On long time human tendancy is to worship the symbol more than the thing symbolized. The best example: The brazen serpent that brought life to many. However, God's people made an image of the metal serpent and worshipped it instead of the God and Hi…
Martin Hanna said:Some Christians believe that only those who hear and believe on the name of Jesus will be saved. This is referred to as an exclusive model of salvation.Others believe that some who have not heard the name of Jesus may be saved thro…
Just a question on this weeks lesson. In Thursday's section, the author of the lesson states as follows: "Some may never have had the privilege of learning about the Savior, But that takes nothing away from the fact that if they are saved it will be…
It is always spiritually invigorating to read your theological and deeply bibical comments. I marvel at your ability to do this. It brings back the style of your father. He was a preacher that used the biblical texts to make the point also. May God…
Martin Hanna said:This weeks lesson on faith is a good opportunity for us to discuss the biblical teaching on righteousness by faith.Here are a few biblical teachings that we might reflect on for a start.Question: How do we get faith? Answer: Throug…
Martin Hanna said:Leslie V. McMillan said:Martin Hanna said:Thanks for your words of encouragement. And I really appreciate your Christ-centered subjective emphasis. I expect that as we continue to dialogue the issue of how to connect objective and…
Martin Hanna said:The following quote is taken from the introduction to the lesson study guide. Thats the section titled "Walking the Walk" which comes before lesson one. In this quote the distinction between objective and subject seems to be the di…
Martin Hanna said:Thanks for your words of encouragement. And I really appreciate your Christ-centered subjective emphasis. I expect that as we continue to dialogue the issue of how to connect objective and subjective dimensions will rise. I guess I…
I can only discuss this and any other subject in the context of Jesus Christ. Out side of this context, your view is as good as mine. Yours or any one else's is correct. The logic, reasoning, philosophy, concept, argument, and facts may all be great…
Barrington Brennen said:Gentleman, love, faith and hope are inseparable. Love is the base—the power, faith is the doing, hope is the waiting. They are not separate. However, they form a synergy. A synergy is a unique identifiable force that is only…
I can see that you have not been in touch with me for a little while. If so, you would have been able to suspect what is my point. Here it is: Out side of Christ, nothing happens. What do I mean? He is the epitome of love. Therefore it must be the b…
Leslie V. McMillan said:Martin Hanna said:Thanks for joining our discussion in such a prompt and lively way! I am reminded of your lively preaching as I grew up in the Adventist Church. It was during one of your evangelistic meetings that I was bapt…
Martin Hanna said:Thanks for joining our discussion in such a prompt and lively way! I am reminded of your lively preaching as I grew up in the Adventist Church. It was during one of your evangelistic meetings that I was baptized and "officially" be…
Love is the greatest because it is. There is no why or if. It is!
Just a short comment on your comment paragraph: Faith does not wait, nor works by love. Then, you missed the main ingredient for being saved. Remember that if we begin wrongk, we cann…