The cross: A symbol, but of what?

AP via Providence Journal ^ | 3/16/02 | RICHARD N. OSTLING

[RnMomof7]

Show me a Christian who can't say "damn", and I'll show you a neurotic legalist.

Ohhhhh nooooooooooo

I must be a neurotic legalist..I think it..but never say it.......well at least not in anyones hearing:>)))

[Matchett-PI]

"... well at least not in anyones hearing:>)))"

LOL!!

Try it in a neurotic legalist's hearing sometime. It's fun to keep 'em off balance. :D

[la$tminutepardon]

Have your little laugh M-PI. The truth is, you along with OP are one of the few people that I enjoy seeing post. I have to yell at myself every day for my temper and sometimes letting it get the best of me and repent over my outbursts so it's not that I think I'm any better than Rev 911 in that regard.

Let him confide in one of you as a pastor-- there's something wrong there spiritually. If you care about him, ask him what's wrong. I've spent some time today praying for him. My sincerest regards, TTC

[1lawlady]

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

I too noticed a lull amidst all the chaos today, and I received the peace of God that I asked for. Perhaps it was God's reminder of what the passover means and how Jesus is our Pesach lamb. Would to God the angel of death had passed over Israel today. My heart just breaks for those people.

[Cvengr]

Thank You Lord that you still love them.

Good post, I concur.

[Cvengr]

Thank You Lord that You still love them.

Good post, I concur.

[Grig]

Amen. BTW: I heard a former viatnam POW describe a method of torture they used where they were able to stop the flow of blood out of the limbs without restricting the flow of blood into the limbs. If they kept it up long enough, the blood pressure would cause Hematidrosis in the limbs.

[Grig]

How long has it been with the Mormons that they believed the curse was lifted off of dark-skinned people?

Cain was cursed for what he did, and the mark was put on him as a protection. The mark passed on to his decendants, but they are not under his curse.

You think I dont' know that history about the LDS church?

I think you are demonstrating that you don't have all the fact as you think you do. Blacks have always been welcomed and well treated. Other churches (yours even?) would look the other way if a white master member slept with a black slave of his whereas we would excommunicate anyone who did that. The Church's anti-slavery stand was yet another reason other 'christians' formed mobs against us.

Holding the priesthood is not a requirment for salvation, and in the past God has limited it to only the sons of Levi, so if you want to be consistant, you would have to say that every other Isrealite and Gentile used to be 'cursed' as well.

Any faith that changes was never perfect to begin with.

So then when Peter got a revelation to take the gosple to the Gentiles, that is proof to you that Chrisianity is not a perfect faith? FYI, it was prophecied at least as far back as Brigham Young that the day would come when the priesthood would be given to them too, so it is not any more of a change than Peter's revelation was.

[1lawlady]

And thank you Lord that you are our covenant-keeping God. I rest on your promise as found in Isaiah 45:17 and Romans 11:26:"But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation. You will not be ashamed or confounded world without end." "And so all Israel shall be saved. As it is written: There shall come out of Zion a Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob; for this is my covenant with them."

[la$tminutepardon]

Some people think that I'm easily upset by a few curse words Rev, but it's not the case. Personally,I think you want to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, you've got your friends and family thinking that you do, but in your heart you're having doubts, and there's nothing wrong with doubting, but you have to pray and stay in the Word. It would be good if you could also fellowship with other believers. Is this true or do you know and accept as true in your heart that the Lord Jesus died to save you? Thanks, TTC

[Revelation 911]

although we spoke via freep - I'll say it publicly here - I will proclaim Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God until my last breath. He is the Messiah and saviour of mankind.

[la$tminutepardon]

and the savior of Revelation 911 and of la$tminutepardon and of Whosoever * * therefore shall confess * me before men *, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matt 10:32. God bless you my friend.

[la$tminutepardon]

Easter bump

Ps 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

How many will publicly acknowledge Him this Easter?

[RnMomof7]

The Cross Christians Cling to.......Blessed Easter if we do not cross paths before

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[White Mountain]

Your #394:

Thanks, Terry!

How great the wisdom and the love
That filled the courts on high
And sent the Savior from above
To suffer, bleed, and die!

His precious blood He freely spilt
His life He freely gave
A sinless sacrifice for guilt
A dying world to save

He marked the path and led the way
And every point defines
To light and life and endless day
Where God's full presence shines

How great, how glorious, how complete
Redemption's grand design
Where justice, love, and mercy meet
In harmony divine!

Everyone, have a most sacred celebration of our Lord's atoning sacrifice and glorious resurrection this weekend!

[White Mountain]

Your #388:

Thanks, that was excellent! I have some other replies to get to on this thread, don't I? I am a little behind.

[restornu]

Our Savior's Love

Our Savior's love Shines like the sun with perfect light,
As from above It breaks thru clouds of strife.
Lighting our way, It leads us back into his sight,
Where we may stay To share eternal life.

The Spirit, voice Of goodness, whispers to our hearts
A better choice Than evil's anguished cries.
Loud may the sound Of hope ring till all doubt departs,
And we are bound To him by loving ties.

Our Father, God Of all creation, hear us pray
In rev'rence, awed By thy Son's sacrifice.
Praises we sing. We love thy law; we will obey.
Our heav'nly King, In thee our hearts rejoice.

Our Savior's Love, 113 - Edward L. Hart (© 1977 LDS)

[restornu]

It’s amazing how the scriptures can lay dormant,
until one study in the Spirit of the Lord
to awaken the subtle truths to ponder.
Thank you Grig.

[Khepera]

Was Jesus our Lord God in human form here on earth?

[LarryLied]

Thanks for the link. The sentiment expressed is very Unitarian (or Arian). We'll see if that is the case.