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bible scripture corinthians

shared by Gary Patton on 04 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • For the love of Christ (U)controls us, having concluded this, that (V)one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer (W)live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 04 Apr 12
       
      When we believe this, 1 jojn 5: 11-13 says we are guaranteed to spend eternity with God because of what Yeshua/Jesus did for us. He paid the full penalty for our sin nature and sins when He by His choice and willingly gave up His life on a cross (torture instrument) for those who believe in His gift and "Good news" of salvation through Him with His and our heavenly Father.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:1-15
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      Gary Patton on 04 Apr 12
       
      Reverend Brian Bell, in 2004, opened his "Meditation" at my Mom's funeral with 2 Corinthians 5:1-15. He was the then Lead Pastor of "The Meeting House Yorkdale", in North York of The Greater Toronto Area. My Mom's, Ina Donelda Patton's (aka Donna and Donnie) funeral was held on January 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Simple Alternative Chapel in that city. gfp (2012-04-04)
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corinthians encouragment scripture Jesus Following

shared by Gary Patton on 24 May 12 - No Cached
  • Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may [c]pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 24 May 12
       
      I can do this because: "No trial or temptation can get at me except those that are common to everyone. And GOD IS FAITHFUL, He'll not let me be tried or tempted more than what I can handle. And when I am tried or tempted, He will always provide a way through it for me so I won't falter while enduring it! Halleljuljah for the promise of 1 Cor. 10:13. gfp (2011-08-28)
  • I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [[d]in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful [e]in divine strength).
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      Gary Patton on 24 May 12
       
      Hallelujah, I can & will in the power of Holy Spirit! Amen and amen! gfp (2011-08-28)
  • Gary Patton on 24 May 12
     
    So You Think You've Got Problems! In 2 Corinthians 11:22-12:10, Paul outlines the severe challenges that he suffered & bore in fulfilling his calling in Christ (Ephesians 2:10). I believe that he did so in order that Jesus Followers can be encouraged in the truth that we don't have to do it at all...Jesus does it living His life our through us in the power of Holy Spirit. (Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 11 & 18 & Corinthians 5:17 & 1 Corinthians 10:13)! PTL!!
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bible scripture christianity peace peace-making

shared by Gary Patton on 23 May 12 - No Cached
  • Philippians 4:6-7
  • the peace of God, which surpasses all [a]comprehension
  • Gary Patton on 23 May 12
     
    Philippians 4:6-7 is God's "Perpetual Promise of Peace" in Him! gfp (2012-05-23)
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Bible scripture discipline spiritual growth

shared by Gary Patton on 15 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • Hebrews 12:1-12
  • Therefore
  • we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us
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  • ay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us
  • run with (C)endurance the race that is set before us
  • fixing our eyes on Jesus, the [b](D)author and perfecter of faith
  • consider Him who has endured
  • you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons,“(L)My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,Nor (M)faint when you are reproved by Him; 6 (N)For those (O)whom the Lord loves He disciplines,And He scourges every son whom He receives.” 7 It is for discipline that you endure; (P)God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
  • we had [e]earthly fathers to discipline us, and we (R)respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to (S)the Father of [f]spirits, and (T)live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them,
  • so that we may share His holiness
  • All discipline (V)for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the (W)peaceful fruit of righteousness.
  • Therefore, [g](X)strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble,
  • Gary Patton on 15 Aug 12
     
    "No Pain. No Gain! The author of Hebrews said the above in Hebrews 14:1-12 to challenge Jesus Followers to "run the important race of life" and "stay the course". And s(he) did so long before Nike used the slogan to peddle over-priced shoes one doesn't really need to make it to the "finish line that is REAL-ly important ().
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bible scripture scripture interpretation James 1 joy trials perseverence

shared by Gary Patton on 30 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • James 1:2-8
  • Trials and Temptations
  • Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds
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  • because you know that the testing of your faith(B) produces perseverance.(C) 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(D) and complete, not lacking anything.
  • If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(E) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(F) 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,(G) because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded(H) and unstable(I) in all they do.
  • Gary Patton on 30 Aug 12
     
