http://www.praize.com/forums/ en-us no-reply@praize.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:06 GMT Gossamer Forum by Gossamer Threads, Inc. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.praize.com/forum/icons/gforum-logo.png http://www.praize.com/forums/ 50 50 http://www.praize.com/forums/News_C18/Current_Events__F83/What_is_happening_to_Coptic_Christians_in_Egypt%3F_P119334/?page=unread#119334 The BlazeTV, which is Glenn Beck's network, has a new program called, "For The Record." It is sort of like "60 minutes" used to be, that is, it seeks the truth. This Wednesday the program is about the crew's recent secret mission (for their protection) to record events in Egypt concerning the country's Coptic Christians. They are being killed. Their families are being torn apart. Their children are being kidnapped and re-educated in Shariah. Their women are being stolen and raped and discarded like so much garbage. The Blaze comes on DISH 210 and is starting on some others now, although DIRECTV is still hostile to what their viewers...including me...want them to please carry. Also The Blaze is online as a news site and an online television station. I think they still offer a two week free trial, but the online fee is kept inexpensive to make it more available. -Jeanne "The Ox is slow, but the Earth is patient." 54fe26d961873f380274366184a1e73d May 6, 2013, 7:00 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Christian_Debates_F17/Just_how_infinite_and_unconditional_is_God's_love%3F_P119325/?page=unread#119325 We hear a lot about God's love when we sing hymns and songs and read the scriptures. We are told by scripture that God is love himself and only those who love can know God. As if that is God's most prevalent characteristic. His defining feature. If we do a search on 'love' in the KJV we get 280 hits, most of which refer to God's love for us or our love for God, in one way or another. Many of which require of us that we 'Love the Lord our God' or that we 'love' our neighbour etc. We are required by God, (mere mortals as we are), to forgive our brother, sister, neighbour, enemy, 70 times 7 times a day. If God can require that of US what must HE be capable of ? Where do you think God's love has it's limit? At what point do you think it comes to an end? And from whom do you think it is withheld and why? 145ec47dd50e2296beaf354b45ee4410 May 4, 2013, 2:19 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Prayer_C24/Prayer_Requests_F100/Please_pray_P119316/?page=unread#119316 Tests yesterday confirmed the neuroblastoma, attached to spine, wrapped around main veins to liver, kidney and heart. Bone marrow test clean but pathology tests not favorable and list her “high risk.” Starting chemo tomorrow that is 4 sets, a month apart. At end of 4th round of chemo, if tumor is shrunk sufficiently, will surgically remove. If not, after 5th round of chemo will attempt to remove. After that, radiation begins. Charlie is in a lot of pain—the original pain from the tumor that creates so much pressure in her abdominal area; biopsy incision is across her stomach; bone marrow test holes in lower back; port in her chest. Everywhere you touch her she hurts. Of course at 3 years of age she does not understand. She is beginning to show frustration and just says “no” to everything. The prognosis is still not good outside our Lord intervening with a medical miracle. Please keep this dear family in prayer. 9426f27f2cf713df6f9a1ed90b85dcc0 May 3, 2013, 10:13 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Buhddism_Debate_F7/Reincarnation%3F_P119308/?page=unread#119308 One of the basic tenents of Buddhism is reincarnation, the idea we live multiple lives on the earth and may even return as an animal. Is there truth to this belief? According to the Bible the answer is no. Jesus declared in the New Testament: "It is appointed once for a person to die and after that the judgement." In other words, we only get one time around here on earth. In addition, Buddhism has no answer for sin and judgement before God. Our good works will never make us holy enough to get into heaven. Only Jesus' death on the cross and the blood he shed for our sins, and our faith in that fact will create our bridge into heaven. There is no other path to heaven. Craig Dressler http://christianbook2.webs.com/ 81315d8bc9ae6a87f8dd2f19df653795 May 2, 2013, 10:54 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Evangelism_C9/Evangelism_Tools_F72/SIMPLE_book_I_wrote_to_use_as_an_evangelistic_tool_P119306/?page=unread#119306 It is on Kindle but if you want I will email you a copy to use as like http://www.amazon.com/...imple+david+saunders 3e09399c193130ce2a7ff5f536a524ea May 2, 2013, 9:49 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Bible__C4/Bible_Translations_F59/The_Mirror_translation_P119305/?page=unread#119305 The Mirror is a fairly recent addition to the long list of Christian Scripture translations available however it is a stand out. Many who read it are immediately impressed that if English were Paul or John's native tongue the Mirror is how the Scripture would read. Give it a google and check it out. fb581a69eb278596df90c5cb15c34d95 May 2, 2013, 9:01 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Christian_Debates_F17/The_simple_truth_about_God%92s_Plan_for_us_to_get_to_heaven__P119283/?page=unread#119283 