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Skypilot     Link to:     I'm From: Wangi Wangi, Australia land of the blue glove blokes!

Hoorayyyyy.................we got rain..........no wait, its just the kids running the shower...mmmmmmmmmm..........oh well, Your Old man would have been O.K. in Alice Springs.it never rains there, all the water comes up from Springs.....hence the name (although I have to admit I dont know who Alice is!!!!)most of the rivers there are dry pathways ,that only flow when it rains over in Queensland and runs through the place, because its down hill from there......Ministry is going well , I am still doing scripture at schools and teach an extra class this year, I think I am going to give scripture at High School a go soon as there is a vacancy comming up. Still doing the occasional Marriage counciling now and then. My Daughter Olivia is putting together a demo C.D. ,She composes and sings her own songs, some of which are christian , so Im thinking of a way to tie that into the ministry......How about your end Pete are you still slaying all those demons......from what I can tell there are a heap in San Diego with left feet, and a bad speech impediment, Im thinking we should visit their sites and post a little scripture (like the whole book of Isiah) to help them cast those demons out,,,,,,,,,,,what say you

-Friday, May 26, 2006 at 06:37:23 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie, , CA

Good morning Skypilot,

Enjoy the fun while you can, last night we had a down pour. That ought to do wonders for the spring rush.

How goes the ministry/plan?

I guess the good news is Iran hasn't nuked anything yet.

And to think back in the 70's my Dad wanted to immigrate to Alice Springs.
Whew, that was close.

Have a good one mate!

-Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 08:13:54 (PDT)

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Skypilot     Link to:     I'm From: Wangi Wangi, Australia, the land of Drought

Hey Pete ..........loved the sliding scriptures man...........well chosen too, and far more digestable than the other motor mouths on the site,I guess these poor posters are a prime example of Garbage in garbage out, they not only promote it they speak it (and worse still they understand it)...........how things over there Pete, I think we are heading for a recession, the economy has dropped dead, and 80 percent of Australia is Drought declared, and our Dams are drying up everywhere, soon there wont be any water restrictions because there wont be any water. The driest continent on earth is getting drier in a big way. we havent had rain for so long even the birds are dusty

-Monday, May 22, 2006 at 05:18:55 (PDT)

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Hey Pete ..........loved the sliding scriptures man...........well chosen too, and far more digestable than the other motor mouths on the site,I guess these poor posters are a prime example of Garbage in garbage out, they not only promote it they speak it (and worse still they understand it)...........how things over there Pete, I think we are heading for a recession, the economy has dropped dead, and 80 percent of Australia is Drought declared, and our Dams are drying up everywhere, soon there wont be any water restrictions because there wont be any water. The driest continent on earth is getting drier in a big way. we havent had rain for so long even the birds are dusty

-Monday, May 22, 2006 at 05:18:27 (PDT)

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-Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 19:43:20 (PDT)

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Mat 6:24

"You cannot be a slave of two masters; you will hate one and love the other; you will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

-Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 19:42:13 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie, , Canada

Proverbs 22:7

Poor people are slaves of the rich. Borrow money and you are the lender's slave.

-Friday, May 19, 2006 at 09:00:00 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie, , Canada

