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Last post by Marc - Today at 10:16:56 AMQuote from: Ross on Today at 06:38:38 AMG'day Marc;
Be assured that the flesh does not like the spirit- Galatians 5 talks about that- the flesh protects itself by blaming the spirit.
Part of our learning to live in the spirit is perceiving that difference.
1 Corinthians 2:15
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GAL 5:17
"For the flesh is lusting against the spirit, yet the spirit against the flesh. Now these are opposing one another, lest you should be doing whatever you may want".
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Last post by Ross - Today at 06:38:38 AMG'day Marc;
Be assured that the flesh does not like the spirit- Galatians 5 talks about that- the flesh protects itself by blaming the spirit.
Part of our learning to live in the spirit is perceiving that difference.
1 Corinthians 2:15
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Be assured that the flesh does not like the spirit- Galatians 5 talks about that- the flesh protects itself by blaming the spirit.
Part of our learning to live in the spirit is perceiving that difference.
1 Corinthians 2:15
C.U
#3
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Last post by Marc - Today at 01:03:08 AMQuote from: Ross on October 22, 2026, 03:54:52 PMG'day Marc:
Good leading.
The prophets of old were never welcome in their own town.
Jesus was outside Jerusalem during his ministry.
On the whole - I'm not welcome anywhere. - I'm either doing something very right, or something very wrong Ross!
#4
Word Studies / How would you answer John 6:44...
Last post by Marc - Today at 12:41:44 AMJust curious how the folks here would answer this (seeming) contradiction?
I know how I would answer it, but I'll withhold for now as I'd like to hear what others think.
"No one can come to Me unless the Father draws him.
- John 6:44
"Draw near to God and God will draw near to you".
- James 4:8
I know how I would answer it, but I'll withhold for now as I'd like to hear what others think.
"No one can come to Me unless the Father draws him.
- John 6:44
"Draw near to God and God will draw near to you".
- James 4:8
#5
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Last post by Ross - October 22, 2026, 03:54:52 PMG'day Marc:
Good leading.
The prophets of old were never welcome in their own town.
Jesus was outside Jerusalem during his ministry.
Good leading.
The prophets of old were never welcome in their own town.
Jesus was outside Jerusalem during his ministry.
#6
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Last post by Marc - October 22, 2026, 01:32:32 PMHi Ross.
I think I was led to those churches to witness.
None of the churches would allow me to put up my poster to advertise my: 'home group' (because it suggested Christian Universalism), so the poster is currently up in the window of a local liquor store at the moment. - Praise God for liquor stores!
I feel led to seek brothers and sisters in nearby towns and villages at the moment, so that is now my focus. - I don't feel led to go near any more churches right now.
The churches had a lot going for them, yet so much corruption also.
I think I was led to those churches to witness.
None of the churches would allow me to put up my poster to advertise my: 'home group' (because it suggested Christian Universalism), so the poster is currently up in the window of a local liquor store at the moment. - Praise God for liquor stores!
I feel led to seek brothers and sisters in nearby towns and villages at the moment, so that is now my focus. - I don't feel led to go near any more churches right now.
The churches had a lot going for them, yet so much corruption also.
#7
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Last post by Ross - October 22, 2026, 02:55:23 AMG'day Marc:
Indeed the danger to the livelihood is an observation Isaiah pointed out many times. Modern preachers might not have those idols but they do have a lot of attachments that detract from the truth.
Plus they place burdens on their congregations.
Having that "felt led" should not be down graded or ignored. I have moments of sharing with people which I didn't plan- these times clarify things for me and plant that seed that stimulates different lines of thinking.
Paul talks about that to the Philippians at 1:15-18 and say that either way Christ is talked about.
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Indeed the danger to the livelihood is an observation Isaiah pointed out many times. Modern preachers might not have those idols but they do have a lot of attachments that detract from the truth.
Plus they place burdens on their congregations.
Having that "felt led" should not be down graded or ignored. I have moments of sharing with people which I didn't plan- these times clarify things for me and plant that seed that stimulates different lines of thinking.
Paul talks about that to the Philippians at 1:15-18 and say that either way Christ is talked about.
C.U
#8
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Last post by Marc - October 21, 2026, 01:53:17 PMQuote from: Ross on October 21, 2026, 06:33:47 AMG'day Marc
Will be challenging to find others who are at the same point of understanding.
The positive is that they will learn at their appointed time.
I have seen ministers that do not know, or like, the truth. They protect themselves, like many have done in the past,by slandering that truth.
Jesus stated that they would strain a gnat yet swallow a camel.
However, this is part of the plan to highlight that there is only one way to get the truth and that is all in Christ.
Have a great day.
Yes Ross.
My focus is on making disciples for Christ, and for various reasons I felt led to speak to some of my local churches and their leaders.
It honestly seems to me through all of the people I have conversed with; that most aren't at all interested in the eternal salvation of others - only their own.
To some: 'apokatastasis' is a danger (to their livelihood/business/income), to others it's just: 'a nice idea', but none so far have recognised it as God's ENTIRE PURPOSE.
So be it!
#9
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Last post by Ross - October 21, 2026, 06:33:47 AMG'day Marc
Will be challenging to find others who are at the same point of understanding.
The positive is that they will learn at their appointed time.
I have seen ministers that do not know, or like, the truth. They protect themselves, like many have done in the past,by slandering that truth.
Jesus stated that they would strain a gnat yet swallow a camel.
However, this is part of the plan to highlight that there is only one way to get the truth and that is all in Christ.
Have a great day.
Will be challenging to find others who are at the same point of understanding.
The positive is that they will learn at their appointed time.
I have seen ministers that do not know, or like, the truth. They protect themselves, like many have done in the past,by slandering that truth.
Jesus stated that they would strain a gnat yet swallow a camel.
However, this is part of the plan to highlight that there is only one way to get the truth and that is all in Christ.
Have a great day.
#10
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Last post by Marc - October 19, 2026, 01:40:56 PMHi, I have been here a few times over the years (I love the update).
Recently I have been taking the message of the apokatastasis to local churches in my area.
The message has been utterly rejected of course, but I have had some interesting discussions with church members and ministers (who seem particularly 'afraid'? of our message).
At the moment, I am trying to put together a home-group for believers in my area (if I can find ANY); to worship and study together.
I was drawn back here because of Gerry's zoom meetings.
I am hoping others from the meetings will come here also from time-to-time to take part in the forums, so that we can exchange advice, ideas and edify one-another.
Marc.
Recently I have been taking the message of the apokatastasis to local churches in my area.
The message has been utterly rejected of course, but I have had some interesting discussions with church members and ministers (who seem particularly 'afraid'? of our message).
At the moment, I am trying to put together a home-group for believers in my area (if I can find ANY); to worship and study together.
I was drawn back here because of Gerry's zoom meetings.
I am hoping others from the meetings will come here also from time-to-time to take part in the forums, so that we can exchange advice, ideas and edify one-another.
Marc.