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If you don't mind my asking, are you a new believer? How long have you belonged to Christ?

Not used to such a short window of time to correct things yet myself. I'm trying to see things in a positive light, and tell myself I'm going to change my habits and actually proof-read now before posting. I'm probably just lying to myself, LoL.

Agreed. If this was in reference to Post #29, that sort of thing is not what I was talking about. Much of what I have shared with them has been very specific, though for the sake of privacy I will not spill another forum's business.

Greetings, Jon. My trouble with this argument is that it assumes God will never again desire to confirm His word to the world, not now and not in the end-times. This seems to be in conflict with Joel 2:28-31, which despite some claiming has already been fulfilled actually hasn't, unless you...

No response to Post #29, RA? That was directed to you first and foremost. Do you think such things can still serve an important purpose today, or no?

Excellent post, Aaron. If you could, tell me what you think of Post #29. I believe the gift of prophecy is still of immense value in the spiritual war, and I personally think the things the enemy has done through people like the Kingdom Now crowd have helped serve to dissuade people from it...

OK, coming back to this thread, and I am in agreement with you on post #9. This is why any charismatic with any sense rejects NAR wholesale, and distances themselves from it. But now, let me give you a sense of why prophecy is still needed and not just teachers. I belong to another forum where...

I take it these two have been through the Your World Blown Away Car Wash, and lived to tell the tale... Alas, the evils we visit upon ourselves.

Greeings, Hann. When studying scripture, it is best to analyze verses in light of their surrounding contexts rather than cherry pick one from one epistle and one from another to create a doctrinal position. Your post bounces around all over the place like a ping pong ball, and ends up first...

I would say just be carful that the poor you are giving to are truly deserving of assistance and not just conning you, since you are already in an impoverished state yourself. Depending on what poor we are talking about, sometimes they look and sound legit and yet end up using the money only for...

We seem to have quite a bit in common... have you been lurking on me someplace else maybe? :p Just kidding, LoL. I understand. But for a question as important as this, it still kinda necessitates proof. I appreciate the digging, but now he left out James, Jude, 2 Peter, Hebrews, 2 John, 3...

And how few people teach this, even in more conservative circles now. Gotta check out for the night. Been fun! Talk to you tomorrow maybe. :cool: - V

Maybe the worst part is that so many are led to think such "ministry" suffices as actually "receiving from God" in some way. Again, for me it's mostly about misrepresentation. The messages present Christianity as a social religion that further engrains people to this world and its culture...

Ok. I suppose if thoughts of Dorian Grey came to my mind, I'd be pretty concerned too, LoL. I always have a problem with leaders living in multi-million dollar mansions. How that demonstrates all things equal is beyond me. I mean, owning one's own house is one thing, but living in a metropolis...

I think this one is sort of to be expected. All the big money makers tend to run in the same circles. Haven't read the article yet, but this wouldn't surprise me. I do think it's unethical. I read that Billy Graham used to do a similar thing at stadium events. When the altar calls came, they...

Wow. That's a creepy allusion. Hadn't thought of that movie in years. Well, I haven't watched him a ton. I just know that it smacks of superficiality. Maybe the reason I feel the way I do is because I've seen preachers - local ones here on TV who are pastoring congregations of 300-400 people -...

I dunno. If I were still single... I think I'd steal that suit from him. Makes me a little jealous. I still like to entertain the wife, you know (with humor I mean) so you gotta keep things fresh. And at this age you gotta get creative.

You know, as superficial as it is, I really don't get the worst spirit from Furtick. I think as far as megachurch entertainers go, he does it better than about anyone, and seems... well, sincere about it in a way. It's just so superficial that I don't know exactly what he is accomplishing, even...

I suppose I should take it down for moderation's sake, but unfortunately one has all of about two minutes to edit one's posts. So at this point I'm just rolling with it. But don't worry. I'm not normally in the habit of posting pics of half naked overweight men in cupid suits.

I say if Furtick came out in an outfit like that, it would truly take the edge off. I mean, if you're gonna be an entertainer, why not go for the gusto? He could preach on love, for Valentine's Day. What's that verse... "Let love be without dissimulation."