Question Log 1
This is a log of questions incoming to the Web Site Office
1 June 2008 - 31 July 2008.
Most are being sent to a place on the web sites, given a scripture [s], or one
of our form letters.
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Thank you so much for answering. I was reading John 4 and when
Jesus met the woman at the well it was referred to as Jacob's well
and the woman said Jacob was an ancestor of hers. So Jesus was
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I said that I had likewise done a word
or topical study of the word ANTICHRIST in the epistles of John. I
had already done a 750 page typed study of Revelation in the year
1992. I had also done a study of Philippians about the general time I had done that study of the word ANTICHRIST. And there is that passage there in Philippians about Jesus Christ and the INCARNATION. And I concluded JESUS CHRIST; FULLY GOD AND FULLY MAN! That Jesus Christ used to sweat and take a crap just like me-yet he is fully God!!! I found that $50.00 Theology word in my NELSON'S ILLUSTRATED BIBLE DICTIONARY. I used to derive some inspiration that your founder also named Armstrong was a Christian layman who wanted to research the Bible on his own. And I had had 12 years of Catholic religious education. And I left home for the Army at 17. And I took my new Bible with me and decided to rethink what being a Christian was according to what the Bible says being a Christian was. And like in I Corinthians, Paul had said DO NOT GO BEYOND WHAT IS WRITTEN! And there was alot of that. I am sure that my former high school St. Francis de Sales was antichristian in alot of ways. I had recently done TRE WRAP UP; 21 DAYS TO BIBLE PROPHECY and on my own I looked up the word BLASPHEMY in my BAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE BIBLE. And I found it meant that to Blaspheme means to mock or ridicule God or the things of God. I especially remember freshman German where the students used to laugh and mock as Brother Eberle used to pray quietly at his desk before the class began. He finally got fed up and defended his right to pray to his God! They were blaspheming God by mocking his praying. And since 1986 when I returned to Christ and I was influenced by my mom and aunt's Pentecostal church, I used to pray out loud in the privacy of my home-and people would either mock my prayers or try to psychoanalyze them. This is blasphemy on their part. St. Francis de Sales was a Catholic college prep high school and people went there to become successful. But not evry Christian. I think that cruel Dr. Michael A. Healy, the angry neurosurgeon may have been a relative of my former high school principal Fr. Robert Healy. The devil incarnate!!! The cyst must have been due to my heavy drinking father beating me about the head when I was a child-after all, he forbad me to play high school football!! Tome NOe of Coingate must have been one of my classmates from the class of 1977 there. he was my enemy and mocked me in arrogance. He's not doing so good now! Cast a glance at riches and soon they are gone! Pride cometh before a fall and a haughty spirit before destruction! Tony B. Note: This is actually the second e-mail in about 2 days. Did not respond to either. First was much like this. |
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Sir I would like to know what the Bible says about women performing the duties as Pastors, Teachers or leaders of congregations? I have heard different opinions about this from different Pastors. I have always understood it to be not allowed, however I see it more and more from the so called Mega Church Pastors who allow women or their wives to be teachers over congregations. ERIC JAMES F. Note: Gave him our form letter on women ministers. |
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Mr. Cumming:
I feel a need to write to you to get your opinion on something that happened yesterday. My wife and I received word over the phone that a friend of ours had been tragically killed in a vehicle accident when the driver he was with fell asleep at the wheel and lost control causing my friends death and he being now critically injured.
Some of the rest of the days conversation revolved around the fact of his untimely death and I kept hearing statements from various people which included my wife of how “God called him home” or “his number was up”. I finally became very perturbed with some of them and told them that God doesn’t call anybody home or draw his number. This kind of scenario would have to involve God setting in motion the various events leading up to his death and then be directly responsible for their outcome and finally told them flat out, that they were basically accusing God of killing him. Well I should have known better because that really got the kettle boiling then. As a matter of fact I’m still not being spoken to as of this letter writing and my lovely wife is barely saying six words to me at all.
But seriously, I believe what I said to be true, however does God know in advance how long each of us has with our particular sojourn down here? Does he know in advance how each of us are going to die? I know he forecasted Peter’s death and how he would glorify God by it and that all things are possible with God as well. But I have always felt there are the factors of time and chance, accidents don’t just happen because they want to happen there are reasons and God is basically keeping hands off of most things for now. This isn’t the first time that the above has come about but never to the severity that it reached yesterday.
What is meant by the phrase “the power of the Holy people being scattered” ? And I have often wondered as well about the fact that God in the end will have given the opportunity for salvation at some point in time to all who have ever lived, but what about the two individuals that are going to fulfill the role of the military beast power and the false prophet to arise yet in the future? Would they have to know in their own minds the truth of God and consciously reject it? Judas Iscariot in betraying Christ was with him for three and a half years and was a personal witness to virtually everything he said and done so I believe he made a conscious choice and that they would have to as well.
Gordon R. Note: Shared with him what I wrote as tribute to my wife about God counting the days and all His ways being perfect. On the "scattered" I asked for a scripture. On the "opportunity", simply explained the return of Christ and the Second Resurrection periods as being when most would have the opportunity. |
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I started a new job in sales. My
supervisor and friends were on the way back from lunch, and the new
lady asked the sup. if we had to work on Sat. She said no unless a
client wanted to schedule on that day. I told her that I could not
profit on that day and would not go to the appointment. She looked
at me like I was crazy. When you come to work here you are given a book of clients. And any referrals or call ins go on your book. I told my sup. that if one of mine were to make an appt. on a Sat. that she would have to go and do it, and then give the client to another person in our group. Is this the way I should handle this? Thank you, and have a great week. Teresa Note: Asked for clarity on the situation. |
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Was Jacob a Jew? Duplexes2 Note: gave him a simple answer, that he was not. Told him he had a son named, Judah from which we get the Jews. |
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Hi, Does God consider you Married if you were married by a State Official or say in a Catholic Church. In other words if you weren't married by a true minister of Gods church does he even consider you married. If he doesn't consider you married then would he consider you divorced Thanking you in advance Ed Note: Gave him a simple answer to the affirmative. |
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Have some of the books of the bible been left out of it ,like Enoch? Betty M. Note: Gave her the form letters on How we Know We Have the Whole Bible and the one on the Apocrypha--Why we do not use it. |
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Where can me and my wife be baptized? Charles C. in Mesquite, TX Note: Notified Tom Griffith to take this. |
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I don't believe in the trinity. It's difficult to understand that
God and Jesus is one and the same. Not to mention that I really
believe the Holy Spirit is not one and the same as the Father and
the Son. Could it be that Jesus was the first born over all
creation. That he was with God after God created him over all
creation (plants, animals, and man) from the beginning. Examples of
why I don't believe that Jesus is God.#1. Jesus was standing on the
right hand of God at Stephen's execution. #2.That several places in
the Bible states that Jesus is sitting on the right of God. If we
could see in heaven, Jesus would be at the right hand of God. 1 + 1
= 2 not one.#3 My Father and I are one as stated by Jesus could mean
that they have the same attributes and are in agreement with the
God's purpose. #4 If you have seen me you have seen the Father. No
one has seen God according to scriptures. Jesus has proclaimed him
to us. So Jesus couldn't be God if no one has seen God. #5. Maybe
the Word that was with God was "a" God in heaven. That could be
Jesus co-creator with God. #6. He (Jesus) shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, etc. I've been called Elvis Presley because I do an Elvis impression. It doesn't mean I am Elvis. Just because Jesus was called God doesn't mean He is God. Could you please answer as I need help with understanding this. Thanks. John B. Note: Agreed with him on his feelings regarding trinity. Put him over to Feature page on the trinity. Put him over to our doctrines on God, Jesus and Holy Spirit and booklet on Jesus, the God of the Old Testament. Put him over to The Real Jesus. |
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hi
Chris. i wanted to know what it means too fear god? Note: Put him to my sermon on fear and trembling---only thing we have on the subject. |
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See 402, 403 and 404 below first in that order. Note: This was the reply to my apology. I do not believe she understands what has been destroyed. I just told her that I would take her suggestions under advisement but that I was standing back from all this for a while [like three or four years].
Dear Chris,
You were forgiven long
before your apology. We hashed it over from every perspective
we could think of and determined there was something going on in
your life because all through this discussion it was like I was
talking to a totally different person. We know you live alone
and your youngest child is on the far east coast and we know how
much work you do that it is nonstop. So all is well on that
front.
We're very sorry to hear
about your mother, it is a very stressful time to go through.
Has she been sick for some time and how old is she? Let us know
of any developments.
Just some final thoughts
on Protestantism, not too long before GTA died during his sermon
at the feast in Kimberling City, just as Christ said and GTA
taught it he said, "get rid of all Protestantism, it
is Satanic"! I have never forgotten those words and I wish I
had the sermon. Then back in the worldwide days you may
remember the story of HWA telling that there was one boy who was
not singing and he asked him why. The boy said I am not going
to sing these songs I don't believe anymore and they made an
entirely new hymnal the one we now use with all those songs
Dwight A. wrote. So thank you for being willing to change in
spite of your circumstances.
However here are some
replacement suggestions as the original concepts are good:
1. The new title, where
"Points To Ponder" once was in the Web Report, could be called,
"You're the Apple of My Eye" or "From the Good Shepherd" or you
could ask the people to send in their thoughts on a new title
and get them involved. Anyway, you will see I have attached a
document showing 2 suggestions for a possible replacement
example.
Also what about
considering asking the people to send in their favorite Bible
verse or group of verses to use here and go through each one and
explain as in the example. Again these are just suggestions.
