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 11/19/11 9:03 AM |
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jpw wrote:
RP, if one your family members came down with Alz, this info could be invaluable to you very quickly.
http://www.molecularalzheimer.org/
To think there are tests available for borrelia and yet they are told Alz has no known cause, probably all genetic...
I don't see a bacteria under every bush, but if there is one under the bush, I don't call it human DNA. Good day. I did not mean to offend, but was only trying to point out that my data gathering has come from different sources and for that reason I was open to consider things I had not as great a knowledge concerning (less data). Thanks for the link the topic is of interest to me, also hereditary disease. I've shared it with two others.
There is a book I started to read and was unable to finish 'Blame it on the Brain' The first couple of chapters gave me a new direction or rather verified with new information the direction I had desired to pursue from Scripture. It gave more definition as to what to consider. As the Scripture says Psalm 139:13-14 "For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." |
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| 11/18/11 8:44 PM |
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jpw wrote:
no. I am illustrating that they exist at epidemic levels and have a cause often discernable. I believe that the Scripture indicates the primary reason for sickness, disease and death is that sin came into the world. Yet even so our God is merciful and has determined it for good, for those that love Him. A book I have mentioned here before stated that sickness and death may be used of God for the eternal good of the person, one of their family members, correction for sin or for God's glory, as in the case of Lazarus. Having left the medical profession for conscience reasons, I still desire to help the sick. I have spent some time doing what I do best in my field gathering data and analyzing it. It appears that we both do this, using different sources. We do not seem to conclude the same things. I am not challenging your assertion here I just believe there is a broader base of causes then a bacteria. Consider Exodus 15:26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. |
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| 11/18/11 5:12 PM |
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John UK wrote:
Rp, with respect, your whole post is irrelevant. The folks I am referring to are the eleven apostles of the Lamb, who met with 109 other disciples of Jesus and, in obedience to him, were tarrying in Jerusalem, awaiting the promised Holy Ghost and, when the Spirit came, they were all filled. Presby claims that these folks were unregenerate penitent believers. You may find my words, irrelevant, most do; which were:
"I did answer that, possibly I'm unclear or you ignore my point and find a new one, that you prefer. Let me ask you, How was it: as saith the Scripture in.."
"It happened before Acts 2:16-21 no? Jonathan Edwards has addressed this in a book concerning the work of the Holy Spirit."
However, the better part of the post was Scripture that is applicable to the assertion that, the change that took place after Christ's death, resurrection and ascension was the 'way' the Spirit worked or applied this grace. All saints in both economies depend(ed) on a work of God's Spirit by grace through faith. The difference being the promise of Christ to come (OT). (NT)holding forth the reality or His redemption accomplished and applied as I understand it. No one has ever been saved by anything but grace. Zechariah 4:7;12:10 |
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| 11/18/11 4:33 PM |
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jpw wrote:
antibiotic resistant infections are a reality in North America ---
leading epidemic is chronic Lyme (borrelia bacteria)
much higher rate than HIV
causing autoimmune disease that mimicks MS, Lupus, ALS, etc.......many who spend years fighting Lyme strangely get cured of the mystery "syndrome" they have been diagnosed with.
in worst areas, CDC admits roughly 10% reporting---which means they are missing 90% of cases.
another abysmal failure. in a free market, customers would never pay for such failures. Are you saying that autoimmune diseases are not. You've eluded to this before, can you clarify what you are saying? I'm not following what you are asserting. |
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| 11/18/11 2:51 PM |
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John UK wrote:
Correct, and there are more questions to follow, like, "How can an unregenerate people call Jesus 'Lord', pray to God, and appoint another apostle in place of Judas Iscariot?
Acts 1:24-26 KJV I did answer that, possibly I'm unclear or you ignore my point and find a new one, that you prefer. Let me ask you, How was it: as saith the Scripture in 1 Samuel 10:11And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"1 Samuel 10:6 answers,"And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man." same as John 20:22 "22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" It happened before Acts 2:16-21 no? Jonathan Edwards has addressed this in a book concerning the work of the Holy Spirit. |
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| 11/17/11 5:38 PM |
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The time of reformation spoken of in Hebrews 10:10,16 had come, Christ is now ascended. He had commanded the disciples to tarry at Jerusalem and they did. They received the gift of the Holy Spirit. They were now equipped for ministry, in the text quoted in John 20:23 they were given the keys or a commission to the over-site of Christ's Church. Peter preached to his Jewish hearers and his converts, were the predestined, elected, called by the outward gospel, inwardly called by the irresistible Spirit of God persons evidenced by repentance and faith, justification, sanctification and glorification in time. Yet the Scripture also says that he that endures to the end shall be saved and all who have been effectually called will. John 3:8 indicates all this is a secret work of the the Spirit of God on the image bearers God chooses to conform to the image of His Son. Malachi indicates that there will be a mutual fear or reverence for God that will enable believers to recognize one another, but not perfectly, as Calvin explained in his Institutes regarding the unpardonable sin. The weakness of the visible Church at this time seems to have much to do with it many divisions and schisms. Matt.23:11-14 |
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| 11/17/11 4:19 PM |
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John 20:19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. 21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. This was after he had appeared to Mary Jh.20:17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. This would seem to verify what Presby said "Whilst Christ was amongst them He and the Holy Spirit enabled them for the task at this special one off time, but did not regenerate them. Acts 2:4 This is the first instance of the Holy Spirit's regeneration type effect on earth." I was taught it was this way in a Reformed Baptist Church, as well. |
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| 11/16/11 8:29 PM |
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Nestling wrote:
