03-25-2008, 10:11 PM
Ditto : I am here...........
[25.03.2008 21:00:23] Ditto : Ta da.....(forgot that, to begin with.)
[25.03.2008 21:01:47] Ditto : hello, kid....I was beginning to wonder if I would have3 to sit all alone.
[25.03.2008 21:01:50] Ditto : Hi, Dwan.
[25.03.2008 21:02:00] Angel : Yeah... I figured it out, finally
[25.03.2008 21:02:17] Ditto : Good to see you, Pops. Nice having you, Jennifer.
[25.03.2008 21:02:22] Timothy : You are pretty smart there Ditto... Gracey, open up with prayer. Will you?
[25.03.2008 21:02:46] Jennifer : Ken is coming
[25.03.2008 21:02:53] Timothy : Cain is stuck in another room.
[25.03.2008 21:02:57] Timothy : Kewl Beans
[25.03.2008 21:04:19] Timothy : Ditto, I think Gracey is havin to take care of something. You want to start us up with preayer?
[25.03.2008 21:04:32] Ditto : Will do.
[25.03.2008 21:05:18] Ditto : Father, we're joyful, everytime we openYOur Word and learn from You. Lord, as the five of us begin and as any others come in, we pray that You will be honored during this time of study.
[25.03.2008 21:05:24] Ditto : In Christ's Name.
[25.03.2008 21:05:25] Ditto : Amen.
[25.03.2008 21:05:54] Timothy : Amen. Now, how many of you are familiar with Romans 8?
[25.03.2008 21:06:05] Jennifer : I am
[25.03.2008 21:06:10] Ditto : Me...I am.
[25.03.2008 21:06:39] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:06:58] Timothy : Of all the verses in this chapter, which do you think is most used to comfort fellow brothers and sisters?
[25.03.2008 21:07:02] Timothy : Hi MG!!!
[25.03.2008 21:07:12] Jennifer : the first one
[25.03.2008 21:07:22] Angel : 8:28?
[25.03.2008 21:07:29] Timothy : There is therefore no condemnation>>>
[25.03.2008 21:07:45] Timothy : And we know all things?
[25.03.2008 21:08:12] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:08:29] Timothy : Jennifer is correct because without verse one: Rom:8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:08:31] Jennifer : Through chirst
[25.03.2008 21:08:42] Ditto : How about where it speaks of our victory in Christ?
[25.03.2008 21:08:50] Timothy : verse 28 would be lost in a haze...
[25.03.2008 21:08:52] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:09:15] Ditto : Yes, it would.
[25.03.2008 21:09:17] Timothy : Having Problems Mystery?
[25.03.2008 21:09:20] Ditto : Hello, MG
[25.03.2008 21:09:36] Mystery : (((HUGS))))
[25.03.2008 21:10:00] Ditto : Oh...I forgot ((((((((((((((((MG)))))))))))))))))
[25.03.2008 21:10:12] Timothy : Lets look at verse 1 for a minute... There is therefor NOW...
[25.03.2008 21:10:42] Mystery : no condemnation ..to those who are in Christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:10:48] Jennifer : no condemnation
[25.03.2008 21:11:20] Ditto : Fits, nicely, with Saved by grace.
[25.03.2008 21:11:27] Timothy : What was the now? Well if you go back to chapter 7 you will see that Paul was speaking of the penalty of the law...
[25.03.2008 21:11:58] Ditto : The law is not greater than God's grace.
[25.03.2008 21:12:10] User Graceblest left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:12:13] Jennifer : ok
[25.03.2008 21:12:22] Timothy : And verse one is one of the sweetest comforts you can give to a child of God...
[25.03.2008 21:12:37] User Graceblest entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:12:52] Timothy : Please forgive me, it's been a ling time since I conducted a study on a chat...
[25.03.2008 21:12:55] Ditto : Welcome back Dwan
[25.03.2008 21:12:57] Mystery : The NOW is Christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:13:20] Jennifer : Its ok it's been a long time since I was in a chat
[25.03.2008 21:13:40] Ditto : MG, that reminds me....On I-20, just east of Atlanta, is a church called, Church in the Now.
[25.03.2008 21:13:54] User KenSmith entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:14:01] Timothy : But then there are those that jump directly to verse 28 and say because of verse one everything is going to work out... Ever noticed that?
[25.03.2008 21:14:04] Mystery : He is the reason there is no condemnation...
[25.03.2008 21:14:23] Timothy : Hey Ken...
[25.03.2008 21:14:34] Jennifer : I lived about 5 miles from that church
[25.03.2008 21:14:35] Jennifer : it is sooooooo big
[25.03.2008 21:14:38] KenSmith : It is official now... I am here. ;) Better late than never!
[25.03.2008 21:14:57] Ditto : Yes, Tim. It's also the source of a lot of struggle for Christians, who don't take the time to seek the Lord, before jumping, blindly, into an endeavor.
[25.03.2008 21:14:59] Timothy : Proud you could make it, all of you...
[25.03.2008 21:15:05] Jennifer : Hey pops
[25.03.2008 21:15:20] KenSmith : hey corndog
[25.03.2008 21:15:32] Mystery : Just so proud to be here...:)
[25.03.2008 21:15:37] Jennifer : ha ha
[25.03.2008 21:16:00] Timothy : That is well said Gary... So I'd like to take a look at my favorite of verses save one and see what's in it...
[25.03.2008 21:16:10] Angel : Hey Ken
[25.03.2008 21:16:24] Angel : Hey jennifer
[25.03.2008 21:16:39] Jennifer : Hey Angel
[25.03.2008 21:16:50] Timothy : OK, Mystery and Ken, do you need time to catch up with us?
[25.03.2008 21:17:01] KenSmith : and hey everyone now I shall be silent and let Tim carry on!
[25.03.2008 21:17:08] KenSmith : I know where you're at already
[25.03.2008 21:17:11] Angel : Lol
[25.03.2008 21:17:15] KenSmith : :)
[25.03.2008 21:17:25] Mystery : Nopers go ahead teacher...
[25.03.2008 21:17:39] Timothy : Yes ma'am...
[25.03.2008 21:17:48] Timothy : Rom:8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:18:04] User Graceblest left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:18:04] Ditto : "Nopers" I just love the lingo of the hillbillies.
[25.03.2008 21:18:24] User Graceblest entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:18:47] Timothy : The only thing most ever see or hear when this verse is quoted is it will all work out. But whouldn't we look at the verse in it's entirety to see what the rest is?
[25.03.2008 21:18:57] Ditto : Hello....the basketball is back.
[25.03.2008 21:18:58] Timothy : Gracey, you having troubles???
