Greetings people... and those who choose not to use their real names. A Happy and discerning new-year to you all!

Just a note worth mentioning here, and that is, we are all people created by God and deserve respect on that level, so I love you all! Seeing we will all stand naked before our Creator without excuse, at least let's disagree with each other's views with dignity and respect. Some of us have articulate gifts and ways with words like Peter Sellick, and he can use them to the glory of God or Satan. That is his choice, just as it is any of ours. If you feel strongly that Peter is not speaking out of wisdom from God, then try using other phrases than the ones in your mind 'you son of the devil' and stuff like that. Perhaps use phrases like 'Peter, I strongly disagree with you on this point as I believe your stance is unbiblical...let me explain....etc.

Jesus never rebuked a man before knowing his heart.... I cannot see Peter, but I know he has some knowledge of God but I do not know yet if he is born-again by the Spirit of God. This comes through time when you get to know someone 'electronically'.

Yip I know that sounds a bit funny but I think we're mature enough to know what that means. If you need to say something ,attack or support them, with the other person's dignity still in tact.

...man, that felt good! ...now carry on. Try follow on with that Raymond Brown thing, although the man is dead, I'm sure he'll be interested in what this forum has to say about him :) I'll be watching...

Thanks
Lance