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Comment on Modern-Day Judaizers? by MrD

MrD — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:39:35 +0000

I am just getting through an incident with a pretty deceitful Messianic group. Years ago I knew Messianic believers that were straight. They believed in Jesus and they kept Jewish traditions, but they didn’t expect or encourage gentiles to follow. I started reading articles at certain Messianic website. Ultimately, I find out that the rabbi isn’t even Jewish and in his class he systematically takes the New Testament apart. He has an online degree. My sister belongs to a very similar group which is run by a gentile rabbi who has an online degree. She has become anti-Christian as a result, although they say they do not want to go into the law and are now doing something else? These guys are phony and can be very dangerous.

Comment on God With Us by Melanie Nelson

Melanie Nelson — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:27:26 +0000

I’m ready ; ) — very redeeming post.

Comment on I stand at the door and knock… by Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:51:59 +0000

Thank you for this insight. I have the traditional picture of Jesus knocking at the door and wanted to put a scripture under is. It really never occurred to me it was not offering salvation until I realized it was from Revelations!! What a revelation! Ha.
I completely understand what the significance of the scripture means now. I also believe salvation is a free gift and we do not have to “do” anything to receive it, not even open a door.
Again, thanks.
Sandi B.

Comment on Perfectionism, Legalism, and the Conscience by JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3

JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:10:31 +0000

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Comment on Burning Down the Bunker by JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3

JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:09:15 +0000

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Comment on Calling on God to Testify… Part 2 by JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3

JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:08:07 +0000

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Comment on Calling on God to Testify… Part 1 by JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3

JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 3 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:06:17 +0000

[...] have a theory – and it’s just that – a theory. Using the book of Job (refer to Part 1) as a starting place, we see that God does permit (and ordain) painful events to take place in the [...]

Comment on Calling on God to Testify… Part 1 by JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 2

JoelWNelson.com » Calling on God to Testify… Part 2 — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:24:35 +0000

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Comment on Burning Down the Bunker by JoelWNelson.com » What breaks the cycle?

JoelWNelson.com » What breaks the cycle? — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:56 +0000

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Comment on Modern-Day Judaizers? by Ron Sumners

Ron Sumners — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Fine article! I had a staff member that had to be dismissed two years ago because of this “other gospel.” He was teachging our youth that dietary laws and other specific Mosaic Laws were necessary for salvation. I fear it is a growing problem in Christianity.