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Forum: Spiritual Abuse Titles 09-23-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 1,006,461
Posted By Arizona
Re: The LCS Factor

All,

I have been following this banter regarding idolatry in the LC with some interest and would like to offer my own opinion on the subject (as I am wont to do).

First, as has been previously...
Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here? 09-20-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,524
Posted By Arizona
Re: "Wrecked, Ruined?"

Lord, open the eyes of this brother! Lord, open the eyes of this sister! Lord Jesus, open our eyes that we may turn from darkness to Light! We love you Lord! Our Father God, have mercy on us all....
Forum: Introductions and Testimonies 09-19-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,865
Posted By Arizona
Re: From Arizona

Dear saints,

I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation for some of the discussions taking place currently on this forum. For the first time in a number of years I am...
Forum: Spiritual Abuse Titles 08-22-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 1,006,461
Posted By Arizona
Wrong Concept

All -

It seems obvious the different definitions of idolatry and/or demons makes discussion difficult. This has gone from addiction, to legalism, to idolatry. Strange as it may seem, I agree...
Forum: Christian Movements/Ministries 08-21-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 54,389
Posted By Arizona
Sweet Peace

KTS,

Thank you for this thread. A peaceful place amongst the clamor.

Yes,,,,, talk is cheap and action speaks louder than words.

His humility. Even to the death of a cross. He loves us!
...
Forum: Polemic Writings of Nigel Tomes 08-20-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 227,061
Posted By Arizona
Another Question

KSA,

So far I am with you in this discussion as far as it has gone. Man believed the lie and God's word was fulfilled, in that man did indeed die as God had said. This explains man's deadened...
Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It! 08-18-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,812
Posted By Arizona
YP, Universalism is a big topic, and...

YP,

Universalism is a big topic, and obviously not where you wanted to go with this discussion. I only mentioned it to show that there are historical roots (tenuous for sure) to this thought.
...
Forum: Spiritual Abuse Titles 08-18-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 1,006,461
Posted By Arizona
Do You Remember?

Peter D,

I agree with what you have said in your last post. We all know that hanging on the coattails of the previous generation will only take us so far. We all must possess faith for ourselves...
Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It! 08-17-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,812
Posted By Arizona
Some Thoughts

YP0534,

This subject has been a hot topic among some believers I know for a number of years now. Formerly known as Universalism (introduced by Origen c.200) and currently called "Ultimate...
Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice 08-15-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 51,167
Posted By Arizona
CMW, The simple answer to your question is...

CMW,

The simple answer to your question is that "I Changed".

And no, I am not currently in the LC. Havent been for over 20 years.

Actually, it is not some particular community church that I...
Forum: Spiritual Abuse Titles 08-15-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 1,006,461
Posted By Arizona
Just Had To Be There To Understand !!

The more I read the posts on this Forum the more I realize just how unique the LC experience. And personally unique for each individual participant. And an experience that is hard to understand...
Forum: Polemic Writings of Nigel Tomes 08-15-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 227,061
Posted By Arizona
SC, You made me want to rise up in the...

SC,

You made me want to rise up in the stands and cheer "Go Speaker Go!!", "Go Speaker Go!!"............

Some thoughts. Dont let me distract if these start a wrong direction.

I think there...
Forum: Polemic Writings of Nigel Tomes 08-10-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 227,061
Posted By Arizona
Ultimate Responsibility

KSA -

Thank you for the further discussion. Forgive me if this post seems to take us further afield from the original topic but it is leading me to some deeper, maybe more philosophical,...
Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice 08-09-2008, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 51,167
Posted By Arizona
Bro Terry - Greetings! I have no reason to...

Bro Terry - Greetings!

I have no reason to believe that there is nothing of Christ in a gathering of believers only because they sport a name. I am more guided by the word in Rev 3 regarding...
Forum: A Future and a Hope by John Myer 08-08-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,399
Posted By Arizona
Keep on Considering

All,

I respect the fact that John has been willing to publically put forth his thoughts and considerations regarding his past Local Church experience and his searching to go forward as a...
Forum: Spiritual Abuse Titles 08-08-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,151
Posted By Arizona
I think the key word in the above quote would be...

I think the key word in the above quote would be "religious addiction" !

I am sure that a persons religion can become a "drug", but I would not say that "God" can become such.

I think W Nee...
Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice 08-08-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 51,167
Posted By Arizona
Assembly

YPO534,

I was very intrigued by your advocating a new, more narrow, definition of ekklesia as the assembling of the believers with a view to the manifestation of Christ,, as well as restricting...
Forum: Polemic Writings of Nigel Tomes 08-08-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 227,061
Posted By Arizona
Is there more?

KSA

Do you feel inclined to add more to this in answer to Speaker's question re your thought on original sin, total depravity, etc?

As YPO stated, I felt like we were just getting to the good...
Forum: Apologetic discussions 07-29-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 137,752
Posted By Arizona
Peter, Thank you for saying in much more...

Peter,

Thank you for saying in much more clear language what I tried to say previously. I agree,, and I hold this teaching to be truth. Let me add some further thought:

When I first came into...
Forum: Introductions and Testimonies 07-27-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,865
Posted By Arizona
From Arizona

I have been enjoying the discussions on this forum very much. I sincerely hope it can remain a place of reasonable discourse and not degenerate into mere confrontation. I have to admit that some of...
Forum: Apologetic discussions 07-27-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 137,752
Posted By Arizona
With no small amount of fear and trepidation I...

With no small amount of fear and trepidation I join this discussion.

djohnson's point here seems to be the central concept that I have wrestled with in trying to understand.

2 ideas: I have...
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