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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 15:58:54 GMT -5
Secondly, unless you were born Jewish, the Law was never given to you. Gentile believers (wild olives) are covenant–bound (grafted in) to Israel (Father Abraham’s Olive Tree). Romans 11 Remember that Abraham understood that he was holy (set apart) and behaved differently than those around him even before Moses ever received the Torah.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 15:44:34 GMT -5
The Law never had the power of salvation. It showed (s) us how to live a Holy (set apart) life. I have been taught "Jesus died, so now we no longer need the law" my whole life. So I certainly don't want to cheapen what Jesus did for me when he died on the cross. That scripture in Matthew has always worried me. Only recently has it been explained to me and made sense.
(Verse 17) 'Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfil. (Verse 18) For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. (Verse 19) Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19 - NKJV).
If it is no longer applicable, then why would Jesus tell us to teach the commandments?
Everyone can agree that there are certain types of behavior that God does not like.....can't we? Well if something was an abomination to God 3300 years ago, why would it now not be that big of a deal to him? Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness {who} utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.
We can also look at natural consequences that result from disobeying certain laws. If the consequences still exist then by reason so does the law, right? For every sin, there is a consequence. Not all sins are 'equal'. Some have heavier consequences. For example, murdering someone has more serious consequences than violating the food laws. But, make no mistake about it, both sins DO have a consequence. You may not die tomorrow by eating the foods discussed as unclean in the Old Testament, but science has proven that certain foods, such as pork or shellfish can and will adversely affect your health, no matter how advanced our technology for keeping and cooking foods. Shellfish eat waste on the bottom of the ocean floor, and the pig's internal system does not allow for the excretion of toxins.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 15:13:42 GMT -5
November 13, 2010 Kentucky Muscle Results: Open Left 144-154: Bill Brown/ Brad Spine/ Tim Inman/ James Runyon/ McGuire, B Rice imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/timinman.jpg/Check out this photo. The fact that this photo was even able to be taken means that Tim is a top calibur puller. RJ usually slams people so fast that you wouldn't have time to snap a picture. Again for those who didn't catch me last time I said this, Tim Inman defeated Bill Brown twice at Kentucky Muscle 2009. Bill did weigh in at 143lbs and pulled both classes, but Bill still hasn't defeated Tim Inman yet. Brad Spine beat Tim twice in a hook at KY Muscle 2010. Bill Brown flash pinned Brad twice to take 1st place.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 10:16:52 GMT -5
WOW! I love it! Knocked it out of the park John. It really is hard when you believe as we do to innocently stand by and not say a word as we watch others exercise their "choice".
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 8:55:11 GMT -5
I only post this because several of you seem to be seekers of the truth.
I encourage you to look up the meaning of the Greek word "anomia". Most Americans only know this word to mean something close to "sin" or "iniquity". A popular verse containing this word is Matthew 7:23.
22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you workers of anomia!’
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 10, 2011 7:57:46 GMT -5
As my buddy always likes to point out, if you shave your beard and cut the hair on the sides of your head you are as guilty as the one who receives a tattoo.
'Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Leviticus 19:27 (the preceding verse)
I believe the context is talking about avoiding the mourning practices of the pagan religions that tried to appease false gods.
I don't think getting a tattoo is any more sinful than eating a BBQ Pork sandwich.
