http://revival.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Revival-esque-reincarnations-1-1113987.html Didaktikon 2008-11-16 19:13:24.89 The Bible and Beliefs Room Good morning, one and all.Every so often some "well-meaning" Revivalist breaks fellowship with his former group (ostensibly for all the "right" reasons, we are quickly assured), and so goes off to create his own little "sub-brand" of the general Revivalist product. Of late we've been treated to two http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Forensic-1-1051413.html Disciple 2008-10-16 13:04:36.14 The Bible and Beliefs Room  Can someone give me a clear definition of the word "forensic" ?? Scouting around the net and one comes up with "forensic science",and "forensic psychology" but I find nothing to nut down the actual meaning of the word "forensic".. Is it a latin word in origin ??? The nearest I can come up with http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Mathew-25-Parable-of-the-Sheep-1-1049958.html D-T-M 2008-10-09 18:18:57.373 The Bible and Beliefs Room The Fundamentalists place a lot of emphasis on Baptism (usually full immersion), Receiving the Holy Spirit, becoming saved and some speak in tongues.Do any preach the sheep and goats line?Mole http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Worship-1-1039091.html brolga 2008-09-09 06:31:27.78 The Bible and Beliefs Room Biblical worship is the due response of rational creatures to the self-revelation of their Creator.It honours and glorifies God by gratefully offering back to Him all the good gifts, and all the knowledge of his greatness and graciousness, that He has given. His servants praise Him for what He is, t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/A-thinking-theodicy-and-a-litt-1-1036101.html Didaktikon 2008-09-14 09:57:19.28 The Bible and Beliefs Room Good evening, all. Every so often some well meaning but ill-informed person pops up here, and tells us all that it's "illogical" for God to exist, usually because of nothing more substantive than the fact of evil. But as generally proves to be the case, there's often little more than the http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Heart-of-the-Father-1-1032206.html brolga 2008-07-23 14:52:44.497 The Bible and Beliefs Room    Without a Middle Eastern perspective, we miss Jesus' message writes Kenneth E. Bailey in The Cross & the Prodigal.It is often said that the turning point of Prodigal Son parable is when the younger son "comes to his senses," confesses his sin, and returns home a repentant http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Mark-of-the-Beast-1-1030527.html misterkilometres 2008-07-16 16:17:39.06 The Bible and Beliefs Room Hello All,It seems that everone has a different spin on the mark of the beast 666 on the right hand or the forehead.One extreme says that the central banks are going to microchip us all in the right hand or forehead, and that we will not be able to buy or sell without an implant, others say it is a http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Mother-Earth-1-1030145.html brolga 2008-07-17 08:40:43.25 The Bible and Beliefs Room Genesis 1:2                    u·e·artzeithe theuu·beu u·chshkand·the·earthshe-becamechaosand·vacancyand·darknessA bit of interest fww http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Spirit-Soul-and-Body-What-is-t-1-1027685.html misterkilometres 2008-11-10 23:03:05.513 The Bible and Beliefs Room Hello All,I have been looking into the functions and aspects of the Spirit of a man, the soul of a man and the body.It has been a subject that after 14 years in RCI I have found that I do not have a complete appreciation over.So I have trawled internet articles on this subject and most of the articl http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Inner-Conviction-1-1025222.html brolga 2008-07-03 11:30:08.327 The Bible and Beliefs Room I have been using the term 'inner conviction' a lot lately. Thinking about what that really means, I asked 'google' and this is one came up;  Conscience is an inner conviction that something is right or wrong, and in ethical debate people sometimes ask whether they should obey moral rules, http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Trinity-Underpinds-the-Notion-1-1024568.html Guest 2008-06-03 11:36:48.607 The Bible and Beliefs Room This is a copy of an article from Faith and life, Geelong Advertiser 31 May 08Thought might be of interest to practicing Christians (followers of Christ.)Trinity underpins the notion of community. The Christian church celebrated Holy Trinity last Sunday, a day to remind us that God ha http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-kingdom-of-God-1-1024563.html Sea Urchin 2008-10-19 11:01:56.763 The Bible and Beliefs Room I began a conversation in another thread (GRC) that may be better off here, in a new topic.Epi and I discussed our thoughts about the Kingdom of God and what it means. I'll endeavour to copy & paste from our discussion.There's been heaps of negative stuff in the forum of late, and&nbsp http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Jews-Christians-and-the-Word-o-1-1022333.html brolga 2008-05-10 