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Re: The Power of Love and Forgiveness

Marcus Ampe — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:36:12 -0000

At the beginning God speaking in the Royal we or Pluralis Majestatis does not mean there are more than one Godhead but like the Queen, King, President, Director or any high person speaking with "we" that person is only one person and not having more persons being the same as him or her walking around.
You recall the accounting given at the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and say that there it is proven that Jesus is God though God Who is an eternal Spirit (who cannot die) Who tells no lies clearly says Jesus is His son:

“but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,” (Galatians 4:4 ASV)

“21 Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself, when he began [to teach], was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the [son] of Heli,” (Luke 3:21-23 ASV)

You notice that God does not say "See Me here, this is Me coming onto the earth".

God clearly says: “you are my son, whom I love; I am well pleased with you.”
Indicating that Jesus is the son of God and not God.

Re: Panama City Church Promoting Hedonism During Spring Break!

PrissyGirl2013 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:03:04 -0000

Cody, this is beyond disgusting! I know, from my days as a teen on Spring Break in Panama City (in the 70's), that there's a big shortage of law enforcement officers. However, even more disturbing--looking back-- a blind eye was turned to so much even back in those days. Minors drinking alcohol, pot being smoked. We just THOUGHT that stuff was bad (which it was); but a brothel to disguise itself as a church is beyond anything I've ever heard of, though. It will only get worse,,,we both know that. Panama City doesn't want to lose the Spring Break revenues and will continue to turn a blind eye to even worse. Parents will continue to consent to allow their kids to go to P.C. to "have fun" on Spring Break too. (Jan Ammons)

Re: God and Marriage: A Three-fold Cord Not Easily Broken

🔊 William Cody Bateman — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:20:47 -0000

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Re: The Power of Love and Forgiveness

🔊 William Cody Bateman — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:17:45 -0000

Thank you for your response. Of course, you are wrong on several points - the chief being the "Holy Scriptures" does not speak about a "triune godhead".... I recall, in the Genesis account; distinctly reading of this very Godhead being at the beginning. Then, there are the numerous appearances of Jesus Christ throughout Judaic history. And then, I recall the accounting given at the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Jesus is God. The Spirit came upon Him like a dove. And, the Father declaring from Heaven, "This is my beloved Son in Whom I Am well pleased."

Re: Why Do Christians Practice the Demonic High Holy Day of Halloween?

🔊 William Cody Bateman — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:22:54 -0000

Should Christians participate in the unholiest day of the year and all its activities. Should Christian churches attempt to make Halloween more palatable for parents and kids by holding alternative celebrations? What's your thoughts?

Re: The Power of Love and Forgiveness

Marcus Ampe — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:51:37 -0000

Not one verse in the Holy Scriptures does speak about a "triune godhead" like you want your readers to believe Micah 7:19 would have said. In that verse is said: "Who is an Ěl like You – taking away crookedness and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? He shall not retain His wrath forever, for He Himself delights in kindness. " and it is talking about the Only One God יהוה {Jehovah} the Most High Elohim. In your article it looks like you are mixing two Bible characters with each other, namely the God of Abraham, which was also the God of Jesus and the son of God from the tribe of KIng David, Jeshua (Jesus).

God can not die but Jesus did really die and it is his action, doing only the will of his Father in heaven, giving himself as a ransom, which has bought us free from sin.

Re: You Are Worthy of Double Damnation!

www.kathleensfaithwalk.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:40:02 -0000

Truth clearly spoken. Thank you! "But rising atheistic and secular favor has given boldness to the enemies of truth. May God grant us boldness to speak His Word (Acts 4:29) amidst “many adversaries” (1 Corinthians 16:9).

Re: The Wiles of the Devil

abby — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:17:25 -0000

Hi WCB, my comment came out of moderation, then I edited adding quotation marks to clarify. So it returned to moderation. Just letting you know.

Re: The Wiles of the Devil

abby — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:43:46 -0000

Very good article, WCB. There are other ways that we can be ensnared though. One that seems to come up most often is that believers seem to think they can somehow add to the finished work of Christ in order to make themselves acceptable in His sight. They may say "salvation by grace through faith", but then they don't trust Him for the sanctification process. They never seem to enter His rest. They never seem to cease from their own works as God did from His. Many become suckers for the latest Christian fads, chasing after the teachings of men, rather than learning and hearing from the TRUE teacher, the Holy Spirit who was so graciously given to us to lead us into ALL truth. I have been guilty of this. I got entangled with the "name it and claim it" folks (prosperity gospel)... then with the Hebrew Roots movement before it was even popular. Both proved to be poisonous to my walk with God. Finally, on my knees, I pleaded with God to teach me anew, take me back, as Andre Crouch once sang. I wanted nothing that was not of HIM! He answered and returned me to the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There I rest my weary bones.

