How can we get rid of our sinfulness?

[L Gilbert]

First off, please do not call me "dear". It is one of my pet peeves with you men. I dislike being called little sweet names by men I don't happen to be married to.I am not, also, "babe", "honey", "etc., etc.

Secondly, no, I am not on fire for the Lord. I'm not even sure what that means exactly. I do believe in God, but I am way far from a zealot. I believe as long as I go the Church, receive communion and try to live a good life I'm just fine.

I picked that name, actually, because my husband says I spew out fire when I'm mad

Ah. Now I clue in as to what Lookysee meant when he wondered about what you are being on fire from. Not very observant sometimes. I can get downright retarded sometimes, AAMOF.
Yeah, Volcano near Tonga is pretty active right now. Etna, Kilauea, and Shiveluch are still spewing stuff, too.

 

[csanopal]

This, of course, only my opinion but maybe this thread has run it's course. It already won thread-o-the year. Well we'll see.:happy11:

Some of us are still talking, or can't we do so anymore??? Confused??

 

[L Gilbert]

Originally Posted by m_levesque
Nobody seems to have mentoned that the boy should be clearly informed that suicide is a sin. I'm surprised you didn't mention this Sanctus! Or did you and just not share it with us?

With respect, and Self can back me up on this based on a previous conversation with her, what I said or did not say to this young man is none of your business and I will not share any of those conversations here.

I will say, however, that the time to point fingers at people with admonishments is NOT when they are in the middle of a crisis. It is counter-productive and is, in my opinion, simply cruel. We are not called, as Christians, to do so. We are called to help. In fact, more than called, we are commanded by Christ Himself to offer help to people who request it. We are not, in such situations, commanded or required to "preach" at them.

Exactly. Wanna make the kid feel worse? Tell him he's being a bad boy. Why not laugh at him now? Rub it in further.

 

[look3467]

lol I think it's his meds. Kidding.

Hey, I can take the ribbing!

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

 

[L Gilbert]

I was a bit "bitchy" with him myself last night. No excuse, simply last night I wasn't in peak condition spiritually or mentally.

roflmao 'Scuse me for pointing something out but I found it very funny that you said "No excuse," then ended the sentence with an excuse. Not picking on you, but I had to share the comedy. lol

 

[look3467]

I don't want Protestant sources, do you know of an online Catholic bible?

Not really, but the original bible is the authorized King James version.
From that one, all other bibles are and offshoot.

The effort has been to make the bible easier to understand, that is why the so many versions of it.
But the key still holds true, no matter what version we read or study, God ultimately gives understanding.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

 

[csanopal]

Not really, but the original bible is the authorized King James version.
From that one, all other bibles are and offshoot.

The effort has been to make the bible easier to understand, that is why the so many versions of it.
But the key still holds true, no matter what version we read or study, God ultimately gives understanding.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

I don't know much, but I do know you're wrong. The KJV was first put out in 16ll. The first Bible was the Catholic one. In fact, I think sanctus mentioned it in this thread somewhere.

Maybe sanctus knows an online Catholic source?

 

[L Gilbert]

Although for the most part I consider myself a good Catholic, the one area I fall short in is the Bible. I read it nightly, but I don't necessarily try and interpret it. Oftentimes what I am reading , is applicable to something I may be dealing with in my life. I am very intimidated by those who can quote the Bible chapter and verse. It makes me wonder if I am the "good Catholic" I think I am.

I used to think of myself as quite the expert on Sherlock Holmes, as I could tell you what he said and which case he said it in, among other things. I still like the stories, but I can't remember things like I used to. Besides, spouting chapnverse isn't that important. One can always get a computer to group like verses together and categorize them. (Frees the mind to do other things).

 

[csanopal]

The effort has been to make the bible easier to understand, that is why the so many versions of it.
But the key still holds true, no matter what version we read or study, God ultimately gives understanding.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

Uhmmm, sorry, the Prot bibles are obviously in error since your lot took out 7 of the books from it.You want me to trust those types of bibles as reliable? God alone knows what else has been altered if they can take out whole books from the old testement.

 

[L Gilbert]

This, of course, only my opinion but maybe this thread has run it's course. It already won thread-o-the year. Well we'll see.:happy11:

:shock: Nonono, don't kill it. It's a fun thread.

 

[look3467]

Some of us are still talking, or can't we do so anymore??? Confused??

The reason for the long thread, is because the Holy Spirit is guiding it.

How so you ask? Because not only are the few who participate in the discussion are being informed, but many others who just read, as well.

We are actors in a play of life in which the audience are in observation.
They are making up their own minds based on how they see us perform.

For me, it is a platform by which I can introduce the Savior of us all.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

 

[look3467]

Uhmmm, sorry, the Prot bibles are obviously in error since your lot took out 7 of the books from it.You want me to trust those types of bibles as reliable? God alone knows what else has been altered if they can take out whole books from the old testement.

