"Hinn and White, a prominent Pentecostal preacher, were pictured last summer in The National Enquirer leaving a hotel in Rome holding hands. At that time, White was divorced from her husband, and Hinn was separated from his wife of more than 30 years and going through a divorce. The petition for divorce had been filed by Suzanne Hinn - a move that shocked the televangelist." Any representative ...more

"Hinn and White, a prominent Pentecostal preacher, were pictured last summer in The National Enquirer leaving a hotel in Rome holding hands. At that time, White was divorced from her husband, and Hinn was separated from his wife of more than 30 years and going through a divorce. The petition for divorce had been filed by Suzanne Hinn - a move that shocked the televangelist."

Any representative for the truth of the Word of God should know that the eyes of the secular world, no less other Christians, are always on them.

Providing photo opportunities like the one in Rome is wreckless and irresponsible. And it now appears that there has been a confession to a violation of the Ninth Commandment.

And yet we must believe that Christ foresaw all of this and went to the cross. Now these three need to get back to the same cross.

Heb 12:1 Therefore since we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Heb 12:2 looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God.less

An interesting summation, but it completely excludes a somewhat lengthy kissing scene between two of the gay characters. And there is strong suggestion that a lesbian relationship is being developed. Also not mentioned in the summation. Have to wonder if Katy Perry will eventually come into play. Much to talk about at the water cooler in the morning. I believe that is the idea.

And while the world (Christians included) try to discern/understand the images of destruction coming into our homes via the various media sources, we should consider an image that all Christians should be ready to discern and understand.... Rev 13:13 And it does great wonders, so that it makes fire come down from the heaven onto the earth in the sight of men. Rev 13:14 And it deceives those...more

And while the world (Christians included) try to discern/understand the images of destruction coming into our homes via the various media sources, we should consider an image that all Christians should be ready to discern and understand....

Rev 13:13 And it does great wonders, so that it makes fire come down from the heaven onto the earth in the sight of men.
Rev 13:14 And it deceives those dwelling on the earth, because of the miracles which were given to it to do before the beast, saying to those dwelling on the earth that they should make an image to the beast who had the wound by a sword and lived.
Rev 13:15 And there was given to it to give a spirit to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might both speak, and might cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.less

writerjerome, a couple of adjustments to your interpretations.... One is that the text you referenced concerns believers who may be weak and could fall away. Mat 18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father in Heaven that one of these little ones should perish. And second, Satan (and all of his followers) would likely enjoy your interpretation of what Hell is as opposed to the actual ...more

writerjerome, a couple of adjustments to your interpretations....

One is that the text you referenced concerns believers who may be weak and could fall away.

Mat 18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father in Heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

And second, Satan (and all of his followers) would likely enjoy your interpretation of what Hell is as opposed to the actual reality that awaits. And we should note that the reference to Gehenna is not used in the following text.

Rev 19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet doing signs before it, (by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast), and those who had worshiped his image. The two were thrown alive into the Lake of Fire burning with brimstone.

Rev 20:10 And the Devil who deceived them was cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet were . And he will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death.
Rev 20:15 And if anyone was not found having been written in the Book of Life, he was cast into the Lake of Fire.less

“And there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven” (Luke 21:11)" Lets take another look. Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified, for all these things must first occur, but the end is not at once. Luk 21:10 And He said to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and king...more

“And there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven” (Luke 21:11)"

Lets take another look.
Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified, for all these things must first occur, but the end is not at once.
Luk 21:10 And He said to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
Luk 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in different places, and famines and plagues. And there shall be terrors and great signs from Heaven.
Luk 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake.
Luk 21:13 And it shall return to you for a testimony.
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It seems that verses 12 and 13 will happen before verse 11 is fulfilled.
Perhaps verses 12 and 13 only refer to the Jewish people. Perhaps not.

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

And here is another earthquake yet to come. Our God does reign! Rev 16:18 And voices and thunders and lightnings occurred. And there was a great earthquake, such as has not been since men were on the earth, so mighty and so great an earthquake. Rev 16:19 And the great city came to be into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And great Babylon was remembered before God, to give ...more

And here is another earthquake yet to come.
Our God does reign!