[25.03.2008 21:19:06] Graceblest : Sorry, folks! Having problems with my laptop Internet Explorer.
[25.03.2008 21:19:26] Graceblest : Not now, I don't think, now that I'm on my desktop with AOL.
[25.03.2008 21:19:35] Jennifer : Right on tim
[25.03.2008 21:19:44] Ditto : I'll send you a sledgehammer, ASAP, Dwan.
[25.03.2008 21:19:47] Timothy : Kewl beans. Need a chance to catch up Gracey?
[25.03.2008 21:20:03] Graceblest : Yes, please.
[25.03.2008 21:20:22] Timothy : OK... Holler when you are there sissy.
[25.03.2008 21:20:31] Graceblest : I'm here.
[25.03.2008 21:20:42] Timothy : Wow, that's quick...
[25.03.2008 21:20:46] Graceblest : Are you all seeing me?
[25.03.2008 21:21:02] Timothy : OK, So who will things work out for in verse 28?
[25.03.2008 21:21:08] Ditto : I am.....now we know God is still working miracles.
[25.03.2008 21:21:10] Timothy : Yes Gracey...
[25.03.2008 21:21:14] Mystery : I C U
[25.03.2008 21:21:20] Angel : Yup.
[25.03.2008 21:21:34] Jennifer : Thoses in christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:21:41] Ditto : Us......"..WE know that all things work together for (the) good of those, who love...."
[25.03.2008 21:21:44] Graceblest : those who love God and are THE called according to His purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:22:01] Mystery : them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:22:03] Timothy : Who love... Think about that for a second.
[25.03.2008 21:22:31] Graceblest : Thinking!
[25.03.2008 21:22:34] Ditto : The thought is this: We can SAY we love God, but do we SHOW it?
[25.03.2008 21:22:54] Mystery : If you love me ..keep my commandments...
[25.03.2008 21:23:09] Timothy : Keep going on that MG...
[25.03.2008 21:23:18] Ditto : Or, "if you love Me, SHOW IT."
[25.03.2008 21:23:23] Graceblest : It took a LOT of love for the Father to send His Son, and a LOT of love for Him to love us enough to take OUR sins on Himself.
[25.03.2008 21:23:42] Graceblest : Obedience is the VERY LEAST we can give Him.
[25.03.2008 21:23:45] Jennifer : no wait to the good of them
[25.03.2008 21:23:45] Jennifer : yeah sorry grace got it
[25.03.2008 21:23:57] Mystery : Jn:15:10: If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
[25.03.2008 21:24:08] Graceblest : He told us to love one one another as He has loved us! Wow!
[25.03.2008 21:25:01] Timothy : That's one of the indications we are saved Gracey...
[25.03.2008 21:25:13] Timothy : Quit being so quiet Ken.
[25.03.2008 21:25:25] Graceblest : Then later in Chapter 8 of Romans toward the end of that chapter He lets us know just how much He does love us!
[25.03.2008 21:25:40] Graceblest : NOTHING can separate us from His love!
[25.03.2008 21:25:42] Ditto : Chorus: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases..." Does that mean our love for sinners must never cease?
[25.03.2008 21:25:45] KenSmith : ha... silence is golden!
[25.03.2008 21:25:47] KenSmith : :D
[25.03.2008 21:26:09] Graceblest : Aasolutely! Ditto!
[25.03.2008 21:26:23] Timothy : OK, so then lets go back to the verse and break it down to brass tacks.
[25.03.2008 21:26:38] Timothy : "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God"
[25.03.2008 21:26:41] Graceblest : Did His love for sinners ever cease? NO WAY! Glory to God!
[25.03.2008 21:26:52] Graceblest : OK, Parson, we're with you. Share on!
[25.03.2008 21:27:32] Timothy : Do we love God all the time, or better yet do we show love for God all the time... Here is the question to begin with.
[25.03.2008 21:28:17] Timothy : Ah, got quiet...
[25.03.2008 21:28:26] Angel : Lol
[25.03.2008 21:28:32] Ditto : Nope...BEEN quiet (to me).
[25.03.2008 21:29:04] Graceblest : Great question, Timmy! And I have to confess that I don't show it nearly enough. And I am too neglectful....forget how BIG His Love is, Shame on me!
[25.03.2008 21:29:38] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:29:50] Timothy : Shame on me Gracey... I find myself repenting daily because of this struggle with the flesh.
[25.03.2008 21:29:55] Ditto : That's a confession 99.99% of the Christians could make, Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:30:08] Graceblest : I hope Mystery will be back!
[25.03.2008 21:30:19] Timothy : I'm sure she will Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:30:23] Angel : where did she go?
[25.03.2008 21:30:41] Timothy : Probably was having problems with her cache.
[25.03.2008 21:30:54] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:31:04] Angel : There she is.
[25.03.2008 21:31:08] Graceblest : Welcome back, MG!
[25.03.2008 21:31:20] Timothy : And how do we show that we love the Lord God... Somebody said it a few minutes ago.
[25.03.2008 21:31:37] Ditto : When someone leaves, I just figure they went off with "Poof the Magic Dragaon."
[25.03.2008 21:31:52] Graceblest : Keep His commandments....obey Him.
[25.03.2008 21:32:04] Ditto : Loving your neighbor as yourself, Tim.
[25.03.2008 21:32:22] Timothy : And what are they? They are begun with two commandments...
[25.03.2008 21:32:32] Graceblest : And love Him with all your heart, soul mind and spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:32:44] Ditto : Love the Lord, your God and love your neighbor as yourself.
[25.03.2008 21:32:49] Timothy : Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with what???
[25.03.2008 21:33:02] Ditto : All your heart.
[25.03.2008 21:33:08] Ditto : And, with all your soul.
[25.03.2008 21:33:10] Graceblest : all your heart, mind, soul and spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:33:39] Timothy : ;a;mn; Gracey and Ditto
[25.03.2008 21:33:39] Graceblest : In other words, with ALL your being!
[25.03.2008 21:33:54] Ditto : Or, with everything you've got.
[25.03.2008 21:34:04] Timothy : Amen again...
[25.03.2008 21:34:14] Timothy : Now, how about the rest of the verse???
[25.03.2008 21:34:38] Timothy : to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:34:40] Graceblest : And your neighbor as yourself? That one?
[25.03.2008 21:35:05] Timothy : Anybody want to take a stab at that? Jennifer? Kimberly?
[25.03.2008 21:35:28] Ditto : His purpose being that He desires for all men to be drawn unto HIm.
[25.03.2008 21:35:49] Timothy : A little vague there Ditto.
[25.03.2008 21:35:52] Graceblest : Yes, please, I'll slow down, so our quieter folks can get a word in edgewise.
