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hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

what do you think of this does prayer change Gods will?


07/24/2008 19:51:31


hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

Rom 3:23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
  weathr the sin is big or small  they all have a degree of consoquence and human nature alway want moe from homeless to rich tycoons unfortunate because many don't understand Gods soverenty ,to please man is the Greatest sin in my opinion.

Thou shalt have no other gods before me

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

unlimited possibilitys but only one pourpose.


07/24/2008 09:05:14


XeroFlows
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

    I guess the question was do we live in a hypocritical society. I suppose I have run across more than a few hypocrites in my life time and  I have certainly played that role as well. Is there a certain group of people that you feel are more hypocritical than the rest of us? I think that hypocrisy may just be a natural result of the selfishness inside all of us as a result of original sin. We all have a tendency to hold others to a higher standard than we hold ourselves to. As far as the list of things after the question, I am not sure exactly what aspect of each one you find hypocritical or what you think the solution should be. Is the solution to our problems  more government or more Jesus?  Should we tax the rich or tithe ten percent? Should we all have the same opportunity to succeed  or just be handed the same thing? What is the solution? More specifically, what do you  believe  the biggest problems in our society are and what group of people are  responsible for  causing those problems?
   


07/22/2008 16:07:12


hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

dont you think we live in a hypocritical society ? i mean with foren trade  , oversea jobs , minimum wage  , no rent control , the most welthiest  country with a debt of  trillions, remind me of the den of theives.


07/22/2008 09:24:15


XeroFlows
Topic :   Theology for Children

Theology for Children

 

 

By: Jeff Welch

 


What is Theology?

 

Theology is a big word that means “to study and learn about God”. Since God made

all of us, we should do our very best to learn everything that we can about Him and what

He wants us to do.


The Bible


The Bible is the Word of God. Everything that God wanted us to know is in the Bible.

God told the men who wrote the Bible what to write. They wrote down all the things that

God wanted to tell us. There are no mistakes in the Bible. Everything that we read in the

Bible is true.

God

There is only one true God who is made up of three persons, God the Father, God the

Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Together these three are called the Trinity. They are

completely united and form the one true God. All three of these persons are God, and one

is not more important than either of the other two.

God is spirit and does not have a body like we do. He is everywhere all the time.

Everything in the whole universe was made by God. God knows everything that has ever

happened and everything that ever will happen. He even knows what we are thinking.

God is so powerful that He can do anything He wants, but since God is perfectly good He

will never do anything bad. God never Changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and

forever.


Jesus Christ


Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus came to earth and became a man. Even though Jesus became a man, He is still God.

Jesus is God and man at the same time. Jesus became a man so He could tell us about

God, and save us from our sins. Jesus saved us from our sins by dying on the cross. We

will not have to be punished for our sins, because Jesus took our place and was punished

for us. If we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died for our sins then

God will forgive our sins and let us live in Heaven with him forever. After Jesus died on

the cross, God raised Him up from the dead to prove that He really was Gods Son and

that God really would forgive our sins if we believe in Him.


Now Jesus is in heaven with God the Father. One day he will come back to get

everyone who believes in Him and take them back to Heaven with Him.

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with God the Father and God the Son. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit

to help us when he went up to Heaven. The Holy Spirit helps us to know that we are

sinners and that we need Jesus. When we believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes into our

hearts and helps us to do the things that God wants us to do. The Holy Spirit also told the

men who wrote the Bible what to write.

 

 

Man

God created man in His own image. Since God does not have a body, this does not mean that we look like God, it means we can think like God can think.

The reason God created man was so that man would know how wonderful God is and

enjoy Him. Adam and Eve were supposed to live there life the way God wanted them to

and t



07/21/2008 19:34:48


XeroFlows
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

    I do not necasarily believe that every bad thing that happens is divine judgment poured out by God. While that may be the case sometimes I don't see how we could ever tell the difference unless the event were accompanied by a miraculous sign confirming it as a message from God. The fact of the matter is that we live in a fallen world and bad things happen. Yes, I do believe that God is sovereign and if something was not caused by Him it was at least allowed to happen by Him because he certainly has the power to stop anything from happening. 
    I'm not sure in what context you are talking about the war or economics. I don't believe we were attacked on 9/11 because God was punishing our nation. We were attacked because we are a country that some radical  Muslims hate. They hate us because we are not a Muslim nation.  As far as the economy is concerned, any country  whose citizens  spend $19 for every $18 that they make is going to have to deal with some sort of backlash from that sort of foolishness eventually. That is simply cause and effect and right now we are reaping the natural consequences of what we have sown.
    I don't suppose I believe that every  event that happens is orchestrated by God but I do believe that Gods ULTIMATE will is going to come to pass at the time He has decided it is going to.
    Another thing to consider is this. The Bible says that the wages of sin is death AND that all have sinned. Looking at it in that light  the real question is not "why does God allow bad things to happen to people?" but rather "why does God allow ANY of us to live another second when we clearly DESERVE death?"


