tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.comments2023-07-25T03:42:59.018-04:00Unfolding freedomBino M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comBlogger1682125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-34644807366161080762012-07-05T08:23:59.742-04:002012-07-05T08:23:59.742-04:00Thanks Aida! Children are great blessing! Hope eve...Thanks Aida! Children are great blessing! Hope everything is well with you and your family.Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-21694731726097169652012-07-04T12:45:42.130-04:002012-07-04T12:45:42.130-04:00OMG, Bino!! I can't believe I missed this imp...OMG, Bino!! I can't believe I missed this important event. I'm so sorry. <br /><br />A very, very, very belated congratulations. The baby is gorgeous as are all of your children.Aidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885702269506142727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-75095805165849721272012-04-02T14:28:24.713-04:002012-04-02T14:28:24.713-04:00Joel, Thank you! It sure is an amazing opportunity...Joel, Thank you! It sure is an amazing opportunity that we get to celebrate the life of our children. Each time is different, yet uniquely joyous.<br /><br />Thanks again, Joel!Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-29188309515484719542012-03-31T22:40:05.345-04:002012-03-31T22:40:05.345-04:00"'Life' wants to happen."
Yes!!..."'Life' wants to happen."<br /><br />Yes!!<br /><br />What an awesome perspective you have in your life at this time, with the birth of your third child. What an awesome opportunity to have a first-hand view of such innocent and unmasked life reaching out and discovering new things all the time.<br /><br />Congrats to you and Smita and all your family!!Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-30480719719856785822012-02-28T08:55:41.521-05:002012-02-28T08:55:41.521-05:00Thanks Anne!Thanks Anne!Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-24823692466743335712012-02-28T08:54:09.298-05:002012-02-28T08:54:09.298-05:00Anne,
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you read...Anne,<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words. Glad you read what I write.Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-11883753559689009232012-02-26T21:00:03.476-05:002012-02-26T21:00:03.476-05:00Hey Ike,
Great to see you back! How have you been...Hey Ike,<br /><br />Great to see you back! How have you been?Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-85151655735255165852012-02-26T20:58:00.940-05:002012-02-26T20:58:00.940-05:00I missed you Bino.I missed you Bino.Ikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595879576794400791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-8229226611653494132012-02-26T16:16:51.248-05:002012-02-26T16:16:51.248-05:00Adam,
What makes you think that both sheep and go...Adam,<br /><br />What makes you think that both sheep and goats are believers?<br /><br />This is the verse right after the parable:<br /><br /> “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” (Matthew 25:46)<br /><br />How do you interpret this? Let's say (for argument's sake) that the word 'eternal' doesn't mean eternal here and lets assume that it just means 'temporal'. But why would a 'loving' God separate a group of people from another group? What is the purpose of it?Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-48121234747987051552012-02-25T23:16:37.077-05:002012-02-25T23:16:37.077-05:00Thanks for taking the time to write this, Bino! Y...Thanks for taking the time to write this, Bino! You have so many excellent points here.<br /><br />I'm tired of hearing the whole "open mind" thing. In saying they want others to have an open mind, what they really mean is that they want others to <i>close</i> their mind to what they already believe. As you say here, I'm all for the idea of questioning things that we have believed. Sometimes that has brought about such great revelations of truth. But along with what Matthew said on his own blog, that doesn't mean that "anything goes" and that I should start believing lies, all in the name of being open minded.<br /><br />You made so many other great points here... all of them are excellent! Again, thanks for spending the time writing all of this.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-75368390405433972282012-02-25T11:32:25.745-05:002012-02-25T11:32:25.745-05:00I believed so many of them Bino,some of them uncon...I believed so many of them Bino,some of them unconsciously. No wonder I was so depressed and confused. It takes time to unravel it all and see where we are still deceived by a lie or half truth. I pray for more and more freedom and healing. Thankyou for your posts :).Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369404120456505813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-14148511799352378472012-02-25T11:08:01.219-05:002012-02-25T11:08:01.219-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369404120456505813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-80738467540745113292012-02-25T11:02:03.748-05:002012-02-25T11:02:03.748-05:00You made some great points here, Bino.