With the Feast nearly upon
us which pictures a future time when we will be Kings and
Priests, 2 Sam. 23:2-4 is describing what a just and righteous
king should be as David was. With the hope of course that when
we see the light of day from the sun, it would trigger this
verse on our hearts and minds by association.
But like I say these are
suggestions only.
Now concerning the
"Encouragement Section", that is a really good concept and maybe
that could be called "Daily Encouragement" with daily Bible
verses that the people have sent in or it could be
"Encouragement from the Law of God" where Biblical principles
are discussed. Or another suggestion is to replace the
"Encouragement Section" with "The Question of the Week" section
where you list a question that you have received from a visitor
or viewer of the GTA telecast and then we could read your
response and increase our learning of God's word.
Now you may need to ask
for some help from the people, Moses couldn't do it all either.
Thanks, Bonnie
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Note: Continuation of references 402
and 403 Dear Chris, My intent in writing you was not asking you to take them down but to encourage Points to Ponder to become something of spiritual benefit. I had a long time ago stopped reading them but someone else was stating pretty much my thoughts and so thought I needed to address it with you and our regional coordinator. About the Baptists posting the Ten Commandments. Accurately one would say they post them correctly but change them like the the 1st, 2nd and 4th one as we all know. In answer to your question about where the Points to Ponder are Biblically wrong, Christ gives us an answer in Mark 7. Just as the religious leaders in His day, so in our time religious leaders change God's law causing confusion for many and Christ said in vs. 13, "Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition"...some truth with error, that is what makes "vomit" as God calls it in another place and that was one of the subject of my first e-mail. Vomit as you know, we are feeling fine and we put something into our stomach that makes everything else in there poison. That is what the world's religions (including the Baptists) do to God's word, they take the Ten Commandments and twist them to serve their doctrine; (at least the Catholics tell us they are down to 8 commandments now) and God tells us don't go there for it will be as a "snare" unto you and pull you in. If one would like an example take a look at Jim Josephson's article, "Having a Form of Godliness" which is right on and excellent and then read Points to Ponder and one will soon see what is of God and what is not and that is the point I am trying to illustrate. In fact he describes the type of "religion" in Points to Ponder, in one paragraph he calls it "suttle" in another he uses the term "lazy religion". He says, "American Christianity needs to examine itself, to take a good hard look at its beliefs and its commitment to its faith, doctrines and tenets. The Pew Forum study is a wake up call, a necessary concern to anyone who puts his or her trust in Jesus Christ, who calls him or herself a Christian, especially if one lives in the United States". the entire article is my point, it couldn't be better said. Do I love the people of the world's religions, yes, because I know the future of God's plan. Do I love you, yes, but I feel like this is becoming an argument and that is not the purpose of my e-mail. I take very seriously when red flags come up in God's church and at a time when I spend a great deal of time trying to keep many in God's church where the truth of God is preached so far, but one of the things I witness when visiting and pleading with them is they are still reading the "feel good" books, listening to the "feel good" lectures on T. V. and quips such as Points to Ponder. I try to stear them back to the Bible with verses and lessons on how God views whatever it is they are studying. So that is why I cringe when I see this among us. Remember I am from the "flock" part of the church and you are from the "shepherd" part of the Church of God; I may hear and see things differently than you. I am not trying to create a problem here but the Bible teaches all of us to bring it to the leaders and then it is on their shoulders. Now what does Protestantism mean to me? Without going into Martin Luther, The Bible tells us it is " And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH" Rev. 17:5. As you know this began many years ago and still goes on. Protestantism is a false religion against God, the one He called Abraham and us out of, a religion of of which they think they have the truth but it is unbelievable confusion and a distraction from the truth of God as my husband says. She says she is the bride of Christ but she is of Satan. As far as Is. 30:10, I have not done a thorough Bible study on it specifically but it is basically saying tell me what I want to hear, and vs. 9 says, a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the word of God. People saying to the prophets don't tell us bad things or tell us what you see like the calamity that is to come for instance on our nation. I am sorry we are in disagreement, I prefer harmony but as always, from my heart, Love, Bonnie Note: I told Bonnie that we are ending Points to Ponder for all-time. Not worth the contention. I totally disagree with her reasoning as terribly bad theology but I am not going to contend with her. I also took out the entire Encouragement section of the Church site and discontinued Your Daily Start. This should take care of all points of contention but I am not sure. My first response to the above e-mail may have been a bit terse. I apologized and informed her of my actions to discontinue the items I did. This should end her concerns. |
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Reference item 402 below. Dear Chris, Oh thank you for such a heartfelt reply as usual. I hope to answer some of your questions. Concerning your statement, "where did the Baptists get them?" The problem here at least how I understand what God is trying to teach us is found in Deut. 12:3-31, Gal 4:9 and many other places. We as God's people should not be going to the Baptist sight or any other church or read their lit. as God warned us against it to protect us. Now I know no one can tell another how to live their life BUT when it is put in God's Church web report is another matter because how I see it is that the church is saying it is approved and gives us the flock the right to "investigate". Whether the author is known or it is offensive to God to go to another source which has so much error in it along with some bits of truth. Truth topic, I agree that anyone who lives the principles of Christ's teachings will be a compassionate, kind, forgiving person which will bring many blessings to them but it will not bring salvation as you know. I thought the mission of God's church to be about the mission of salvation or one of the missions and to feed the sheep and of course it should be truth. This points to ponder was full of Protestantism of which my young childhood was full of and I came out of. I don't want to see God's church blend with protestant thinking. I liked the part where you took #7 which states "God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts" and gave all those wonderful, teaching verses from the mouth of God which BUILDS our spiritual foundation with deep roots that we can stand firmly on. How much better off we would be with what you wrote quoting from John 15:2-8 and also what you wrote on the "heretic/nuts" part, Titus 3:10, Mk. 7:9, I Thes. 5:14, Titus 1:10-11 all of which condemns their neat little quips which are sometimes sticky, smarmy, sentimental as GTA used to say. "From such with draw theyself" I Tim. 6:5. Would you think it better to foster spiritual thoughts and spiritual to put in what you have written from the word of God? I got tons out of what you wrote and will keep them close at heart because they edify my and my family while the quips have no depth or spiritual help and actually lead to confusion of what God teaches they very reason God tells us don't go there. Please know my intent is not to offend the senders or you or anyone, I just wish we could or would consider a change especially in a time when our flock needs spiritual knowledge more than ever, especially when we read the headlines posted, which is what will keep us on the "strait and narrow way". My love and blessings for you and your continued hard work. Bonnie and Family Note: I am not going to get into this with her. For now I am not even going to answer. Note: She sent another e-mail pressing for a response. I asked her if she has done a study of "smooth things" in Isaiah 30:10. Asked her what Protestantism meant to her. Told her that I could not discard a Point to Ponder just because the Baptists posted the same one. They were not the author of it and therefore it is not of them. It is just something they posted. They also post the 10 Commandments and we are not taking ours down. |
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Dear Chris, Were you aware that the points to ponder in this week's web report is directly from a Baptist church? See below and then click on website http://www.psci.net/bakerscreekbaptistchurch/consider/truthstoremember.html http://www.northmorelandcbc.com/20things.html Both of these links you will see are from Sunday churches. Now there is probably some truth in the quips but rather the solution come from the Bible instead of a cliche from a Sunday-worshiping church. These are "smooth, pleasant things" as God said would happen more and more and I see more and more of this creeping into the church, thruth mixed with error and God calls it "vomit" in the Bible and for us to turn away or "come out of her my people". I doubt any Sunday church would take any of the TRUTH from the GTAEA website or ICG in fact they would turn us in. Suggestion: It would be a great spot in the web report to place verses from the Bible here and explain them for us as we face the days ahead. Let me know the error of my thinking. Thanks, Bonnie Note: First stated that I agreed with her in principle. Then asked if the Baptist church was the actual author or had just posted the same thing as we did. Then mentioned that truth is truth and that truth is were you find it. That is, just because the Baptists posted the same as us does not make the words smooth or somehow heresy. I then took an example from the points to ponder in this week's Web Report and showed her how both phrases in the statement were anchored in the Word of God. Having said that I said that if she said the word that I would discontinue Points to Ponder in the Web Report for all time as I did not want even one person offended/concerned even once. As to her suggestion I told her the Web Report was not the best venue for scripture explanation and gave her multiple links to places in our sites that deal in scripture explanation. |
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Dear Chris, It's been 9 months since the FOT but I'm still hearing comments about people drinking too much and actually becoming intoxicated. Also comments being made by people outside the church saying "that group is just a bunch of drunks." My question is, what if anything should one do if they witness intoxicated church members at the FOT? Thank you for all you do. Jim P. High Point Church Note: I simply asked questions for clarification and asked whether he has spoken to Robert Nunnery about this? Note: He responded with info. Not widespread. Not many know about this. Jim P was not a firsthand witness. Told him primarily to contact Mr. Nunnery about this and that generally if he is the witness to this behavior/incident, they should invoke a proper Matthew 18 process. Gave him the link to our study on the Matthew 18 process. |
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Greetings, We studied Romans 14 today at our Bible study in the Bettendorf fellowship. One of our guys had written to you and obtained a commentary on this chapter for study. Could you please email me one too? It is sometimes a hard chapter to understand. Thank you Sincerely yours in Christ Jesus Vicki Long Note: Sent her the commentary or actually the form letter on Romans 14. |
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Chris: re. Job 1:6 and 38:7 Who are the Sons of God mentioned in these verses? Hebrews 1:4-5 leads me to think that God did not refer to the angels as "sons" Thanks again, Sue H. Note: Sent her our form letter on Job 1:6 |
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Does the church believe that wearing makeup is wrong? Michelle G. Note: Gave a two sentence answer. |
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Chris,
Sorry to bother you with something so trivial but do you know if
the knew booklet: What does the Bible say about same sex unions
is on the website yet???