1Jo 3:1 See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children---and so, in fact, we are. This is why the world does not know us: it has not known God.
1Jo 3:2 My dear friends, we are now God's children, but it is not yet clear what we shall become. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is.
1Jo 3:3 Everyone who has this hope in Christ keeps himself pure, just as Christ is pure.
1Jo 3:4 Whoever sins is guilty of breaking God's law, because sin is a breaking of the law.
1Jo 3:5 You know that Christ appeared in order to take away sins, and that there is no sin in him.
1Jo 3:6 So everyone who lives in union with Christ does not continue to sin; but whoever continues to sin has never seen him or known him.
1Jo 3:7 Let no one deceive you, my children! Whoever does what is right is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
1Jo 3:8 Whoever continues to sin belongs to the Devil, because the Devil has sinned from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for this very reason, to destroy what the Devil had done.
1Jo 3:9 Those who are children of God do not continue to sin, for God's very nature is in them; and because God is their Father, they cannot continue to sin.
1Jo 3:10 Here is the clear difference between God's children and the Devil's children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God's children.
1Jo 3:11 The message you heard from the very beginning is this: we must love one another.
1Jo 3:12 We must not be like Cain; he belonged to the Evil One and murdered his own brother Abel. Why did Cain murder him? Because the things he himself did were wrong, and the things his brother did were right.
1Jo 3:13 So do not be surprised, my friends, if the people of the world hate you.
1Jo 3:14 We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love others. Those who do not love are still under the power of death.
1Jo 3:15 Those who hate others are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life in them.
1Jo 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for others!
1Jo 3:17 If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God?
1Jo 3:18 My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.
1Jo 3:19 This, then, is how we will know that we belong to the truth; this is how we will be confident in God's presence.
1Jo 3:20 If our conscience condemns us, we know that God is greater than our conscience and that he knows everything.
1Jo 3:21 And so, my dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have courage in God's presence.
1Jo 3:22 We receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.
1Jo 3:23 What he commands is that we believe in his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as Christ commanded us.
1Jo 3:24 Those who obey God's commands live in union with God and God lives in union with them. And because of the Spirit that God has given us we know that God lives in union with us.

-Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 14:03:35 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie,, Canada

1Jo 3:8

Whoever continues to sin belongs to the Devil, because the Devil has sinned from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for this very reason, to destroy what the Devil had done.

-Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 03:18:15 (PDT)

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Mar 16:15

He said to them, "Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people.
Mar 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.

-Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 03:15:18 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie , Canada

Mat 20:16

And Jesus concluded, "So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last."

-Monday, May 15, 2006 at 05:57:21 (PDT)

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Mat 19:21

Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come and follow me."

-Monday, May 15, 2006 at 05:55:24 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie, , Canada

Mat 19:23

Jesus then said to his disciples, "I assure you: it will be very hard for rich people to enter the Kingdom of heaven.

-Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 19:50:42 (PDT)

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Luk 16:13

"No servant can be the slave of two masters; such a slave will hate one and love the other or will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

-Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 19:47:03 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to: Canada

Ok, let's try this, what criteria consists for repentance.

-Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 14:35:17 (PDT)

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Skypilot     Link to:     I'm From: Wangi Wangi, AUSTRALIA , the Land of two up mate

Well fellas, thats a severe speach impediment you got there, but then again I could be mistaken , it could be deep and meaningful words to a Rap song, and then again it could be the American intelligence organisation sending a secretly disguised code measage......naaaaaa! on second thoughts its someone who has brain damage..........I must say though MAUIFORSALE does twig my interest, is it going cheap and if so is it because its slowly going to disappear due to rising sea levels.


Hi Pete.I would say its the second senario for repentance and is applicable the first time its done when seeking salvation and also any time after that when one is already saved....what say you Sonny!!!

-Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 05:05:15 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to: ca

Repentance,

Who's standard/criterion applies, the one repenting or how He wants one to repent?

-Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 19:17:38 (PDT)

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1John 1:8...If we claim to be without sin then truth is not in us. (9) if we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (10) If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his word has no place in our lives.

-Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 06:56:34 (PDT)

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Oh Dear....they are at it again...well guys the best hand you can have in Poker is five of anything.........now thats impossible you say, there are only four of anything in a pack of cards..........well let me tell you guys , when Jesus deals the cards you always end up with five Aces,so unless you repent your sins and give your life to him ,then the cards are against you and you cannot win,.........dont you think its time you had a winning hand,,,,,,,,,think about it!!!!!!!!

-Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 06:49:19 (PDT)

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Peter     Link to:     I'm From: Airdrie, , Canada

1Jo 5:18 We know that no children of God keep on sinning, for the Son of God keeps them safe, and the Evil One cannot harm them.


"IOW, only if he can sin, can he lose salvation. But he who is born of God cannot sin because the cause of sin cannot approach him."Sonny



1Jo 5:16 If you see a believer commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray to God, who will give that person life. This applies to those whose sins do not lead to death. But there is sin which leads to death, and I do not say that you should pray to God about that.
1Jo 5:17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death.