    "Trials Produce Joy? Say what! " In James 1:2-8, Holy Spirit shares the secret power of trails that many Christians just "don't get"! GaryFPatton (gfp '42™ 2012-08-30)
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romans Jesus freedom christ scripture interpretation

shared by Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • Who will set me free from [e](M)the body of this (N)death?
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11
       
      In the verses above, the Apostle Paul has described his too-frequent, sinful behaviour as God's Apostle. (Don't be shocked. Paul put his toga on one arm at a time just like you do your shirt!) And what God had Paul cry out in desperation was: "Who will rescue me?" and not: "What will set me free?" The Who is Paul's, and our, only Saviour, Yeshua (Jesus), the Messiah as he expalins in the next verse.
  • Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11
     
    In Romans 7:15-24 (NASB) Paul describes his too frequent behaviour as God's Apostle.
  • Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11
     
    "Mr. Sin" is a much bigger foe of yours moment-to-moment than is Satan! gfp
Gary Patton

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corinthians trials temptation dis-stress fear F-E-A-R stress Mr. Flesh Mr. Sin scripture interpretation MSG

shared by Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • All you need to remember is that God will never let you down
  • The Message
  • test or temptation
  • Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11
     
    I Corinthians 10:13 (MSG Paraphrase) explains exactly why Jesus Followers can defeat the F-E-A-R that trails, tribulations and temptations bring. And when you're not experiencing a dangerous emotional, phyisical or spiritual threat, F-E-A-R usually means False-Evidence-Appearing-Real! When you do experience F-E-A-R, you are promised in this Scripture verse that you CAN defeat it by means of another F-E-A-R ...in Christ (Face-Everything-And-Recover, in Him). gfp (2011-09-17)
  • Gary Patton on 01 Dec 11
     
    Why being fearful is a waste of time! gfp
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afghanistan Pakistan islamism Islam

shared by Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • it is not enough to oppose fascism; one must stand against totalitarianism in all its forms.
  • much of the left over the last decade has preferred to rally against make-believe fascism and imperialism in the United States or Britain, rather than recognizing its real mutations in places like Baghdad, Tehran, and Kandahar.
  • frustrated by the limits of his supposed comrades’ solidarity and internationalism. Afghanistan’s democrats — its students, human rights activists, women, socialists and secularists — should, by rights, be championed and supported by the western left.
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  • they’re fighting for these rights against an explicitly fascistic strain of religious and ethnic extremism embodied in the Taliban.
  • angered by the inability of too many of his fellow leftists to counter dictatorial thuggery in those with whom they shared a common enemy
  • this is possible, in part, because of what Orwell described as “the sealing off of one part of the world from another, which makes it harder and harder to discover what is actually happening.”
  • The book opens and closes with the students of Marefat High School, in the Daste Barchi slum of Kabul. In April 2009, they fought off a mob dispatched by a Khomeinist mosque whose members were furious because boys and girls at the school were studying together. The attackers threw rocks and sticks and demanded that the school’s principal, Aziz Royesh, be killed. Students barred the doors and stood their ground. The school remains open.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      The courage of these students is NOT matched by most ordinary, Street Muslims worlwide. The latter do NOT speak out loudly enough or take enough action agaist the fanatics among their co-religionists who kill more of them than so-called Infidels. Shame on them! They'll answer to God!! gfp (2011-10-07
  • we don’t know the students at Marefat High School, and we’re less willing to fight for them. We should, and we must.
  • Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
     
    "It is not enough to oppose fascism; one must stand against totalitarianism in all its forms." ~ Eric Arthur Blair aka George Orwell (1903-1950) English author & journalist In his book about Afghanistan, Terry Glavin, a Canadian, deplores the activities of Muslim groups whom he calls "explicitly fascistic strain of religious and ethnic extremism". gfp (2011-10-07)
Gary Patton