Thanks so much,
Steve
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I would like an explanation of the twenty four elders around God's
throne Alvis O. Note: Linked him to our Bible study on the subject |
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We can see several differences and disagreements among the churches,
and they all respectively think they're right. My initial question is, of course, there will be a hierarchical government in the Kingdom, and it will be rigid, although one based on service. However, that will be an infallible government run by infallible beings. So does God intend that fallible man run the same kind of government here in this age? We see forms of such, all the way from authoritative heirarchies to a virtual non-government in the Church. Initially, it appears to me that both extremes are wrong, although at this point I do not know what is right. That is my quest. One of the issues, in my opinion, is the confusion among truth, doctrine, and policy. Too often, it has seemed, policy has been represented as doctrine and doctrine as truth. It would seem a demarcation must take place here. * Truth is axiomatic: It must be obeyed. The Sabbath and the Holy Days are an example. * Doctrine is theoretical: It is arrived at through prayerful, considerable research and is probably the truth, but may still be debated--yet the church must be on the same page regarding its implementation. Perhaps birthdays and makeup, and maybe even the calendar and what day Pentecost should be observed, would fall under that? * Policy, on the other hand, is implemented by administrative decision and has little biblical backing, yet is necessary often for the smooth running of whatever government is necessary and proper: how services will be organized; how long opening and closing prayer should be and what should and should not be said in them; what are the duties of the pastor, elders, deacons, etc.; how should members dress and how long their hair should be, etc. (A lot of this is best left to "common sense," guided by the Spirit, in my opinion, whereas other items must be decided and administered.) Governmental structure itself, in many respects, may fall under "policy." I believe disfellowshipment has been wrongfully imposed over policy, and members have fractured the Church and created schisms over the same. This obviously shapes up as a complex, ambitious undertaking, but it is an important one because sin has been committed in the name of the Church over the abuse of government, in my opinion. This is just some stuff off the top of my head. Help me if you think I have strayed in my opinions. Meanwhile, I must get back to work. Enjoy your day. Warm regards, Larry B. Note: Answered with simple statements. Stated that I, personally, have not studied the subject of church government all that much. I did link him to historical documents on church government primarily by HWA. |
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Chris, Do you support or believe what The Plain Truth magazine says??? I read on their site where, the late Herbert Armstrong had flaws in his teachings??? As always, thanks, Steve Note: Told him no, I do not believe what they publish. |
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Hello Chris, This is Marc R.. You have not met me but you have answered a question for me via Marilyn Wagner. Just to introduce myself a bit I am from a suburb in Illinois called Harvey. I am a soldier in the US Army and have served for 10 years now. I am currently stationed in Germany and here in Missouri for school until mid-August. I just came into the knowledge of the Church of God via Marilyn. Before I met her I did not know the truth. I am glad God is teaching me the truth about Him that I've been searching for all of my life. Anyway, I have some questions: (1) I believe there is a time gap between Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1 and 2. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. In between those two scriptures things happened like Lucifer getting kicked out of heaven because of his pride. During this time did Lucifer not create human-like life?; i.e. dinosaurs for example? I've done some reading on the subject and just want to make sure that I'm understanding it right. The way I understand it is that there is a spiritual battle going on between God and Lucifer since the beginning of time and when God destroyed the world Lucifer or Satan created. He re-created what he had already created in the beginning (Gen 1:1) only this time He put Adam in charge of it until he sinned. That is when Satan took back over as the Prince of this world, is that right? (2) Lucifer is known as an angel of light- "a cherubim." What exactly is a cherubim and how does this differ from a seraphim? (3)Samson and Jesus were called Nasserites, correct? Well, were there any other men or women in the bible that were Nasserites? What did they have to do to be a Nasserite? (4) Samson and King Saul committed suicide. Were they the only two in the entire bible to commit suicide? (5) Lastly, if I'm understanding things correctly if I want to be baptized into the Church of God I cannot be in the military, is this correct? (6)If I want to meet some decent Christian woman, is there an on-line site via international Church of God where I can talk to other women my age that have the same beliefs and goals as I have. Sure there are plenty of Christian on-line dating services but what about via Church of God? Note: Gave him our form letter on creation for #1. Put him into doctrine on angels for #2. Gave him answer from dictionary for #3 and #4. Gave a simple answer to #5 and #6. On latter, told him we did not have anything in place but linked him to Pen Pal section. |
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Note: Reference item 100 below in
Reference column
2 Peter 3:9 does say that "God is not willing that any should perish.".as you state.
But don't you agree that we , as humans are given a choice?
"Not willing" does not mean "not allowing.." right?
Seems you also mentioned that those who go thru life
"unsaved' and not yet called,
will be "called" during the millennium,,,
But what of the wicked? Take the passage Luke 12:20:
Jesus taught, the rich man who planned to build more silos to store his wealth, and God said, "thou fool, tonight thy soul shall be required of thee..."
God called him a fool!
Now, Why was this man a fool? Is he not "called"? And if
Not, won't he be given a chance when he is raised?
..and putting it into modern terms, What of the typical
wicked, "average Joe"..who scoffs at religion, and the
Bible, and beats his wife and neglects his kids..lives only
for football and fishing, and then dies? Unrepentant< still
wicked. Will he be "Called" in the next millennium?? Or was
he "called" and he said "no"?
BTW: I've read many accounts of population growth..there is
a "reverse birth count" that can count in reverse, the
generations up to 5000 years ago..amazing..
Point being, there was no where near 100 billion people
since Noah..
EX: there were maybe 2 million people on this continent
circa 1776..
Your insight will be appreciated..
Joseph
Note: Gave some simple
explanations on the referenced scriptures. Explained
about the number which is arbitrary.
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I am so happy God led me to find GTA again!! International COG led
me to believe GTA was deceased! Keep up God's good work! The end
IS near. Sandi V. Note: Put her to http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/thisweek2.shtml the page with the article on GTA's death. Told her that his work continues. |
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I believe in keeping God's law, but another
person asked me what is more important the law or Jesus. I said they
are both the same. Am I wrong in this position? Nick C. Note: Told him his position was correct. Told him to: See our booklet: Are Christians "Under the Law"? http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/pubs/UnderLaw.htm |
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hi; The bible reference to a "place of safety"..to be protected for
a time, fleeing by eagles wings, to a place, a flight!!! to
flee..is pretty obvious to me. Why does the church say (ICG)..that
the place of safety, is wherever the Christian is, to protect him or
her anywhere? If the USA and the entire world are to be made
captive, and under control by slavery in the tribulation, it makes
sense that there would be a "place of safety"..or a fleeing to some
place , other than under control of the Holy roman Empire! I know
God can protect us wherever we are, but it makes more logic to have
a place of safety, other than in the middle of the takeover of our
country and slavery. I'm trying to understand. Why would those
words be used (PLACE of safety-Wilderness). suggesting a specific
location, it's logical that that would be a remote area-AWAY from
the captive-dominating roman empire! I'm asking if that makes my
point logical or why didn't the bible just say-"where-ever you are,
you will be protected?) Those words are clear and suggest a
"fleeing" away! Please help me understand this!..... Thanks, Gary
G. Note: Put him over to our booklet on the Place of Safety that begins with his quote. Asked him a couple of questions, the answers to which will put the subject in perspective for him. Also put him to here: Also see Will You Be Taken to a "Place of Safety"? http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/placeofsafety1.shtml Written by GTA in year 2000. Also put him to specific study on Godly Protection http://www.intercontinentalcog.org/bibleclassspecificstudies24.shtml |
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Garner Ted, I have a problem with your teaching on what happens to our being when we die that I saw on a one of you recent TV programs on ION. It is true that the King James version says asleep but if you take the word back to the Greek it also means to be "dead", So if we are in unconscious state as you teach how do you reconcile: Ecc 12:6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. Ecc 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. And 2Co 5:6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 2Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2Co 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. I have followed you off and on for years and was baptized in the Worldwide Church of God in the 1980's but left shortly after your dad died and the new leadership took over. I'm now a Christian non demonitional and I'm lead by the spirit. I believe many of your teachings are true to GOD's Word but this one on the death of the body doesn't feel RIGHT!! I look forward to your reply. May our LORD open your eyes and ears to HIS wisdom and the TRUTH Shall Set You Free. Always In Our Lord Jesus Christ. John P Note: Gave him our form letter in Eccl 12 and 2 Cor 5 and put him over to: See our booklet: Lazarus and The Rich Man http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/pubs/LazarusRichMan.htm See our booklet: When I Die, What Happens Next? http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/pubs/whenidie.htm
Listen to the sermon, "Soul Sleeping" here:
http://www.intercontinentalcog.org/sermonsgtaaudio.shtml
...towards the bottom of the page.
He responded:
I thank you very much for the
information. It was kind of you to send it to me.