I not sure your "cannot sin" is an acurate reflection of "sinneth not".
I can't think of to many people professing christianity who live a sinless life style in deed.
And by your criteria, it's not adding up to good.

-Monday, May 08, 2006 at 21:17:15 (PDT)

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Hi Sonny,

Welcome aboard!

Interesting, as of late, I'm of the mind that the first order is to repent.

No repentance, no baptism.



Luk 24:45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,
Luk 24:46 and said to them, "This is what is written: the Messiah must suffer and must rise from death three days later,
Luk 24:47 and in his name the message about repentance and the forgiveness of sins must be preached to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Luk 24:48 You are witnesses of these things.

-Monday, May 08, 2006 at 20:54:01 (PDT)

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Hi Skypilot.

Yes, I agree that there are different sorts of baptism identified in the bible. I had hoped to suggest that in my post.


S: baptism of the Spirit can also happen before Baptism by water.


A: Absolutely. My list was just a "typical sequence" to salvation through Christ.

Blessings

-Monday, May 08, 2006 at 17:39:13 (PDT)

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wHOOPS i BLOOPED.......SHOULD READ.........Hi Sonny welcome to the site..Im a once saved always saved adherent, however your sequence of salvation appears to need some clarity.eg, baptism of the Spirit can also happen before Baptism by water. again there are at least seven Baptism in the bible and the Baptism of John is a different Baptism to the Baptism into Christ( I think this is what you are alluding to in your sequence below)

-Monday, May 08, 2006 at 06:33:42 (PDT)

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Hi Sonny welcome to the site..Im a once saved always saved adherent, however your sequence of salvation appears to need some clarity.eg, baptism of the Spirit can also happen before Baptism by water. again there are at least Baptism in the bible and the Baptism of John is a different Baptism to the Baptism into Christ( I think this is what you are alluding to in your sequence below)





Then we may discover the truth, that the sequence can be:
Water baptism
"Receiving" the Holy Spirit ("baptism in the Spirit")
Dying daily (surrender)
Baptism into Christ
Completion of the process of receiving Christ (promise of salvation)
Being Born of God (final, ultimate salvation).

-Monday, May 08, 2006 at 00:05:18 (PDT)

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Hey Fella's Fella's.......we advertise salvation here.We dont need all that medical stuff to help us , we got Jesus and he is a whole Hospital, so we have all that we need for what ails us, you guys should try him.....and whats even better is it costs you nothing and not only make your own life richer, but other peoples as well.........

-Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 23:55:19 (PDT)

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Peter, the normal instruction we receive leads to either mistaken beliefs about the permanency of salvation, or to confusion about it. So the normal instruction must first be cast aside.

Then we may discover the truth, that the sequence can be:
Water baptism
"Receiving" the Holy Spirit ("baptism in the Spirit")
Dying daily (surrender)
Baptism into Christ
Completion of the process of receiving Christ (promise of salvation)
Being Born of God (final, ultimate salvation).


The bible tells us that "We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not." (1st John 5:18).

And since the cause of sin cannot touch him, he cannot sin, and therefore he cannot lose his salvation -ever. Only if a person can fall (which requires the interference of and influence of "Satan" as it "the Garden of Eden"), can he lose salvation. IOW, only if he can sin, can he lose salvation. But he who is born of God cannot sin because the cause of sin cannot approach him.

Some object that the bible says that we all have sinned. That is true. But he who is born of God no longer sins, and God does not hold a grudge due to past errors that have been covered after we are redeemed.

Blessings

-Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 11:06:20 (PDT)

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Skypilot     Link to:     I'm From: Wangi Wangi, Australia ...

Well, this is unique.......someone peddling drugs on a christian web site!!!! Hi Pete, not ignoring you mate ....just flat out like a lizard drinking........keep up the vigilance

-Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 06:14:09 (PDT)

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-Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 05:22:10 (PDT)

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2Pe 3:17

But you, my friends, already know this. Be on your guard, then, so that you will not be led away by the errors of lawless people and fall from your safe position.

2Pe 3:18

But continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, now and forever! Amen.