With or with out those 7 books the message is still crystal clear, Jesus is the Savior of the world.
Problem: Mankind has decided to incorporate it's own version of what the Savior is.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

 

[csanopal]

The reason for the long thread, is because the Holy Spirit is guiding it.

How so you ask? Because not only are the few who participate in the discussion are being informed, but many others who just read, as well.

We are actors in a play of life in which the audience are in observation.
They are making up their own minds based on how they see us perform.

For me, it is a platform by which I can introduce the Savior of us all.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

ohmigod AJ, this is only meant in good fun, but I have to say it-do you not see how funny your comments are?

I mean, look, here we have a thread started by a Catholic priest on Catholic doctrine and a guy who openly admits he left the Church and is, I guess, "born-again" saying it is the Holy spirit keeping the thread alive so he can tell us about the Saviour!!

Too funny....:laughing7:

 

[csanopal]

With or with out those 7 books the message is still crystal clear, Jesus is the Savior of the world.
Problem: Mankind has decided to incorporate it's own version of what the Savior is.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

Maybe so, but consider the source. How much should I trust a bible put together by people who have already altered the original version? Plus, I don't know if you get it, but you're talking a bible put out by basically schismatics who have only been around 500 years. I'd rather stick with a bible produced from the source of the Christian faith-the Catholic Church(2,000 years old and counting).Thanks but no thanks.

 

[look3467]

I used to think of myself as quite the expert on Sherlock Holmes, as I could tell you what he said and which case he said it in, among other things. I still like the stories, but I can't remember things like I used to. Besides, spouting chapnverse isn't that important. One can always get a computer to group like verses together and categorize them. (Frees the mind to do other things).

Your so smart! I'm not. So, I can use all the help I can get.
Besides, technology, comes from God anyways, so I'm taking advantage of it.
Peace>>>AJ:love9:

 

[L Gilbert]

Not really, but the original bible is the authorized King James version.
From that one, all other bibles are and offshoot.

The effort has been to make the bible easier to understand, that is why the so many versions of it.
But the key still holds true, no matter what version we read or study, God ultimately gives understanding.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

Perhaps that should be your god eventually gives understanding.
But speaking for me, I reach understanding through analysis, not belief or faith.
Before climbing a ladder I analyse it first: see what weight it is rated for, make sure there aren't cracks in the rungs, the nuts and bolts holding it together are still tight, etc. (When I was firefighting, that was part of the job: make sure all the equipment was in working order). Most people, on the other hand, just erect the ladder and climb. Unfortunately, relying only on faith and belief alone can be hazardous.

 

[darleneonfire]

Your so smart! I'm not. So, I can use all the help I can get.
Besides, technology, comes from God anyways, so I'm taking advantage of it.
Peace>>>AJ:love9:

It does? So God created condoms and computers? "cool" Maybe I'll be more zealous from now on!

By the way, when did God create technological things, after or before he parted the Red Sea?

 

[look3467]

Maybe so, but consider the source. How much should I trust a bible put together by people who have already altered the original version? Plus, I don't know if you ge it, but you're talking a bible put out by basically schismatics who have only been around 500 years. I'd rather stick with a bible produced from the source of the Christian faith-the Catholic Church.Thanks but no thanks.

Again, I hope to tell you that the message is God inspired, not the messengers.
Messengers are faulty just like we are.
Moses, killed, and didn't want to do the speaking, so God had to enlist the help of Arron, but still used him.
Lot was saved from the city plagued with sin, indicating to us that the grass is not always greener on the other side, by him choosing the world rather than God's way.
There's plenty of stories all with a spiritual message that can only be discerned with God's help.
I can show you the same message in the Catholic bible if you wish?

Peace>>>AJ

 

[darleneonfire]

Ah. Now I clue in as to what Lookysee meant when he wondered about what you are being on fire from. Not very observant sometimes. I can get downright retarded sometimes, AAMOF.
Yeah, Volcano near Tonga is pretty active right now. Etna, Kilauea, and Shiveluch are still spewing stuff, too.

That's me. As I keep saying, I live with five males and the lot of them together are no match for me when I get going!! But L Gilbert, you have to be strong when you live with all this testerone!

 

[hermanntrude]

The reason for the long thread, is because the Holy Spirit is guiding it.

How so you ask? Because not only are the few who participate in the discussion are being informed, but many others who just read, as well.

We are actors in a play of life in which the audience are in observation.
They are making up their own minds based on how they see us perform.

For me, it is a platform by which I can introduce the Savior of us all.

Peace>>>AJ:love9:

the reason for the long thread is that people are baiting the radical christians, and the radical christians are continually failing to notice and speal out yards and yards of quoted biblical text, conjecture and general advice (some of which i admit is useful)