Honor soldiers by ending all wars?
Posted 5/21/2009 1:30 PM EDT on dailyrecord.com
About the letter to the Editor, "Honor soldiers by ending all wars," by Leroy M. Varga of Dover. Mr. Varga quotes retired Lt. Gen. Hal G. Moore, saying that he hoped we would learn that there is a better way than to send soldiers out to kill each other with rifles. Well, then, --what is that better way?
Do we bury our heads in the sand, --or do we face up to and know our enemy?
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Eph. 6:12).
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." (Eph. 6:13).
"Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." (Eph. 6:14-20). --dc
Showing posts with label Armour of God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Armour of God. Show all posts
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tell it like it is?
Yes; I tell it like it is, but I also try to be sensitive, so as not to be a stumbling block to anyone just getting their feet wet, or who is a babe in Christ. I try to back up the things I say; otherwise who cares what I believe? We are to be the light and the salt of the earth, and not hide our faith under a bushel basket. Jesus did not teach us not to think, or ask questions. Faith has eyes that see, and ears to hear. Faith is not blind. We can know for sure of the things that are invisible, by studying the things that are visible. Trust in God matures within us when we put on Christ and through the years we grow wisdom, love and knowledge. Love is eternal.
Don Cole
Don Cole
Monday, October 8, 2007
Not Cafeteria Style
Posted: http://www.dailyrecord/, Forums, Opinion, Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: "Bible glorifies Violence."
OOOoooo K.! someone,
There is no pick and choosing going on here. It is a matter of taking the whole word of God and history as it has transpired.
“ In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:1-3).
Jesus said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:20). Jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the Old Testament Scriptures, and all the Gospel writers quote the OT. Jesus is the fulfillment of the OT predictions of the Messiah. Hebrews 8 explains how Jesus is the High Priest of a New Covenant. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.’ By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.” (Hebrews 8:12-13.).
The commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Murder,” is not a revision of mine. Several Hebrew and Greek verbs mean “kill.” However; the verbs used here specifically mean “murder.” The New International Version (NIV) of the Bible translates the word “murder.”
Exposing factual mistakes of the Koran proves that the writings are not of God. I compared this with the Bible, which miraculously, does not contain discrepancies that one would expect from writers of the time. One way that you can know that the Bible is inspired by God, is it’s checkability for accuracy.
In each case the Bible writer had an opportunity to either state the widely held erroneous belief of the day, or to state a factually true description. In each case what was stated was true, demonstrating knowledge beyond the writer’s ability and thus necessarily from God. The Koran does not hold up to such checkability.
Yes; unfortunately there are many churches, all teaching different things, and doing whatever in the name of Christianity, that may or may not be accurately doing what the Bible teaches.. Even the Ku Klux Klan claims to be ‘Christian.’ You may have noted my post, “Let’s Debate, --Which is the True Church?” One such example, is that many churches preach that one is saved by praying the ‘sinner’s prayer.’ That does not come from the Bible; and there is no example of anyone ever being saved by praying the ‘sinner’s prayer.’ One can see very clearly, in the book of Acts, Acts 2:38, for what they need to know, and for many examples of how people are saved and added to Christ’s church. Note my posting, “Let’s Debate, --Christianity; How are People Saved?”
Don Cole
OOOoooo K.! someone,
There is no pick and choosing going on here. It is a matter of taking the whole word of God and history as it has transpired.
“ In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:1-3).
Jesus said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:20). Jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the Old Testament Scriptures, and all the Gospel writers quote the OT. Jesus is the fulfillment of the OT predictions of the Messiah. Hebrews 8 explains how Jesus is the High Priest of a New Covenant. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.’ By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.” (Hebrews 8:12-13.).
The commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Murder,” is not a revision of mine. Several Hebrew and Greek verbs mean “kill.” However; the verbs used here specifically mean “murder.” The New International Version (NIV) of the Bible translates the word “murder.”
Exposing factual mistakes of the Koran proves that the writings are not of God. I compared this with the Bible, which miraculously, does not contain discrepancies that one would expect from writers of the time. One way that you can know that the Bible is inspired by God, is it’s checkability for accuracy.
In each case the Bible writer had an opportunity to either state the widely held erroneous belief of the day, or to state a factually true description. In each case what was stated was true, demonstrating knowledge beyond the writer’s ability and thus necessarily from God. The Koran does not hold up to such checkability.