Take good care brother. Be safe.

Re: How to Please the Lord

Steve — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:03:52 -0000

Unfortunately, I think you have missed the boat on your theology here. We are actually already pleasing the Lord because He dwells within us. There is nothing we can do to make Him more pleased with us because anything we do "Godly" is only a fruit of the Spirit, not anything of us. I think you are mixing law and grace bro. Christ has accomplished it all for us. There is nothing else we can do to please God because God already pleased with us.

Re: Strangers but Not to God

Okumuytadeo — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:34:24 -0000

This is a very good message! Thank you William for sharing

Re: The Danger of Willful Sin

Okumuytadeo — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:25:10 -0000

Thank you for this great exposition! Every believer needs to know this.

Re: Who Am I?

The deepak sharma — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:59:20 -0000

nice effort, but debateble.

Re: Who Am I?

The deepak sharma — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:58:28 -0000

one of the most tough subject WHO AM I - Good effort to try, worth to read, still objective is too far, keep trying to know WHO AM I - lot of ways to know this.

regards
The Deepak Sharma

Re: The Kind of Heart God Responds Too

Whitedarla3 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:08:51 -0000

Great word Cody, and yes through CHRIST death HE destroyed the one who HAD the power!!! Praise be to the LIVING GOD!!!

Re: Biblical Anger or Carnal Excuses

🔊 William Cody Bateman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:53:29 -0000

Thank you for your nice words Sylvie!

Re: Biblical Anger or Carnal Excuses

syl-vie/r. — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:32:27 -0000

thank you for sharing had wonderful time reading.GOD BLESS YOU!

Re: Biblical Anger or Carnal Excuses

syl-vie/r. — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:30:50 -0000

Even when we get angry GOD's grace is till there..God loves us so much that he would not allow his children to be deceived by satan it would be a for a while but he restores us quickly and hes grace is always there..i should meditate on Romans 16:20 Thank you JESUS for your grace and Love..you are worth to be praised.ALWAYS!..Amen!

Re: Noah’s Ark Found?

Contactme Rr123 — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:48:57 -0000

Since Ararat was about 5000 years old at the time Crusaders came through the land and named it, it had a lot of time for eruptions to cause it to grow to its present size. If it was the mountain of Noah, the ark is buried under millions of cubic feet of volcanic material. It does not fit the description of Pre-Deluge mountains. Crusaders chose Agri Dag because it was the highest.

Yes, the ark has been found but the locals are keeping it a secret.

Re: Suicide… does it disqualify one from heaven?

Uchiha — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:46:12 -0000

so if i die will i go to heaven or hell or eternal sleep or will i cease to exist i wouldnt mind going to the gray lands or stay in the void or even being earthbound but the thought of ceasing to exist and eternal sleep scares me i just want to belong somewhere

Re: Drowning in Meyery Clay – and other demonic teachings of Joyce Meyer

🔊 William Cody Bateman — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:06:55 -0000

Interesting remarks but unfortunately, not biblical either. A major misconception is that any Christian should spend energy, "saving the lost." You might want to familiarize yourself with the following verse:

"So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase." I Corinthians 3:7

Only the Holy Spirit Himself draws a man to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ! Christians are simply messengers of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

As far as "attacking those making true inroads against the enemy..." Paul warns that the true believer is to reject false prophets such as those listed in this article AND we are told to endure sound doctrine too - something these false teachers are not possessed with.

Re: Drowning in Meyery Clay – and other demonic teachings of Joyce Meyer

Honeybearaz — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:55:05 -0000

If you spent half as much energy on saving the lost as you do attacking people you don't agree with, perhaps a whole lot more people would get saved.

It's a lot easier to attack those making true inroads against the enemy from the cheap seats than it is to go out there and actually do it.

Re: Cults, Occults and Religions – Buddhism

Akilotsvera — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:48:21 -0000

Interesting posting but not being more than promoting Christian theology. There is not fact to support but just conviction of one's faith based on an ancient text, rewritten and re-edited from time to time by unknown author.