[25.03.2008 21:36:12] Timothy : Ken???
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] Ditto : With you and me (not to mention Tim) in here, Grace, they may not be able to.
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] KenSmith : yeah
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] KenSmith : lol
[25.03.2008 21:36:40] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:36:46] KenSmith : I am dragging here... we've been having issues with our cell cards
[25.03.2008 21:36:52] Timothy : Yeah, lets not mention Tim Gary.
[25.03.2008 21:37:00] KenSmith : but at least we're not getting booted left and right!
[25.03.2008 21:37:23] Timothy : Kewl, then. YOu want to take a stab at the remainder of the verse Ken?
[25.03.2008 21:37:37] KenSmith : heart soul and mind is the answer
[25.03.2008 21:37:39] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:37:45] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:37:55] Timothy : to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:37:56] Ditto : WB, M
[25.03.2008 21:37:58] Ditto : G
[25.03.2008 21:38:04] Timothy : Welcome back MG...
[25.03.2008 21:38:16] KenSmith : and your neighbor as yourself
[25.03.2008 21:38:48] Timothy : Yep... We got that part but the called?
[25.03.2008 21:39:06] Graceblest : according to His purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:39:26] Mystery : Called out..set apart for His service...
[25.03.2008 21:39:29] Timothy : Give you all a hint. Many are ____ but few are...
[25.03.2008 21:39:44] Ditto : "...the called according to His purpose," seems to be sayng those, who are saved because His purpose is for us to bring the lost to Him .
[25.03.2008 21:39:50] Mystery : sanctified...if you will
[25.03.2008 21:39:55] Timothy : ;a;mn; Mystery... That's it...
[25.03.2008 21:40:01] KenSmith : verse 28?
[25.03.2008 21:40:04] Jennifer : sorry
[25.03.2008 21:40:15] KenSmith : CALLED
[25.03.2008 21:40:20] Ditto : GIVE THAT LADY A GOLD STAR!!!
[25.03.2008 21:40:22] Timothy : Yes Ken... 28...
[25.03.2008 21:40:22] KenSmith : FEW CHOSEN
[25.03.2008 21:40:57] KenSmith : if you ain't called.... all things ain't going to work out so good
[25.03.2008 21:40:58] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:41:10] User James entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:41:19] Timothy : Bingo... It's not complicated at all...
[25.03.2008 21:41:21] Ditto : Hello, James.
[25.03.2008 21:41:22] Graceblest : I am reminded here of the verse that says God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. We are to be His messengers of His saving amazing Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:41:26] Timothy : Hi James...
[25.03.2008 21:41:44] Graceblest : Welcome, James, and EVERYBODY!
[25.03.2008 21:41:51] Angel : Hey there james
[25.03.2008 21:41:57] James : Hi everyone
[25.03.2008 21:42:02] Timothy : That Bingo was for thee Ken...
[25.03.2008 21:42:08] Mystery : Tim...My posts kept not appearing ..I had to log out then back ..so if I leave you'll know why ...
[25.03.2008 21:42:26] Ditto : That's exactly what I've been tihnking, Dwan. I just didn't see that it fits into what Tim is saying.
[25.03.2008 21:43:28] Mystery : Ditto ...we are called to be messengers..called according to his purpose..
[25.03.2008 21:43:34] Graceblest : Well, all we Christians are to be filling His purpose by sharing His salvation plan anywhere we can.
[25.03.2008 21:43:48] Ditto : That's it, ma'am.
[25.03.2008 21:43:56] KenSmith : one of the better ones actually... adds a whole new meaning to the Romans road in all honesty.
[25.03.2008 21:44:17] Graceblest : Right you are, Ken!!!
[25.03.2008 21:44:55] Timothy : It sure does... I was talking with a lady who's life was falling apart because of sin all around her and in her life. When I brouth this to her attention she accepted the Lord right then...
[25.03.2008 21:45:02] Graceblest : Angel, baby, you haven't said a word. You OK?
[25.03.2008 21:45:57] Angel : Yes Ma'am... just listening
[25.03.2008 21:46:04] Ditto : That happens, Tim. The only problem is, many, in the world don't realize (possibly do but refuse to acknowlege) that their lives are in shambles BECAUSE they don't know the Lord.
[25.03.2008 21:46:05] Timothy : I'd like to dig into chapters 7 and 8 with you all one day. I'll try to prepare that for ya...
[25.03.2008 21:46:08] Angel : ;angl;grn;;;
[25.03.2008 21:46:27] Timothy : Amen Ditto...
[25.03.2008 21:46:34] Graceblest : Wonderful, Timmy!!!
[25.03.2008 21:46:54] Timothy : Well, what next then???
[25.03.2008 21:47:02] Timothy : Questions?
[25.03.2008 21:47:09] Graceblest : Mystery, I was having the same problem with my laptop last night and this night.
[25.03.2008 21:47:10] KenSmith : may as well go on and start at chapter 1 and do it right
[25.03.2008 21:47:12] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:47:29] Ditto : The major problem, as I've noticed, for years, is that christians are content to rest on our laurels, knowing that we're going to heaven, so why worry about anyone else.
[25.03.2008 21:47:38] Timothy : Alright.
[25.03.2008 21:47:54] Ditto : The thing is, if we (christians) did half as much as the cults, to bring in the lost, we'd have the world won, for Christ, in no time.
[25.03.2008 21:47:59] Ditto : It's not happening though.
[25.03.2008 21:48:07] Timothy : Those are called the greasy gracers MG. I know what you are talking about there...
[25.03.2008 21:48:26] Timothy : Sorry, I meant Gary.
[25.03.2008 21:48:33] Graceblest : Chapter 7 where Paul talks about his own struggle to do and be what the Lord wants is so good! Especially His answer!
[25.03.2008 21:48:37] KenSmith : honestly ditto... many are called and few are chosen and Jesus said that for a reason. It's ear tickling time and we know that because Scripture tells us so.
[25.03.2008 21:49:14] KenSmith : So no need worrying about what everyone else is or isn't doing. Do your part and in the end... Jesus will say "well done." Don't worry about the rest of folks.
[25.03.2008 21:49:14] KenSmith : tis all we can do.
[25.03.2008 21:49:41] Ditto : Well, Ken....Once a baptist missionary (to the Deaf) told me that many are called to salvation....not necesarrily to ministry.
[25.03.2008 21:50:10] Timothy : I've heard too many a preacher say, lets get you saved so we don't have to worry about you any more...
[25.03.2008 21:50:43] Timothy : That could be so far from the truth it's pitiful. There has to be growth... 2peter1
[25.03.2008 21:50:47] Ditto : That we do, Ken. The only thing is, I used to go out on Visitation Night (that's how I built the Deaf Ministry at Rehoboth Baptist Church) and, from a church of nearly 1200 members, only a handful (like 35) would go out.
