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All from Adam and Noah?
Dave in Tenn:
I have zero desire to contradict inspired scripture. I don't mind a whit contradicting theologians and translators. In fact, I think it's not only GOOD, but necessary.
Dave in Tenn:
--- Quote from: Rick on May 04, 2015, 07:36:40 PM ---I wonder can a person be so spiritual or heavenly minded that they become no earthly good ? :)
--- End quote ---
I'd have to say "NO" to this, but then I'd just open up a can of worms about what it means to be "spiritually minded".
Guys and girls, we are not going to convince each other on these matters. I know this is true, because I can't count the number of times 'we' have tried since October of 2008. Ray made himself clear on these (or as clear as was possible in a 2 day conference and a little subsequent study). Yet MUCH of what I've read on the forum on these topics since then (and I read pretty much EVERYTHING, since it's kinda my job) has either been a rejection of that study or (often unfounded) speculation that goes beyond what Ray had to say. I'm not 'not guilty' of this myself.
In order for any of you to 'follow' my train of thought (and for me to follow any of yours) would require a background that very closely resembles my own (or for me to have one that very closely resembles yours). I don't believe as I did when I was a boy and a young man in babylon. It's been one long string of repentance and struggle--sometimes with joy, sometimes with pain, sometimes with awe and trembling. And in most ways, I wouldn't wish my 'background' on my worst enemy, much less any of you.
This 'very close' similarity of background hasn't happened, by the will of God. Yet I have to 'love one another' and grow in the fruit of His Spirit--love, joy, faith, peace, patience, long-suffering) my own self, even though everybody else is "wrong" and surely needs to do that more than I do.
Of course NOW, all my thoughts are right. After all, His thoughts are my thoughts and His ways are my ways. (I'm pretty sure that's in the bible). How could it be any other way? Think about it.
lilitalienboi16:
Time to shut her down dave. We know by ray and through God's word that the flood was not global. We know too that adam and eve were not the first people on this planet but a very special people to God. We know that all these things no longer pertain after the flesh but after the spirirt. Those who worshop God must worship Him in spirirt and truth. Flee from evil, repent and circumcise your hearts! In God's time we will attain the unity of the faith that we strive for but some area's of scripture are purposely left without certain conclusion. Perhaps to keep us humble and remind us all of who gives understanding and who shuts up the book.
God bless brothers and sisters and may God keep you until that day.
Alex
indianabob:
Dear "young" friend Alex,
I appreciate and agree with your last statement with the obvious exception of your leading sentence.
"We know by ray and through God's word that the flood was not global."
Who is this WE that you speak of? ::) :o ;D
I have examined the evidence available to me and totally disagree with your conclusion.
I do not however with to make an issue of my considered "elderly" understanding.
I only hope to live long enough to witness your future enlightenment.
Kindly offered, your friend in the faith, ole Indiana Bob
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: indianabob on May 05, 2015, 09:04:09 AM ---Dear "young" friend Alex,
I appreciate and agree with your last statement with the obvious exception of your leading sentence.
"We know by ray and through God's word that the flood was not global."
Who is this WE that you speak of? ::) :o ;D
I have examined the evidence available to me and totally disagree with your conclusion.
I do not however with to make an issue of my considered "elderly" understanding.
I only hope to live long enough to witness your future enlightenment.
Kindly offered, your friend in the faith, ole Indiana Bob
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Dearest elder bob!
I adore and respect your words of wisdom! ;)
I must inform you though, perhaps to your greatest disaapointment, that I may remain no more enlightened than a doornail the rest of my days!
Your little brother in tragedy,
Much love,
Alex!
;) ;D :D
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