-Monday, May 01, 2006 at 10:18:45 (PDT)

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Joh 8:34
Jesus said to them, "I am telling you the truth: everyone who sins is a slave of sin.
Joh 8:35
A slave does not belong to a family permanently, but a son belongs there forever.
Joh 8:36
If the Son sets you free, then you will be really free.

-Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 04:42:49 (PDT)

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Good morning,

I don't see why not once saved always saved and then again don't see why one can't forfeit salvation.

-Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 04:01:25 (PDT)

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Joh 6:39

And it is the will of him who sent me that I should not lose any of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them all to life on the last day.
Joh 6:40

For what my Father wants is that all who see the Son and believe in him should have eternal life. And I will raise them to life on the last day."



And so we again ask the question, Are we once saved always saved, or is salvation subject to our daily conduct and faith?????......what say you Pete or anyone else for that matter)

-Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 04:33:45 (PDT)

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Joh 6:39

And it is the will of him who sent me that I should not lose any of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them all to life on the last day.
Joh 6:40

For what my Father wants is that all who see the Son and believe in him should have eternal life. And I will raise them to life on the last day."

Joh 6:41

The people started grumbling about him, because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven."

Joh 6:42

So they said, "This man is Jesus son of Joseph, isn't he? We know his father and mother. How, then, does he now say he came down from heaven?"

Joh 6:43

Jesus answered, "Stop grumbling among yourselves.

Joh 6:44

People cannot come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me; and I will raise them to life on the last day.

Joh 6:45

The prophets wrote, 'Everyone will be taught by God.' Anyone who hears the Father and learns from him comes to me.

-Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 10:49:36 (PDT)

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Joh 6:62


Suppose, then, that you should see the Son of Man go back up to the place where he was before?


Joh 6:63


What gives life is God's Spirit; human power is of no use at all. The words I have spoken to you bring God's life-giving Spirit.

-Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 10:39:11 (PDT)

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I'd say God showed his true colours in Jesus.

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Joh 15:13
The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them.

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-Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 03:28:41 (PST)

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Hi Kim...God has several colours.....firstly he is Spirit.......therefore he is clear.....then it says he is a consuming fire..........therefore he is the colours found in a fire.......it also says that he was a pillar of light...therefore he is very bright......and in some books of the Bible he is associated as being surrounded by a rainbow....so he is several colours here......other descriptions indicate that when he is angry...he is as dark as a storm cloud.......get the picture!!!!.........so everytime you see a chamelion, think of God (minus the big tongue)!!!!!


Hi Anonymous.........other bathroom activities can be found in the New Testament..eg when John the Baptist had to dunk all those Isrealites that needed their sins washed away!!!!!.......same thing happened again in the Old Testament when God had to march all the Isrealites through the Red sea to get all that pesky egyptian grime of them. This is believed to be a world record for communal bathing!!!!!!even gave their pets, laundry and cutlery a going over on the way through!!!!


Sorry guys, Im having a sick humor day...........have a good one

-Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 14:01:47 (PST)

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hi this is kim i was wondering is there eny ehere in the bible were it says what color god is

-Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 11:28:33 (PST)

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besides the book of samuel is there another verse in the bible that talks about someone using the bathroom?

-Monday, March 27, 2006 at 16:34:01 (PST)

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Act 2:38
Peter said to them, "Each one of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God's gift, the Holy Spirit.

-Friday, March 24, 2006 at 20:30:32 (PST)

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Howdy,

Well force five gusto may not be considered part of the plan, but in various places around the world natural disasters have wrecked havoc in countries who have been hostile/closed to the preaching of the gospel. After the the carnage, the need for assistance has left the door wide open for christian ministries and the word to be proclaimed with positive results.


Maybe a force five is part of the plan, for your consideration.

-Monday, March 20, 2006 at 15:53:38 (PST)

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Hi Pete....North Queensland just got hit by a force five cyclone, came outa nowhere and struck in about 15 hrs.......ripped the place up a lot but only four injured , and now another one has formed straight after..........prayer please!!!!!

-Monday, March 20, 2006 at 03:15:09 (PST)

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