[25.03.2008 21:50:53] KenSmith : sure... but not a one of us is immune nor incapable of telling Joe Schmucky next to us the good news... our testimony... what Jesus has done for us. In that while we may not be a pastor, evangelist, teacher... etc. We are fulfilling what Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:51:00] KenSmith : commissioned all of us to do
[25.03.2008 21:51:08] KenSmith : doing that.... we do eternally well!
[25.03.2008 21:51:18] Ditto : Right Tim....discipleship isn't a thing of the past.
[25.03.2008 21:51:33] Ditto : I was saved, when I was 12. My discipleship didn't begin until I was 18.
[25.03.2008 21:52:00] Timothy : That happens with alot of folks these days I'm afraid.
[25.03.2008 21:52:07] Graceblest : I was saved at 7, and I STILL wonder how good a disciple I am.
[25.03.2008 21:52:16] KenSmith : shoot Tim... I have seen larger groups turn out less. But here's the encouragement... there were a lot of Jews... a mess of them. Jesus began with a handful and today... we still hear that preachin!
[25.03.2008 21:52:16] KenSmith : :D
[25.03.2008 21:52:33] Ditto : As long as you're growing, Grace, you're in His class of perfect disciples.
[25.03.2008 21:53:12] KenSmith : ahhhh You go Tim!!!! Peter didn't say we had to end up perfect... just keep progressing towards perfect.
[25.03.2008 21:53:18] Timothy : Just looked under the hood. The chat is holding up fine without a glitch... Praise God...
[25.03.2008 21:53:21] KenSmith : do that... we will never stumble!!!!
[25.03.2008 21:53:48] Timothy : Ever striving to the high calling of the order of Melchesidic
[25.03.2008 21:53:58] Graceblest : With a lot of what has gone on with us in the past 9 months, I am beginning to wonder if the Lord does want to use us in professional ministry again. We'd love that, but it's all in His hands.
[25.03.2008 21:54:14] Timothy : James, anything you would like to add?
[25.03.2008 21:54:15] Ditto : :pty:prty: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow....
[25.03.2008 21:54:34] Graceblest : GLORY TO GOD!
[25.03.2008 21:54:55] Ditto : Grace,
[25.03.2008 21:55:12] James : Just listening Tim :)
[25.03.2008 21:55:17] Timothy : Amen Glory to God...
[25.03.2008 21:55:24] Graceblest : Mystery, before you go, please update us on your brother and yourself.
[25.03.2008 21:55:36] Timothy : Please do MG
[25.03.2008 21:55:51] Ditto : I've been there. Everytime someone kicks me out of a ministry, I've only had to wait a few months (maybe not even that long) for the Lord to open aother door. However, I've been out of ministry for almost seven years and nothing has opened.
[25.03.2008 21:56:14] Ditto : Of course, I do what I can, when the need arises, like when people need prayer.
[25.03.2008 21:56:34] Timothy : Anybody ever dip into the foreknowledge of God? What a wonderful thing to consider and near impossible thing to grasp.
[25.03.2008 21:56:44] Graceblest : That's one ministry we can ALL do, Ditto!
[25.03.2008 21:56:59] Ditto : all MUST do, Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:57:43] Graceblest : AMEN, DITTO!
[25.03.2008 21:57:50] Ditto : I have, Tim. Many a time, I've known what would happen and fretted until it did. then, when it materializes, everything is perfect!!!
[25.03.2008 21:57:51] Timothy : Please forgive me again, I need to better prepare for the studies but sure enjoyed being with ya'll on this one.
[25.03.2008 21:58:17] Ditto : This was prepared just fine, pops.
[25.03.2008 21:58:22] Graceblest : It's been great, Timmy!
[25.03.2008 21:58:41] KenSmith : God's foreknowledge... don't even get me started!
[25.03.2008 21:58:43] KenSmith : lol
[25.03.2008 21:59:14] Graceblest : Mystery, please let us know how you and your brother are.
[25.03.2008 21:59:18] Angel : lol
[25.03.2008 21:59:26] Angel : Yes please
[25.03.2008 21:59:30] Timothy : While I take a bit to prepare another Romans study would anyone like to volunteer to lead the next Bible study?
[25.03.2008 22:00:05] Ditto : I will....IF you tell me what it's about and when it needs to be prepared by.
[25.03.2008 22:00:12] KenSmith : lol 2 Peter perhaps?
[25.03.2008 22:00:12] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 22:00:37] Timothy : Next Tuesday OK??? and yep, 2nd Peter would be great...
[25.03.2008 22:00:44] Ditto : How 'bout the 169th Psalm?
[25.03.2008 22:00:53] KenSmith : color me there Lord willing
[25.03.2008 22:00:58] Ditto : Or, is that the 164th Psalm?
[25.03.2008 22:01:25] Timothy : The what??????????
[25.03.2008 22:01:45] KenSmith : 8 right?
[25.03.2008 22:01:47] Graceblest : I'll try. May well not be able to, though.
[25.03.2008 22:01:48] KenSmith : eastern?
[25.03.2008 22:02:12] Ditto : Two pslams (neither of them the ones I mentioned) began with, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord..."
[25.03.2008 22:02:30] Timothy : What would be the best time and date for ya'll???
[25.03.2008 22:02:57] Timothy : OK Gary... Don't bloweth my mind...
[25.03.2008 22:03:08] Angel : LOL i would
[25.03.2008 22:03:08] Graceblest : I'm going to need to go. I'll see how things go.
[25.03.2008 22:03:21] Ditto : Any Tuesday is fine....I can't do it on Monday because I'm supposed to help lead a discussion of Menningits survivors.
[25.03.2008 22:03:26] Timothy : Night Gracey... Hope you feel better sis.
[25.03.2008 22:03:40] Ditto : G'night, kiddo.
[25.03.2008 22:03:40] Angel : Night Granny Gracey
[25.03.2008 22:03:52] Graceblest : Night all! Love to each of you!
[25.03.2008 22:03:54] James : Tuesday is ok
[25.03.2008 22:03:55] Ditto : Folks, I'll bbl.
[25.03.2008 22:04:06] Timothy : OK, once you are sure of it Gary, Make an announcement and I'll put the banner up.
[25.03.2008 22:04:31] Timothy : (((((Graceblest)))))
[25.03.2008 22:04:58] KenSmith : let me know TIm... here if needed
[25.03.2008 22:05:28] Timothy : I will Ken... Would like to make this a regular thingey don't ya know...
[25.03.2008 21:00:23] Ditto : Ta da.....(forgot that, to begin with.)