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How do you respond to the Jewish claim about the OT scriptures
regarding Jesus that Christians have perverted them to "prove" Jesus
is the promised messiah? The charges are that the scriptures have
been mistranslated, taken out of context, partially quoted, and even
invented in order to "fit" Jesus into the Jewish Tanakh. The Virgin
Birth story is a classic example taken from Isaiah. Steve Note: Essentially told him we do not respond to such things. Put him over to: See our booklet, "Christ in the Old Testament" http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/pubs/Christ-OT.htm See our booklet, "Who—What—was Jesus Before His Human Birth?" http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/pubs/Who_What_Was_Jesus_Before_His_Human_Birth.shtml See our book, "The Real Jesus" http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/Real_Jesus/The_Real_Jesus_homepage.shtml |
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In the NT, we read the story that Jesus told about Lazarus and the
Rich man. It seemed to say that there is life after death either in
Heaven or Hell. And that man is not sleeping. Please help me with that. Rob Note: Put him to booklet on Lazarus and When I Die, What Happens Next? |
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Dear Chris, Would you please help me pray that God will help me break the powerful hold that nicotine has on me? I'm waiting for my Doctor to schedule a lung biopsy, and there's a very good chance that I have stage 3 lung cancer. And still I continue to smoke!!! I've tried dozens of times to quit, but all to no avail. I simply cannot understand the obvious power of this drug called nicotine. From what I'm reading, it IS classified as a drug. And experts are now saying that nicotine is harder to quit and STAY quit than meth or heroin or any other drug. What a pity that we are able to purchase something that will almost certainly end in death in the form of nicotine! Thank you so much. Linda Note: Gave her our paper full of resources to help with beating the nicotine habit. |
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Happy Sabbath Chris! Hope this e-mail finds you well. It's been awhile but I have a question for you. Doesn't the Bible support the fact that heritage is carried thur the male and not the female. In other words, if I were Jewish and my wife were Spanish and we have children wouldn't our children be Jewish. Same if my wife were Jewish and I Spanish wouldn't our children be Spaniard. Doesn't the Bible use this as an example or am I off base. How else would we carry our heritage. Just answer when you get time. Have a great and beautiful Sabbath. Your Friend Steve Note: Gave a simple response basically saying we have nothing definitive on this. |
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Good Morning Chris; You are probably not up yet, but I have a question that will take some time to answer anyway. My roommate and I are studying Romans and we got to the 14th chapter and what a "can-o-worms" it opened. On the surface it sounds like it doesn't matter what day one decides to worship on or whether or not one adheres to the dietary laws as long as it is done with thanks giving to the Eternal. That isn't consistent with the rest of the Scriptures and I know that the Eternal is not the author of confusion and that the Scriptures are not open to any private interpretation. That leaves me with MY understanding of what I am reading. And since I know that my thinker is broke, I was hoping that you could help me understand this passage. Thanks for any help you can give and love to all; Tree (and my pal Al) Note: Gave them [members] the form letter on Romans 14 His Reply: Chris; Thank you so much for the info on Romans 14. As always you came through with the right material. As I had said, I knew that there was something I was missing. When the Scriptures don't make sense to me or I am confused, I just figure "my thinker is broke". And again it has proven to be correct. lol Have a great week. Love; Tree (and my pal Al) |
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Good morning, Chris. May I have your other email address, for biblical questions, please? Barb Note: Sent my e-mail address and location of the on-line form |
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Hi, again, I have another question to
ask you. First though I like to say again thanks for the great super
explanations and help you have given to me in response to questions
I have shared with you in the past. My questions is when I explain to an employer how I need Friday night off and Saturday I feel little nervous explaining why I need that time off. I thought I would run this by you because even though I have a job where I have gotten the sabbath time off for almost two years there are times when we get new managers who will be making up our schedules and I then need to explain again my situation to them about how I need the sabbath off etc, or there are times they forget and I need to explain to them how I need this time off for religious reasons. My question I feel a little nervous explaining to them that I need this time off because I feel a little uncomfortable or uncertain about how to explain it. Maybe you could give me some ideas as to what to say to them when trying to explain the time I need off. One of the hardest parts is not just explaining why I need Saturday off but explaining why I need Friday night off also. This is what is confusing to them. I am now in a situation now where I need to explain again to my manager that I cannot work Friday night because it is part of "what I call to my manager my religious day" instead of the holy sabbath. I try to just say that in my church Saturday is our "religious" day where we feel we should not work and then I try to explain how it is from Friday evening to Saturday evening, I feel a little unclear as to how to explain to them why it is from Friday evening to Saturday evening. Is there any way you may help me touch up my explanation a little about this and help me give a good explanation. This will also help me in cases where other workers ask me why I cannot work Friday night or Saturday for religious reasons. They ask me why I need it off for religious reasons and they have found out from my supervisors that it is for religious reasons because they asked them why I need this time off and they told them it was for religious reasons, and I want to give them and my manager a good answer but I don't want to get to biblical or scriptural or complex. I hope you understand my situation. Patrick W. Note: Gave him text of our form letter on excusal for Sabbath and Holy Days, Our doctrines on Sabbath and Holy Days and our Holy Day booklets and encouraged him to formulate his presentations from that text. |
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Hello Chris
I know that what I am
asking here is quite different and on VERY SHORT notice but I
may need some help.
As you know from past
correspondence my wife and i are stuck clear out in the middle
of nowhere with no church to attend.
However, I have been
talking to the Baptist preacher here in town and explaining How
that Jesus observed the FOT Jn.7:1-10 & LGD vs.37,and that
Eph.5:1 says we are to imitate God. Then I pointed him to
Zec.14:16-19. Consequently he has said that he would help me set
up a FOT for the people of Freer, most of whom have never heard
of the FOT. Even though anybody from anywhere would be welcome,
It would be mostly comprised of people from the 5 or 6 different
churches of Freer.
For anyone from out
of town we have four motels within walking distance of the civic
center. and a municipal airport about a mile away. Also a G/H
bus stops a block from it all.
We are half way
between Corpus Christi and Laredo, each about 70 miles away.
Maybe a day long excursion to
either one could be in order. And we are 100 miles south of San
Antonio, Possibly another daylong excursion, any one of the
three. I live on twenty three acres about 17 miles from town.
maybe a BBQ and sing along could be in order.
We would have access
to the civic center which holds about 500 people with a kitchen
and enough tables and chairs to hold up to 500. for special food
events.
Although I am not an
ordained minister, I have been in the church since 1985,have
given a couple of sermonettes, and led songs for the Church of
God San Antonio for a year or two, along with doing special
music at different Feast sights around the country. I feel that
I could give a sermon or two if needed, But would prefer to have
a COG minister to assist and give a couple or three sermons
aimed at babies in the truth.
I know that what I'm
asking is a lot and needs a lot of prayer. It could be a total
flop or it could be a great blessing from God.
So what I am asking
is, do you suppose there might be one or two ICG ministers that
might be willing to make the trek into the wilderness? If so I
would Truly appreciate any and all help I could get.
Please inform me one
way or the other so that I will know whether to Talk to Tim (
the Baptist preacher) and see if we should go ahead with plans.
I thank you for help
and may the good blessings of God be
yours..... Al
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Dear Chris:
The reason I am so
un-happy and sad is, my mother and father are both dead and are
not coming back, my brother and both nephews will never speak to
me again (because I invested what little money my father left me
wisely and I did not take their advice and loose half of it), my
one and only true friend from high school died of a heart attack
three years ago, and I have three dogs and a cat buried in the
back yard. So you see Chris, I really am alone.
But what hurts me the
most and is causing me to loose my faith, is when taking to God
privately, be it be at home or the cemetery, He never
answers me. Even the most sick and mangy dog will perk
up his ears and bark when someone speaks to him. God on the
other hand does nothing.
Chris, I know from your
past letters God will not intervene in world affairs. ( He is
waiting for the second coming; over two thousands years and
counting). With world affairs like they are one would think it
would break his heart. But it doesn't. He seems to be immune to
all despondency. If He would associate and commingle Himself
with the needs of mankind and help the helpless this goldilocks
planet of ours would be a lot better off. But for some unknown
reason He wont.
Therefore, in my
opinion suicide is a viable solution in my case. In a moments
time all my calamities and melancholy would be gone and He could
not hurt me anymore. God the Father is clearly the boss, the
blame lies squarely on His shoulders the responsibility at His
doorstep.
This is not blasphemy,
I am not being impious or sacrilegious. This is the truth as I
believe and know it and I am not afraid of Him and will never
live in fear. If this constitutes a one way ticket to Hell and
the fat lady sings no more, so be it. It is better than going on
living a life of distress and misery.
Chris, I fully realize
there are many people worse of than I am. This is wrong to and I
cannot do anything about it, but He can. So what else is there
left. To practice the better part of valor and buy
the farm. There is no other answer!
Sincerely Merlin E.
Note: Gave him general encouragement
and encouragement against suicide. Directed him to
the booklet on prayer and my three-part sermon on prayer.