Rev 16:18 And voices and thunders and lightnings occurred. And there was a great earthquake, such as has not been since men were on the earth, so mighty and so great an earthquake.
Rev 16:19 And the great city came to be into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And great Babylon was remembered before God, to give to her the cup of the wine of the anger of His wrath.
Rev 16:20 And every island fled away, and mountains were not found.
Rev 16:21 And a great hail, as the size of a talent, came down out of the heaven on men. And men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague of it was exceedingly great.less

Yes, if only Christians could have this kind of zeal.... Joh 2:13 And the Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Joh 2:14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money-changers sitting. Joh 2:15 And when He had made a scourge of small cords, He drove them all out of the temple, also the sheep and the oxen. And He poured out the mo...more

Yes, if only Christians could have this kind of zeal....
Joh 2:13 And the Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
Joh 2:14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money-changers sitting.
Joh 2:15 And when He had made a scourge of small cords, He drove them all out of the temple, also the sheep and the oxen. And He poured out the money-changers' money and overthrew the tables.
Joh 2:16 And He said to those who sold doves, Take these things away from here. Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise.
Joh 2:17 And His disciples remembered that it was written, "The zeal of Your house has eaten Me up."less

Luk 22:35 And He said to them, When I sent you without purse and wallet and sandals, did you lack anything? And they said, Nothing. Luk 22:36 And He said to them, But now, he who has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his wallet. And he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. Luk 22:37 For I say to you that this which is written must yet be accomplished in Me, "And he wa...more

Luk 22:35 And He said to them, When I sent you without purse and wallet and sandals, did you lack anything? And they said, Nothing.
Luk 22:36 And He said to them, But now, he who has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his wallet. And he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.
Luk 22:37 For I say to you that this which is written must yet be accomplished in Me, "And he was reckoned among the transgressors"; for the things concerning Me have an end.
Luk 22:38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said to them, It is enough.

The interpretation in this article suggests that Christ referred to the two swords figuratively and not literally in order to counter the more "war-like" symbolism used by the Muslims. But if we consider verses 49 to 51 in the same chapter, we find that one of the disciples (unnamed in this text) used a sword against a servant of the High Priest. And Jesus does not rebuke them but yet uses the occassion to perform a miracle upon the servant.

It is also interesting to note, back in verse 38, that the disciples did not question Jesus about the need for swords.

There is also much confusion over Jesus' use of the wording "It is enough" at the end of verse 38.
We should consider that Christ was not referring to the number of swords, but to the fact that this final gathering with His disciples was over. For it was time for Jesus to be delivered up for suffering and death, and for the disciples to be separated for a time as we see later in this chapter.less

It is interesting to note the order of entry into the Lake of Fire. And Christ went to the cross for the sake of the few who will be chosen by the Father. Rev 20:10 And the Devil who deceived them was cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet were . And he will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the...more

It is interesting to note the order of entry into the Lake of Fire.
And Christ went to the cross for the sake of the few who will be chosen by the Father.

Rev 20:10 And the Devil who deceived them was cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet were . And he will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death.
Rev 20:15 And if anyone was not found having been written in the Book of Life, he was cast into the Lake of Fire.less

"King praised the hearing as “extremely productive” and said it “broke down a wall of political correctness.” The New York representative also said he would hold another hearing in a couple of months." It is interesting to note that the criticisms mentioned in this article fall along Party lines. And no mention of the Tea Party. But it is clear that Christians need to be very careful wi...more

"King praised the hearing as “extremely productive” and said it “broke down a wall of political correctness.” The New York representative also said he would hold another hearing in a couple of months."

It is interesting to note that the criticisms mentioned in this article fall along Party lines. And no mention of the Tea Party. But it is clear that Christians need to be very careful with "political correctness".

Isa 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil; who put darkness for light and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
Isa 5:21 Woe to those wise in their own eyes, and bright in their own sight!
Isa 5:22 Woe to those mighty to drink wine, and brave men to mix strong drink;
Isa 5:23 who justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!less

Johnson, actually man has created many gods to operate the universe. But truly only one does. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob...the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Actually, monotheistic in the Christian bible describes the true living God as the Father Son, and Holy Spirit, three acting as one (mono). Completely transparent unity. Monotheistic in the Muslim bible describes a god that is one supreme authority and does not share authority with anyone else. So then the two are monotheistic, but different in nature.

Religion in itself is not faith. But the exercise/practice of our faith is religion. And religion is nothing more than the actual demonstration of our faith. The word religion replaces the Greek word Threakei, which is rooted in Threakos. Jas 1:26 If anyone thinks to be religious among you, yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is vain. Jas 1:27 P...more

Religion in itself is not faith. But the exercise/practice of our faith is religion.
And religion is nothing more than the actual demonstration of our faith.
The word religion replaces the Greek word Threakei, which is rooted in Threakos.

Jas 1:26 If anyone thinks to be religious among you, yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is vain.
Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit orphans and widows in their afflictions, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.less

"This is happening so fast that it can only be the hand of God." Unsure about the argument regarding same-sex marriage, but we should consider the return of Christ. Rev 3:11 Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown. Rev 3:12 Him who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will go out no more. And I will write u...more

"This is happening so fast that it can only be the hand of God."