07/18/2008 15:55:53


1route
Topic :   "So Professiona;" video shoot next week!

We are excited about heading back to Columbus Ohio  to film a video for D-MAUB's single "So Professional" July 26th is the day!
....remember you can now pre-order the new album "Urban Legend" and be automatically entered to win a brand new PSP (play station portable)! You can also download the hot new single, "So Professional" for just $1 at www.onerouteentertainment.com simply click on the 'store' page, pre-order the album, download the single and enjoy!
Anyone who wants to particiapte for street and club scenes, as well as cameos are welcome! Please call 614-847-2057 for more info and to participate  We will be meeting at the Gospel Outletat 4pm EST......The Gospel Outlet is located within The Continent at Busch Blvd and E Dublin Granville Rd in Columbus Ohio.

                                                                                                                Hope to see you there!

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Rapfest 2008 is approaching quickly and with that comes a financial need for the members of One Route to make the trip and use the opprtunity extended to minister the Word of God to the Bronx and surrounding communities!  By the generous donations of our supporters we have raised some of the funds required for the trip, however we are still in need of your support. If you are interested and able to give of  any amount towards this venture please email Amber at onerouteentertainment@yahoo.com for more detailed information on how the money raised will be used, tax deduction, etc... Thanks so much for considering!
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Coming up next.........
1. Urban Legend album update
2.Video shoot recap

Until Next time,
One Love, One Life, ONE ROUTE
One Route Entertainment staff
www.onerouteentertainment.com
www.mysapce.com/1youngcutt


07/18/2008 13:03:18


hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

and because of Gods sovernty do you believe as well as God blesses he also judges? as we look at the war, economics, etc


07/18/2008 12:52:04


XeroFlows
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

    Well that's not an easy one! Theologians have argued over this subject for hundreds of years.  We know that God "hardened the heart" of Pharaoh so I guess  that is at least one person who did not have the ability to believe. I actually lean more towards a Calvinist predestination (but not all the way!) than most people do but ultimately I believe that this is one of those mysteries that we will never fully understand until we get to heaven. The Bible says that we were "chosen before the world began" AND it says that "anyone who believes on Christ will be saved". Since the Bible says both then both must be true. Since we do not know who was chosen and who was not we must "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to EVERY nation" and let God sort out the rest. One of the biggest realizations for me that helped me get over my own unbelief was that whatever God does is the right and fair thing. God is the very source of right and cannot and will not  do  wrong or unfair things. So even if I don't completely understand why some people believe and some do not I know by faith that God is fair and just. 


07/17/2008 19:58:18


hhh20
Re :   gospel artist on mix tapes let me get ya feed back

souja  good point this is is why we cannot confuse the life style of salvation.


07/17/2008 17:35:26


hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

also in the balance of things offer better solutions.

heres something intresting do you think all men has the ability to believe in salvation?


07/17/2008 17:27:40


XeroFlows
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

    I believe as Christians we must be able to judge without being judgmental. It is a very fine line to walk sometimes. There is nothing wrong with making a moral judgment based on scripture about wether something is right or wrong. However, we must not cross over into thinking we are better than someone or a certain group of people because we do not engage in whatever sin they may be engaged in. I have no problem declaring that the Bible says  homosexuality is wrong. That does not mean however that I think I am better than homosexuals  and as a matter of fact most homosexuals have probably never done some of the terrible things that I used to do to people before I got saved. It is comforting for us to look around at anyone we can find who is "worse" than us to make  ourselves feal better about our own conduct but God does not grade on a curve and without  His grace we all recieve an F. What we need to make clear to people is that we are  judging there actions as right or wrong based on what God says and that we are doing it because we LOVE them not because we hate them. Remember, ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When I am talking to  unsaved people  about biblical matters I make it very clear how worthless I used to be before I was saved so they KNOW that I dont think I am better than them.  A good rule to follow is to make sure you are spending more time judging your own conduct than the conduct of other people. 


07/17/2008 15:24:27


hhh20
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

sorry i am late on getting back i like what you said on obama i agree i am for history but it does not change the reality of our current sichuation on fuel and taxes especially the povity in this country , my next question this week is;


as christians can we judge?


07/17/2008 12:30:51


XeroFlows
Re :   An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

    I follow politics VERY closely and I have never heard Oboma say anything that would lead me to believe that He would lead this country based on Biblical principles (or the constitution for that matter). As a matter of fact I don't think ANYBODY could tell you what principles Oboma plans to base his decisions on. Change? Change to what? I am very much anti Oboma (and only slightly less anti Mcain!) because he has the most liberal voting record of ANY current senator.
    The bottom line is this. Our country is in need of revival and a revival will NEVER start in the white house no matter who happens to be living there at the time. Revival starts at MY house and YOUR house. Godly politicians do not get elected by an ungodly nation. The people in charge are merely a reflection of the people who elected them so you can not change a country from the top down but rather from the bottom up.
    That being said, it  is our responsibility to pray for those in charge regardless of what we think about there politics.