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There is something that popped up in my
mind and I wanted to share that thought with you so we can exchange
comments back and forth. Look up Mark 13:24-27.. and I kept on wondering what it will be like... 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven. From verse 24 thru 27, we see, 1. AFTER the tribulation, sun will be darkened and moon will not give its light and stars of heaven falls and powers in the heavens will be shaken. That is just before Christ return to Earth. Compare this with Mark 13:32 - no one knows the day nor the hour but the Father.. Picture yourself in this picture... You see sun darkened and moon darkened - it becomes night - pitch black. Then what happens next? Stars falling on us!!!! Picture yourself in a star wars spaceship going into warp speed you see stars zooming by. So you on earth see stars zooming by - what does that mean? Hold that thought. Next thing happened - powers in the heavens will be shaken. Picture that yourself in a star wars spaceship and you see the heavens going crazy and powers in the heavens being shaken - like shaking a toy ball and it snowed inside the ball. What does that mean? That means the earth is taken out of its orbit and goes at warp speed and you see the stars zooming by just like in a star wars movie. Ask yourself - where is the Earth going? Ah.. God is light and we do not need sun and moon to give us the time and light. Where is the sun and the moon? Probably at where they are now and the earth just "disappeared" and it went at warp speed to where? I think I know... God is going to set up His government on Earth and He wants it at the center of the entire Universe - not in Milky Way Galaxy orbiting around the center of the Universe. So the saints will rule the Kingdom forever and we will not be needing the Sun and the Moon - God is the light - so all the entire Universe is being subjected to the Kingdom of God - we the saints will be cleaning up the universe and making everything "anew" - yes lots lots of work to do, but we have the grains of the sand (representing each human being ever existed) to do all the work. So that "explains" why time is lost just before Christ returns - Sun and moon are gone - how do we measure time? not without sun and moon. So God decides the time when to send Christ to earth - that is at the end of 1260, 1290 and 1335 days all leading to time of return of Jesus Christ to Earth.. Richard Note: Gave a simple response. Put Him over to 144,000 booklet and Good News section. Also to the Two Key Prophecies section. |
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Dear Chris:
To be honest ,I never thought about donating my
charitable items to a church. Thanks for the much needed
information. Also, It makes a whole lot of since the Holy Bible
is His Bible and it does not make any difference who wrote
it. Also thanks for this valuable scripture information. Chris,
like I said in the past /you know the Bible/.
Chris, I am sort of a history buff and have read and
re-read several books regarding the German-Russian war including
all aspects of the European theater. God wrote the Bible. I
agree whole heartedly. He is perfect
as you say in your last e-mail. You also said," The book is
absolutely necessary for one called to the Salvation Process".
Then why Chris, is the Holy Bible-His Word filled
with so much evil, and corrupt vicious doings? Like the
philosopher said, "Devine intervention? You have more chance
winning the lottery six times in a row, believe me".
And another thing Chris, if the only way a Christian
can receive the blessing of heaven is through the belief in
Jesus Christ, /why did not God let Jesus in on when that second
coming may be/?
Chris, once you said in one of your e-mails " there
is no such thing as a dumb question". This is why I am asking
these questions so you can reply and I can answer.
I believe>I am not sure< but I believe I am losing
my faith.
Sincerely,
Merlin
Note: Gave some simple answers to these
simple questions. Put him over to Two Key
Prophecies.
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Re: abortion Does the Bible teach when life begins? Note: Responded with our form letter on abortion. All e-mail signed "Letter Answering Department" now, unless I already have a long-term relationship with the person---those who send questions that begin, "Dear Chris." |
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Chris,
Is their a way to know when
will Christ returns back to earth by counting the days if
something big happens, like humm say WWIII breaks out or
whatever and then start counting 1335 days that Christ will
return?
I know that Jesus said he does
not know when but his father does. But the way I read the Bible
it looks like it is giving a hint by counting the numbers. I
don't know
Richard
Note: Gave simple explanation and put him over to Two Key
Prophecies and booklet on the 144,000.
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Note: I received one
e-mail that contained 225 pages of text and 244,264 words. Did
not read nor respond. Did read the first three paragraphs or
so and the man is looking for some kind of help in overcoming a sin
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I have seen and heard GTA for years,
but I have heard some distressing things about him as of late and
his lifestyle. Can you shed any light on these stories? Many thanks, Note: Did not respond. I put all e-mail I do not respond to in a special file in case others wish to respond or in case I am directed to answer. Rob |
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Garner Ted Armstrong, in one of his
other tapes, mentioned that he was doing research on the exact time
when the Holy days were being kept by Christ to see/prove if we were
keeping them correctly. Was that ever released in a sermon or
booklet? If so, I would be interested in receiving that material.
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The "Remnant Church, or Little Flock" Some say it is all about the
Adventist, others say it is all about the Church of God. Myself, I
say that the Remnant Church is made up of sheep in every fold. That
when everything is said and done, and God has brought together all
his faithful servants (the ones out of each religion) who has stood
souley for the Word of God, Those chosen
are the Remnant Church in the end. They make up the Little Flock.
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I have always been taught that
"FEW THERE ARE THAT FIND IT".and that
heaven won't be crowded, except for angels..."the path to
destruction is wide and broad'..
and..
"Satan will deceive MANY"..
hardly a reference to multitudes of saved//saints in
scripture..?
(2) 1000 years..would you think that maybe the millennium,
as we have modern day called it..can be really ONE DAY??
As a day is as 1000 years, and 1000 years as one day??
It would make sense the Scripture reference that there
will be NO ONE here on earth during the 1000 years..
Jer 4: 25.."I beheld and there was NO MAN.."
Jer 25:33 "The wicked shall be neither gathered nor
buried...they are dung upon the earth.."
and :
Rev 22:11 makes it kinda clear that the case of every man is
closed before Jesus returns.."he that is unjust, let him be
unjust still,,"
Any thoughts??
Joseph------------------------Note:
simply set him straight on the meaning of the quoted
scriptures. Note that he has sent a series of e-mails
on the same subject as you can see below. His concern
or question and/or contention is regarding how many are
saved ultimately.
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I am sick and requires healing. Needs a miracle. Please tell me
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What scriptures can one refer to re
the UNSAVED..
That is..all those dead who've
never heard the gospel or been called of God?
..and what of innocent children of
Muslim/Hindu parents who were raised and were never exposed to
the Salvation Message/process?
Surely a just God gives everyone a
chance to be saved..?
Seems the concept of "Accept Jesus
NOW," as "today is the day of Salvation"..
is commonly preached ..and it
turns a lot of people off to the Christian Evangelical movement.
Appreciate your insight!
Note: gave a simple answer.
Joseph
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Chris:
Do you agree that Matt 5:5 "blessed
are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth"..
is a reference to the unsaved,
those who have not heard the truth, the salvation message or
even the name Jesus Christ?
Would these (those) who've died and
been resurrected then have a chance at salvation during the
1,000 year reign of Christ on Earth?
Joseph
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I have two very deer friends who are
Jehovah Witnesses and deeply religious. I am not one, I believe as
you do. They gave me one of their Bibles> "New world Translation of
the Holy Scriptures", revised 1984<. It is different from the king
James version but I enjoy reading it anyhow. Chris, what is your
opinion of this Bible? My last question, and I heard this on the History Cannel when they had a documentary regarding /"who wrote the Bible"/. this was only mentioned is passing, by which I mean two or the sentences. I had never heard this before and it caught my attention. The four gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, John wear never actually signed by the authors the way Saint Paul signed his letters. Chris, to me authorship is not so important as to what is meant and said and how we live by the words. But, my question is when Saint Paul signed his letters why would not the four gentlemen who are reputed writhing the four gospels /not sign their names/, and how do we today know for sure they were the true authors and not one or more of the other disciples? Your friend, Merlin Note: gave him our form letter on Bible versions and told him that human authorship was not important |
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Dear Chris:
Since both of my
parents have pass away, I have quite a few of quality
charitable items I would like to donate to the needy and
properly see they receive them. I need your help, please.
Charities generally
sell donated material rather than give them away. When anything
of use is donated to non-profit organizations like the Salvation
Army which operates a thrift store, the store sorts through the
various items and selects the best to sell to the public
/through-out their thrift stores/.
Christine Bragale,
spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International says, "When
donors are given to us, we're doing everything we can to get
value out of these donations, /whether that means selling to the
public or to a third party/".
Chris, do you have any
helpful suggestions how I can proceed with giving charitable
items and materials away and knowing they will help the helpless
and the needy?
Your Friend, Merlin
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Subject: hate the sin, not the
sinner!
In preparing for next weeks
bible study of Malachi ch. 1 , the phrase in v.2 "Jacob I've loved,
Esau I hated " has spurned the question: Does God hate?, and if so,
does he 'hate the sin or the sinner" another non biblical quote. I
know Proverbs 6:16-19 seven things God hates refers to actions
(sins) committed not the person or perpetrator of the actions. and
in the New Testament Christ tells us to love our enemies. The
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Chris,
I was looking for sermons to
download. I see on the website alot of them are old, nothing
wrong with that. Where do I go to download, say some of the most
recent sermons or recordings??