[25.03.2008 21:01:47] Ditto : hello, kid....I was beginning to wonder if I would have3 to sit all alone.
[25.03.2008 21:01:50] Ditto : Hi, Dwan.
[25.03.2008 21:02:00] Angel : Yeah... I figured it out, finally
[25.03.2008 21:02:17] Ditto : Good to see you, Pops. Nice having you, Jennifer.
[25.03.2008 21:02:22] Timothy : You are pretty smart there Ditto... Gracey, open up with prayer. Will you?
[25.03.2008 21:02:46] Jennifer : Ken is coming
[25.03.2008 21:02:53] Timothy : Cain is stuck in another room.
[25.03.2008 21:02:57] Timothy : Kewl Beans
[25.03.2008 21:04:19] Timothy : Ditto, I think Gracey is havin to take care of something. You want to start us up with preayer?
[25.03.2008 21:04:32] Ditto : Will do.
[25.03.2008 21:05:18] Ditto : Father, we're joyful, everytime we openYOur Word and learn from You. Lord, as the five of us begin and as any others come in, we pray that You will be honored during this time of study.
[25.03.2008 21:05:24] Ditto : In Christ's Name.
[25.03.2008 21:05:25] Ditto : Amen.
[25.03.2008 21:05:54] Timothy : Amen. Now, how many of you are familiar with Romans 8?
[25.03.2008 21:06:05] Jennifer : I am
[25.03.2008 21:06:10] Ditto : Me...I am.
[25.03.2008 21:06:39] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:06:58] Timothy : Of all the verses in this chapter, which do you think is most used to comfort fellow brothers and sisters?
[25.03.2008 21:07:02] Timothy : Hi MG!!!
[25.03.2008 21:07:12] Jennifer : the first one
[25.03.2008 21:07:22] Angel : 8:28?
[25.03.2008 21:07:29] Timothy : There is therefore no condemnation>>>
[25.03.2008 21:07:45] Timothy : And we know all things?
[25.03.2008 21:08:12] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:08:29] Timothy : Jennifer is correct because without verse one: Rom:8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:08:31] Jennifer : Through chirst
[25.03.2008 21:08:42] Ditto : How about where it speaks of our victory in Christ?
[25.03.2008 21:08:50] Timothy : verse 28 would be lost in a haze...
[25.03.2008 21:08:52] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:09:15] Ditto : Yes, it would.
[25.03.2008 21:09:17] Timothy : Having Problems Mystery?
[25.03.2008 21:09:20] Ditto : Hello, MG
[25.03.2008 21:09:36] Mystery : (((HUGS))))
[25.03.2008 21:10:00] Ditto : Oh...I forgot ((((((((((((((((MG)))))))))))))))))
[25.03.2008 21:10:12] Timothy : Lets look at verse 1 for a minute... There is therefor NOW...
[25.03.2008 21:10:42] Mystery : no condemnation ..to those who are in Christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:10:48] Jennifer : no condemnation
[25.03.2008 21:11:20] Ditto : Fits, nicely, with Saved by grace.
[25.03.2008 21:11:27] Timothy : What was the now? Well if you go back to chapter 7 you will see that Paul was speaking of the penalty of the law...
[25.03.2008 21:11:58] Ditto : The law is not greater than God's grace.
[25.03.2008 21:12:10] User Graceblest left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:12:13] Jennifer : ok
[25.03.2008 21:12:22] Timothy : And verse one is one of the sweetest comforts you can give to a child of God...
[25.03.2008 21:12:37] User Graceblest entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:12:52] Timothy : Please forgive me, it's been a ling time since I conducted a study on a chat...
[25.03.2008 21:12:55] Ditto : Welcome back Dwan
[25.03.2008 21:12:57] Mystery : The NOW is Christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:13:20] Jennifer : Its ok it's been a long time since I was in a chat
[25.03.2008 21:13:40] Ditto : MG, that reminds me....On I-20, just east of Atlanta, is a church called, Church in the Now.
[25.03.2008 21:13:54] User KenSmith entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:14:01] Timothy : But then there are those that jump directly to verse 28 and say because of verse one everything is going to work out... Ever noticed that?
[25.03.2008 21:14:04] Mystery : He is the reason there is no condemnation...
[25.03.2008 21:14:23] Timothy : Hey Ken...
[25.03.2008 21:14:34] Jennifer : I lived about 5 miles from that church
[25.03.2008 21:14:35] Jennifer : it is sooooooo big
[25.03.2008 21:14:38] KenSmith : It is official now... I am here. ;) Better late than never!
[25.03.2008 21:14:57] Ditto : Yes, Tim. It's also the source of a lot of struggle for Christians, who don't take the time to seek the Lord, before jumping, blindly, into an endeavor.
[25.03.2008 21:14:59] Timothy : Proud you could make it, all of you...
[25.03.2008 21:15:05] Jennifer : Hey pops
[25.03.2008 21:15:20] KenSmith : hey corndog
[25.03.2008 21:15:32] Mystery : Just so proud to be here...:)
[25.03.2008 21:15:37] Jennifer : ha ha
[25.03.2008 21:16:00] Timothy : That is well said Gary... So I'd like to take a look at my favorite of verses save one and see what's in it...
[25.03.2008 21:16:10] Angel : Hey Ken
[25.03.2008 21:16:24] Angel : Hey jennifer
[25.03.2008 21:16:39] Jennifer : Hey Angel
[25.03.2008 21:16:50] Timothy : OK, Mystery and Ken, do you need time to catch up with us?
[25.03.2008 21:17:01] KenSmith : and hey everyone now I shall be silent and let Tim carry on!
[25.03.2008 21:17:08] KenSmith : I know where you're at already
[25.03.2008 21:17:11] Angel : Lol
[25.03.2008 21:17:15] KenSmith : :)
[25.03.2008 21:17:25] Mystery : Nopers go ahead teacher...
[25.03.2008 21:17:39] Timothy : Yes ma'am...
[25.03.2008 21:17:48] Timothy : Rom:8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:18:04] User Graceblest left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:18:04] Ditto : "Nopers" I just love the lingo of the hillbillies.
[25.03.2008 21:18:24] User Graceblest entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:18:47] Timothy : The only thing most ever see or hear when this verse is quoted is it will all work out. But whouldn't we look at the verse in it's entirety to see what the rest is?
[25.03.2008 21:18:57] Ditto : Hello....the basketball is back.
[25.03.2008 21:18:58] Timothy : Gracey, you having troubles???
[25.03.2008 21:19:06] Graceblest : Sorry, folks! Having problems with my laptop Internet Explorer.
[25.03.2008 21:19:26] Graceblest : Not now, I don't think, now that I'm on my desktop with AOL.