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shared by Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • It is a comprehensive system regulating all areas of life. There is no separation between religion here, politics there, law there — therefore none between Islam and Islamism, either. Islamism is not an abuse of Islam, because Islam is different from our worldview.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      Many Muslims don't like the terms 'Islamism' and 'Islamist'. They say the former confuses a political ideology with a religion and, the latter confuses a moderate Muslim with a violent Jihadist. This expert argues there is NO need to make a distinction because there is none needed because they all mean the same the same! Oh my! Are Westerners being 'conned' by liberal, politically-correct media terminology when they use Islam/Islamism distinction? Is it really Muslim taqiyya (dissimulation)? gfp (2011-10-27)
  • the Islamic norms and values system regulates the living together in Muslim societies far beyond the religious realm in the narrow sense of the word: without Islam they could not work at all.
  • you needn’t be an Islamic scientist to analyze the sociology of Islam.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      One may not need to be an Islamic scientist. But, given the danger of western cultural biases that the author mentions below (highligted in red), westerners may NOT understand Islam and the Islamic mind. A further danger is that violent Jihadists use taqiyya (dissimulation) to launch and perpetuate proganda lies. gfp (2011-10-27)
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  • the role of religion in the social fabric of Islamic societies is quite different from that of Christianity in ours. Islam does not only relate humans to the hereafter, like all religions do, and determine what is good and evil, but it also defines what is legal or illegal in a juridical sense, legitimate and illegitimate in a political sense, true and untrue in an empirical sense. Islam is, so to speak, the DNA of its societies: not only a religion but a social system.
  • Religions shapes the system of culturally valid and (by socialization) internalized pre-assumptions about issues such as truth, justice, morality, ethics, society, or violence; i.e. all the assumptions that precede actual political thinking.
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      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      This a dangerous key to Westerners' failure to understand Islam & what we, not Muslims, have labeled Islamism. Islamism is distinguished in the West from Islam as a political ideology. Islam, itself, is a political ideology. gfp (2011-10-27)
  • these assumptions are not just shared in Islam
  • We use a certain terminology fit for describing our own culture, but not fit for that of Islam.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      This is very wise observation. Given this crucial point, the imporatnt question that arises is how do non-Muslims guard against the trap of cultural misalignment mistakes. I believe only Jesus Followers are eqipped to do this consistently and well because the power of Holy Spirit is available to us when we choose to walk in it and Him! (Galatians 5:16 &25) gfp
  • the widespread assumption in this country under which we perceive Islam — that all religions are equal or “want the same thing” — is misleading.
  • Islam does not generally outlaw violence, not even in a strictly moral sense.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      This is a demonic opposite of Jesus' commands to His Followers to be non-violent and wage peace ...not war. e.g. Matthew 5:38-45 However, when dealing with criminality, violent Muslim jihadism or other activities by which people can be harmed, Jesus did not tell us to hold our peace and be passive D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. (Dependent Order Of Really Miserable And Timid Souls). e.g. Matthew 23:23-33
  • Blaise Pascal once said. “Jesus let himself be killed, Muhammad himself killed”.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      With even more contarst, I'd suggest: "Jesus teaches His Followers to wage peace and allowed Himself to be murdered; Muhammad teaches his followers to wage war and himself murdered others!" ~ gfp '42™
  • Violence in Islam has a structuring function: it makes a difference between above and below, i.e. master and slave, men and women, believers and unbelievers. Islam doesn’t define peace as a universal principle.
  • The Islamic concept of society is based on the division of humanity into “believers” and “infidels” — and Islam leaves no doubt that the “infidels” sooner or later have to disappear in history. “Good” in the ethical sense, is what is good for the spread of Islam; “evil” is any opposition to it
  • No, “Islam” means, in friendly translation, “devotion” and less friendly, “submission”. The word is derived from the same word-root as “Salam” (peace), but it is not a synonym.
  • it creates a tacit social acceptance of violence, provided it is directed against the “infidels”, even among those Muslims who are not individually violent.
  • Jihad is not just war. It includes anything Muslims do to bring the world under the law of Allah.
  • Therefore, I conceive Islam as a Jihad System.
  • the Koran refers in the latest, the Medinan suras — which are in any doubt, the decisive — relatively little to the “greater” jihad, the struggle for one’s own faith, compared with the struggle against the “infidels”, the so-called “lesser” jihad which is crucial in these suras.
  • Islam rejects the notion of a universal ethics by which all people have equal rights, no matter what religion they belong to, or peace as a matter of principle. Such views contradict not only the teachings of Islam, but its basic structure.
  • Islamism is only the political side of Islam, that is, in fact, no degeneration, but a part of this religion. The Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has said quite rightly that there is no radical and no moderate Islam, but only Islam.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      Succintly put!
  • The idea of an Islam without Sharia law is absurd, that would be — not like soup without salt, but like soup without water. Therefore, Islamists are quite correct when claiming to be in harmony with the Prophet and the Koran. And consequently these Islamists are not socially isolated, but very respected for their strong faith and respected members of the Islamic community.
  • Couldn’t there be an Islamic Enlightenment
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      Dr. Tawfik Hamid, among others including some Islamic scholars, would agree this is possible and fight at risk to their lives for its arrival. Tawfik argues that there is a big difference between fundamentalist, Qur'anic Islam, correctly interpreted, and what is promoted by all Islamic judicial jurisdictions. So Muslims who feel like Dr. Hamid are very much alone among the approximately 3.5 billion Muslims world-wide. His Website is www.tawfikhamid.com where he operates as a Muslim "voice calling in the wilderness".
  • Firstly, I repeat: That would undermine the basis of Islamic societies. Therefore, there is enormous social pressure which prevents this. Secondly, Islam itself is already in some ways a kind of “enlightenment” as Islam has questioned anything in Christianity that is paradoxical and dialectical, sometimes incomprehensible, and to bring it to a simple formula:
  • was our Reformation something moderate?
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      Some prominet & well-known Christian writers argue that the Christian "Reformation" actually reformed very little of what was and still is variants of what is really paganism. They document from a variety of historical sources, including the Christian Bible, that pagan practises are what are practised on Sunday morning by most traditional Protestant denominations in addition to both the Roman & Orthodox Catholic Churches. Pastor Frank Viola's book, where you can learn more about this thesis, is called "Pagan Christianity". Reverend Viola argues that Christians are NOT pagans, but their traditional Western churches and church practises are. gfp (2011-10-27)
  • in Islam, as a “back to the roots”, means just the opposite, emphasizing the validity of the political model of the original community of the Prophet, whose political profile I’ve already described.
  • there are already first indications of an Islamist turn of these revolutions,
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 06 Dec 11
       