As always thanks,
Steve
Note: put him unto the
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I was very disappointed in your letter
sent with the unelectable offer: God's first job to man was “And the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to dress it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15). to be a good steward of our planet and how do you refer to the "save the planet crowd" as self important anti-God, but you praise the oil drillers that want to put petroleum poisons into the air causing at the very least acid rain, and smog that destroys our atmosphere, and at worst causes "global warming". You also promote nuclear power which has polluted the land around the area of the nuclear disasters at 3 mile island caused a complete change in the safety procedures (I have worked as an officer in the military, and a state investigator in my career and I can assure you if it was more serious than we were told you would never know, because our government only tells us what they want us to know, and of course there was Chernobyl which polluted the environment so bad they may never be able to use it. My major concern is the waste material which we still haven't been able to dispose of. The price of oil has gone off the chart because that is what the oil producers want, when they locate new oil wells they cap them when new oil is located in the middle east we make agreements with them and among APEX to limit oil production, and here in the United States they have allowed their refineries to fall in disrepair at least the ones they don't want to use, and have not built new ones. I am concerned that you have allowed yourself to be so deceived. Research on alternative fuels is the secular answer, and probably being good stewards is the Biblical answer. "Gay marriage" or better yet homosexuality of course is a sin, but like any sin God has allowed us the free will to commit Once again it sounds like on Iraq you have been receiving all your information from main stream media propaganda, because things have not improved in Iraq except for American corporations who made money destroying it and now rebuilding it at last estimate some three (3) million refugees have fled, and the ones staying still after (5) yrs don't have full time water and power. I don't know how you judge improvement but this does not sound like improvement to me. Let us not forget we invaded Iraq in violation of our own and international law so the estimated 100,000 dead innocent civilians are on our heads. Our leaders should be tearing there clothes, putting ashes on their heads and praying for forgiveness, but what are they doing lying to us and trying to find the next way to make money off their evil deeds. Sorry but I believe you have missed the mark on this one. You have my permission to post on your site Donald L. Jacksonville, Alabama Note: Did not respond. |
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If we are to live our lives by example as to the way of God in the millennium, and even with the great HIGHWAY mention by God that will exist from Jerusalem to Europe, should we set the example by not having cars today as they will not be around. Everyone can not have a horse as the waste would be more polluting than cars. In hang gliding you attain relaxing and exhilaration, having an angel to take you flying isn't the same as flying yourself; and making weapons into plowshares doesn't mean that rifles won't exist, it means that they will not be used for war, that we'll no longer need armies. Before The Colonies had armies, rifles were handcrafted and even today are masterful pieces of art work. But since things will no longer exist in the coming world, we should the example by living it day. I can sell my car and live at home, ordering food to come in, and since I'm disabled my SUV is my legs, But I don't need wheels since I can wait for and emergency to go to a hospital; but then I don't plan to go to the hospital, I will survive a heart attack or I shall die; I really don't care. I have no family or friends, and I get no phone calls or letters so I feel what it might be like; locked away in a cell. I have needs to be free to explore, to share with others; and I love flying, but I couldn't afford the costs. Being a Spirit being will allow a lot; but as a human they must feel accomplishment, and Although I can not explain the need, that need can not be substituted with bass fishing. I know that I shall never have a mate in this life, so I have accepted being alone for all eternity, not that I can't work for or with someone, Only married people in Christ shall have a special bond that they shall share for all eternity; since I shall die alone without anyone, I shall never have that bond and closeness, only that of a brother in Christ and never anything else. My stories gave me a special creativity and I am saddened that I have to destroy them; since the OUTLINE you linked me to shows no publishing with only local craftsmanship existing. No World trade for the farmer and his wheat, he'll have to trade with the apple grower next door. The angels supplying transportation, but is it for people only? Sons of God (Spirit beings) have no needs for transport or food, and work shall be on the 24x7 shift. Something like Superman, but personally I hate tights and blue and red really clashes. yes I do recognize that after things have settled down under Christs Rule, that people shall be far beyond the technology of this age, it will seem alien to us today. But since we should live the example by setting the example, we should stop using a car, computer and the internet; ban kids from using games, cell phones are not a necessity, You should see the city plan I made (In Architecture class in college) designed cities connected by underground rapid transit that connects the Center of town, a Two or three story domed structure that doubles as a church on the sabbath, a central shopping center for famers to bring their produce to trade and sell with local and other cities, and from then HUB CENTER the spokes were the roads that connect to the homes. 98% green of grass trees, forest and farmland. Populations never to exceed a set level. To sit down and think it up, you have to really think of the needs just as God did in creation of the earth. I asked of God that if I wasn't married by 30 that I wouldn't be and that I have to remain a lone for all eternity. Being alone isn't so bad when you realize that no one cares. My father and I had duties on the sabbath because we were the only ones that showed up early enough to sit up line up the seats, and later we remained late to take them down. We did what had to be done and that was it. No rewards, and we didn't expect any. What hurts me is that when my father became ill. no one called, or visited, not even a card. He died alone with me at his bedside. My mother died from a blood clot, it was instant; and it was the ONLY time I didn't go to the lab with her as my knees were very painful from tearing the knees out, I shall never forgive myself; I believe had I gone she would not have died, so I consider myself a murder and deserve death, and I can never forgive myself for not forcing myself to go pain or not. So Now you know why I can never have a mate (too old, too late) and I know that no one cares or can love me, there just in't anything in me for people to love. They like my work, they just don't like me. That's why I pray to God not to allow me to wake the next day and Why I shall never go to the emergency room. I guess I'm in a moody mode, its Thursday; my mother died on a Thursday. Well, as I said, I have to erase all my files and get myself into a living style that best sits the right example of a world without creative stories, challenges self respect and I have lost of self respect for myself since I failed my parents. 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When I refer to the Kingdom of God it
is the same as saying
the Family as when God's Kingdom is established on the earth
it is After the White throne when the Father comes to his NEW EARTH
(having to be spirit in essence and not a carbon material as it is
today), that the Head Quarters for Christ's coming is at a physical
HQ in Jerusalem (Which with Iran's missiles being tested and their
bragging hatred seems very soon; and like the Japanese before WW2,
we have been sending military weapons to Iran, along with bras
(women warriors? HA). In the articles you have me leads to, the internet-net may-or-may not exist; and that computers will not exist; so how can one exist without the other unless God is going to supply computers. and NO E-Mail? so no one will be allowed to communicate with others or be aware of what is occurring around the world? No Hang Gliding? No Archery. No Target shooting, Unless you have experienced these sports, many skills of self control and just plain fun with others. Since no vehicles or transportation will be allowed, then no one can enjoy the wilderness unless they are supermen and can fly by themselves. Personally I want to explore other planets and solar systems, to create and watch the creation grown. If God's family shall continue to grow after God the father settlers his HQ on the NEW EARTH, then his family expansion after the White Throne, then will they be would have to be physical beings on a physical planet; or is something different in the planning for an entirely spiritual base universe that is no longer a temporary base carbon universe. And what about my books, I love writing and creating and there will be no publishing, no anything as a press or any form of communication; I can understand no Hollywood as that is such a waste of creativity that fill filled with ideas and so-called social guide lines that directs the lives of many people (Unlike the lie that Hollywood states that they are just making a film that reflects society; actually it is an evil agenda that effects the viewers that basically are moldable children. It is finally beginning to cool here, the bay area screams global warming and climate change when it is just a hot summer. We do know that, and soon will witness, the 1/3 destruction of the forest by fire, the days becoming hotter as the moon reflects the light equivalent of daylight, and the day time becoming several times brighter and thereby even hotter. Of course we have the Russians wanting to place mirrors in orbit to make night time day time; more of mans folly. Wait till God gives us his effects and they get their wish. Here I go, I ramble more, must be I hate being alone without family. Bye for now, thanks for the links. Of course, if there is no personal computers, there will be no internet or email for this type of communication; but then as Spirit beings they can POP in and teach on a moments notice. Charles G. Note: Gave a brief response for sake of clarification on some of his points. |
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Dear Chris, Your kindness in offering me the privilege of questions, prompts one about two paragraphs in your message below. One paragraph begins with "We understand...., and the other begins, "When we discuss. Am I correct in assuming the two have a contrast in meaning? If so, may I be favored with the explanation? Another please, is do you discuss material, such as that on the Williams video, with your cohorts, friends, etc? Or does your definition of your Christianity forbid any adverse voiced opinions? Kindly, Mrs. Libby M. Note: Simply told here the difference and stated that we do not debate, argue or deal in opinions. |
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From known member:
Dear Chris,
My sister is on a sleep
apnea machine at night and keeps pulling the mask off because of
her claustrophobia. Do you know of any Bible
verses that she could dwell on to strengthen her mind against
this fear?
Thank you,
Debbie Montgomery
Note: gave her a list of
scriptures on Godly protection.
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Mr. Cummings: As I write in my fictions stories I have yo CREAT new
ideas or foresee into the future what event may occur, predicting on
human nature and using Biblical Prophecies as a basis for events:
For Example: God has chosen to call a few with potentials that he
sees in us all, he will give us knowledge; but our talents and
challenges we face in this life and how we handle our human nature
and how we apply the knowledge he allows us to perceive and how we
grow will determine where our Father will place us in a duty that
best fits our skills and love. We all have differing likes and dislikes, interest and skills that are best in serving others; and it is these with Gods own knowledge that he will place us to serve best. Are we all Musicians? Teachers? Scientist? Mathematicians? Doctors, Fireman or Indian Chief. In the world tomorrow there will be no need for human policeman as Gods own spiritual sons will intervene. Thoughts for the imagination: Now for the FUN ONE: We know that there is neither male nor female in the Kingdom. That in Marriage a husband grows more in his female aspects, and she of her masculinity. Both become one with characteristics of both. Here's the QUESTION: Will we have dancing in the Kingdom during the Millennium and throughout time with the Father when he established his HQ here on the New Earth? and if so, who LEADS? Charles G.
Note:
I set this person straight on the difference of the Kingdom and the
Millennium. Left it at that. Gave noncommittal answer on
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Dear Sir, While I'm aware of your evangelistic interest, I also find you commenting on middle-Eastern countries which are now uppermost in the news. I have received an email/video with very alarming content. It presents a message on "The Energy Non-Crisis." (Please note..."NON-CRISIS). The messenger is Lindsey Williams, whose credentials seem to be unquestionable. I would very much like to "forward" this to you for your consideration, and possible remarks after you listen to this SHOCKING message. Sincerely, Libby Note: We told Libby that this item is on the Net: http://www.reformation.org/energy-non-crisis.html |
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Chris,
Someone sent this to me,
along with what the Muslims have done to our country over the
years. I was just wondering if this is really what the Book of
Revelations says??
