McCain's VP Pick: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

smithdl »

Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:19 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Cindy444,

To think for half a second that a mother of 5 has a daughter that gets pregnant at 17 and then the mother embraces her, shows her support, while at the same time they make plans to get married(I have a feeling this was supported heavily by the mother) means that she failed her moral billings is appalling.

She is doing the Christian thing all around. She is taking a mistake by the daughter, showing her love while pointing her in the right direction from her mistake.

My opinion, this makes her even more American and Christian then any politician out there because she didn't hide it and didn't write the daughter off for it.

Sorry Cindy, but maybe you got lucky, I don't know. The rest of us that have families know that they make mistakes and embaras us. But to have somebody that would stand up for her family even in her mistake and show support while directing her to the path that God would have her go(marriage) means she HAS her moral "billing".

Clarity of New Chronological Bible at Question

smithdl »

Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:41 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

And kevin82 I think you should rethink that. When you study the scriptures in one area that is covered in another and you read both at once, the context does not have to change. Sure if you take psalm 51 and throw it into samuel you change the context, but if you match up the gospels the increased insight is fantastic. In fact, I have always been taught to read the gospels and to link up the same stories between the gospels to reveal more form one to get a clearer picture.

Clarity of New Chronological Bible at Question

smithdl »

Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:32 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I'm confused too. There have been chronological bibles for years now. We use one at our house for nightly reading with my wife and I, and we use a standard bible for deeper study and church. I agree that you don't want to use it solely as there are benefits to how the bible is written now, but this point in my opinion seals the deal for me. Have you ever been to a church service or bible study and gone through the entire book? Very rarely does this happen. However, have you ever gone to a church service or bible study and has the pastor or leader jump from book to book and place to place to show its conformity and to get different views from different spots in the bible to show there point? This happens all the time. So if pastors and teachers use multiple verses from multiple locations at one service, why not read that way?

There not getting rid of the traditional, its simply supplemental or new way to look at it.

Five Steps to Overcoming Ministry Obstacles

smithdl »

Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:48 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Use whatever word you wish to describe how he teaches, this letter here, the one we are reading is in line with God's word. So at this point, use scripture to show the flaws of this letter. To simply throw man's words against it falls on deaf ears with me.

Five Steps to Overcoming Ministry Obstacles

smithdl »

Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:33 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Sola, your assuming jeremiah never had convert. You also assuming he is saying to be successful you need converts. That is not what he said.

Mike, from what I read he said you need to give it your all to jump across the canyon. Not sure what article you read, but I would recommend re-reading it.

CP2008, meeting with them is not an abomination. If it is, Jesus is not the Christ. To assume what Rick Warren said during that meeting is wrong. Rick Warren has before and will I'm sure in the future speak out against homosexuality. Just because he is not on the corner of a street with a sign telling them there going to burn in hell doesn't mean Rick Warren doesn't know, or preach truth.




Having spent a life dedicated to the word and Christ, I read this article and then read all the responses and I must say, I am sad. This was a GREAT! article on the truth of faith in God for the goals that HE(God) has set before our ministry through His word and how we trust in Him to complete those goals. We trust his word, and jump full steam across the canyon. TRUTH!






The destroyer is the accusers of the brethren, brothers. Please don't play Satan.

Franklin Graham Festival Draws 46,000 in Tenn.

smithdl »

Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:19 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Cowboy,

Think on this one. Christ said that to follow him you must pick up your cross daily(luke 9:23)

The reason I say this is because that is what is meant here. You don't just go to church once a week and be baptized and then your done. To follow Christ is to daily die to one's self and live in him. That I would call a "relationship". And although no, that is not what brings salvation, it is a fruit of true faith.

Gibson Wants No 'Passion' Disclosure

smithdl »

Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:45 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

The most frustrating part of this whole conversation between catholics and christians is the inability or the lack of desire of catholics to defend what they believe. Its almost as if you have decided what is truth by matter of comfort or opinion, almost like the question of what is your favorite color, as if there is no ultimate truth in Christ or what He taught. There are clear statements in scripture and in what the catholic church teachs that are in in line with each other.

And the frustrating part is instead of looking at what color it is, you go stand in a corner and plug your ears and close your eyes saying "blue, its blue, the COLOR IS BLUE!!!"

Your welcome to do that if you like, God did give you freedom. But would you mind pluggin your ears and closing your eyes and screaming blue somewhere else???

Gibson Wants No 'Passion' Disclosure

smithdl »

Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:35 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

And if tearing down the catholic church is mearly explaining its teachings then I feel sorry for any who follow it.

My Answer: Look at the Positive Side

smithdl »

Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:02 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Yes, I must agree. Remember where your true retirement is. Its not your 401(k). You have an eternal retirement that you are saving for. Its the one that is worth it!

Federal Judge Prohibits School Vote on Graduation Prayers

smithdl »

Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:45 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Agent Orange,

I am not much into throwing my pearls before swine, but I got to ask you, what do you do for a living? I have dealt with many intense athiests and believers in other religions, but I must admit, your pointless energy into a battle that has no end but in death is quite entertaining.

With all love I say, GET A LIFE!!!

Conservatives React to Spitzer's Fall

smithdl »

Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:51 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Heterosexuality??? Serious??? Lust period, either hetro or homo will ensnare. It doesn't matter the direction of lust, it destroys either way.

Keller Dismantles Biggest Doubts about Christianity

smithdl »

Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:08 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

No offense First, but you must be the most bitter, frustrated, person I have seen on this site. You seem so unhappy. So your "truth" leads to bitterness and frustration and the feeling your smarter then others(which leads to more bitterness).

