Amen to all said above!  I think the internet is a valuable tool, and yes, sadly there is much evil lurking every corner, but it always brings me hope to know all the wonderful places to share the gospel of our Lord and to see people every day doing it.  Many have their own websites or blogs dedicated to sharing the Good News and we may never know who's eyes will graced a post, a website, or any other material placed by a loving Christian and be saved by the Loving grace of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!  It brings my heart joy.  May the Lord be praised!
-Am-

You took all the best ones brother....

LOL....every time I thought I had a good one, I re-read BEP's posts and realized he already posted what I was thinking, which is perfectly fine bye the way 

Amen!
This is something I often take for granted myself! I happen to be blessed to have so many Christian brothers and sisters around me, and yes, we are often discussing the gospel.  I couldn't imagine being in danger for doing such things.  These wonderful soldiers of the Lord will always be in my prayers!
Blessings!
-Am-

Last year I read Tommy Franks's book.  Some good insight! 

I was thinking about having a cup right now until I walked outside....ugghh.....very hot today in the Northeast! 

Very well Sister,
Grace and peace to you as well! (and yes, I do mean that sincerely)
-Am-

-am- my dad worked at Mattel, I always got Hot Wheels. I have a few that were never released to the public.  

DW,
That is very cool!  Where I grew up my neighbor was way into collecting them.  I bet that would have interested him immensely!

Well I'm out of here. I have enough coffee, to fill my to-go cup.    Y'all have a wonderful day, and God Bless y'all.

Yes, this is truly a day that the Lord has made! You too brother!

I'll try to chime in again, if no one minds.  I think this is an excellent discussion, but please, it does not do anyone any good to make a point by stating such things as quoted below.  I think there is a lot to be learned from this discussion. Academically I feel we should challenge new ideas, regardless of how old they are to the person who is trying to support them.  If you feel that one must have a certain background to challenge these thoughts, then by all means say so.  But please post that in the beginning of your lesson so those whose paper qualifications, who you feel are not up to par, do not post their thoughts. And Sister, since you have the academic background, I probably would have figured your thoughts would be challenged. I remember in my own study a very important person quoted "the wise man questions the wisdom of others because he questions his own, the foolish man because it is different from his own."  No, not a biblical quote, and maybe a bit philosophical, but one I remembered for a long time. Yes, the deeper we dive into academics the more "dissertations" we must defend, regardless of who is asking the questions. Sister, may you never grow tired of learning about or discussion the Lord.  Peace to all of you and above all else, blessings!
-Am-

So you don't like what I have said about all should know ICE to better understand the words of the Lord, if you think you can LEARN any better without the bible then throw it away.  I will stick to what I KNOW is true, from THE ANCIENT WORDS of God. I am getting very tired of Christians that do not have the academic training coming down on me for having it.  I could show you scripture after scripture and you would still believe the way you do now because your negative volition will not allow even the possibility of even investigating.  I am not upset with you or anybody if they choose to do it there way, I DON"T CARE!, it is none of my business  You have read what I posted, and if you don't agree, then DON"T agree, but I am sorely tired of going around and around, giving scripture on scripture on scripture, been there done that and I will (free will ) NO LONGER do it!  This has become so very OLD.  The only one in this life we have to justify ourselves to is the Lord (unless we're married).  I am moving on from this topic with you, for you do not want to know, not really.  Our emotions and volition often gets in the way of the truth and I am too tired to continue with you.  "We must decrease and HE must increase."  The Lord bless you and keep you.......I love all of my fellow believers, and the way they worship is TRULY between them and the Lord, I do not wish to step on anyone's toes, that is not my job nor my wish.

Grace and Peace........[/size]

Pray for Satan

Yes, its a kind gesture and I admire your enthusiasm.......I see that you have taken the advice of our friends here, so no further remarks are needed by me except for the fact that the Word of God will always hold true and it holds all of the answers.  Welcome to CU and hope you find many interesting posts here.  May you be blessed!
-Am-

Amen!

LOL  ....  nothing wrong with being a theologian as long as we keep our eyes on the most important thing. The main message that Jesus came to earth to deliver to us all  .... The Gospel.

Well said! 

Yes, I question that also since I am currently going through this material. I am definitely not afraid of it although I am now seriously starting to question the teachings that go with it.

Careful PR!  That just might make you a theologian!. LOL.....  As I'm re-reading this material, it should be a debate on theological application, not what the scripture defines as Pastor/Teacher, and I think that is what linssue is getting at.  I do believe that there is more going on here then meets the eye.  We shall see where this leads us and may the light of the Lord guide this message to be a blessing to all who read it!  That those whose thoughts shall fall upon it may see that the disciples of the Lord do in fact love one another, even when they question and disagree, but in the end are only trying to get closer to the Lord!

Welcome to CU!
Peace to you!
-Am-