Thanks,
Steve
According to The Book of
Revelations:
The Anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent , who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, he will destroy everything. |
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Hi Chris, I have a young man
with me tonight and he would like to ask you, "On judgment day are
we going to have to relieve our mistakes in order to correct them or
is the fact that we are saved good enough. Thank you Marilyn |
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Mr. Werner, my name is Sammy. I know
you don't know me but i would like to ask you a few questions. I
have followed Mr. Armstrong (senior & junior) since i was a little
boy and believe this is the true church. I am a police officer and
try to lead a good & quiet life. I am 43 years old and single. I
don't pray often enough as i should, like others i only pray when
things go bad. I was married for about ten years and found my wife
with another man. Soon after that ended i took her back for the sake
of my daughters. This continued for a couple of times until 1998 i
had enough and called it quits. Until about march i have been
happily single. In march of this year i started seeing my ex-wife's
sister ( i know it sounds crazy, but I've been divorced for a long
time). We talked about it when we started seeing each other and
agreed it was o.k. Long story short about a month ago she to left me
for another man. I really enjoyed this girls company and was for the
most part happy with her. My point is i am very lonely and depressed
because i have no-one nor can i keep no-one. I keep reading
Genesis where god made eve so Adam would not be alone. I pray for
companionship and nothing never happens. I feel like a i am being
punished for something. I don't like being alone any more but God
must want it that way. Do you have any scriptures i could read to
help me. I believe God wants us to be happy, I am miserable. I am
going to try to go to New Orleans soon to your church (I live in
Biloxi Ms.) Any suggestions you have will be helpful. I don't
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In the booklet "The
Abomination of Desolation" there is mention in "Acts 8 and other
scriptures identify a man who may have risen to become the first
major leader of this apostasy; a man who may well have masqueraded
as the "Peter" of Rome, Simon the Magus, or Simon the Magician. His
story would require book-length investigation. However, he passed
into history, and is not relevant today, except as a forerunner of
the final false prophet." Even Herbert W. Armstrong mentioned him in several of his writings even so far as to indicate that Simon Magus' followers and successors laid the foundations for what would become the Roman Catholic Church of today. I've been trying to research this topic and thus far have run into a kind of black hole regarding much about this person except in the writings of Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, and Hippolytus of Rome, with only vague reference to him and almost nothing with regards to his successors. I would be interested in taking a look at your citations of authority other then those referred to in Scripture, so I could further pursue this issue. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Wayne M |
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i am looking for the
perpetual calendar ,had it once but changed computers and lost
it
Gayle
Note: Sent her to a site with
a perpetual calendar.
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Hi Chris.
While doing bible study this morning I came
up- on this word BEATITUDE . My dictionary doesn't have
the definition for this word. Would
you please help me out on this .
Thanks Chris... Bob M
Note: Gave him a definition.
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Mr. Cumming:
Have been in a study of the Alexandrian text line for almost 8
months. Have learned much about the manipulation of biblical N.T.
MSS. While a member of the WWCG, I never heard a sermon that
dealt with the modern deceptive bibles. I even owned one
("Living Bible" series). The information is out there. It's has
become apparent that the N.T. MSS of the Alexandrian text line
has been tampered with. Just my opinion, and I want to emphasize
that (my opinion), knowing which documents represent the true
message of God and Christ is essential knowledge in our defense
against apostasy. I have put all this information into one area,
showing how it came about, the infiltration of Gnostics, how the
early RCC Fathers had Gnostic beliefs, how these beliefs found
there way into the Latin Vulgate to the Douay-Rheims (how the DR
was enforced), all the way to the Revised Version of Westcott-Hort
and that the New Age Modern Versions are all based upon the W-H
Greek N.T. I have attached a jpg (not yet finished) showing the
flow chart that will be a FIG in my research. Has over 300
refs., many MSS examples of the corruptions (Sinacitus and
Vaticancus). Important that these MSS play down the deity of
Christ (I Tim. 3:16), change up the "Lords Prayer"
(NIV-Luke) and removes the long ending of Mark 16.10-20
(Commission of the Church and the signs) I don't want any one to
pick up one of these corrupted Bibles by mistake, thinking they
are going to read God's truth.
I will be finished in about 5 to 6 weeks. I would be happy
to send you a CD with this series on it, if you would like one.
I want nothing for it. I am not a writer in any sense, try to be
and you will probably see many errors in witting skills; but
it's the information that's important. Knowledge helps empower
people.
Any ways, have a nice day.
Steve Ferris
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Chris, Thanks for all the info. you have given me and others!! What do you think of, how shall I say, ghost hunters--people who go to homes looking for paranormal stuff etc.? What about people who are "mediums"? Do you think people actually see ghosts or figures or whatever?? Do you think this is satanic in nature?? As always, thanks!! Steve |
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Hello Chris,
In the scripture where Jesus
states, in my house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place
for you, will you please expound on that for me?
Thank you for your time in advance. Your brother in Christ, Ken |
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Hi Chris, would you please
explain to me why France being {Reuben} is so against us? Fact
being that France is one of the ten tribes, will not the tribulation
be brought down on them also? Marilyn |
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Dear Chris: Please bare with me while I tell you what my understanding of Christ being flesh or man and not God at the same time. I have understood and understand that a covenant or plan was made by God the Father and the Spokesman that in order for man to be saved from sin was for the Word to come in the flesh and lived a live of a human that could be tempted so He could also be a perfect Judge and Sacrifice for us. I know that He said on occasions that He could call and legions of angels would come to His aide but He never did do this for He said, My kingdom is not of this world. I know He remembered the Father at some point in life and the life with Him. I know He had power at His disposal but was He God and man or God who became flesh. Was He both God and man when He was flesh or had he as I have always believed emptied Himself of all His deity to become flesh and blood and walk among us sinless so that He could be sacrificed? Please help me here!!! Love, Carolyn |
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Good Morning, Chris,
We are looking for the
booklet by GTA called "The 70-Weeks Prophecy". He wrote it I
believe in the CGI. I don't see it at the website. What would
you suggest? Thanks, Bonnie
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GTA stated in his
sermon "The Coming Day of the Lord" (Pt. 1 of 2) that
there are four main beliefs in Christendom about
when the rapture occurs. He said he espouses the
"Pre-Wrath" view of the rapture of God's people, at a
time when Satan is no longer in charge and Christ draws
His people (those dead and alive) into the heavens where
they and Him descend to the earth to begin the
millennium. You have gone out of your way to deny the
rapture (true,the word is not in the Bible), but as it
simply means "gathering" of God's people, Mr. Armstrong
is correct as to when we can call it a
rapture. He also stated, again correctly, whatever we
have come to believe concerning the rapture is not a
guarantee of salvation. I am sending you Pt. 1 of that
sermon. You seem to imply the rapture does not exist or
cannot be proven, but what you are really saying is the
Pre-Tribulation, Mid-Tribulation, and Post-Tribulation
rapture views cannot be biblically proven. The Pre-Wrath
view is another matter. I have listened (and watched)
Herbert W. Armstrong and Garner Ted Armstrong all my
life. The shake-up in the church saddened me, but of
course that doesn't negate the truths drawn from the
Bible.
Rodger B.
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I have caught a bit of
several of your TV shows because i am coming home from working
midnights and watch whatever is on that station at night when i
leave for work. it seems to me you spend more time talking about how
wrong everyone else is (other religious etc) then how right you are.
i wonder if Jesus would approve of your mockery of other sincere
religious started in other countries who didn't have the benefit of
Jesus' teachings? I'm guessing he would disapprove, but i realize,
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As Christians, how involved
should we become in the goings on of our political system
and should we be expected to vote, even though none of the
candidates are worthy of the offices? Shauna |
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I noticed that the Garner Ted
sermons are all in real player. Is there a way to put these as an
MP3 format that can be downloaded to my iPod? If they are already
in that format, then how can I save these files in iTunes? I really
enjoy listening to Mr. Armstrong and in the past I just ordered the
sermons from you on CD and then I would download them myself to
iTunes, but I thought if I could save straight from the website I
might be able to save you a bit of money. Thanks a bunch! Zach |
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As you may be aware we
have had a lot of strife with our Gold Coast group. Firstly the
falling away two years ago leaving only four of us with Murray
then placing me as host.
Since then we have been
able to build it up to around twelve until one of the previous
lady members came back and unfortunately somehow "got" to the
others one by one until
most of them stopped
attending for one reason or another.
So a few weeks it came to
a head when I heard gossip that I was being accused by three of
our women members of indecent and improper conduct (as I was
told by an elderly lady
member that because there
were three accusers it had to be true). The fact that there was
no evidence and that I had done nothing to this elderly lady
except to go half an hour out of my way every Sabbath to pick
her up she was adamant that I was guilty.
Murray has since spoken to
this lady and one of the accusers and cross-examined them both
and found huge holes in their stories. But why let the truth get
in the way of gossip?
He is now also in the bad
books with this elderly lady as well. (Because he is a man and
she says in the Bible it reads "don't trust men" ????).
And needless to say the
group has completely folded this time and we, the remaining
three members have scattered back to our homes and have
cancelled the hall where we used
to meet. I guess the lady
coming back from the original group achieved what she was after
that is, to destroy our group.
After discussing the
situation with Murray he was reluctant to send them all a stern
letter (as I would have hoped) but explained that the church
policy is not to put people out but
to let them fade away on
their own. However that still bothers me a bit, because if we
manage to start up again there is nothing to stop any of them to
just wander in again and start
spreading dissent.
Although I can see Murray's point.
By the way, I remember
Garner Ted Armstrong saying when he went back to the States
after his Australian trip that he normally does not baptize
people anymore, but he made an exception that time and baptized
a mother and daughter one day (they fell away from the first
group) and then another lady the next day (she was the one who
fell away the first time as well but came back and finish us
off). Now I think I understand why he was reluctant to baptize.