[25.03.2008 21:19:35] Jennifer : Right on tim
[25.03.2008 21:19:44] Ditto : I'll send you a sledgehammer, ASAP, Dwan.
[25.03.2008 21:19:47] Timothy : Kewl beans. Need a chance to catch up Gracey?
[25.03.2008 21:20:03] Graceblest : Yes, please.
[25.03.2008 21:20:22] Timothy : OK... Holler when you are there sissy.
[25.03.2008 21:20:31] Graceblest : I'm here.
[25.03.2008 21:20:42] Timothy : Wow, that's quick...
[25.03.2008 21:20:46] Graceblest : Are you all seeing me?
[25.03.2008 21:21:02] Timothy : OK, So who will things work out for in verse 28?
[25.03.2008 21:21:08] Ditto : I am.....now we know God is still working miracles.
[25.03.2008 21:21:10] Timothy : Yes Gracey...
[25.03.2008 21:21:14] Mystery : I C U
[25.03.2008 21:21:20] Angel : Yup.
[25.03.2008 21:21:34] Jennifer : Thoses in christ Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:21:41] Ditto : Us......"..WE know that all things work together for (the) good of those, who love...."
[25.03.2008 21:21:44] Graceblest : those who love God and are THE called according to His purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:22:01] Mystery : them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:22:03] Timothy : Who love... Think about that for a second.
[25.03.2008 21:22:31] Graceblest : Thinking!
[25.03.2008 21:22:34] Ditto : The thought is this: We can SAY we love God, but do we SHOW it?
[25.03.2008 21:22:54] Mystery : If you love me ..keep my commandments...
[25.03.2008 21:23:09] Timothy : Keep going on that MG...
[25.03.2008 21:23:18] Ditto : Or, "if you love Me, SHOW IT."
[25.03.2008 21:23:23] Graceblest : It took a LOT of love for the Father to send His Son, and a LOT of love for Him to love us enough to take OUR sins on Himself.
[25.03.2008 21:23:42] Graceblest : Obedience is the VERY LEAST we can give Him.
[25.03.2008 21:23:45] Jennifer : no wait to the good of them
[25.03.2008 21:23:45] Jennifer : yeah sorry grace got it
[25.03.2008 21:23:57] Mystery : Jn:15:10: If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
[25.03.2008 21:24:08] Graceblest : He told us to love one one another as He has loved us! Wow!
[25.03.2008 21:25:01] Timothy : That's one of the indications we are saved Gracey...
[25.03.2008 21:25:13] Timothy : Quit being so quiet Ken.
[25.03.2008 21:25:25] Graceblest : Then later in Chapter 8 of Romans toward the end of that chapter He lets us know just how much He does love us!
[25.03.2008 21:25:40] Graceblest : NOTHING can separate us from His love!
[25.03.2008 21:25:42] Ditto : Chorus: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases..." Does that mean our love for sinners must never cease?
[25.03.2008 21:25:45] KenSmith : ha... silence is golden!
[25.03.2008 21:25:47] KenSmith : :D
[25.03.2008 21:26:09] Graceblest : Aasolutely! Ditto!
[25.03.2008 21:26:23] Timothy : OK, so then lets go back to the verse and break it down to brass tacks.
[25.03.2008 21:26:38] Timothy : "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God"
[25.03.2008 21:26:41] Graceblest : Did His love for sinners ever cease? NO WAY! Glory to God!
[25.03.2008 21:26:52] Graceblest : OK, Parson, we're with you. Share on!
[25.03.2008 21:27:32] Timothy : Do we love God all the time, or better yet do we show love for God all the time... Here is the question to begin with.
[25.03.2008 21:28:17] Timothy : Ah, got quiet...
[25.03.2008 21:28:26] Angel : Lol
[25.03.2008 21:28:32] Ditto : Nope...BEEN quiet (to me).
[25.03.2008 21:29:04] Graceblest : Great question, Timmy! And I have to confess that I don't show it nearly enough. And I am too neglectful....forget how BIG His Love is, Shame on me!
[25.03.2008 21:29:38] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:29:50] Timothy : Shame on me Gracey... I find myself repenting daily because of this struggle with the flesh.
[25.03.2008 21:29:55] Ditto : That's a confession 99.99% of the Christians could make, Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:30:08] Graceblest : I hope Mystery will be back!
[25.03.2008 21:30:19] Timothy : I'm sure she will Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:30:23] Angel : where did she go?
[25.03.2008 21:30:41] Timothy : Probably was having problems with her cache.
[25.03.2008 21:30:54] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:31:04] Angel : There she is.
[25.03.2008 21:31:08] Graceblest : Welcome back, MG!
[25.03.2008 21:31:20] Timothy : And how do we show that we love the Lord God... Somebody said it a few minutes ago.
[25.03.2008 21:31:37] Ditto : When someone leaves, I just figure they went off with "Poof the Magic Dragaon."
[25.03.2008 21:31:52] Graceblest : Keep His commandments....obey Him.
[25.03.2008 21:32:04] Ditto : Loving your neighbor as yourself, Tim.
[25.03.2008 21:32:22] Timothy : And what are they? They are begun with two commandments...
[25.03.2008 21:32:32] Graceblest : And love Him with all your heart, soul mind and spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:32:44] Ditto : Love the Lord, your God and love your neighbor as yourself.
[25.03.2008 21:32:49] Timothy : Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with what???
[25.03.2008 21:33:02] Ditto : All your heart.
[25.03.2008 21:33:08] Ditto : And, with all your soul.
[25.03.2008 21:33:10] Graceblest : all your heart, mind, soul and spirit.
[25.03.2008 21:33:39] Timothy : ;a;mn; Gracey and Ditto
[25.03.2008 21:33:39] Graceblest : In other words, with ALL your being!
[25.03.2008 21:33:54] Ditto : Or, with everything you've got.
[25.03.2008 21:34:04] Timothy : Amen again...
[25.03.2008 21:34:14] Timothy : Now, how about the rest of the verse???
[25.03.2008 21:34:38] Timothy : to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:34:40] Graceblest : And your neighbor as yourself? That one?
[25.03.2008 21:35:05] Timothy : Anybody want to take a stab at that? Jennifer? Kimberly?
[25.03.2008 21:35:28] Ditto : His purpose being that He desires for all men to be drawn unto HIm.
[25.03.2008 21:35:49] Timothy : A little vague there Ditto.
[25.03.2008 21:35:52] Graceblest : Yes, please, I'll slow down, so our quieter folks can get a word in edgewise.
[25.03.2008 21:36:12] Timothy : Ken???
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] Ditto : With you and me (not to mention Tim) in here, Grace, they may not be able to.