 No bonus salad treats for you!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-15742121 Is the moral of that story always pre- wash your packaged salads or more importantly TESCO do not call your Creator into question regarding his recorded order for all His creatures, lest he exercices his decrees through the works of creation and providence against you? |
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| 11/16/11 8:03 PM |
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Anna K wrote:
"While Virginians were largely loyal to the Church of England, the pilgrims in Plymouth repudiated the church and came to America to escape it. "
A reasonable expectation of what this dig may reveal. Did you notice the picture in the article of the grave marker? The first time I worshipped in the states with a visible RP Church, was as a member of a mission planting work. The ministry came to us from Canada and we were given the use of a Calvinistic Baptist Church. The minister first removed from the sanctuary the Christian flag, next the American flag and then covered the plain cross on the wall with the piano cover before he began the worship service. That was some years ago now, but it left a lasting impression. The picture was my first clue together with history re-call which is better admittedly concerning the North then the South of the US |
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| 11/16/11 7:29 PM |
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Anna K wrote:
The church would be an English Protestant church. Which in 1607 would have been the Anglican Church would it not? Or are you suggesting it was built by Separatists, or Puritan Congregationalists? |
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| 11/16/11 7:00 PM |
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There is indeed one true, reformed from Papal Rome, visible Church and as Mr. Rutherford said she is sometimes more, sometimes less visible, She is at this time less visible, but that is only seasonal. Christ will in every generation build his Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against her. The reference to survival of the fittest was a exhortation, to fellow posters and myself not to give in to the evolved animal-like behavior that lacks charity, or knowledge that puffs up but does not edify. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us,
1John1:8 |
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| 11/16/11 4:38 PM |
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SteveR wrote:
I dont feel Pentecostals are correct in their understanding either, however a teaching doesnt have to be codified in the WCF to be correct. As much respect I have for the authors of the WCF, its obviously not complete. Personally, I feel the decline in US Presbyterian Synods was due in part to an over reliance on the document Well SteveR you have pleasantly surprised me twice today. I don't think we are saying what you assert. That is not what I am saying, (but I won't speak for Presby he seems capable enough) I would say that God has given gift's to His Church. Pastor/teacher are gifts and neither of those gifts are mine in the Church and possibly not Presby's. I believe that it would be best in this setting to quote Scripture & teachers and pastors rather then pontificate. All God's elect have been given gifts and their place in the body and no part shall be lacking. Both obedience and decorum would forbid usurpation of the ministry. The Confession is foundational truth from just such Pastor/Teachers and I know of none but the Pope who claim infallibility. Nevertheless few today have the foundational knowledge Scripture teaches. The Ministry is ordained by God and given utterance for the good of His body the Church. |
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| 11/16/11 3:52 PM |
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Presby wrote:
RP
Sorry I forgot to mention "Baptism in the Spirit"
This is a Pentecostal teaching.
As a Traditional Scottish Presbyterian I don't recognise Baptism in the Spirit as a Biblical teaching. Sorry Sir, but I didn't read your part II until I wrote my response to part I. I do understand what you are saying and I started to read your link, which I will finish. To clarify, in God's amazing kindness to me, though I was not raised in Traditional Scottish Presbyterianism, I have third generation Scottish Irish roots. But sadly Irish papist and Scottish Humanist, yet God mercied me. He broke in upon my mind with His truth, His initial means; the Scripture and a book. My Lord is Truth itself, and He is not limited as to how He can make Himself known to his poor ones. Neither nature's night, Satan's intent to blind or deceive, nor this world's darkness cannot hinder. D.Spencer came to my rescue in a book when being hard pressed by Baptist theology and God did use him with all his imperfections, because the Lord was able to build on what knowledge base of His Word I did have after using McCheyne's read-thru schedule for many years. I came out of the darkness of Rome Ecclesiastic and Civil to where I find myself this day. Ps. 148; Ps. 34: |
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| 11/16/11 1:26 PM |
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Presby wrote:
"In the Arminian camp, the ordo salutis is 1) outward call 2) faith/election, 3) repentance, 4) regeneration, 5) justification, 6) perseverance, 7) glorification.
Arminians believe that fallen, natural man retains the moral capacity to receive or reject the gospel of his own power. Even with the help of grace he still must find it within himself to believe or reject Christ. Of this I am aware. I face the practical implications of ECT/Arminianism on a daily basis. If grace is grace, then the effectually called have a renewed will. The outward gospel was/is preached and accompanied by the inward call of the Irresistible Spirit of God upon the mind, will and affections of God's elect; This I understand. Yet we are to Phil 2:12-13 which is not grace plus but grace evidenced. In this age of doctrinal information without a settled state of the visible Church (as I see it), people believe a very eclectic array of doctrines. For that reason it is very difficult to get a clear picture of what any professing Christian believes in this context. It seems to me, in this format it is survival of the fittest, but that is not as it should be. Little regarding the visible Church is as it should be and so...here we are. |
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| 11/16/11 11:46 AM |
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Presby wrote:
John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Thus Regeneration - viz "born again" - Is to be born of the Spirit.
Regeneration -(in the Holy Spirit)- begins the process of salvation of the Elect. What I heard didn't contradict John 3:6 nor what you state. Consider Baptism of the Holy Spirit is not to be confused with Regeneration. (I emphasize without caps) Although both take place almost instantaneously, and involve only the elect, still they are not identical. I am also thinking of effectual calling in the WCF SC Q&A 31 Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered to us in the gospel. Effectual call is the inward gospel call of the irresistible Spirit bringing -Conviction, Enlightenment, and Renewal or the work of Regeneration whose fruit is Faith John 3:8. To be in graphed into Christ invisible would be the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This teacher seems to me to be stating that is accomplished almost instantaneously with Regeneration and involves only the elect. |
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