Steven Furtick

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I like RA. If there were a friends list option on the forum, he would be on there.
I just need to get his name right. I didn't look closely enough when using my little screen at times. I see it's Resident Alien, Not Allen.
My bad.

When people attack a preacher for his preaching against that sin, I just ask. I don't know why people have the opinions they have all the time. That way I can know whether to have a discussion about that or if they need the gospel. If they say they are of the LGBPTQ++community, I'll witness to them of how they can be saved.

I'm glad Resident Alien is normal.....even if he is from another planet.
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you seem to really give Anderson a pass on many things. he is not preaching to save or win homosexuals to God, he's advocating we kill them. where is that Biblical since Jesus died on the Cross?

have you even paid attention to his tribe of children? 2 of his sons look more sissy than his little girls. are we going to eventually read one day those sons were murdered for playing with their sisters barbie dolls?

the dude is a False Prophet!
 

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It looks like Gooey shut down lots of channels and put age restrictions on others.
Let's see how this little one works. The resolution might be better.
(Works OK for me, but I'm 18 ;)


Okay, I watched this video and it's pretty good. I agree that modern versions based on Sinaiticus and Vaticanus are worthless. But he lumps in the NKJV with the other modern versions.

The NKJV is based on the same text type (Byzantine) manuscripts which Erasmus used for the Textus Receptus; however, we now have many, many more Byzantine manuscripts than Erasmus ever dreamed of.

Anderson used a lot of examples from the Old Testament to demonstrate that the KJV is actually easier to understand than the NKJV. Granted, the examples he used are usually harder to understand in the NKJV; but from my research the NKJV translation is more accurate.

The example he used from Matthew 7:14 which changes "narrow is the way" (KJV) to "difficult is the way" (NKJV) is a stretch. Anderson claims it was changed to reflect a salvation based on works. The Greek thlee'-bo means to make narrow by constriction; affliction; persecution. To me the NKJV is a better translation but it still doesn't seem to capture the meaning precisely.

Really I think Anderson just doesn't like the NKJV because it's not the KJV.
 
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Okay, I watched this video and it's pretty good. I agree that modern versions based on Sinaiticus and Vaticanus are worthless. But he lumps in the NKJV with the other modern versions.

The NKJV is based on the same text type (Byzantine) manuscripts which Erasmus used for the Textus Receptus; however, we now have many, many more Byzantine manuscripts than Erasmus ever dreamed of.

Anderson used a lot of examples from the Old Testament to demonstrate that the KJV is actually easier to understand than the NKJV. Granted, the examples he used are usually harder to understand in the NKJV; but from my research the NKJV translation is more accurate.

The example he used from Matthew 7:14 which changes "narrow is the way" (KJV) to "difficult is the way" (NKJV) is a stretch. Anderson claims it was changed to reflect a salvation based on works. The Greek thlee'-bo means to make narrow by constriction; affliction; persecution. To me the NKJV is a better translation but it still doesn't seem to capture the meaning precisely.

Really I think Anderson just doesn't like the NKJV because it's not the KJV.
so you think how the Textus Receptus literally ADDED 251 Verses, that have no ancient Papyrus in existence to copy a text from, so essentially the ADDED Verses are what a human being believes it should be is considered a better form of the Word of God?
 

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William Pickering's New Testament (based on the Majority Text) and the English Majority Text Version both translate Matthew 7:14 as: "How narrow is the gate and confined the way." To me this is better than the NKJV.
 

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so you think how the Textus Receptus literally ADDED 251 Verses, that have no ancient Papyrus in existence to copy a text from, so essentially the ADDED Verses are what a human being believes it should be is considered a better form of the Word of God?
The word "papyrus" itself should be a red flag. Papyrus was used in Egypt and Alexandria -- the center of Gnostic heresies -- is also in Egypt. So just connect the dots. Just because a document is "ancient" means absolutely nothing.

There are actually seven criteria used to establish the value of ancient documents. And it was F.H.A. Scrivener -- the leading authority on Bible manuscripts in the 19th century (who wrote the textbook on textual criticism) -- who said that the worst corruptions of the NT were made very early on. In fact he had more confidence in the later manuscripts. And actual investigation and collation has established that the most ancient uncials -- Aleph, A, B, C, and D, are the most corrupt.
 
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Jerome in 350 AD had all of the CURRENT most original Greek copies and created the Latin Vulgate New Testament from those copies.

the Textus Receptus in 1516 AD claims to have similar copies but there's an ADDITIONAL 251 VERSES ADDED.

Jerome spent 35 years and people believe he did not see these 251 Verses that MAGICALLY APPEARED 1,200 YEARS LATER?

tell me people are not this IGNORANT!!

well, Anderson is, but no one else is, ARE THEY?
 