      Some of my Muslim Friends who live in Canada make an even scarier case than this author. My Friends are well-tuned to accurate sources of Muslim and other information other than the politically-correct and often-leftist, western media. These Friends argue that all the current talk about Arab Spring democracy rising from the ashes of Afghanistan, Egypt, Tunisia, and as I write, Libya is absolute and utter nonsense. One well-informed Friend says that the prior leader of Al-Qaeda in Libya has returned to the devastated country and is firmly in control of most anti-Qaddafi forces. Al-Qaeda people will win any election held in Libya in the coming months, according to him. No commentator or group that I've heard or read at this writing, including the internationally-respected and knowledgeable Stratfor, the geo-politcal analyst group, has yet to even hint at this reality. That the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood will engineer the same coup in Egypt is being suggested in some quarters, already. I sense the same radical Jihadish coup will take place in Arab countries, possibly even Saudi Arabia, all across the Middle East and North Africa. And I bet it will be accomplished under the noses of Western political leaders who will pay for and host the forthcoming elections at great expense to western taxpayers to extend democracy. Duh! I also sense a modern Muslim Caliphate is in the birth canal of the 21st century with Satan as both the father and mid-wife. I'm awaiting with interest to see what the living God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will allow and whom will be the wet-nurse, anti-Christ whom emerges to lead it. (Turkey's Ardogan is already in the running according to some experts.) gfp (2011-10-27)
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bible scripture corinthians weapons warfare condemnation negative voices

shared by Gary Patton on 24 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • not of the flesh
  • speculations and every (C)lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God
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      Pttyann Thacker on 17 Oct 12
       