The truth of the gospel (and its’ related doctrines) MUST be simple … because God has declared that His people are primarily simple, poor, humble, repentant folks! None of God’s saving truths are revealed through intellect, education, reasoning, etc. because this would go against what God has said about His people. First, Jesus declares that we must be born again (from above, spiritually) … … if we are to see the kingdom of God, i.e. be part of His kingdom here and in heaven. God’s simple declaratives, such as John 3:16, simply say that … whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life. Let us assume that this is enough to cause the true believer to be born again, and most Christians think this means the Holy Spirit has entered the person: John 14:16-17 “He (Father God) will give you another (of the same kind) Helper , that He may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth, whom the (unsaved) world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you .” And this “Helper” teaches the believer (through the Spirit): John 14:26, John 16:13-14 “… the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things …” “… when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth ; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears (from the Throne) He will speak … He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” “Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His … But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you .” (Romans 8:9-11) But, the KEY to everything is … “For as many as are being led by the Spirit of God , these are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14) Initially, God sanctified us (set us apart) … we were sealed (marked) as those who were going to be “worked on”, i.e. sanctified by the precious Holy Spirit. Yes, it’s a process, as in … “those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 2:11 and 10:14) BUT … man has free will, and is fully able to reject this and refuse to co-operate! BUT … those who are sanctified successfully will inherit eternal life! Yes, those who are being led (i.e. those who are following) the precious Holy Spirit will be taught what it is that the Lord requires of them, such as: “Pursue holiness, without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14) “… as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy” ” (1 Peter 1:15-16) “… present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1) “… to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight, if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel” (Colossians 1:22-23) “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life” (Romans 6:22) “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48) “… that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:27) “But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete” (James 1:4) There are literally dozens of warning verses written to the churches … warnings that they could lose eternal life … if they do wrong things instead of right things! But, IMO, the main purpose for us having the Holy Spirit … is so He can lead us through the sanctification process unto obedience, holiness, perfection, and eternal life! 636cdfd018a8d9e1a5e6d4058fb38c95 Apr 29, 2013, 2:23 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Bible__C4/Bible_Translations_F59/Interpretating_the_Bible_P119264/?page=unread#119264 In his book, Interpretation of the Scriptures, author A. W. Pink states that there are two extremes regarding the understanding of the Bible that must be avoided. The first is that of the Roman Catholic Church which teaches that it is impossible for the average person to understand the teaching of the Bible and that only the church has the ability and/or authority to interpret and teach the Scripture. Second, there are those who believe the Bible is written in such simple language that it calls for no explaining. Both views are wrong. There is a process through which the Scripture is to be studied, interpreted and applied to our lives. This is clearly illustrated in Nehemiah 8:8 where we read, "So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading." Not only was the book read publicly but, not carefully that it had to be explained to those who were listening. What is this process and what, if any rules are there for interpreting Scripture? That is the purpose of starting this thread. b00f5b24e673ee5eaa0f50ef373b71a2 Apr 23, 2013, 5:27 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Evangelism_C9/Evangelism_Tools_F72/%22Help_From_Above%22_Tract_Available_Free_In_Many_Languages_P119230/?page=unread#119230 World Missionary Press(WMP) has Christian tracts available in many languages. Most of the time, WMP will send you those tracts for free. For example, I ran across a number of Somalis, easily identifiable because of their clothing, living in my hometown. When I requested some Somali tracts, WMP sent me a package of them, more than I can use. Now I always have a few in my car, and I give them out when I run across Somalis while running my errands. So far the people I have given the tracts to have gladly accepted them. Simply go to the World Missionary Press website to contact them or get their address. Craig Dressler