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] KenSmith : yeah
[25.03.2008 21:36:26] KenSmith : lol
[25.03.2008 21:36:40] User Mystery left this room.
[25.03.2008 21:36:46] KenSmith : I am dragging here... we've been having issues with our cell cards
[25.03.2008 21:36:52] Timothy : Yeah, lets not mention Tim Gary.
[25.03.2008 21:37:00] KenSmith : but at least we're not getting booted left and right!
[25.03.2008 21:37:23] Timothy : Kewl, then. YOu want to take a stab at the remainder of the verse Ken?
[25.03.2008 21:37:37] KenSmith : heart soul and mind is the answer
[25.03.2008 21:37:39] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:37:45] User Mystery entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:37:55] Timothy : to them who are the called according to his purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:37:56] Ditto : WB, M
[25.03.2008 21:37:58] Ditto : G
[25.03.2008 21:38:04] Timothy : Welcome back MG...
[25.03.2008 21:38:16] KenSmith : and your neighbor as yourself
[25.03.2008 21:38:48] Timothy : Yep... We got that part but the called?
[25.03.2008 21:39:06] Graceblest : according to His purpose.
[25.03.2008 21:39:26] Mystery : Called out..set apart for His service...
[25.03.2008 21:39:29] Timothy : Give you all a hint. Many are ____ but few are...
[25.03.2008 21:39:44] Ditto : "...the called according to His purpose," seems to be sayng those, who are saved because His purpose is for us to bring the lost to Him .
[25.03.2008 21:39:50] Mystery : sanctified...if you will
[25.03.2008 21:39:55] Timothy : ;a;mn; Mystery... That's it...
[25.03.2008 21:40:01] KenSmith : verse 28?
[25.03.2008 21:40:04] Jennifer : sorry
[25.03.2008 21:40:15] KenSmith : CALLED
[25.03.2008 21:40:20] Ditto : GIVE THAT LADY A GOLD STAR!!!
[25.03.2008 21:40:22] Timothy : Yes Ken... 28...
[25.03.2008 21:40:22] KenSmith : FEW CHOSEN
[25.03.2008 21:40:57] KenSmith : if you ain't called.... all things ain't going to work out so good
[25.03.2008 21:40:58] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:41:10] User James entered this room.
[25.03.2008 21:41:19] Timothy : Bingo... It's not complicated at all...
[25.03.2008 21:41:21] Ditto : Hello, James.
[25.03.2008 21:41:22] Graceblest : I am reminded here of the verse that says God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. We are to be His messengers of His saving amazing Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:41:26] Timothy : Hi James...
[25.03.2008 21:41:44] Graceblest : Welcome, James, and EVERYBODY!
[25.03.2008 21:41:51] Angel : Hey there james
[25.03.2008 21:41:57] James : Hi everyone
[25.03.2008 21:42:02] Timothy : That Bingo was for thee Ken...
[25.03.2008 21:42:08] Mystery : Tim...My posts kept not appearing ..I had to log out then back ..so if I leave you'll know why ...
[25.03.2008 21:42:26] Ditto : That's exactly what I've been tihnking, Dwan. I just didn't see that it fits into what Tim is saying.
[25.03.2008 21:43:28] Mystery : Ditto ...we are called to be messengers..called according to his purpose..
[25.03.2008 21:43:34] Graceblest : Well, all we Christians are to be filling His purpose by sharing His salvation plan anywhere we can.
[25.03.2008 21:43:48] Ditto : That's it, ma'am.
[25.03.2008 21:43:56] KenSmith : one of the better ones actually... adds a whole new meaning to the Romans road in all honesty.
[25.03.2008 21:44:17] Graceblest : Right you are, Ken!!!
[25.03.2008 21:44:55] Timothy : It sure does... I was talking with a lady who's life was falling apart because of sin all around her and in her life. When I brouth this to her attention she accepted the Lord right then...
[25.03.2008 21:45:02] Graceblest : Angel, baby, you haven't said a word. You OK?
[25.03.2008 21:45:57] Angel : Yes Ma'am... just listening
[25.03.2008 21:46:04] Ditto : That happens, Tim. The only problem is, many, in the world don't realize (possibly do but refuse to acknowlege) that their lives are in shambles BECAUSE they don't know the Lord.
[25.03.2008 21:46:05] Timothy : I'd like to dig into chapters 7 and 8 with you all one day. I'll try to prepare that for ya...
[25.03.2008 21:46:08] Angel : ;angl;grn;;;
[25.03.2008 21:46:27] Timothy : Amen Ditto...
[25.03.2008 21:46:34] Graceblest : Wonderful, Timmy!!!
[25.03.2008 21:46:54] Timothy : Well, what next then???
[25.03.2008 21:47:02] Timothy : Questions?
[25.03.2008 21:47:09] Graceblest : Mystery, I was having the same problem with my laptop last night and this night.
[25.03.2008 21:47:10] KenSmith : may as well go on and start at chapter 1 and do it right
[25.03.2008 21:47:12] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 21:47:29] Ditto : The major problem, as I've noticed, for years, is that christians are content to rest on our laurels, knowing that we're going to heaven, so why worry about anyone else.
[25.03.2008 21:47:38] Timothy : Alright.
[25.03.2008 21:47:54] Ditto : The thing is, if we (christians) did half as much as the cults, to bring in the lost, we'd have the world won, for Christ, in no time.
[25.03.2008 21:47:59] Ditto : It's not happening though.
[25.03.2008 21:48:07] Timothy : Those are called the greasy gracers MG. I know what you are talking about there...
[25.03.2008 21:48:26] Timothy : Sorry, I meant Gary.
[25.03.2008 21:48:33] Graceblest : Chapter 7 where Paul talks about his own struggle to do and be what the Lord wants is so good! Especially His answer!
[25.03.2008 21:48:37] KenSmith : honestly ditto... many are called and few are chosen and Jesus said that for a reason. It's ear tickling time and we know that because Scripture tells us so.
[25.03.2008 21:49:14] KenSmith : So no need worrying about what everyone else is or isn't doing. Do your part and in the end... Jesus will say "well done." Don't worry about the rest of folks.
[25.03.2008 21:49:14] KenSmith : tis all we can do.
[25.03.2008 21:49:41] Ditto : Well, Ken....Once a baptist missionary (to the Deaf) told me that many are called to salvation....not necesarrily to ministry.
[25.03.2008 21:50:10] Timothy : I've heard too many a preacher say, lets get you saved so we don't have to worry about you any more...
[25.03.2008 21:50:43] Timothy : That could be so far from the truth it's pitiful. There has to be growth... 2peter1
[25.03.2008 21:50:47] Ditto : That we do, Ken. The only thing is, I used to go out on Visitation Night (that's how I built the Deaf Ministry at Rehoboth Baptist Church) and, from a church of nearly 1200 members, only a handful (like 35) would go out.