      Oh Gary this is good teaching! Those old ugly,nasty "Vicious Voices"!! are a mess.And you're so right we cannot dwell on those voices,but must quickly pull them down,and get that "Sword" to working against them.I hope you have a wonderful evening.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
  • Gary Patton on 24 Jan 12
     
    2 Corinthians 10:5 in this passage describes the easy way to defeat the negative voices we all hear in our heads. gfp (2012- 01-24)
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bible scripture John doubt blessing

shared by Gary Patton on 25 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.
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      Gary Patton on 25 Dec 11
       
      If your a Follower of Jesus, don't miss the significance of these red letters because Jesus particularly commends and blesses all Followers who would believe in Him after He would go home to heaven. i.e. you and me.
  • “My Lord and my God!”
  • Gary Patton on 25 Dec 11
     
    John 20:24-30 outlines Jesus' graceful acceptance of those of us who sometimes I doubt why or what He does in our lives. In verse 30, He also particularly commends and blesses all Followers who would believe in him after He went home to heaven. i.e. you and me.
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shared by Gary Patton on 01 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • By doing so, she fails to uphold the Word.
  • First they died spiritually while not knowing what death was.
  • The woman starts “humanism”.
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  • A Comprehensive Look at Genesis 3
  • Adam and the woman realize that of the three commands given they have failed at keeping two of them. The only one that they could still keep dealt with reproduction. It reminded them too much of the commands that they had broken, so they covered up.
  • God wanted to fellowship with them; but they wanted not to be with Him because they sinned.
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bible scripture psalms

shared by Gary Patton on 04 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Psalm 40:1-10
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 04 Feb 12
       
      Psalm 40:4 in context contains a powerful promise for God's people whether Old Covenant Jews or Followers of Yeshua (Jesus)! gfp (2012-02-04)
  • Gary Patton on 04 Feb 12
     
    Psalm 40:4 in context contains a powerful promise for God's people whether Old Covenant Jews or Followers of Yeshua (Jesus)! gfp (2012-02-04)
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shared by Gary Patton on 14 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • revile [i]angelic majesties
  • To (C)those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and (D)kept for Jesus Christ:
  • I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you (I)contend earnestly for (J)the faith which was once for all (K)handed down to (L)the [c]saints. 4 For certain persons have (M)crept in unnoticed,
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  • Woe to them! For they have gone (AJ)the way of Cain, and for pay [k]they have rushed headlong into (AK)the error of Balaam, and (AL)perished in the rebellion of Korah.
  • These are (AY)grumblers
  • But you, (BC)beloved, (BD)ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by (BE)the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, 18 that they were saying to you, “(BF)In the last time there will be mockers, (BG)following after their own ungodly lusts.”
  • Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to (BQ)make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with (BR)great joy,
  • Jude 1
  • Gary Patton on 14 Feb 12
     
    Jude's teachings are important to all Jesus Followers and those who are yet to believe in Him but have an open, inquiring mind.
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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Graham was absolutely right to say that, "under Islamic law, the Muslim world sees Barack Obama as a Muslim, as a son of Islam": according to Sharia, if one's father is Muslim, one automatically becomes Muslim.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12
       
      The Christian Bible, on the other hand, makes VERY clear that God does not have Grandchildren ...only sons and daughters and that we each must make a choice to Follow Jesus!
  • This would not be the first time in recent months that churches were attacked on similar rumors.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12
       
      In some Muslim-dominated coutries, Christians are prevented from repairing their churches either officially or unofficially because it violates Sharia law to have a church in a Muslim community. Islamist-provoked rioters or simply outraged Street Muslims regularly trash or even burn Christians churches ...accomplishing the same hateful agenda.
  • Another reason why many Muslims believe Obama is Muslim (a reason Ms. Hasan's article understandably omits) is that, under the Islamic doctrine of taqiyya, Muslims are permitted—in certain contexts even encouraged—to deny being Muslim, if so doing secures them or Islam an advantage.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12
       