There is a lot more detail
but I won't bore you with the rest. I just don't understand how
people can come to the truth, accept Christ and be baptized,
then carry on this way. It seems they can't let go
of their baggage. There are so many people outside of our
Church in my circle of friends that are so sincere and wonderful
who would never stoop to something like this.
As you can tell, I took
this pretty hard as initially I thought I was failing our group
as host. What on earth is wrong with our Australians, I hope in
America you don't have this nonsense.
You're articles in the
"Minister's Notebook" have been very helpful to me to get me
through all this and also I found the following article quite
comforting..
Until next time, and I
hope you didn't mind me writing to you with all this.
John
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Dear Chris, I just clicked on
to Garner ted and he is saying that Matt: 24 v. 15 says that
"Beginning of tribulation ---- army's surrounding Jerusalem ---
etc--- . Is the sound track off?
Matt: 24 v.
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I was reading in the Halley's
Handbook about the Messianic Nation and how it developed
throughout the OT leading up to the birth of Christ. It is very
interesting. I see how he believed we would go to heaven. So
people who believe in the rapture, believe they will be taken to
heaven and then return to reign with Christ 1000 years? Some of
the analogies he uses, I have never read or heard before. Do we
have anything on the 400 years between the OT and NT?
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Good Morning...
We are wondering, are Arabs
considered gentiles or are they Arabs? We were thinking about
the armies that surround Israel would they be part of the 2
prophecies to watch?
We haven't tried the Passion Fruit
Tea, might buy some today. It is supposed to be 107, it is 87
right now.
What will happen to these people
the MA talks about that under the pressure not to speak to their
families by their religious leaders? Why do they keep calling
MA? It is so sad. Is this Pack and Flurrey, or others too?
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Can a person be converted to
God and be baptized in the water right away no matter if he's living
with a partner without been married,
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Was wondering if you believe
Jesus was or was not the Great 'I AM' of Exodus chapter 3 along with
what Jesus said in John 8:58, that he was 'I AM'? I'm trying
to understand your God belief.
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Hi Chris, Could you tell me if a
person having OCD (obsessive
compulsive disorder) a form of superstition? Please let me know
if you have any information or knowledge on the subject. Thanks
in advance.
Mike
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Dear Chris, I have another question concerning tithing. I want to give tithing but I don't have enough money in my monthly budget. I am already coming up short each month. I am living very frugally, and there is no place to cut. I feel guilt ridden and am worried God won't here me or help me because of this. I don't know what to do. Thank you Zachary B. |
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Dear Chris, I have another question concerning tithing. I want to
give tithing but I don't have enough money in my monthly budget. I
am already coming up short each month. I am living very frugally,
and there is no place to cut. I feel guilt ridden and am worried God
won't here me or help me because of this. I don't know what to do.
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"And The Dead Know Nothing." Where can I find this quote in the
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Hi Chris:
I was asked a question and I wasn't sure of the answer so I said I'd find out.
When a couple has been married for a number of years, had a family that is now grown and left home, and that couple has been unevenly yoked for many years but stayed together for the sake of the children, when the one partner who has not been baptized leaves, is the partner left considered 'free' and able to search out another partner hopefully in the church?
Are members able to be divorced according to the 'worldly' laws and are they still bound by the adultery law?
Thanks for your help.
Jean
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RE:
Redefining Marriage – Really! Dear Chris: Of course, I understand very clearly Gods instruction on homosexuality, but I don’t have a clear understanding of Isaiah 3:9, quoted by Mr. Josephsen. Perhaps you could explain it. 1) the look on their faces does witness against them; ????? 2) they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not;???? I know it’s now in the open, but “as Sodom” confuses me. 3) Woe unto their souls, for they have brought despair upon themselves” (Isaiah 3:9). Thanks much Chris, Barry |
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Chris, What I know in the Bible (new testament) talking about Christ's return. He said he does not know when to return back to Earth, but the Father does, so When I read the Old Testament Daniel chapter 11 and 12 is like saying what day when he will return. I'm confuse about this, can you help me to understand this? For example Daniel 12: 12-13. A friend of mine told me he thinks it looks like this coming Jan 20th is beginning of 75 day period as mentioned in the Daniel 11 and 12. Do you know what does that mean? Many thinks
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Chris, I was told that to pray, God will only listen who have been Baptist and will not listen who have not been Baptist! Is this right? To me God loves everyone and will listen to anyone who prays.
Richard
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Dear Chris,
I need to ask a question and I would like an impartial answer since you don't know me.
Is it a sin to be blunt with people when speaking? I never believed in beating around the bush when somebody asks what would I do about something, like misbehaving child, opinion on politics and such. But is that bad to be like that because I'm sure that some people are probably hearing from me what they really don't want to hear.
I know the Bible says the meek will inherit the earth but I don't think God meant for me to just lay down and let people run over me with their opinions if the opinions are different from my own. In other words, I don't feel very meek.
Also I have a second question. I need to know if this is what you'd call "falling away"? I don't want to fall away. Tell me what to watch for so that I don't. I ask this because I haven't been going to church for the last year and it's because it's over an hour from where I live. I would travel with my parents and they would go early enough to have breakfast so by the time we'd get home again we would have been gone for at least 6 hours.My husband doesn't go to church, so when I was going it was time that we spent apart. The only time we get together is on the weekends. I thought I had read somewhere that if it was a hardship to go and it took the joy out of your Sabbath, then you didn't have to attend church. Is that true?
Please advise me with advice and scripture. Thank you for your time. This has been weighing on my mind for some time now.
Debbie M
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Mr. Chris Cummings; Greetings on the eve of another Sabbath. I've been giving some study as to the complexity of educating the Billions of people that will be resurrected in the White Throne Periods, everything from Primitive Tribes like Cave men, to Savage Mongolians, Vikings, The Tribes of N. America, and so on; the many babies sacrificed on alters, people that believed raping females was just finding a mate. Think God he will start them off with one language. And How advanced was the people before Noah's flood. Some evidence indicates that they may have been as advanced as we are today, after all they had two thousand years under one language and united in one effort; they may have gone to Mars and the Moon. Remember that when the flood occurred that any bases on the moon or mars would have died out, running out of food and water support. Perhaps this is why So-called Pyramids appears in fly-overs on mars? My belief is that if Pyramids exist on Mars and the Moon that they are the Ruins of Lucifer’s HQ in the work of Creation in preparing worlds for Man until Lucifer became Satan and the War destroyed everything. Many ideas and the answers are just a few years off. Charles
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What I know in the Bible (new testament) talking about Christ's return. He said he does not know when to return back to Earth, but the Father does, so When I read the Old Testament Daniel chapter 11 and 12 is like saying what day when he will return. I'm confuse about this, can you help me to understand this? For example Daniel 12: 12-13. A friend of mine told me he thinks it looks like this coming Jan 20th is beginning of 75 day period as mentioned in the Daniel 11 and 12. Do you know what does that mean? Many thinks
Richared
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I have been scared to death of this Obama train
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Hello Chris! ;-) Hope you are doing alright.. Man I can see it everything is going crazy, like oil prices going sky rocket and everything seems to fall apart. Not good.. By the way I have a question, What does cross mean? I though that for Greek word it means post like wood. For example here in America for English word to build a backyard deck, first have to build a post before add more woods to it to finish it, now for Greek word to build a backyard deck, first have to build a cross before add more woods to it to finish it. Know what I'm talking about? I have read and heard many many times that Jesus was nailed to the cross and they say its a shape like a + cross. I don't think that's the way it happen. I though he was nailed to a tree or something like stake. Is that right?
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I have a question concerning Bible prophecy.
Which of these events will take place first? Russia and its allies
attempting to destroy Israel or the events dealing with the kings of
the north and south? Is it becoming more clear who these kings are?
At this point, I assume that the king of the north will be the E.U.
and the king of the south will be Iran. Only time will tell who
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Dear Chris, I guess I should have asked more clearly. I'm sorry for the guile but I get offended when someone claims to be in the only 'true church'. Please if you will tell me; do you believe yourself to be called into the only true church organization led by the spirit of The Father? Or is it that you believe the group your in is only a part of the big picture? I do not speak of the local group but your whole organization. Are you the only one or are there others out here that also believe the same way you do, but do not like the same old, same old in the churches. I know there must be so many more than just ourselves out there that HE is working with. I haven't fallen from the faith but I have left the organizations of men. I don't see just some minor problems with the people, that goes without saying, I see major doctrinal differences dividing the body. I also see minor things not worth fighting over, dividing the congregations. I see leaders not willing to share their leadership roles and dividing the groups. I see leaders that only pride could be their motive. Chris what do we do? How do we begin to come together? Enlighten me if you will, show me the understanding that I seem to have missed somewhere along the way. Why would some say you must be rebaptized in 'our church'? This is not scriptural. We are baptized into the body of Messiah. Help me out here friend. Tell me what you think. Dick C.
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Mr. Chris Cumming,
I received your e-mail address from Mark Armstrong. I live in the Hillsdale section of SW Portland, Oregon. It has been quite some time since I last attended church because I didn't like what changes were occurring in the Worldwide Church of God after Mr. H.W. Armstrong passed away.
My phone number is 503-875-8450. I don't have computer access at home at this time. I would like to know where the services are held, the time, and a contact number for you if at all possible. I eagerly await your reply. Thank you.
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Do You Have Any Booklets About Marriage? Note: put him unto our booklet on marriage. |