I don't know about you, but instead of listening to scientists and putting your faith in what they say, try Christ. You get love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Besides, if you would just give Christ a chance. If you would merely step out and see if what he says is real, you'll find he truly has risen from the dead. Of that I assure you.

My Answer: Nothing Can Take Away Your Salvation

smithdl »

Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:38 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I think if we were to think of it like a present, lets say a new watch. Now, instead of Christ giving you salvation for your faith in him, he gives you a new watch.

Now input "Nothing can take away your watch." We don't think that he is talking about us giving it back. These statement is based on the assumption we want the watch.

I think Billy understands this fact. If you don't want the watch, then yes, you can get rid of it. The statement howver is not about that. He is talking about nothing as in something else, sin, enemies, satan ect. ect.


I think in that light we can all agree that we all see eye to eye. Just needed clarification.

My Answer: Nothing Can Take Away Your Salvation

smithdl »

Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:10 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

1man,

I was rude and sharp with my tongue, and no, it was not justified. I am sorry.

My Answer: Nothing Can Take Away Your Salvation

smithdl »

Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:05 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

irenaeus,

And I figured that you felt that way, but I must make a plea to you. The power that a confident Christian holds over the views a weaker Christian has is strong. I wish it was not so, I wish it were Christ. But often those weaker in the faith, or those in sin, look to other Christians for guidance because shame has hindered there faith. Shame and sin has made them doubt Christs view towards them.

So with that being said, be VERY careful with verses like that one or the one from hebrews. As mature Christians we see these for what they are. Not people who sin, but people who give up on Christ. However, men of a weaker faith will beat themselves over the head with scriptures like these until they no longer visit the throne of God and then they fall away from Christ.

my personal opinion, I would never use those verses unless I made it clear that Christ will ALWAYS take back a sinner. Let a Christian or a prodigal doubt the degree of his faith. Let him see the true error of his ways. let him realize the damage his sin does. Show him it can turn his heart from God.

But irenaeus, never NEVER let a man doubt the love God has toward him. Never let the seed of "Im not good enough" be sown.

All that to say...

Your right, just not right enough, if that makes sense.

My Answer: Nothing Can Take Away Your Salvation

smithdl »

Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:09 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

No, those verses don't say you lose your salvation, they speak of giving it up. And my friend there is a big difference. Christ will never walk away from us, he will never leave us or forsake us. However, if a man choses this world over Christ and is tangled again in the love of sin, Christ is in him no more.


Furthermore, any mature Christian who has dealt with backslidden Christians who are looking for confirmation that they CAN repent, sound just like this young man up here.

His question is not can he lose his salvation. His question is, in seeing his error, will Christ forgive him. In situations like this I recommend doing just what billy did. Reaffirm that Christ WILL NOT LEAVE YOU. The reason those footnotes say it is not speaking of a brother who sins is because its not. Need I tell you of peter and his denial of Christ??? Do you forget what happened??? Did not Christ say he who denies me before men I will deny before the father??? yet what happened to peter???


So, to those who are frustrated or confused by the cherrypicking of scripture to prove that salvation can be "lost" listen carefully.

God will not reject you. You however, can reject him. If you don't, your salvation is sealed. And if you do but repent, look at peter. Christ will take you back.

My Answer: Nothing Can Take Away Your Salvation

smithdl »

Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:39 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

1man,

I am quite frustrated that you quote scripture like you do but yet you gossip about another believer?!?!?!?!

I have a question for you, did billy graham tell you that he believes suicide bombers will go to heaven? I think not. Did he personally sit down with you and tell you that muslims don't need Christ? I think not.

So to spout off all this doctrine about salvation and how we must stay true to the faith by doing the exact thing God calls us not to do(gossip) is kinda frustrating.

But then I guess it is ok to be disrespectful and rude when your behind a computer. I mean, know the doctrine but don't live the life right?

Mormons and Idiosyncrasy

smithdl »

Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:31 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

JBA,

To compare a seer stone and Urim and Thummim to what Joseph Smith used is to lack knowledge of both. They were used completly different.

Second, it doesn't solve the true problem of LDS.

Romans 10:9 For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

That word Lord there is the greek word kurios, and it is the same greek word used to describe Jehovah or Yaweh of the old testament. That is, salvation only comes from believe that Christ is the Lord, the Father. For you see, Christ and the Father are one.

John 10:30 I and the Father are one

So my point is, the only Christ that brings salvation is the one that is also the Father. This is the true gospel, and is why Joseph should have read his bible more. He would have known to tell the angel that it was lying, for he should have known this truth. And it sir, is the truth of salvation.

The Coming Apostasy

smithdl »

Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:36 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Truth and Justice,

Josephs brothers through him into a pit and then sold him to slavery. In the end God used it to save all there lifes. But that doesn't make betraying your brother ok.

So yes I agree that God used the RCC to preserve his word, but just because God uses someone doesn't mean they are in line with God. It is a shame that the very people who made the decision to decide what goes into the canon and what doesn't, didn't make it the authority by with which to determine there doctrine. Power corrupts though, always has.


But with that said, I thank the RCC for preserving it.

The Coming Apostasy

smithdl »

Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:16 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Tomas,

Romans 10:9
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.


The term Lord there is Kurios in the Greek, it is Jehovah(or Yahweh), in the Hewbrew. Jesus Christ and the Father are one. You must confess Christ is the Father, that God himself died on the cross.

Without that you teach a gospel different then the Christ of the bible, which is what mormons or jehovah witness's do. I am sorry, but according to my bible, understanding that is was God is paramount to even having faith in Him.