Pauls  thorn in the flesh ??
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um, no, actually, the apostles did not "hang out"0--they were doing the will of Christ, as missionaries--and furthermore they were not with only men: martha, mary, mary magdalene, lydia, and others are all women. men of that time did not predominantly spend time around women because of the culture, but that doesn't make every 1st century man a homosexual.\nPaul did preach against homosexuality, but not solely...he continued to encourage repentance from all sins (not to srike up the "whats a sin?" ordeal here).\nPaul's thorn in the flesh could've been his conversion blindness, but if you recall that was healed. it is believed that he was given an illness such as weak lungs or a mobility disability to be his thorn. i recommend referring to a theological teacher at a conservative seminary...trinity episcopal is (i think, don't quote me) or a pastor or other minister with strong faith and traditional doctrine in mind.
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Sorry to hear it's not going well.  People should answer your questions - but if they don't there's always the REPORT ABUSE button.\n\nBTW, Jesus DID eat meat - you can't expect people not to call you on that.  And what's up with our Savior's eyes?
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Hello little brother stpolycarp77.. :)\n\nMy daughter Kira was in an auto accident on 9/9/04..her ex-husband died in the accident..so she was being charged with vehicular manslaughter..which could be a sentance of 7-15 years in prison..\n\nKira suffered a lacerated liver, which was healed in three days..8 broken ribs..a punctured lung..and a brain injury..\n\nShe had an evalution to see if she was competant to stand trial..the physcian told Kira's attorney that at this time she was not found competant to stand trial, but she may be having seizures that would impair her memory..that was two weeks ago..\n\nPraise the Lord..Glory be to God in the Highest..Alleluia..\n\nKira's lawyer called me today..she spoke with the Judge yesterday..and the Judge said that he agreed that Kira was incompetant to stand trial..but he did not agree that Kira was having seizures that was impairing her judgement..\n\nIn other words..he said Kira has suffered enough..and that the Judge was going to contact the prosecuting attorney to let him know that all charges should be dropped..My heart is so full of rejoicing right now..I can hardly contain it..\n\nWe serve a Loving and Faithful God..Kira accepted Jesus into her heart, in November 2004, she is a born again child of the Most High God..\n\nGreat question little brother.. :)\n\nI thank the Lord for your healing little sister..He is Faithful.. :)
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FLESH AGAINST MUSCLES.
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What? Jesus never said lets leave Judah. What? all the prophets say Israel will "win" in the last days. What> jesus said you wont see me again untill the last days as he assended . What? yet he appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus (the very man that hates jesuses followers)and gives him a plan to bring jesus to the heathens .    Jesus revealed many things to his disiples he never said this man would come along and set the way the new formed congregations (or there even should be congregations) conduct there buisiness. Once established, being set aside from judah, being involved in war and oppression ever since and Judah has been the victim many times ,but now Israel is home Christianity will be used to defend Judah and its rights till the final day. What an interesting arena   this human game is being played out in. I wish I was around to see the Dinosaur game being played! All 66 books are important, probably even more! (ps  ------  try to establish who wrote the scripts for the opposing players oh if you believe somthing  you just end up trying to prove what you belive and will have trouble really seeing the facts)  love to all
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It may be infected. Get some Neosporin at the drugstore and keep putting it on there several times a day. It will get better, unless you have the flesh eating bacteria, then you may want to go to the hospital.
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Pray about it. Think about it. pray about it. take care of yourself and your spirit because if you chose to be a messenger of God. You must be prepared for the possible suffering that comes with it. It isn't just telling people about the Gospel..it is about leading by example and living Christ-like. Read again Philippians on how Paul who was imprisoned instructs us how to live and endure like Christians. May God Bless you on your endeavors. Keep me up to date.
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Hehehe... foolish old man shooting at innocent birds and hitting a friend in the heart, chest and face...I don't know... what does Jesus say?  I am newly reborn and these questions are so complex.
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You are such a lying stinking blowfly you made up this whole story just to make fun of the Jesus mooks here and see what kind of mush they would write. It is pretty funny though. If they would believe that from an insect like you I wonder what a swine like me could get away with. Maybe I'll auction the true cross on Ebay.
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Eduardo P: That special herb was marijuana. Jesus was a pot head, well all the messiahs of that time period was potheads. And YES, there were other Messiahs and that is why the existence of Jesus is so vague. There were just too many "Messiahs" and Jews getting crucified to keep track of.