I don'...You made some great points here, Bino. <br /><br />I don't pretend to be happy about hell. There's no evidence that my own dad knew the Lord.<br /><br />But, love rejoices with the truth, and I'm happy to know you're rooted in the scripture, Bino.Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-91915509044358375012012-02-25T10:58:00.101-05:002012-02-25T10:58:00.101-05:00Yes, I agree Bino. I have always loved your blog p...Yes, I agree Bino. I have always loved your blog posts. You speak with both your heart and your mind and with gentleness and kindness and humility, which is rare.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369404120456505813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-70500018801657758372012-02-25T10:53:53.153-05:002012-02-25T10:53:53.153-05:00Adam,
You said,
"I think the following word...Adam,<br /><br />You said,<br /><br />"I think the following words from Christ would contradict your other statements here as well, when you said "Now in most human societies someone who is insane is considered in this same light. i.e. he/she has no choice or responsibilty for any actions(sins) that are performed and in fact the criminally insane are never prosecuted for their acts. They are never found GUILTY."<br /><br />Also,<br /><br />"If we as humans (sinners) can extend this mercy to the insane how can we view a God who has a case against those who cannot help but be human."<br /><br />My question is, have you considered Jesus' words when he said the following? ....<br /><br />"And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more."<br /><br />You said:<br /><br />"Jesus "commands" we love our enemies yet he apparently satisfies "justice" by punishing his enemies for ever?"<br /><br />Jesus raised the the law to a standard no one could keep. He commands that believers forgive because they have been forgiven. Believers were guilty of the very same things. However, Christ, who knew no sin, can and will judge the ungodly. You would have to give scripture a ton of remodeling to say otherwise.<br /><br />You said:<br /><br />"And the sheep and goats also seems to be addressed to believers."<br /><br />Jesus said:<br /><br />“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."<br /><br />Does Christ punish those he promised to save?Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-89212449906393676142012-02-25T06:58:54.102-05:002012-02-25T06:58:54.102-05:00Hi, please read this comment in the light of the f...Hi, please read this comment in the light of the fact that I am not trying to disagree with you, or, even agree with you but merely to provoke thinking from the mind of Christ. Because only in the Spirit are we able to see the concepts without prejudice and pre-supposition.<br /><br />Unfortunately all christian theologies rely on the mind of man which is loaded with pre-suppositions and in the modern era most of us have a mixture of theologies, and in your post I can see calvanism and armenianism mixture.<br /><br />Now, you said <br />"Only Adam was created in the image of God (fully alive to God) and all the people who are born thereafter (after Adam sinned) are born in the image of Adam"<br /><br />From this fact it is clear that no "sinner" can avoid being anything but that. In other words he /she has no choice or responsibility for being a sinner.<br /><br />Now in most human societies someone who is insane is considered in this same light. i.e. he/she has no choice or responsibilty for any actions(sins) that are performed and in fact the criminally insane are never prosecuted for their acts. They are never found GUILTY.<br /><br />If we as humans (sinners) can extend this mercy to the insane how can we view a God who has a case against those who cannot help but be human.<br /><br />Also, Jesus "commands" we love our enemies yet he apparently satisfies "justice" by punishing his enemies for ever?<br /><br />You also bring up the parable of the 10 virgins -- well there are 10 virgins, virginity being a sign of purity, so there is a good case to view this as all 10 were "saved". And the sheep and goats also seems to be addressed to believers.<br /><br />Arguments based on geography and time bind God to the limitations of the human experience. We tend to see heaven (and hell if it exists) as a geographical place and eternal and eternity as never ending time. If God lives anywhere geographical, it is within you and He does not exist in time, He is the NOW, the I AM.