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Re: PrevailMagazine.org has been redesigned!

tmichael1 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:10:35 -0000

Insightful read. I have just bookmarked this at stumbleupon. Hope others find it as interesting as I did.

Re: Is ‘Paradise’ Where We Go When We Die?

Richio — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:04:42 -0000

Too many people don't distinguish "Heaven" from "Paradise". I don't think Scripture indicates that they are the same place. Paradise is a future tense "garden" (a type of Eden) - not the abiding place of almighty YHVH.

No matter the timing (sometimes the arguing point), Jesus DID say that the thief on the cross next to Him would be in Paradise. However, our ultimate destination will be the New Earth, when all things are become new. I believe that is why we will need resurrected bodies.

Re: When Your Hope is Hanging By a Thread

dantelrnekleri — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:45:46 -0000

merhaba nasılsınız?

Re: How Archaeology Proves the Bible

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:29:18 -0000

doubt = fear, faith in Jesus= Power

Re: Jesus Christ is the Fulfillment of Prophecy

meparks — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:33:26 -0000

Help me understand, under "The God Ordained Mission" there is a statement late in the first paragraph "This will finally bring peace to the Earth (remember, the reward of the saved is not heaven). Unmistakably, God’s Kingdom will be established on this Earth!"

I understand, according to Revelation 21 that "the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea." and so this would mean a new heaven and a new earth, not "this Earth." Is this correct?

Re: How Archaeology Proves the Bible

Spoonman — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:22:07 -0000

Apologies for replying so late, your site just sent me an alert telling me there had been a reply.

In any case, I'm sure you can understand my confusion about your intentions: this is a religious site setup to discuss the Bible from a Christian perspective. For example, as I write this, there is a link to an article entitled "Jesus Christ is the Fulfillment of Prophecy" in which you use a common trick of circular logic: you use the Bible to try and prove the Bible is true. (BTW, the fundamental flaw in that argument comes from here "Additionally, He would be connected to the lineage of King David, who was from the tribe of Judah." JOSEPH was from the line of David, but JOSEPH wasn't Jesus' father, was he?) Why would I think this article is any different?

But, I see where my confusion crept in. Your article starts from a false premise: "the Old and New Testament writings of the Bible have long been considered fables and myths—thereby, deemed untrustworthy. For some critics, if you cannot prove something with empirical evidence, it is not to be taken seriously."

That's absolutely not true (the "considered myths" bit, not the "empirical evidence" bit). Even the devoutest atheist understands that the Bible is a collection of stories passed down through generations. We get that there is a lot in the Bible that his historically accurate, but also find the fantastical bits are hard to swallow. We believe that there was a man named Joshua who conquered the Canaanites, and started that campaign by destroying the city of Jericho. We do NOT believe, however, that there was a supernatural component to it. The STORY was made into a myth by the addition of the supernatural, but the act and historical event were not myths.

If you want to see how people can believe the veracity of the Bible in a historical context and not a supernatural one, I HIGHLY recommend Battles BC on the History Channel. The season's over, but you might be able to catch a rerun, or you can buy the DVDs. The stories of Joshua, Moses and David are all covered in detail from a historical and archeological perspective.

Re: Breaking the Chains of Depression

david_black — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:23:53 -0000

Depression is very sad for both sufferers and family.
We all need to tell them that they are worthwhile people to help them break the chain that binds them.
Dr.David Black
www.blackchiropractic.com.au

Re: God’s Master Plan

prevailmagazine — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:36:29 -0000

Sorry about that, yes it is automatically translated.

Is this true for all the articles or just this one?

Re: God’s Master Plan

TAive Särg — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:59:42 -0000

Selle artikli eesti keel on väga halb, kõlbmatu ja peaaegu täiesti arusaamatu. ma arvan, et see on tõlgitud automaatselt. Sellises eesti keeles tekse pole mõtet avaldada.

Re: Is There an Eternal Hellfire?

prevailmagazine — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:29:07 -0000

Hi, thanks for stopping by :)

First of all, the plugin we use to link our scriptures to the Bible text automatically recognizes that spelling.

Secondly, I'm not sure I understand the point you're trying to make. Perhaps, you can take some time to bring forward a more organized argument with scriptures to back it up.

Surely one single point does not counter a whole article of evidence we've presented.

Re: Is There an Eternal Hellfire?

mick — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:52:32 -0000

It is a nice try - it even sounds intelligent......but you don't even know the books of the bible so I hardly think that you are a biblical scholar. The book is REVELATION! SINGULAR.....it is ONE revelation given to the apostle John on Patmos.