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i agree with shermanbobby.  that's the story i've heard.  in addition to the marks of the wounds of the crucified Jesus being on each of the four dogwood flowers, the dogwood is a spindly tree that hardly ever gets above 20 feet tall and rarely over 6 inches across in the trunk area.  and there's hardly a straight part on the tree---it goes off in so many zigs and zags that you could never make a cross out of it again---just not enough straight wood in the whole tree.
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I do not disagree with your "challenge".  At times I find myself wondering if I am ignoring Jesus' advice in Matthew 7:06 ("Do not cast your pearls before swine").  I think it is okay for a Christian to get a little emotional in their defense of the faith...as long as it doesn't cross the line to an uncontrolled anger.\n\nAre our words falling on deaf ears?  Maybe they are hardened "reprobates" and they only come here to be "a thorn in the side". But maybe, just maybe, deep inside they come to this page because they know that they might be wrong...
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Well, God has a plan. They asked to be put into the herd of swine. Jesus allowed it. See the point? The demons couldn't even make a move without His very approval. The question misses the overall view. They could do nothing apart from His power. And they knew it. Jesus was demonstrating His power over the very forces of Hell. They will "get theirs" in due time, so to speak.
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I believe you are very right in alot of new or unfed Christian hearts. We get complacent and don't read The Bible and get refreshed on what EVERY follower of God had to go through! Paul had the thorn in his side, Stephen got killed, all were mocked! Look at poor Job, what a price to pay! When we really start to follow The Good Shepherd's voice just know that He's going to lead you into "The valley of the shadow of death" at some point in your life to test your faith in Him(with good right!). Good question and point to make, friend! I hope that helps you. God bless.
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Look carefully at what Paul is telling Timothy in this passage.  He is NOT talking about something that will happen "some day in the future", but about what Timothy himself is coming up against!   In other words, what Timothy is having to deal with is something he ought to EXPECT, because 'that sort of thing is going to go on' in the last days (in which Paul & Timothy already lived).\n\nThe same sort of thing is found in 2 Peter 3, where Peter reminds his readers "scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires"(v.3)  Again, he talking about the very issues they are dealing with --false prophets and skeptics questioning whether God will indeed come and judge the world.\n\nAlong the same lines, Jesus speaks of troubles and persecution to come, in a passage frequently appealed to as a portrait of "the last days".   But note that he is telling his disiples in his own time what THEY too will experience (not just some distant future generation)\n\nMark 13:7-9  "And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.   But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them."\n-------------\nIn other words, the early church was already in "the last days".   WHY?  Because had come and changed everything.\n\nThat's why, as elsydon noted, Hebrews 1 states:\n"in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things"\n\nIn fact, Jesus resurrection and exaltation to God's right hand had inaugurated the "last days" the prophets had promised.   \n\nPeter confirms this in his Pentecost sermon:\n\nAct 2:15-17  For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. \n But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: \n"'And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh"\n\nHe goes on to explain HOW this "last days" promise was being fulfilled before their very eyes:\n\nvv.32-33  This Jesus God raised up. . .  having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.\n\nOnce again, it begins with Jesus being raised to God's right hand.  THAT, and not soem special set of troubles, is the key to "the last days" when GOD carries out his ancient promises.
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Christians don't think that.  What is your point?  Paul rebukes the Jewish Christians for telling the Gentiles to get circumsized.  We are to place our trust in Christ and not works or rituals.  We are to have the heart and mind of Christ.  Neither Greek  nor Jew, but we are one in Christ.
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Oh thank you! I didnt know about Paul and Jan but it is great to finally see some justice there.  Definetly tares. Oh I despise the way the majority of TBN uses God as novelty. And the way Benny Hinn ....BLASPHEMES..... Did you know that back in like the late 80s or early 90's he prophesied Jesus' return in the next few days? He also did a big thing where he told everyone that Jesus was going to appear before the rapture at some show he was doing in another country. And he did this as he was raising money. He tells people to give to his ministry to recieve their blessings for the year. A man that I know of went to one of his shows and said that Benny Hinn was requesting minimal dontations of 100 dollars. I am a sheep. Im not a very good one, but Christ washed my spots white as snow. I cant wait till he returns and takes me home. Bless you for your courage in asking this question. The truth must be told.\n\nThis stuff is not gossip. There is video/audio recorded proof of the false teachings of these people. WE are not to sit around while psuedo christians lure people away from Christ. \n\ncheck this out for evidence\n\nhttp://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/bhinn.html\n\nand for im3ngs: These people surely are leading people to something. There are many false christs out there. Lies do not bring you to salvation.