Yes; unfortunately there are many churches, all teaching different things, and doing whatever in the name of Christianity, that may or may not be accurately doing what the Bible teaches.. Even the Ku Klux Klan claims to be ‘Christian.’ You may have noted my post, “Let’s Debate, --Which is the True Church?” One such example, is that many churches preach that one is saved by praying the ‘sinner’s prayer.’ That does not come from the Bible; and there is no example of anyone ever being saved by praying the ‘sinner’s prayer.’ One can see very clearly, in the book of Acts, Acts 2:38, for what they need to know, and for many examples of how people are saved and added to Christ’s church. Note my posting, “Let’s Debate, --Christianity; How are People Saved?”
Don Cole
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Bible Does Not Say that Women are Inferior
To Someone,
God was not happy with Adam, nor with Eve. I don't think God is playing favorites here.
Genesis 3:16-20:
"Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."
"It's obvious, according to the plain meaning of words, that Christians believe women are inferior. It's right in the good book."
Respondent, would you please show me the chapter/s and verses in the Bible that you are referring to?
Respondent, is your head inferior to your body? Which could you do without?
Don Cole
Postscript to Someone Else: I thank God for Social Security. I certainly would not cut funds for those who have come to need these benefits to live on. But, yes; I agree with you, to a point, in that benefits should be cut or eliminated for those who have been so blessed, such as you, who don't need the resource for basic needs, and especially in light of the present instability of this good program. That is what the name "social security" implies to me. Christians not only have a duty to look out for themselves, but more importantly, for one another. How does anyone know what is around the corner in their life? Thank God for 'social security,' and the Christian principles that guide us.
dc
God was not happy with Adam, nor with Eve. I don't think God is playing favorites here.
Genesis 3:16-20:
"Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."
"It's obvious, according to the plain meaning of words, that Christians believe women are inferior. It's right in the good book."
Respondent, would you please show me the chapter/s and verses in the Bible that you are referring to?
Respondent, is your head inferior to your body? Which could you do without?
Don Cole
Postscript to Someone Else: I thank God for Social Security. I certainly would not cut funds for those who have come to need these benefits to live on. But, yes; I agree with you, to a point, in that benefits should be cut or eliminated for those who have been so blessed, such as you, who don't need the resource for basic needs, and especially in light of the present instability of this good program. That is what the name "social security" implies to me. Christians not only have a duty to look out for themselves, but more importantly, for one another. How does anyone know what is around the corner in their life? Thank God for 'social security,' and the Christian principles that guide us.
dc
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Global Heart Warming
Posted: dailyrecord.com, Forums, Opinion, Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:06 am Post subject: Tone down the rhetoric; Let's keep Mosque debate in focus
This is about life and death!
Yet, the sad situation is that not many people in this country are very serious about truth, their ‘faith, or even their own religion.’
This is the blind and apathetic, busy generation in our new America that has a mind set that says, “Teach only evolution in the schools, and limit all evidences of God, creationism and intelligent design to the churches.” “Keep God out of the schools! “ Keep God out of our government. ““Keep God away from our children!” “Keep God out of everything we can! “ Truth, has been reduced to non-concern., and replaced with tolerance for what-ever goes, and every religion, or any way of life.
When do we ever talk about truth? It seems like people prefer to kill one another, than to sit down peacefully, and discuss and debate what and where is the truth? Who has it? Which religions stand up to scrutiny; and which do not? What is the history? Where are the evidences? What are the fruits? Who and where is the authority? What is valid, and what is not? How many truths can there be?
However; Muslims are very serious about their religion.
And, so was Adolph Hitler, in his beliefs about evolution, and the survival of the fittest, --theorized by Charles Darwin, --the only thing allowed to be taught in our schools as truth, --regardless of what is scientifically proven or not proven.
We are taught far beyond known truth, far fetched theories about evolution not backed up by any science, and not to be questioned. Nor do we care about one religion from the next; even if their ‘Holy’ book sets them out to kill us. After all; we wouldn’t want to be accused of being a bigot!
Later, we blame and cry to God for our woes and tribulations; but, the truth is --that we do reap what we sow.
The outcome of our apathy and the lies we harbor, is deception and destruction. Love, or the enemy of love. Roots in a solid foundation that stand tall and strong as the mighty oak tree, or loose and unattended brush to be blown away in the sand?
