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joan elizabeth mazzu replied to Jack's discussion 'Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles'

Presently, literature often uses the first person plural-"us" and "we" - in discussion of ideas and principles that are accepted to be held by a group that the author presumes to represent. This type of language is used in HEBREWS. I was wondering i…

December 8

xulon replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

This is the way I've always taken this statement.

December 5

Jande replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

"But you, Daniel, close up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will dash about, and knowledge will increase." (Daniel 12:4) Perhaps this verse is not referring to an increase in Biblical knowledge but of knowledge in genera…

December 5

ScottL replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

I think that we could probably see the details of the new covenant (New Testament) as the unveiling of some of these things that Daniel 'sealed up'. Of course, I still believe God speaks today by His Spirit. But it is interesting how John in Revela…

December 2

xulon replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

1) Hymns were about going to heaven. What have we learned? 2) People have confused Christendom with Christianity. What have we learned? I'm not trying to be obtuse but I still don't get it. You seem to be suggesting that recent teachings concerning…

December 2

joan elizabeth mazzu commented on Carl Gobelman's group 'Sinners Anonymous (SA)'

Dear Bishop Chacko, Brother Carl and all , Will you please consider deleting the picture of Christ being nailed to the cross that Bishop posted in this space. It does not help me to be a better Christian and it makes me not want to come to this; in…

December 1

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

Maybe I am thinking of , for instance, in the 1800's, the church hymns focused on "When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be" "Living in Beulah Land" and "Rescue the perishing. Care for the dying. Jesus is merciful. Jesus will…

December 1

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to Tim Felten's discussion 'Other Ways to Get to Heaven'

My grandfather was a missionary/minister in Trinidad West Indies (There was an established congregation of West Indians already.) When he additionally headed a boys' school, he started each chapel service with "What does the Lord require of you? To…

December 1

xulon replied to joan elizabeth mazzu's discussion 'AS TIME GOES ON'

You mean besides the verse you quoted? "But you, Daniel, close up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will dash about, and knowledge will increase." (Daniel 12:4) I guess I'm unclear as to both the question and the directi…

November 19

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AS TIME GOES ON

In DANIEL, God or His messenger says to Daniel, "close up the book, Daniel . . ." Are we learning things that Christians did not know 100 , 1000, or 2000 years ago? What are some passages that indicate that that is God's plan?

November 19

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November 18

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to Rey Reynoso's discussion 'There Is No Trinity'

How about - - - Philippians passage where writer is praising Jesus for His obedience to God the Father, although Jesus was the same substance as the Father. How about - - - the Genesis passages where God refers to himself (themselves) as "us". One p…

November 9

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to JacksonS's discussion 'Trinitarian God vs. Zeus'

check earlier discussions "Jesus the Christ:Divine or not?" and "Explaining Trinitarianism:To do or not to do?" mike gabriel also gave some links in his answer. I gave my thoughts in more detail there, too.

November 1

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to JacksonS's discussion 'Trinitarian God vs. Zeus'

everything I'm saying here is second and third-hand info; so you'll have to verifiy if you use it, but: 1) zeus , theo, and deo are all from the same root. 2) in the jewish confession of faith (call to faith) "here O Israel. The Lord your God is one…

November 1

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to Amy F's discussion 'Community = Unity'

I, too, agree with Ratatosk's summary. Further, I'd say that humans have a strong tendency to get off track. God, of course knows this. Jesus said about trying to do God's will perfectly, "With man this is impossible. But with God, all things are po…

October 30

joan elizabeth mazzu replied to Ryan's discussion 'Why aren't more Protestants active Pro-Lifers?'

Ryan, thanks for bringing this out. Yeah, the Church has been sleepy. I've been sleepy. In Hebrews. there's a verse that says "encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that you will not be ___________ by sin's deceitfulness." T…

October 19

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wife , mother of two college age kids, youngest of four children, struggling with what's right and wrong ('tho i'm 54?!?) i like talking to people, classical music and traditional church music, green things, movies

How would you describe yourself theologically?

i believe God is love: i believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, but that we people don't always interpret it the way God intended

Who is the greatest theologian in the last 2000 years? (Besides Biblical People!)

could i say andrew wommack?

What is your web-address?

http://1776onmymind.blogspot.com

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INRODUCTIONS

My Bible reference for this is that Barnabas introduced Paul to believers in various places, Barnabas being the recognized member of a group, and Paul being an unknown and under suspicion. I think there are other places where the known one introduces the unknown one or the unknown one produces credentials of some kind.

There is a group that seems to embrace Christian beliefs and Bible truths that is new on the horizon. In Houston it is called Succeed in Life. I was wonderin what honest reason I… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

SINCE YOU ASKED

FROM MY BLOG "apologia, about Christ's church" at rethinking1776.blogspot.com

Saturday, August 1, 2009
SINCE YOU ASKED

A Member on Theologica.ning.com asked what others thought that Jesus' return was going to be like, based on what they have read in the Bible. Answers were slow at the beginning. I have not read through the answers, and don't really have anything to add to what others have and are saying on that subject.

(oh yes! I did think of something: Jesus said in response to questions ab… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 4:58pm —

MORE ON COMPLIMENTARIANISM

I thought of some more stories of women in the Bible that can give guidance to what women can do with revelation that God gives and still be in women's roles.

When Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Temple when He was 7 days old (eight?), Anna , who was a longtime widow, who lived under the protection of the Temple, I think, prophesied about Jesus, announcing Him.
That was an important job. I don't see any indication that that was considered against rules or anything.

Tony Evans spoke about the phe… Continue

Posted on July 14, 2009 at 12:00pm —

WE STILL HAVE SOME WAY TO GO

Did I mention that I am studying with a group using Max Lucado's workbook on EPHESIANS. He has some good ideas. One question he asked us to ask ourselves was (something like) "what kind of humor is not acceptable for Christians?" Yeah. I had some good answers.
Like:
Humor that has to do with someone being hurt.
Humor that makes light of sin instead of being concerned about the holiness of God
and the eternal soul of the sinner.
Humor that does not respect others as made in the image of the Glori… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 12:38pm — 1 Comment

COMPLIMENTARIAN

POST DRAFT

Dear Friends,

I truly believe that God has planned for women to be active in His kingdom in the more nurturing and „invisible“ ways. . . . . . . This is in response to the discussion of Complimentarian vs. Egalitarian theology at theologica.ning. Also my class in Houston (WestburyUMC) is studying Ephesians using Max Lucado’s workbook; and one question was „How can I use my gifts this week for God’s glory?“ . . . . .
I decided I had better get myself on the record with my beliefs on… Continue

Posted on June 25, 2009 at 5:49pm — 1 Comment

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At 11:03am on July 16, 2009, Char said…: Thanks for the note Joan.

I've probably cracked only a small fraction of the books. Most of them belonged to my father and many of them are the sorts you use for research rather than reading. A number of them are actually text books.

All the interest in SK is skyward. This is normally a great time of year for watching lighting storms, sunsets, and stars.

How are you? :)

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