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The word "papyrus" itself should be a red flag. Papyrus was used in Egypt and Alexandria -- the center of Gnostic heresies -- is also in Egypt. So just connect the dots. Just because a document is "ancient" means absolutely nothing.

There are actually seven criteria used to establish the value of ancient documents. And it was F.H.A. Scrivener -- the leading authority on Bible manuscripts in the 19th century (who wrote the textbook on textual criticism) -- who said that the worst corruptions of the NT were made very early on. In fact he had more confidence in the later manuscripts. And actual investigation and collation has established that the most ancient uncials -- Aleph, A, B, C, and D, are the most corrupt.
Jerome in 350 AD had all of the CURRENT most original Greek copies and created the Latin Vulgate New Testament from those copies.

the Textus Receptus in 1516 AD claims to have similar copies but there's an ADDITIONAL 251 VERSES ADDED.

Jerome spent 35 years and people believe he did not see these 251 Verses that MAGICALLY APPEARED 1,200 YEARS LATER?

tell me people are not this IGNORANT!!

well, Anderson is, but no one else is, ARE THEY?
 

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so you think how the Textus Receptus literally ADDED 251 Verses, that have no ancient Papyrus in existence to copy a text from, so essentially the ADDED Verses are what a human being believes it should be is considered a better form of the Word of God?
I'm not exactly sure what you mean so forgive me if I misunderstand. If I understand you, my question would be: Why do you assume the papyri are any more reliable than Sinaiticus or Vaticanus?
 

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Jerome in 350 AD had all of the CURRENT most original Greek copies and created the Latin Vulgate New Testament from those copies.

the Textus Receptus in 1516 AD claims to have similar copies but there's an ADDITIONAL 251 VERSES ADDED.

Jerome spent 35 years and people believe he did not see these 251 Verses that MAGICALLY APPEARED 1,200 YEARS LATER?

tell me people are not this IGNORANT!!

well, Anderson is, but no one else is, ARE THEY?
You're so far out of your depth on this you should stop now while you're ahead.
 

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I miss understood the situation, please accept my apology.
No worries.
RA and I are OK as far as I'm concerned.
It's a hot topic with strong opinions on both sides. I certainly don't want to make a railing accusation against a brother.
I also have another brother who has probably reached more homosexuals with the gospel than anyone I've met, including me. He happens to be the one that preaches hard against sin to his own congregation.
 
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You're so far out of your depth on this you should stop now while you're ahead.
have you ever studied this before, other than a movie by Steven Anderson?

the Greek Copies are the same from Jerome to Erasmus.

let me give you some examples of Jerome and Erasmus.

Jerome Hebrews 1:3 who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact image of his substance

Erasmus Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person


Jerome 1 John 5:7-8
7 For they that testify are three,
8 the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are one.

Erasmus 1 John 5:7-8
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.


how does the extra words Erasmus have suddenly appear that Jerome did not have using the SAME GREEK TEXTS?
 

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have you ever studied this before, other than a movie by Steven Anderson?

the Greek Copies are the same from Jerome to Erasmus.

let me give you some examples of Jerome and Erasmus.

Jerome Hebrews 1:3 who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact image of his substance

Erasmus Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person


Jerome 1 John 5:7-8
7 For they that testify are three,
8 the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are one.

Erasmus 1 John 5:7-8
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.


how does the extra words Erasmus have suddenly appear that Jerome did not have using the SAME GREEK TEXTS?
Discussion is a give and take. You aren't interested in discussion. You're interested in proving yourself right, even if it has nothing to do with the discussion at hand.

When and if you learn the meaning of give and take then maybe we can talk.
 
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Discussion is a give and take. You aren't interested in discussion. You're interested in proving yourself right, even if it has nothing to do with the discussion at hand.

When and if you learn the meaning of give and take then maybe we can talk.
what's to give?

in just those 2 examples, Erasmus has added 31 (THIRTY-ONE WORDS) and changed 3 (THREE WORDS) ...using the SAME GREEK TEXTS!!

there's no discussion. Erasmus bastardized the Bible!
 

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QUOTE="The_Watchers_2017, post: 4895207, member: 316734"]you seem to really give Anderson a pass on many things. he is not preaching to save or win homosexuals to God, he's advocating we kill them.

Everything he preaches is public.
Please post the time mark and video for your allegation. I can't remember him saying that you and I kill anyone. However, I HAVE heard with my own ears people threatening to kill and rape him, his family and his church families. Why are you upset with preaching against sodomy, but not with the plague of sins that is bringing God's judgement?


where is that Biblical since Jesus died on the Cross?
have you even paid attention to his tribe of children? 2 of his sons look more sissy than his little girls. are we going to eventually read one day those sons were murdered for playing with their sisters barbie dolls?