[25.03.2008 21:50:53] KenSmith : sure... but not a one of us is immune nor incapable of telling Joe Schmucky next to us the good news... our testimony... what Jesus has done for us. In that while we may not be a pastor, evangelist, teacher... etc. We are fulfilling what Jesus
[25.03.2008 21:51:00] KenSmith : commissioned all of us to do
[25.03.2008 21:51:08] KenSmith : doing that.... we do eternally well!
[25.03.2008 21:51:18] Ditto : Right Tim....discipleship isn't a thing of the past.
[25.03.2008 21:51:33] Ditto : I was saved, when I was 12. My discipleship didn't begin until I was 18.
[25.03.2008 21:52:00] Timothy : That happens with alot of folks these days I'm afraid.
[25.03.2008 21:52:07] Graceblest : I was saved at 7, and I STILL wonder how good a disciple I am.
[25.03.2008 21:52:16] KenSmith : shoot Tim... I have seen larger groups turn out less. But here's the encouragement... there were a lot of Jews... a mess of them. Jesus began with a handful and today... we still hear that preachin!
[25.03.2008 21:52:16] KenSmith : :D
[25.03.2008 21:52:33] Ditto : As long as you're growing, Grace, you're in His class of perfect disciples.
[25.03.2008 21:53:12] KenSmith : ahhhh You go Tim!!!! Peter didn't say we had to end up perfect... just keep progressing towards perfect.
[25.03.2008 21:53:18] Timothy : Just looked under the hood. The chat is holding up fine without a glitch... Praise God...
[25.03.2008 21:53:21] KenSmith : do that... we will never stumble!!!!
[25.03.2008 21:53:48] Timothy : Ever striving to the high calling of the order of Melchesidic
[25.03.2008 21:53:58] Graceblest : With a lot of what has gone on with us in the past 9 months, I am beginning to wonder if the Lord does want to use us in professional ministry again. We'd love that, but it's all in His hands.
[25.03.2008 21:54:14] Timothy : James, anything you would like to add?
[25.03.2008 21:54:15] Ditto : :pty:prty: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow....
[25.03.2008 21:54:34] Graceblest : GLORY TO GOD!
[25.03.2008 21:54:55] Ditto : Grace,
[25.03.2008 21:55:12] James : Just listening Tim :)
[25.03.2008 21:55:17] Timothy : Amen Glory to God...
[25.03.2008 21:55:24] Graceblest : Mystery, before you go, please update us on your brother and yourself.
[25.03.2008 21:55:36] Timothy : Please do MG
[25.03.2008 21:55:51] Ditto : I've been there. Everytime someone kicks me out of a ministry, I've only had to wait a few months (maybe not even that long) for the Lord to open aother door. However, I've been out of ministry for almost seven years and nothing has opened.
[25.03.2008 21:56:14] Ditto : Of course, I do what I can, when the need arises, like when people need prayer.
[25.03.2008 21:56:34] Timothy : Anybody ever dip into the foreknowledge of God? What a wonderful thing to consider and near impossible thing to grasp.
[25.03.2008 21:56:44] Graceblest : That's one ministry we can ALL do, Ditto!
[25.03.2008 21:56:59] Ditto : all MUST do, Grace.
[25.03.2008 21:57:43] Graceblest : AMEN, DITTO!
[25.03.2008 21:57:50] Ditto : I have, Tim. Many a time, I've known what would happen and fretted until it did. then, when it materializes, everything is perfect!!!
[25.03.2008 21:57:51] Timothy : Please forgive me again, I need to better prepare for the studies but sure enjoyed being with ya'll on this one.
[25.03.2008 21:58:17] Ditto : This was prepared just fine, pops.
[25.03.2008 21:58:22] Graceblest : It's been great, Timmy!
[25.03.2008 21:58:41] KenSmith : God's foreknowledge... don't even get me started!
[25.03.2008 21:58:43] KenSmith : lol
[25.03.2008 21:59:14] Graceblest : Mystery, please let us know how you and your brother are.
[25.03.2008 21:59:18] Angel : lol
[25.03.2008 21:59:26] Angel : Yes please
[25.03.2008 21:59:30] Timothy : While I take a bit to prepare another Romans study would anyone like to volunteer to lead the next Bible study?
[25.03.2008 22:00:05] Ditto : I will....IF you tell me what it's about and when it needs to be prepared by.
[25.03.2008 22:00:12] KenSmith : lol 2 Peter perhaps?
[25.03.2008 22:00:12] KenSmith : ;)
[25.03.2008 22:00:37] Timothy : Next Tuesday OK??? and yep, 2nd Peter would be great...
[25.03.2008 22:00:44] Ditto : How 'bout the 169th Psalm?
[25.03.2008 22:00:53] KenSmith : color me there Lord willing
[25.03.2008 22:00:58] Ditto : Or, is that the 164th Psalm?
[25.03.2008 22:01:25] Timothy : The what??????????
[25.03.2008 22:01:45] KenSmith : 8 right?
[25.03.2008 22:01:47] Graceblest : I'll try. May well not be able to, though.
[25.03.2008 22:01:48] KenSmith : eastern?
[25.03.2008 22:02:12] Ditto : Two pslams (neither of them the ones I mentioned) began with, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord..."
[25.03.2008 22:02:30] Timothy : What would be the best time and date for ya'll???
[25.03.2008 22:02:57] Timothy : OK Gary... Don't bloweth my mind...
[25.03.2008 22:03:08] Angel : LOL i would
[25.03.2008 22:03:08] Graceblest : I'm going to need to go. I'll see how things go.
[25.03.2008 22:03:21] Ditto : Any Tuesday is fine....I can't do it on Monday because I'm supposed to help lead a discussion of Menningits survivors.
[25.03.2008 22:03:26] Timothy : Night Gracey... Hope you feel better sis.
[25.03.2008 22:03:40] Ditto : G'night, kiddo.
[25.03.2008 22:03:40] Angel : Night Granny Gracey
[25.03.2008 22:03:52] Graceblest : Night all! Love to each of you!
[25.03.2008 22:03:54] James : Tuesday is ok
[25.03.2008 22:03:55] Ditto : Folks, I'll bbl.
[25.03.2008 22:04:06] Timothy : OK, once you are sure of it Gary, Make an announcement and I'll put the banner up.
[25.03.2008 22:04:31] Timothy : (((((Graceblest)))))
[25.03.2008 22:04:58] KenSmith : let me know TIm... here if needed
[25.03.2008 22:05:28] Timothy : I will Ken... Would like to make this a regular thingey don't ya know...