18:45:31.18 The Bible and Beliefs Room   Here is an article taken from a Jewish website; JEWS, CHRISTIANS and THE WORD OF GOD.Thought it might be of some interest to those Christians seeking a little more understanding of scripture.Shavuot - Pentecost Pentecost or Shavuot is the second of three pilgrim feasts, Passover and Sukkot be http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-question-of-truth-1-1021954.html Didaktikon 2008-05-05 07:42:25.607 The Bible and Beliefs Room 'morning, all.It's probably a given that most people are quite naive when it comes to philosophical enquiry/speculation and are naturally rather "sloppy" when it comes to rigorous and logical thinking in general. Consequently, loads of people have imbibed great helpings of popular nonsense http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Toronto-blessing-and-kundalini-1-1021272.html Talmid 2008-04-24 11:05:20.31 The Bible and Beliefs Room I'd like to express my concern for former Rev'rs who get involved with the manifestations of the 'Toronto blessing' such as holy laughter and even the more established 'slaying in the Spirit'. I was prompted to look into this a little after I listened to a recent conversation in the ShoutBox.It seem http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Athanasius-1-1020287.html Disciple 2008-04-07 05:41:58.06 The Bible and Beliefs Room It is a little sad that persons who have "come out of " the Revival Centre groups have little realization of the need to develop orthodox theology. I myself was one and I remember that when I did leave these fellowship groups, even after being in a place of leadership, my grip on theology http://revival.aimoo.com/category/To-Ian-Ephrem-Syrus-and-the-ap-1-1019018.html RF_on_the_edge 2008-03-20 07:37:28.623 The Bible and Beliefs Room Ian,I've been trying to find some info on Ephrem Syrus and the 120 vs apostles-only qn that's being dealt with elsewhere. I've been trying to do it on the cheap - looking for info on the 'net. (Well, actually I've only tried the Google search engine) So far I've found some references to a commentary http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Eric-a-request-plus-discussion-1-1018822.html Didaktikon 2008-03-24 12:24:02.36 The Bible and Beliefs Room Eric, chaire.You're not that far off being 'hooded' a Bachelor of Theology, and I'd really like for you to engage a little more often, here, if your studies allow you the time. I believe you have much to offer in this respect, and your engagement would go quite a way to removing the impression held http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Is-Satan-Omnipresent-1-1018194.html brolga 2008-03-12 18:54:14.64 The Bible and Beliefs Room A radio preacher in his sermon, was preaching on the power of Satan and mentioned that Satan, unlike our Ceator, could only be in one place at the one time. We can see clearly from scripture that God is omipresence, but what of the adversary. Anyone with any views? Food for thought only.br http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Lead-up-the-garden-path-Your-b-1-1016356.html snakechic 2008-04-30 08:02:31.327 The Bible and Beliefs Room Giving your 'power' over for what?Seems that custom lives on here with some post revivalists? (who's your 'expert' bible scholar" these days?) Another holy roller  professing the 'truth'...and playing that ever so childish game of 'nah' 'nah', they are all 'false' teachers, all e http://revival.aimoo.com/category/a-form-of-godliness-1-1014542.html brolga 2008-02-16 11:03:28.01 The Bible and Beliefs Room   Before we discuss this topic, a little on how it came about and prompted my posting. A certain course application required a reference from a person whom has known my Christian background and the only people I could approach where friends who still attend RF in Geelong. Always very nice coupl http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Who-s-Choice-1-1013698.html brolga 2008-01-09 05:43:32.227 The Bible and Beliefs Room   Make a chain... By Davy Crockett  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If it bleeds, it leads..." seems to be the rule that newspapers, television, and other news sources use today, and they have no shortage of heinous crimes an http://revival.aimoo.com/category/For-SOTT-Bible-versions-1-1011600.html Guest 2008-02-23 15:04:26.03 The Bible and Beliefs Room Hi Ian,I am coming to the conclusion that I will gain more out of reading a modern translation of the Bible along side the KJV. I strongly suspect that I will grasp the meaning and thrust of Scripture easier if using a more up-to-date version. Now the question is, can you recommend wh http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Is-enjoying-sex-a-sin-1-949256.html Anonymous 2006-01-04 04:20:19.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[Silky]%*'`@My teacher told us in class that the female humans are the only mammals that have a sexual organ (the clitoris) simply for pleasure. This got me thinking. Since God has given us this, is it a sin to enjoy sex? Let's say, for example, a man and wife are trying to get pregnant. During http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Da-Vinci-Code-1-922812.html rebelsister 2005-01-17 02:06:12.