tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post3084527184348849477..comments2024-03-29T08:33:14.499-07:00Comments on Banned by HWA! News and Observations About Armstrongism and the Church of God Movement: It's Shameful That COG Members Fail To Support The Only True Church Doing A Real Work TodayNO2HWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018654662518613623noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-9590798093531511712016-04-23T16:19:32.353-07:002016-04-23T16:19:32.353-07:00"It is what it is."
A meta-trope?
DBP"It is what it is."<br /><br />A meta-trope?<br /><br />DBPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-82560937153884207062016-04-21T19:59:30.922-07:002016-04-21T19:59:30.922-07:00on April 20, 2016 at 10:02 PM
Byker Bob wrote:-
&...on April 20, 2016 at 10:02 PM<br />Byker Bob wrote:-<br /><br />"Ah, semantics! A fascinating study."<br /><br />from Merriam-Webster:-<br />"Main Entry:se-man-tics<br />Pronunciation:si-*man-tiks<br />Function:noun plural but singular or plural in construction <br />Date:1893<br />1 : the study of meanings: a : the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development...."<br /><br />Ain't it wunnerful??<br /><br />cheers<br />ralph.fRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094056276430807523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-83979195365079955362016-04-21T12:28:00.154-07:002016-04-21T12:28:00.154-07:00Bob is perceived as a Rod apostate. He should stud...Bob is perceived as a Rod apostate. He should study marketing, and come up with a niche product in the religious super market. Sheep rustling ain't easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-56208004350582756832016-04-20T22:19:52.290-07:002016-04-20T22:19:52.290-07:00on April 20, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous wrote:-
&...on April 20, 2016 at 10:34 AM<br />Anonymous wrote:-<br /><br />"8:13, you're right. The scribes and Pharisees were supposed to keep tithing, even if it was just on a bunch of herbs."<br /><br />and so was anyone else who enjoyed "increase", that which was <b>GIVEN</b> <i>(ie.unearned)</i> by Yehovah as in "1Co_3:6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but <b>God gave the increase.</b>"<br />Yet even that was finally abrogated by Hebrews 7, particularly vs: 18 "Heb 7:18 For there is <b>verily a disannulling of the commandment</b> going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof."<br /><br />cheers<br />ralph.fRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094056276430807523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-29809783774550931992016-04-20T22:02:19.126-07:002016-04-20T22:02:19.126-07:00Ah, semantics! A fascinating study.
The Pharisee...Ah, semantics! A fascinating study.<br /><br />The Pharisees of Jesus' times were supposed to tithe ON their herbs.<br /><br />The Pharisees of modern times were supposed to tithe TO Herb.<br /><br />LOL!<br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-59289188555192507002016-04-20T10:34:55.602-07:002016-04-20T10:34:55.602-07:008:13, you're right. The scribes and Pharisees ...8:13, you're right. The scribes and Pharisees <i>were</i> supposed to keep tithing, even if it was just on a bunch of herbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-65950808243102975742016-04-20T10:23:11.526-07:002016-04-20T10:23:11.526-07:00on April 20, 2016 at 12:42 AM
Byker Bob wrote:-
...on April 20, 2016 at 12:42 AM<br /> Byker Bob wrote:-<br /><br />"2) Tithes were on agricultural increase, not on monetary increase. So, the Pharisees were correct in tithing on the increase from their little herb gardens."<br /><br />Hear, hear! And even that was abrogated in Hebrew ch.7.<br /><br />cheers<br />ralph.fRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094056276430807523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-66228226112281604722016-04-20T00:42:28.155-07:002016-04-20T00:42:28.155-07:001) Since Jesus had not yet done His work on our be...1) Since Jesus had not yet done His work on our behalf on the cross at Calvary, Matt. 23:23 depicts a time when the Old Covenant was still in effect. <br /><br />2) Tithes were on agricultural increase, not on monetary increase. So, the Pharisees were correct in tithing on the increase from their little herb gardens.<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-62190132097354459922016-04-19T08:13:10.614-07:002016-04-19T08:13:10.614-07:00For Ralph:
Matt. 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and...For Ralph:<br /><br />Matt. 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.<br /><br /><br /><br />so, they shouldn't omit the weightier matters of the law, and neither should they omit tithing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-78235061876650859692016-04-19T03:41:53.657-07:002016-04-19T03:41:53.657-07:00From April 18, 2016 at 6:21 PM
pps. Please don&#...From April 18, 2016 at 6:21 PM <br /><br />pps. Please don't get me wrong. I believe the NT doesn't oppose tithing, whether it be of income, increase or time. The NT just doesn't advocate it.<br />"Mat_6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."<br /><br />cheers<br />ralph.fRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094056276430807523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-34351460797332008572016-04-18T21:36:44.112-07:002016-04-18T21:36:44.112-07:00Yeah, that's it. Your failure is due to other&...Yeah, that's it. Your failure is due to other's lack of perseverance. Nothing to do with you.<br /><br />Can Helpless Bob take responsibility for anything?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-31717202452102868982016-04-18T20:55:31.523-07:002016-04-18T20:55:31.523-07:00Well, if he survives the wet behind the ears stage...Well, if he survives the wet behind the ears stage, maybe he'll be able to brag some day about having had to eat beans during the early years. All part of the fake dossier of a self-proclaimed (wink) quasi-Biblical figure, as per HWA<br /><br />BBByker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602697337552385535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-16935298959480106902016-04-18T18:35:20.828-07:002016-04-18T18:35:20.828-07:00What is the psychology behind the way the Aimless ...What is the psychology behind the way the Aimless Amos constantly uses the words "properly" and "improperly" his writings? Is the good Doctor battling OCD? Is he going to snap like a twig at some point when his improperly named enemies are vindicated and his properly double-blessed prophethood comes to nothing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-86576513772903063192016-04-18T18:21:52.643-07:002016-04-18T18:21:52.643-07:00Can anyone point out NT scripture that advocates t...Can anyone point out NT scripture that advocates tithing???<br /><br />cheers<br />ralph.f<br /><br />ps. I can't find any!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094056276430807523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226103369043606765.post-14598344586723649402016-04-18T16:41:53.277-07:002016-04-18T16:41:53.277-07:00Wouldn't a prophet have fish with gold coins s...Wouldn't a prophet have fish with gold coins showing up , or Ravens bringing gifts to him? Paul seemed to do a pretty good job in the Gospel spreading message area without a whole lot of "mammon" to back him up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910856904624749641noreply@blogger.com