Until we all become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the Fullness of the Stature of Christ

[Sparko]

If I were at a bible study and you started screaming at me that I was a demon, I would probably jump back and scramble to my car as fast as possible too, Ty.

[TyRockwell]

If I were at a bible study and you started screaming at me that I was a demon, I would probably jump back and scramble to my car as fast as possible too, Ty.

The guy told me he was the * 'Dark Angel' and that his palm burned when he put it on a Bible.

* (This was in 1994, before the movie or TV show used that name.)

[John Reece]

The one exception I take to the OP is to the presupposition inherent in the term "in these last days".

If the rest of the OP is true, then in all likelihood many, many more generations will yet come and go before the Body of Christ attains the goal set forth in Ephesians 4:13.

[Dee Dee Warren]

Go to theorangecountynews.com
Its a weekly that ran Wednesday the 11th.

On their website it is linked to by a rectangular 'bullet' a little right of center, down a short distance from the top.

"Local author finds new way to reach the masses."

The local print edition had the article starting in the left column of page one, continued on A-3.
I'm not telling a 'lulu' of a joke.

Not that I can find. Though I am begining to suspect that this isn't some large paper considering ads I saw like yeehaw fish re-stocking parties and the like.

[Raphael]

Not that I can find. Though I am begining to suspect that this isn't some large paper considering ads I saw like yeehaw fish re-stocking parties and the like.

Hey Dee Dee, here is the article: http://www.theorangecountynews.com/n..._page/003.html

[TyRockwell]

The one exception I take to the OP is to the presupposition inherent in the term "in these last days".

If the rest of the OP is true, then in all likelihood many, many more generations will yet come and go before the Body of Christ attains the goal set forth in Ephesians 4:13.

I don't know what presupposition you suppose, a priori.

I know the term is lifted from Hebrews 1:2, and could be thought by some to be only an indicator 'near' in time to the writer. It is not uncommon that the term is used for the current days we live in (and this is a supposition I know), in the way people mean "the time of the end."

The "time of the end" is lifted from Daniel 12:4. Of course, many assume we are living in the time of the end, and I don't see that as an error. I probably would disagree with their suppositions concerning what is to happen next. That is because in many scenarios there is not much role for the Church to play in the meantime. 'Just get as many saved as you can' is the main idea most Christians have about these uh, end times.

If that is all they plan on doing, then it will likely be longer than it need be to attain Eph. 4:13
My point is that we should be more focused on attaining that goal, and the reason is not only that we need to come into that maturity, but that there are other things as well that we ought to be growing up in, such as correct knowledge of the word of God. This, and the unity of the faith can and will come about with a more Spirit-filled, Spirit taught understanding of living by faith.

When we get there, it won't take long to get the Church's mission accomplished.

[Amazing Rando]

He kinda looks like Doc from Back to the Future.

[TyRockwell]

Not that I can find. Though I am begining to suspect that this isn't some large paper considering ads I saw like yeehaw fish re-stocking parties and the like.

BTW, your pretty little pink signature quoting me was moderated by Whatshizname the Cat. So it must be inappropriate content for this family friendly environment.

Maybe he will moderate your signature?

[TyRockwell]

I forgive you, Amazing Rando. Good game last night, though. Yea! Celtics! (Rando is the name of a Boston player, for those with Sports Attention Deficit Disorder. SADD)

[Amazing Rando]

Sorry mate, no offense intended. I was just trying for a smile.

[TyRockwell]

Sorry mate, no offense intended. I was just trying for a smile.

I have had better 'hair days.'

[TyRockwell]

The one exception I take to the OP is to the presupposition inherent in the term "in these last days".

If the rest of the OP is true, then in all likelihood many, many more generations will yet come and go before the Body of Christ attains the goal set forth in Ephesians 4:13.

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[Michelle]

I thought this thread wasn't about Lakeland...

[Sparko]

everything is about Lakeland to Ty. he started this thread because he was getting his butt whooped in the "insidious revival" thread.

[TyRockwell]

I thought this thread wasn't about Lakeland...

I never said this thread would not reference the Lakeland issue. I said it would be about the substance of the Holy Spirit's work in the time of the end there, and in much of the body of Christ.

I wanted to focus on the positive going forward but without the bickering of the other thread. I started this thread to leave that behind.

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