Unsure about the argument regarding same-sex marriage, but we should consider the return of Christ.
Rev 3:11 Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.
Rev 3:12 Him who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will go out no more. And I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of Heaven from My God, and My new name.
Rev 3:13 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.less

"There is no clear frontrunner yet for Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential election, according to the Barna survey. Only Palin (13 percent), Romney (13 percent), and Huckabee (12 percent) have double-digit favorability rating among survey respondents." This article seems to suggest that Christians, specifically evangelicals, are most interested in Republican candidates. Perhaps the ph...more

"There is no clear frontrunner yet for Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential election, according to the Barna survey. Only Palin (13 percent), Romney (13 percent), and Huckabee (12 percent) have double-digit favorability rating among survey respondents."

This article seems to suggest that Christians, specifically evangelicals, are most interested in Republican candidates. Perhaps the phone interviews did not include mention of Tea Party candidates.

Nevertheless, Sarah Palin is the only candidate mentioned in this article who is "polarizing" enough to be a legitimate challenge. Perhaps this defines her so-called negative image.

And if the House were to return to Democractic control again in 2012, then Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid will again be at the helm. And although the Republican candidates have recently shown some favor towards President Obama, would they extend the same to Pelosi and Reid.

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

"There’s a simple Christian worldview message here. And let me boil it down so even Congress can understand it. Excessive debt: bad. Living within our means: good." I believe this can also be summed up this way.... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Php 2:1 If there is therefore any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any t...more

"There’s a simple Christian worldview message here. And let me boil it down so even Congress can understand it. Excessive debt: bad. Living within our means: good."

I believe this can also be summed up this way....
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Php 2:1 If there is therefore any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tendernesses and mercies,
Php 2:2 then fulfill my joy, that you may be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord and of one mind.
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Do not let each man look upon his own things, but each man also on the things of others.less

dan1, if we look at the opening paragraph of this article, Mr. Colson clearly points his finger at both Party's when he refers to "either side of the isle". And we all should. Both Party's are equally at fault, but not totally at fault because we are the electorate that keeps the current two Party system in office. This is why it may be time to seriously consider bringing a Third Party (perh...more

dan1, if we look at the opening paragraph of this article, Mr. Colson clearly points his finger at both Party's when he refers to "either side of the isle".

And we all should. Both Party's are equally at fault, but not totally at fault because we are the electorate that keeps the current two Party system in office.

This is why it may be time to seriously consider bringing a Third Party (perhaps the Tea Party) into the political mix. We have certainly bounced back and forth between Republican and Democratic control long enough.less

"It is here that we gain clarity in our responsibilities and better understand our duties as Christians. If “all the Law” hangs on loving God and loving others, then to love God is to obey him and to obey him is to love others." This article seems to give us the sense that the first two commandments can be interchangeable in their order of greatness. If we are falling short on our obediance...more

"It is here that we gain clarity in our responsibilities and better understand our duties as Christians. If “all the Law” hangs on loving God and loving others, then to love God is to obey him and to obey him is to love others."

This article seems to give us the sense that the first two commandments can be interchangeable in their order of greatness. If we are falling short on our obediance to the first, we can still exercise the second to honor the first.

The emphasis is more on the text which reads that the remainder of the law, and the prophets, are based on obediance to the first two commandments. But Jesus is clear that the first commandment is the great commandment. Falling short of the first means the second cannot be fulfilled to the glory and honor of the Father.

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

"Cain, a conservative talk show host, took the top spot with 22 percent of the on-site votes. Trailing behind him is former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty with 16 percent, and then Paul at 15 percent." Interesting. Perhaps Herman Cain and Donald Trump know each other. We'll be listening.... Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he ...more

"Cain, a conservative talk show host, took the top spot with 22 percent of the on-site votes. Trailing behind him is former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty with 16 percent, and then Paul at 15 percent."

Interesting. Perhaps Herman Cain and Donald Trump know each other.
We'll be listening....

Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.less

peaceful101 you have commented.... "What business does the government have defending a religious law?" We must remember that our non-Theocratic Government does not defend religious law, they defend voting bases. President Obama's decision clearly changes the targeted voting base. Obama has made it clear from the beginning that he personally opposed the law. Bill Clinton also opposed it, b...more

peaceful101
you have commented....
"What business does the government have defending a religious law?"

We must remember that our non-Theocratic Government does not defend religious law, they defend voting bases.
President Obama's decision clearly changes the targeted voting base.

Obama has made it clear from the beginning that he personally opposed the law. Bill Clinton also opposed it, but for political reasons he signed it into law.

Presidents take an oath to defend the Constitution as is. Legal challenges are nothing new, but it is the proper way to determine if a law is in place by legal consensus and should remain in our constitution. In the meantime, the law is the law and is to be defended.

For him who has ears to hear,,,,,less