      An English synonym for the Islamic doctrine of "taqiyya" (Arabic) is "liefare" or stealth jihad / stealth warfare to advance Islam. One or more of Qur'an 2:173, 2:185, 4:29, 16:106, 22:78, 40:28, are the verses usually cited by Muslim Imams, Mullahs and all Islamic "Schools of Jurisprudence" as justifying taqiyya.
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  • In other words, if an American president was a secret Muslim, and if he was lying about it, and even if he was secretly working to subvert the U.S. to Islam's advantage —not only would that be justified by Islamic doctrines of loyalty and deception, but it would have ample precedents, stretching back to the dawn of Islam.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12
       
      So, the Qur'an commands there be a heart-felt enmity, evidenced by fierce hostility, by every Muslim towards every non-Muslim. And this fierce hostility --that is, battle-- ceases only if an Infidel: * submits to the authority of Islam, or if * s(he) becomes a subjugated person (i.e., a "d'himmi" (Arabic), or so-called protected minority that must pay an annual fine and be subject to regular, public humiliation like the Jews under the Nazis), or if * Muslims are at that point in time weak and incapable. But if this commanded, heart-felt level of hate in a Muslim is ever allowed to be extinguished, at any time, this is would be considered apostasy according to the Qu'ran and Shar'iah Law!
  • Gary Patton on 28 Feb 12
     
    Raymond Ibrahim outlines why the Islamic world is accurate to consider Obama a "Muslim" like them!
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No One Is Any Good - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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bible scripture scripture interpretation romans sin Jesus Yeshua

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  • for all [c](H)have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift (I)by His grace through (J)the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
  • Romans 3:21-26 
  • Gary Patton on 06 Jun 12
     
    "No One Is Any Good" Romans 3:23, in context, says clearly that in God's eyes no one is fit to spend eternity with Him withot Jesus' sacrifice! gfp (2012-06-05)
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  • they will eventually push the Palestinian humanity to a point where non-violent resistance will no longer be pursued. 
  • a State that has displaced and oppressed millions of innocent people. 
  • the God of the Bible as was revealed in Jesus does not make justice through injustice, nor does he make peace through violence. Dr. Salim Munayer, professor at Bethlehem Bible College, once said, “Any theology that promotes the oppression of neighbor or enemy isn’t Biblical.”
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  • The History & Modern Manifestation of Christian Zionism
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  • Romans 11:17-21
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 19 Sep 13
       
      Romans 11:17-21 seems to include a warning that some "Replacement Theology" adherents and, especially, its pulpit teachers would be wise to prayerfully take to heart. This is especially true regarding the antisemitic undertones that can slime this theological position in some Christians, even true Jesus Followers. GaryFPatton (2013-09-19 © gfp '42™)
  • do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches
  • Do not be arrogant, but tremble. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.
  • Gary Patton on 19 Sep 13
     
    Romans 11:17-21 seems to include a warning that some "Replacement Theology" adherents and, especially, its teachers would be wise to prayerfully take to heart. GaryFPatton (2013-09-19 This is especially true regarding the antisemitic undertones that can undertone it in some.
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True Jesus Followers Are ' Walking Dead Wo(men)'" - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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  • Matthew 16:20-25
  • Matthew 16:20-25
  • Matthew 16:20-25
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 25 Sep 13
       
      In Matthew 16:20-25, Jesus again confirms that the ONLY we we committed can follow Him is as a a " Walking Dead Wo(man)" through our own crucifixion with Him. He says the same thing in other ways in John 12:24 at https://diigo.com/014z8s and John 15:5 at http://diigo.com/0jv2h . Jesus' Apostle (sent out one), Paul, makes clear his permanent status as a Walking Dead Man in Galatians 2:20. GaryFPatton (2013-09-25 © gfp '42™)
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  • “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 25 Sep 13
       
      If this isn't a description by Jesus, "God, The One & Only" of an executed "Walking Deat Wo(man), I don't know what is!
  • Gary Patton on 25 Sep 13
     
    In Matthew 16:20-25, Jesus again confirms that the ONLY we we can follow Him is as a a " Walking Dead Wo(man)" through our own crucifixion with Him. He says the same thing in other ways in John 12:24 and 15:5. Jesus' Apostle (sent out one), Paul, makes clear his permanent status as a Walking Dead Man in Galatians 2:20. GaryFPatton (2013-09-25
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