07/12/2008 23:25:21


flyfresh
Topic :   Vince Wilson, A Fresh Approach to Gospel Music

Im new to this site and Im blessed to be here. Recently I have been perusing myspace and Ive been catching the new gospel music emerging on there. People are really elevating their ministries and finding new ways to spread the good word. I ran across a fella who has really struck a nerve with me his name Vince Wilson. I recommend his music for something refreshing. I am thoroughly impressed by his production which incorporates sounds and melodies new to Gospel. His ministry is a blessed one and I hope yahll share the same feelings. Let me know what your opinions are on fresh approaches to God's Music.

check him out and let me know what you think....
www.myspace.com/cjmusicforchrist


07/10/2008 02:12:30


flyfresh
Topic :   Vince Wilson, A Fresh Approach to Gospel Music

here is something refreshing i came across let me know what yahll think...
click on the flyer to preview this refreshing ministry.....
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07/10/2008 02:09:22


trust4
Topic :   Missions Trip/Accra Ghana

Missions Trip/Accra Ghana

 

God has given me an opportunity to visit Accra..Ghana.... for a short term Mission Trip.  Lord willing I be leaving on September 23rd and returning September 30th 2008.  It is truly exciting to see what the Lord has for me to experience and learn.  A Charge to Keep I Have - A God to Glorify

I will be ministering with Bishop Jehoshaphat at the Convocation and attending the graduation for the students at the ....University.. of ..Apostolic Training.....  In addition, we will be establishing the "My Brothers Keeper Foundation".   This foundation will focus on providing clothes, toys, food, bed sheets and much more for families in ....Ghana. ........www.amf.7p.com.  The Apostolic Ministerial Fellowship serves an as Apostolic Network for ministers and our Kingdom mandate is "Bringing Decency, Leadership and Orderliness to the pulpit" (1 Corinthians 14:40)....

....If the lord is leading you to sow into this mission trip To God be the Glory and I Thank you in advance.  No amount is too small.  All contributions can be mailed attention Bedrock Gospel P.O. Box 18541 Charlotte N.C 28218.  www.bedrockgospel.com....

God Bless You

07/06/2008 17:47:08


trust4
Topic :   There is no God like Our God

There is no God like Our God

 

Guess what! I have an announcement to make.

We serve an awesome, wonderful God.  There is nobody greater than our God.  The one that can take nothing and make it something.  The super in our natural.  The everlasting King.  Our God is a consuming fire.  I love him.Yup! I LOVE HIM

Guess what! To everybody on my space, all across the globe, world wide, Jesus is the only way.  He is our rock and our salvation.  Their is nothing we have to do but have faith and believe Jesus is the creator of everything.  Everything he made he called it good.  You are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the redeem of the lord, the sought out , a city night forsaken, a chosen vessel, a vessel of honor.  Everybody that is reading this I am talking about YOU.

Be encourage, God got you.  he will not leave you nor forsake you.  You can be anything,have anything and do everything.  Jesus, our master, redeemer Jesus.  Our provider, healer Jesus..  To the whole world, JESUS LOVES YOU

Let the redeem of the lord say so....YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH Glory to God in the highest.  Blessings all day everyday
Tawana

www.bedrockgospel.com
www.myspace.com/thedunamis

07/06/2008 17:43:11


1route
Topic :   are you SO PROFESSIONAL?

Today's the day!!
Starting July 1st, you can now download "So Professional" for only a buck! That's right, just $1 for the hot new single from D-MAUB of One Route Entertainment. Visit the  www.onerouteentertainment.com  store to purchase!
Pre order also starts today for "Urban Legend" due out this fall from D-MAUB, and don't forget for every pre order you will be automatically entered to win a brand new PSP (Playstation Portable) courtesy of One Route Entertainment.....and if you pre order in July, your chances to win DOUBLE!! Check out the site for full detail, rules and regulations.

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So, what does it mean to be SO PROFESSIONAL, you ask?
Well, D-MAUB tells us:
Wasup yall!! I just wanted to take a second to let my people what I mean when I say, "I'm So Professional"! It basically means that what I do for the Kingdom, I do it to the best of my ability. Just because I am on the grind for the Lord does not mean that I can half step in doing my work! I'm serious 'bout this business here, so therfore, I work my ministry like a pro! And that right there makes me, "So Professional"! So I want to encourage you, that whatever you are doing to build the Kingdom, do it like a pro.
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Please also take a moment to vote "So Professional" onto the WIZ radio here in Cincy. Use the link below and follow the picture to cast your vote......thanks to all  of you  that  have voted so far for your support!!  http://www.wizfm.com/home.asp

Next time:
The "So Professional" video shoot in Columbus Ohio
Rapfest 2008

One Love, One Life, ONE ROUTE,
The One Route Entertainment staff
www.onerouteentertainment.com
www.myspace.com/1youngcutt


07/01/2008 09:20:54

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