How can we expect God to care about us; when we do not even care about ourselves, or each other? God is love. God is truth; God’s truth. We really ought to pay more attention, for the love and survival of our children, and all of mankind.
That is; what we need, is a good dose of global heart-warming.
Don Cole
This is about life and death!
Yet, the sad situation is that not many people in this country are very serious about truth, their ‘faith, or even their own religion.’
This is the blind and apathetic, busy generation in our new America that has a mind set that says, “Teach only evolution in the schools, and limit all evidences of God, creationism and intelligent design to the churches.” “Keep God out of the schools! “ Keep God out of our government. ““Keep God away from our children!” “Keep God out of everything we can! “ Truth, has been reduced to non-concern., and replaced with tolerance for what-ever goes, and every religion, or any way of life.
When do we ever talk about truth? It seems like people prefer to kill one another, than to sit down peacefully, and discuss and debate what and where is the truth? Who has it? Which religions stand up to scrutiny; and which do not? What is the history? Where are the evidences? What are the fruits? Who and where is the authority? What is valid, and what is not? How many truths can there be?
However; Muslims are very serious about their religion.
And, so was Adolph Hitler, in his beliefs about evolution, and the survival of the fittest, --theorized by Charles Darwin, --the only thing allowed to be taught in our schools as truth, --regardless of what is scientifically proven or not proven.
We are taught far beyond known truth, far fetched theories about evolution not backed up by any science, and not to be questioned. Nor do we care about one religion from the next; even if their ‘Holy’ book sets them out to kill us. After all; we wouldn’t want to be accused of being a bigot!
Later, we blame and cry to God for our woes and tribulations; but, the truth is --that we do reap what we sow.
The outcome of our apathy and the lies we harbor, is deception and destruction. Love, or the enemy of love. Roots in a solid foundation that stand tall and strong as the mighty oak tree, or loose and unattended brush to be blown away in the sand?
How can we expect God to care about us; when we do not even care about ourselves, or each other? God is love. God is truth; God’s truth. We really ought to pay more attention, for the love and survival of our children, and all of mankind.
That is; what we need, is a good dose of global heart-warming.
Don Cole
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Good Islamic Point of View
...That was a good post, showing a good Islamic point of view, amidst all of the flak.
Thank you. I made a copy and intend to do some research, where my knowledge falls short. Please stay tuned.
We need more of these kind of posts, on each side of an issue, which can be very informative and mutually constructive. It could even save lives and bring people and nations together, for the love of each other, God and all mankind.
I am an advocate of World for Truth. ( http://www.worldfortruth.blogspot.com/ ) There can be only one truth ; and no one or any religion can change it or manufacture it. Truth is just what it is. Truth cannot be chosen, cafeteria style, in order to falsely prove an agenda.
We should not fear truth. Truth, and love for one another on this planet is our only hope. Nothing else is working, nor ever will.
Let’s go for it, --truth-- wherever we find it!
God bless!
Don Cole
Thank you. I made a copy and intend to do some research, where my knowledge falls short. Please stay tuned.
We need more of these kind of posts, on each side of an issue, which can be very informative and mutually constructive. It could even save lives and bring people and nations together, for the love of each other, God and all mankind.
I am an advocate of World for Truth. ( http://www.worldfortruth.blogspot.com/ ) There can be only one truth ; and no one or any religion can change it or manufacture it. Truth is just what it is. Truth cannot be chosen, cafeteria style, in order to falsely prove an agenda.
We should not fear truth. Truth, and love for one another on this planet is our only hope. Nothing else is working, nor ever will.
Let’s go for it, --truth-- wherever we find it!
God bless!
Don Cole
Friday, August 3, 2007
Marching Orders
From: He who has been given all authority in heaven and in earth. ( Mat. 28:18 )
To: Christian Warriors:
Put on the whole armour of God… ( Eph. 6:11 )
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Mat. 28: 19 -20)
Jesus
To: Christian Warriors:
Put on the whole armour of God… ( Eph. 6:11 )
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Mat. 28: 19 -20)
Jesus
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Torturing Terrorist Prisoners
Instead of thinking about how to, or how not to, torture terrorist prisoners in order to get them to talk, --we should try teaching them the Gospel instead! Christian soldiers suited up with the Armour of God, -- Arise! Go and make disciples of all nations...! That is the Mission!
Don Cole :shock:
Don Cole :shock:
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