<br /><br />In Christ, I am,<br /><br />adamAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972617838269245442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-10405642763802490782012-02-22T20:11:48.705-05:002012-02-22T20:11:48.705-05:00Some may say that I have not studied it because I ...Some may say that I have not studied it because I have not delved into their books or heard all of the arguments, though I have heard quite a few arguments, and they tend to begin with how educated they are in the original Greek language. They also tend to believe themselves to have a better understanding of what God *should* be like, if God is indeed love. <br /><br />The irony of sinful men who suppress the truth and yet claim to know God is unbearable.<br /><br />However, I have read the New Testament through and through and have heard countless sermons on scripture, read countless articles, a ton of books, and have spent hours upon hours thinking on God and his words written to us. <br /><br />Based on that, I would deem it unnecessary to study it. If I know the truth, I'll know error when I see it.Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-11652275317576494672012-02-22T18:47:56.788-05:002012-02-22T18:47:56.788-05:00Hi Matt,
You are right there is lot of junk out i...Hi Matt,<br /><br />You are right there is lot of junk out in the cyber world.<br /><br />BTW, I wanted to ask you, have you given any serious studies on Universalism? I have been planning on doing some studies on it, just to see where they are coming from.Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-38214295189642850172012-02-22T18:42:10.017-05:002012-02-22T18:42:10.017-05:00Thanks Matt! I will let her know :)Thanks Matt! I will let her know :)Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-35369054884616488672012-02-22T14:48:07.641-05:002012-02-22T14:48:07.641-05:00I can't believe that came from a 7 year old! G...I can't believe that came from a 7 year old! Great writing!Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-63018059773596244772012-02-22T11:23:13.119-05:002012-02-22T11:23:13.119-05:00Great post, Bino.
I'm inclined to the belief ...Great post, Bino.<br /><br />I'm inclined to the belief that the time of the Gentiles is close to an end because of the corruption. The corruption is not only legalism but also, and I am not talking in terms of politics, but liberalism as well. <br /><br />We have two extremes that both seek to unhinge the minds of sincere believers. One is, of course, legalism. The other is a blatant disregard for scripture. I'm speaking of Universalism and other such teachings. <br /><br />Both "parties" seek to remove faith as the channel through which God brings men to salvation. They are both guilty of cowardice. The legalist is so afraid of God's judgement, he closes his ears to Jesus' clear message of grace.<br /><br />On the opposite side of the coin, the Universalist is so afraid of people condemning them as religious bigots that they make exceptions as far as scripture is concerned, and blame Christians, their own brothers and sisters, for everything negative going on in the world. While it is true that a large portion of Churches have misconstrued the Gospel, they, in their attempt to preserve grace, have distorted it into another message entirely, which is not even hinted at by Jesus or the Apostles.<br /><br />I say this because I believe there is indeed a spiritual hunger that is growing, but people are allowing their strong cravings to lead them down any path they deem worthy of traveling, having a blatant disregard for scripture.<br /><br />Perhaps this comment is out of context with your post, but I felt it worth noting.Mattityahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549061279827942555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-66419687468325763402012-02-16T15:18:08.962-05:002012-02-16T15:18:08.962-05:00Thanks Terry :)Thanks Terry :)Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-45341300645899962292012-02-15T11:14:37.559-05:002012-02-15T11:14:37.559-05:00Wow, Jessica, it's beautiful! Keep on writing...Wow, Jessica, it's beautiful! Keep on writing!Terry Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888533194435826837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-53191535674579923582012-02-13T16:09:36.548-05:002012-02-13T16:09:36.548-05:00No, there is more. But this is good for now :).No, there is more. But this is good for now :).Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1529625177060889765.post-3600017033956875492012-02-13T14:22:50.738-05:002012-02-13T14:22:50.738-05:00Is that all?Is that all?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972617838269245442noreply@blogger.com