No, I don't attend his church and haven't been looking at videos of his children.

the dude is a False Prophet!

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So you don't like his preaching on the dangers of homosexuality.
That does not make him a false prophet.
Up until recently, most Baptist and various other evangelicals preached against Sodomy.
The liberal pastors always hated the Bible preaching evangelical preachers. So what?
Why should I care?


Read the New Testament.
Jesus Himself didn't excuse their abomination. He used Sodom and Gomorrah as examples of judgement.
Guess who judged all the many wicked homosexual cities of the plain of Lot's region in the O.T.?
Jesus brought down fire and brimstone from heaven upon all of those cities and likely others that aren't even recorded in the Bible.
I say Amen! Jesus was right.
I pray that Americans will be spared further judgement and many will have time to get saved before His gavel comes down upon us.
 

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what's to give?

in just those 2 examples, Erasmus has added 31 (THIRTY-ONE WORDS) and changed 3 (THREE WORDS) ...using the SAME GREEK TEXTS!!

there's no discussion. Erasmus bastardized the Bible!
I have no idea what this has to do with what we talking about. We were talking about Sinaiticus, Vaticanus and the payri; then you go off on this tangent with no explanation. Catch ya later.
 
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what's to give?

in just those 2 examples, Erasmus has added 31 (THIRTY-ONE WORDS) and changed 3 (THREE WORDS) ...using the SAME GREEK TEXTS!!

there's no discussion. Erasmus bastardized the Bible!
just to add here.

this is what happened in 3 Verses.

now, imagine 66 Books of Verses done the same way.

that's how you get thousands plus words and 251 new verses.

how is that the Word of God, from God, and not just the opinion of Erasmus?
 
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I have no idea what this has to do with what we talking about. We were talking about Sinaiticus, Vaticanus and the payri; then you go off on this tangent with no explanation. Catch ya later.
those are 3rd and 4th Century Codexes.

Erasmus should align with those.
 
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="The_Watchers_2017, post: 4895207, member: 316734"]you seem to really give Anderson a pass on many things. he is not preaching to save or win homosexuals to God, he's advocating we kill them.

Everything he preaches is public.
Please post the time mark and video for your allegation. I can't remember him saying that you and I kill anyone. However, I HAVE heard with my own ears people threatening to kill and rape him, his family and his church families. Why are you upset with preaching against sodomy, but not with the plague of sins that is bringing God's judgement?
i was going through other videos of him and you already was discussing homosexuals with RA. maybe he is being threatened because he is not complying with the Word of God by claiming we should KILL HOMOSEXUALS rather than introduce them to Jesus. Anderson's views are they cannot change so kill them. He clearly does not KNOW GOD if he thinks homosexuals cannot be changed. he is preaching a DIFFERENT GOD from the Bible if homosexuals can't be changed!



So you don't like his preaching on the dangers of homosexuality.
That does not make him a false prophet.
Up until recently, most Baptist and various other evangelicals preached against Sodomy.
The liberal pastors always hated the Bible preaching evangelical preachers. So what?
Why should I care?


Read the New Testament.
Jesus Himself didn't excuse their abomination. He used Sodom and Gomorrah as examples of judgement.
Guess who judged all the many wicked homosexual cities of the plain of Lot's region in the O.T.?
Jesus brought down fire and brimstone from heaven upon all of those cities and likely others that aren't even recorded in the Bible.
I say Amen! Jesus was right.
I pray that Americans will be spared further judgement and many will have time to get saved before His gavel comes down upon us.

Jesus said we ALL need to REPENT!

nowhere did Jesus say kill the homosexuals or anyone else.

actually, as bad as Sodom was, Jesus said Sodom would be judged better than Capernum and other cities. even though Sodom is going to Hell, Jesus made it clear they would have believed in Jesus where cities Jesus visited denied Him.

you need to start aligning with the Bible. nothing you say is accurate! you are very much like Anderson.[/QUOTE]
 
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I have no idea what this has to do with what we talking about. We were talking about Sinaiticus, Vaticanus and the payri; then you go off on this tangent with no explanation. Catch ya later.
hey, my bad!

i read what you said about the Video and wondered how you never connected those Codexes from the 3rd Century to what Jerome had, which is also what Erasmus had?

Also, you notice where Anderson is speaking to the guy whose an expert about the Codexes, [it's not in the Movie but the Trailer version] the guy tells Anderson to get lost because the guy tells Anderson the Codexes are legit.

you need to watch the trailer for the movie. he just kicks Anderson out of his home/office. it's priceless. and then in the movie, Anderson twists his words.