I never got a tattoo for the following reasons: I have never seen a tattoo that is 20+ years old that I liked. I know very few people that have a tattoo that have fewer than 10. (they must be addictive)
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 9, 2011 14:45:44 GMT -5
Basically what's happening is what happens everytime you play Monopoly-the winner gets everything. The only difference is, we have a government that is stealing from the wealty and handing it out to the losers. This system results in an entitlement attitude accompanied by a loss of ambition. All of this can be traced to the moral decline of our country as a whole. Greed is the engine that drives any capitalist society, but it must be kept in check by a sense of morality. What we have now is simply not sustainable. Immeasurable greed at the top and a complete lack of personal responsibility from the masses. I have no idea what America will look like 50 years from now, but I would guess it will be more like the former Soviet Union than the U.S. of the 1920's.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 9, 2011 13:27:28 GMT -5
What's interesting is that 176 and 220 have been the biggest classes each of the last two years at Unified Nationals. I would be interested to see how many guys actually have to cut weight to make 242's. I can only think of a couple, Paul Walther and Dave Chaffee. I think this is why the 230 class that is used recently at several tournaments has been received so well, because most of the guys are walking around at well under 242 anyways. The last few times I have been to a tournament that had both the 220 and the 242, the 220 was stacked and the 242 was bone dry. What does all of this add up to? It's my opinion that tournament directors may want to take a look at changing the weight split to 221+ instead of the 243+. Even if you look at the USAA Nationals, the only guy that couldn't make the 220 weight would have been Ryan Constantino and maybe Jarrod Levulett (I'm not sure what his walk around weight is) and this is going back for the last couple years.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 8, 2011 13:26:46 GMT -5
We will definitely be at this one. I'd like to see if we can get a challenger for Ryan Barnett at 198 left arm, maybe Mike Bowling or Tony Villa. Also, I wonder if Troy Stuhan would be interested in pulling Bill Brown for his ranking spot on inthehook.com. I'll see if Bill could help him out with his travel expenses. I personally will be looking for Mark Wilson.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 8, 2011 13:19:31 GMT -5
Anthony, I was only 210lbs for this tournament. Darn. Are you going to be pulling 198's at Unified Nationals?
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 8, 2011 8:39:24 GMT -5
Hey I work at subway....u want a meatball marinara or a BMT lol He's my favorite comedian.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 7, 2011 16:01:52 GMT -5
I found this to support the NIV interpretation. Definitely makes more sense once I read the verse within the context of the chapter.
Question: "Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil?"
Answer: Isaiah 45:7 in the King James Version reads, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” How does Isaiah 45:7 agree with the view that God did not create evil? There are two key facts that need to be considered. (1) The word translated “evil” is from a Hebrew word that means “adversity, affliction, calamity, distress, misery.” Notice how the other major English Bible translations render the word: “disaster” (NIV, HCSB), “calamity” (NKJV, NAS, ESV), and “woe” (NRSV). The Hebrew word can refer to moral evil, and often does have this meaning in the Hebrew Scriptures. However, due to the diversity of possible definitions, it is unwise to assume that “I create evil” in Isaiah 45:7 refers to God bringing moral evil into existence.
(2) The context of Isaiah 45:7 makes it clear that something other than “bringing moral evil into existence” is in mind. The context of Isaiah 45:7 is God rewarding Israel for obedience and punishing Israel for disobedience. God pours out salvation and blessings on those whom He favors. God brings judgment on those who continue to rebel against Him. “Woe to him who quarrels with his Master” (Isaiah 45:9). That is the person to whom God brings “evil” and “disaster.” So, rather than saying that God created “moral evil,” Isaiah 45:7 is presenting a common theme of Scripture – that God brings disaster on those who continue in hard-hearted rebellion against Him.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 7, 2011 14:08:01 GMT -5
Johnny, how does your hook rank in the 76's? You impressed me, even though I had just finished a war with that other guy. I don't think it would have mattered.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 7, 2011 13:21:34 GMT -5
I always enjoy following pullers rise to the top. From what I have seen and heard from afar, Herman Stevens will be a National Champ and possibly a WAF medalist in the near future. I'm glad he has left the 198s. Congrats, hope to see you at the next SEC Regional.
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Post by Anthony Edens on Jun 7, 2011 11:29:30 GMT -5
There are evil angelic spirits in the world. If these are not fallen angels then God must have created evil spiritual beings. That just isn't the case. God did not create evil. Isaiah 45:7 King James Version (KJV) 7I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Curious to hear your take on this scripture John. Thanks, Enjoying the discussion.
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