http://christianbook2.webs.com/ 1e785a0cf2d58edfa2a05583b7c06cc8 Apr 17, 2013, 9:57 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Misc_Religion_Debate_F9/Only_One_Way_To_Heaven%3F_P119229/?page=unread#119229 Jesus said: "No man(person) comes to the Father(God) except through me." In that statement Jesus makes quite clear that there is only one way to heaven, not multitudes of ways. Only faith in what Jesus did on the cross to take away our sins can give us the hope of heaven. God created one door into heaven, and Jesus is that door. Craig Dressler http://christianbook2.webs.com/ 9c9317a41eab8a907d7be99fbf4a6d4d Apr 17, 2013, 9:44 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/News_C18/Current_Events__F83/Boston_Marathon_Bombing_P119220/?page=unread#119220 We are all aware of what took place at the Boston Marathon. Let us hear your thoughts and your prayers. Blessings ~ Sarah ab004110fda12c9c986d5db75a3d7321 Apr 15, 2013, 7:51 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Publications_C22/Publications_F122/Westerns%2C_westerns%2C_westerns_P119213/?page=unread#119213 WESTERNS, WESTERNS, WESTERNS Please ‘share’, repost and forward this event. For my birthday on April 25 th , I am giving away free downloads of my western books through Amazon Promotions. On April 25 th and 26 th you can download my short story ‘Buffalo Chip’s Wagons’free from Amazon. On April 27 th and 28 th you can download my short story ‘Golden Valley’ free from Amazon and on April 29 th you can download my full length western ‘Stone Cold Joe’ free from Amazon. The grey covered version of ‘Stone Cold Joe’ is the re-edited free copy. "Stone Cold Joe" was the finalist in The Word Guild’s 2012 Canadian Christian Writer’sAwards. The last comment in the judge’s review was ‘very Louis L’Amour like’. Amazon has a free app under the ‘buynow’ button on the right side of the screen that says ‘kindle for PC’ which willinstall a Kindle reader on your computer and enable you to download books fromAmazon. Please, repost this announcement and let as many people as possible download these free western books. Thankyou, all. de5b3e6dbb70fffe6aafff365cbe0934 Apr 14, 2013, 6:59 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Prayer_C24/Prayer_Requests_F100/Troubled_Marriage_P119201/?page=unread#119201 I just received this request from an online friend. I feel so bad for my son he caught his wife cheating on him last night they been married 9 or 10 years they have two beautiful child re n boy and girl so it is going to be hard on the kids my son has a bad heart to that is not good for him, sweetie could you say a prayer for me and my son that everything works out for both of us in health and his problems thank you god bless you We all know God can heal this marriage and help this family. Your prayers are much appreciated. acc012ee0ea7051b3c3d8ccb1966dc1c Apr 13, 2013, 1:30 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Prayer_C24/Prayer_Requests_F100/Friend's_son_in_a_coma_P119193/?page=unread#119193 I have a Jewish friend who has been studying with me online. I just heard from her that she is on her way to Gainsville because her oldest son, Jake, is in a coma. Please pray for her and her son. 69cae2b24e60e7dfb1d59b898da1bc90 Apr 9, 2013, 3:15 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Prayer_C24/Prayer_Requests_F100/A_Praize_Need_P119188/?page=unread#119188 Father God, thank You that You are always available to us, always willing to listen, and aware of our needs before we ask. Father, Praize needs two new laptop computers. You know our situation and, of course, You already know our need but it pleases You that we come to You and ask. So, Abba, hear Your daughter now. This is Your site, no one else's. But it cannot function without working computers. Your Word says that we should come boldly into the throne room and ask and our request will be granted. So I thank you, my dear Abba, for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' Name, amen. Blessings ~ Sarah d2a8c66ed4fef3dbc6a5d41611ae99e5 Apr 5, 2013, 7:55 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Fun_Entertainment_C11/Movies_F64/Great_Teen_Christian_Movie_P119184/?page=unread#119184 My nephew happened to be over at the house for the evening, and my father and I watched the movie Facing the Giants with him. Even though the movie starts a little slowly, it has a great Christian plot and message that any teen should enjoy. Because he is into sports in a big way and the move is about a football team, he really enjoyed it. Craig Dressler http://christianbook2.webs.com/ 325aff26d6d83b00ea4bc2521ea1af94 Apr 2, 2013, 9:52 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Christian_Debates_F17/Sorry%2C_but_the_LORD_does_not_change!_P119177/?page=unread#119177 “For I am the LORD, I do not change” (Malachi 3:6) “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) The NT church was GOD’s MODEL for all churches in the future … re: their doctrines, evangelism, starting churches, church meetings, etc. We know what the basic gospel message is … but the NT tells us HOW it should be presented to the heathens: Jesus claimed that the people needed to see signs and wonders “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.’ ” (John 4:48) “Therefore they said to Him, ‘What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You?’ ” (John 6:30) So, He gave them what they needed “And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.” (Mark 16:20) “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:30-31) “… (the gospel message) was confirmed to us by those who heard Him (Jesus), God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will” (Hebrews 2:3-4) Paul thought it might just be a good idea to copy Jesus “… in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God … I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.” (Romans 15:19) “… my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5) “For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) This method of preaching is done by many evangelists throughout the world The LORD is especially delighted to perform His signs, wonders, and miracles (SWM) where the people are genuinely ignorant and innocent unbelievers, e.g. heathens. These people not only hear “THE FULL GOSPEL” properly to help them believe, but they are also healed of a multitude of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual problems. The LORD is especially NOT interested in performing His SWM where the people are steeped in UNBELIEF … for some reason the people have decided to NOT believe in SWM. UNBELIEF in His precious word is extremely offensive to the LORD. For this reason, His SWM are not experienced in many places in America. cc7ce60c4d12968e013cfadac151be52 Apr 1, 2013, 3:33 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Prayer_C24/Prayer_Requests_F100/Finacial_need_for_surgery_P119175/?page=unread#119175 I have a friend who needs surgery but, they will not do it until $9.000 is paid up front. She has no insurance and has sold almost everything she owned to come up with just over $3,000. The hospital still wants the balance. Pray that God will either make it possible for her to have the surgery with the money she has or will provide the balance. Thank you in advance for your help and prayers, Allen f99dc3c8fab3a61f253bdeb14258ae3d Mar 31, 2013, 9:07 PM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Atheist_Debate_F137/On_healing..._P119157/?page=unread#119157 Sarah wrote in another thread the following, which I have posted in its entirety in order to further discuss here: <<A wise friend of mine (and yours) once said: If you believe in God's healing, then believe in God's healing; if you believe in doctors, then believe in doctors. That has stuck with me... But that is not the topic. The topic is the catholic church. :) (and PLEASE don't think I am criticizing anyone for the choices that they make) Blessings ~ Sarah>> Sarah, can you believe in doctors who believe in God's healing and that they are part of God's healing when they treat a person or perform surgery? Can humans be used as a tool of God when it is with God's blessing? So..now I have three different fonts on this one post... gremlins, no doubt. -Jeanne "The Ox is slow, but the Earth is patient." 917171ae04793b9ab09e6e4c588f683e Mar 25, 2013, 11:51 AM http://www.praize.com/forums/Apologetics_C2/Christian_Debates_F17/Undergoing_the_sanctification_process_is_necessary_for_salvation!_P119139/?page=unread#119139 I would like to look at one particular sin … and see what Scripture says about the person who habitually engages in this sin … i.e. fails to overcome this sin. “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, one who sows discord among brethren.” (Proverbs 6:16-19) “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil ... Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight” (Proverbs 12:20, 22) “A righteous man hates lying” (Proverbs 13:5) “I hate and abhor lying” (Psalm 119:163) Let’s remember … “When he (Satan) speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it (lies).” (John 8:44) Liars are following Satan … they certainly are not following the Spirit. IMO, lying is almost the opposite of love! The following 3 passages apply to absolutely everyone … “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) “But there shall by no means enter it (the eternal city) anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.” (Revelation 21:27) “But outside (of the eternal city) are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.” (Revelation 22:15) The 3 passages above are referring to HABITUAL SIN (not the occasional sin), and Jesus’ warning to the habitual sinner is spiritual death, i.e. no salvation! The opposite of this is REPENTED-OF SIN … “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) Continual genuine repentance ... PLUS ... the help of the Holy Spirit ... PRODUCES ... the overcomer! To all the churches in Rev 2-3, Jesus warns that they must be “overcomers” • “To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life” • “He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death” • “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels” • “He who overcomes … I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem … And I will write on him My new name” • “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne” Revelation 2:7, 2:11, 2:26, 3:5, 3:12, 3:21 And He adds that those with spiritual ears will heed the warnings! Revelation 2:7, 2:11, 2:29, 3:6, 3:13, 3:22 521a942086ef556df94939a3e77d7f1e Mar 22, 2013, 1:00 PM