a reaction from HappyChristian in How to throw your bibles away?   
    Put that old friend on the bookshelf and visit it every so often.
  10. Like
    DaveW got a reaction from Pastor Scott Markle in How to throw your bibles away?   
    Put that old friend on the bookshelf and visit it every so often.
  11. Like
    DaveW reacted to Pastor Matt in Announcement: New reported content for Nudity to keep this site clean   
    I want to share some changes we've made to our software to keep our community safe.  It's all about reporting content that might have nudity or explicit stuff in it. Here's the deal: If you come across anything that contains nudity, you can now report it as nudity. When only one member does that, the software will automatically hide that content from public view. Our Mods will then take the necessary steps for banning . This change is all about making sure our Online Baptist family-friendly and faith-centered environment stays that way. We really appreciate your help in keeping our site clean and suitable for everyone.
    Thanks for being a part of Online Baptist and helping us make it a place where we can all grow in our faith. If you have any questions or concerns about this update or anything else on our platform, feel free to let me know.
    Thank you to everyone who reported the latest member. This new tweek will remove the content even faster now. God Bless. It's sad that we even have to have this conversation. ?
  12. LOL
    DaveW reacted to Pastor Matt in My Daughter is getting ready for deputation to Spain   
    BTW, the Bible verse is just a placeholder while they send me the verse they want to use. ?
  13. I Agree
    DaveW reacted to swathdiver in Jim Foley Update   
    Thank you for uploading the video, watching and singing along with the saints now.
  14. I Agree
    DaveW reacted to Jerry in Will the Jews be left behind when the rapture comes   
    People have their theories, repeating what they heard elsewhere - BUT the Bible does NOT teach the Holy Spirit will not be on the earth after the rapture. It does state He will stop holding back the antichrist.
    Letteth means to hinder or hold back:
    2 Thessalonians 2:7-8 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
    This is the rapture - after the church age (covered in chapters 2-3):
    Revelation 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
    There are several references to the seven Spirits of God in the book of Revelation, which refer to Isaiah 11:2 (sevenfold ministry of the Holy Spirit).
    Revelation 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
    Chapters 4-5 take place AFTER the rapture (4:1), but before the first seal is opened (6:1-2), and here it states the Holy Spirit is in all the earth - omnipresent. His ministry is different during those seven years - like in the OT - but He is still on earth (in fact, He is everywhere, omnipresent - the seven eyes of Jesus representing omniscience, and the seven horns representing omnipotence).
    There are also various groups witnessing during those seven years: the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 - and ch 14 teaches there are an untold number that get saved due to their ministry, the two witnesses in chapter 11, and the angel with the everlasting Gospel in 14:6-7. There may be more, but those three groups are specifically mentioned - plus the Holy Spirit is still working and bearing witness of the Lord Jesus Christ during that time.
  15. Thanks
    DaveW reacted to Pastor Matt in Jim Foley Update   
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    DaveW got a reaction from HappyChristian in Jim Foley Update   
    Thank you to Linda for providing the information along the way - to think of others at a time such as this is a testimony to your love and care.
    Thanks also to Happy and the forum for allowing a place for this.
    A man such as this who was always an encouragement in the Lord to those who knew him, and in my case (and many others here) I knew him only online, both here and via email, but the friendship was nonetheless real.
    His voice on this forum will be greatly missed, and his contact with me will be missed greatly also.
    Regards,
    David
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    DaveW got a reaction from 1Timothy115 in Jim Foley Update   
    Thank you to Linda for providing the information along the way - to think of others at a time such as this is a testimony to your love and care.
    Thanks also to Happy and the forum for allowing a place for this.
    A man such as this who was always an encouragement in the Lord to those who knew him, and in my case (and many others here) I knew him only online, both here and via email, but the friendship was nonetheless real.
    His voice on this forum will be greatly missed, and his contact with me will be missed greatly also.
    Regards,
    David
  18. Like
    DaveW got a reaction from Pastor Scott Markle in Jim Foley Update   
    Thank you to Linda for providing the information along the way - to think of others at a time such as this is a testimony to your love and care.
    Thanks also to Happy and the forum for allowing a place for this.
    A man such as this who was always an encouragement in the Lord to those who knew him, and in my case (and many others here) I knew him only online, both here and via email, but the friendship was nonetheless real.
    His voice on this forum will be greatly missed, and his contact with me will be missed greatly also.
    Regards,
    David
  19. I Agree
    DaveW reacted to Jerry in Will the Jews be left behind when the rapture comes   
    The “saints” in the first 3 1/2 years of the tribulation are those individuals who got saved AFTER the rapture. At the point of the rapture, ALL saints living and dead UP TO THAT POINT are caught up to meet the Lord in the air - and therefore there are NO true believers remaining on the earth, until new believers get saved during the tribulation period.
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    DaveW got a reaction from BrotherTony in Jim Foley Update   
    Thank you to Linda for providing the information along the way - to think of others at a time such as this is a testimony to your love and care.
    Thanks also to Happy and the forum for allowing a place for this.
    A man such as this who was always an encouragement in the Lord to those who knew him, and in my case (and many others here) I knew him only online, both here and via email, but the friendship was nonetheless real.
    His voice on this forum will be greatly missed, and his contact with me will be missed greatly also.
    Regards,
    David
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    DaveW reacted to HappyChristian in Jim Foley Update   
    Same (although my WA is a different location than @DaveW's WA heh)
    @WellWithMySoul, will you be in the area long? Would love to get together if so.
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    DaveW got a reaction from HappyChristian in Jim Foley Update   
    I would be there if there was any way possible, but alas, travelling from WA is not possible for me at the moment.
     
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    DaveW reacted to HappyChristian in Just one more reason   
    "It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted..."
    Funny that God doesn't say that it's not for kings and princes to BE DRUNK...but that it is not for them to drink. Yes, we know that some folks can take a drink and it doesn't affect their minds. So they think. But then we get to the "how much is too much?" When you're sloppy drunk and falling down, slurring your words?  Or maybe it's subjective, situational (cuz we all know God deals in situational ethics, right? No...)? Y'know, like the man who could drink ONE beer and turn violent...yet display no symptoms at all of being drunk. 
    Rev. 1:6 and 5:10 tell us that God has made us kings and priests...It is NOT FOR KINGS to drink wine...as the children of God, we are princes/princesses...is not NOT FOR PRINCES STRONG DRINK.
    It is not wise...and that is enough for me.
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    DaveW reacted to HappyChristian in Just one more reason   
    LOL...roller skating and playing old maid don't compare in the slightest to alcohol.  I get the principle you're mentioning, but there is no comparison between something God does not mention that men have made tradition and something God does mention that men try to make ok.
    I know what God said...and far too many well-meaning people think they've not been deceived by wine or strong drink just because they don't get drunk. But they have. Because they think it's ok in moderation cuz they're strong enough to resist it. And not all drunks smoke at all...I've known people who smoke that smoked multiple packs a day while sober and nothing while drunk...so that's a strawman.
    And, yes, when we try to make it ok to drink a little as long as we don't get drunk we ARE trying to justify imbibing.
    BTW - God doesn't say smoking is a sin, so it's ok. Right? No? Why? Oh...because of the principles taught in  God's Word about our temples. Same applies to alcohol, which rots the body. 
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    DaveW reacted to HappyChristian in Jim Foley Update   
    Jim is now with the Savior Whom he loved so dearly.
     
    "Jim passed away at 8:24pm tonight - July 29, 2023. He lived a good long life. He didn't think he would make it much past his mid 70s... but he did. Rest in peace My Love.   Linda"
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