And if you REALLY study your bible, you will see that NOWHERE in a parable is a REAL person named!! Parables use nameless, fictional characters to make the point. Lazarus was named as a real person and if he was in such intense heat as to be consumed then he would not have been able to take a single breath without blistering his lungs and dying almost immediately - let alone verbally express the entire thought! That he was thirsty.......

How long might one actually exist in such conditions.....huh?? C'mon........

Re: The Empty Manger

prevailmagazine — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:44:06 -0000

This is true JR

Thanks for your comment :)

Re: The Empty Manger

J R — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:33 -0000

The Magi did not appear in the land of 'Palestine'. Israel was not known as Palestine in Jesus day. The word Palestine is not in the Bible!! I hate seeing this in Bible maps also!

Re: How Archaeology Proves the Bible

prevailmagazine — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:52:38 -0000

You're welcome Victoria,

Thanks for stopping by :)

Re: How Archaeology Proves the Bible

Victoria Forigo — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:59:24 -0000

Thank you for your sight, every enlighting.

Victoria Forigo
Sudbury, ON.
Canada

Re: PrevailMagazine.org has been redesigned!

shey — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:29:16 -0000

Thanks Jordana!

Re: The Origins of the Christmas Tree

prevailmagazine — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:27:44 -0000

You are very right Judy, stay strong. Thanks for your comment and God bless.

Re: The Origins of the Christmas Tree

Judy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:59:17 -0000

I am so very thankful to sites such as this.When I first became a believer it was very clear to me that Christmas trees were pagan and that we should not be participating in pagan rituals. It confounded me why other believers did not know this ,like did they not read scripture.As a Sunday school teacher I had asked that the Christmas tree not be a part of our Christmas pageant and it was removed once I had shown the elders the scripture in Jeremiah.But there were many who were very upset and angry with me because they could no longer have their pagan symbol in church.One thing I have since learned that when God puts something in your heart/mind and even though you stand alone amongst other believers ,God is with you and He will bless you.

Re: Breaking the Chains of Depression

self-esteem and depression — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:27:36 -0000

Depression is not a local “disease” which only affects part of your body or your mind. Depression is a physical, mental and spiritual imbalance. You have to treat your body, your brain and your soul as a “whole” to feel better. Self-esteem and depression are in inverse proportion to each other; the higher the level of your self-esteem the less depression you feel if you feel it at all.

Re: PrevailMagazine.org has been redesigned!

Jordana — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:02:38 -0000

The site looks really great Shey! Good work!

Re: Is There an Eternal Hellfire?

Ray Ralph — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:29:34 -0000

To burn in the lake of fire for Eternity , would mean that the ones burning would have to have Immortality . How else could the burning last Eternally . I only find that the only one who has Immortality , is GOD , and when his bride crosses over into his kingdom , only then he grants HIS GIFT of Immortality to them only . John 3:16 PARISH or EVERLASTING LIFE...Just what part of Parish don't you understand . Your Soul and Spirit are just as fragile as your BODY . When GOD puts an end to SIN not even GOD is going to REMEMBER it . So why would he have an Eternal Lake of Fire to remind him . There can be no sadness in Heaven , and that includes GOD , and he could not be happy seeing ETERNAL SUFFERING ... This is the way i see it , and I'm not even sure who the Church of GOD International represents . However we do seem to agree on this .

Re: Letters to the Editor

Etienne Marais — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:51:13 -0000

Dear prevail Magazine
My name is Etienne Marais and I am 18 years
old. Recently I read a letter in the TV Plus
where a reader spoke up against Harry Potter.
As a Christian I wish to state that the Bible
clearly tells us to have nothing to do with
witchcraft.
When I was 14 years old I had the most terrible
experience. For a long time I heard voices that
repeated over and over:'Harry must go.' As a
Christian I would like to warn people who are
crazy about Harry Potter. Rather stay away
before you also have to experience the trauma
that I did.
I am praying for the salvation of everyone
involved with Harry Potter some way or another.
I've also sent e-mails to some of them to tell
them that God loves them and that I will keep
on praying for their salvation.

Kind regards
Etienne Marais

Re: The King is Coming

Christine — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:06:47 -0000

It is comforting for me to believe that Jesus will return

Re: The King is Coming

Bishop Boma Harry — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:05:50 -0000

i love what you have on your website,pls keep it up
God bless you

Re: The Voice of One Crying

deb — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:49:51 -0000

john the baptist