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room I have just finished reading this book and found it really interesting. Has anyone else read it and got a comment to make. Although fiction, it raises some interesting religious questions. http://revival.aimoo.com/category/to-divorce-or-not-to-divorce-t-1-870552.html Anonymous 2008-07-06 13:55:25.913 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[anon]%*'`@I was married in the church......my spouse was a very selfish person......when i left the church my marriage got even worse-because i was a so called back slider and my spouse treated me as a horrible back slider.....I separated from my spouse over 12 months ago and i feel that i do http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Help-for-Ex-members-of-CAI-or--1-870422.html ian-here-to-help 2005-12-17 04:08:11.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Folks,I have joined this forum, as I believe I have something to share that will help some of you.?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comI was a member of RCI, (now CAI), in Glasgow Scotland for about 3.5-4 years. That was when I was 18 to 22 years of age. I am now 36....My brother http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Secret-Rapture-What-s-your-tak-1-866577.html MothandRust 2006-03-03 04:02:36.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Does anyone have a take on'rapture' theory. I think the 'Left Behind' series has a lot to answer for. It seems obvious in Mat 24: 39 and 40 who has been taken away. It doesn't seem to be good guys who are taken away. There is a direct correlation. The door was shut as the good virgins entered the ma http://revival.aimoo.com/category/This-Guy-This-Church-This-Devi-1-865351.html Nahum 1v7 2007-04-02 03:20:11.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Lahad, Franks Ghost, Moth and whoever, this could be interesting for you guys to discuss about demons etc. just thought I would give you a place to do this. As for me, I am staying out of this one. http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Abstain-form-all-appearance-of-1-835035.html Te Luo Yi 2006-01-22 00:54:20.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room This one will set you free...You know how the RCs use that verse "Abstain from all appearance of evil" to burden people even further by saying, "Not only don't do evil but don't do anyting that may be misconstrued to be doing evil" such as going to a pub even while you don't drink, etc?Well guess wh http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Bible-1-829531.html Uncoolman 2006-04-24 18:07:04.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room post http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Anyone-looked-at-Buddhism-1-819617.html dogmafree 2006-09-24 17:29:58.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Just a different angle on cutting through a lot of the confusion that many of us face after leaving the regime of a revivalist cult... There is an awesome amount of insightful practical teaching and wisdom from some Buddhist sources. I find books that I've read have helped to stabilise things a g http://revival.aimoo.com/category/How-do-you-as-a-Christian-deal-1-757671.html dogmafree 2007-07-05 15:34:16.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room As a Christian, I expect you have a belief in a model of what awaits those who have died outside of a Christian faith. Can I assume that you believe they have no future with God? Maybe judgement and a hell of sorts?Sooner or later in life, you will find that someone you know dies that was not a Chri http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Interesting-Christian-STUFF-1-756001.html MothandRust 2005-07-26 07:36:03.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room place the entire 66 collection in a clock-like circle, Genesis meets Revelation and are not so far apart.?nGenesiswe read: "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" (1:1). InRevelationwe read: "I saw a new heaven and a new earth" (21:1).?nGenesiswe see described the first Adam and his http://revival.aimoo.com/category/What-is-Faith-1-755311.html Anonymous 2006-07-20 12:01:43.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[From Brisbane]%*'`@We have been told by the bible that we must have faith. Bible also somewhere difines faith by saying something like, believing onthings which you have not seen. Christianity and almost all other religions are based on faith.I have a question - What is the difference between http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Fully-God-and-Fully-Man-1-752951.html Te Luo Yi 2006-05-14 16:43:59.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room How could Jesus have been divine and human at the same instant? The very idea of being 'God' is about being limitless in knowledge, power, etc. However, the idea of being TRULY human is about being limited in all these things. Theologians have wrestled with this and have some unique terms to describ http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-fear-tactics-of-hellfire-1-669360.html Anonymous 2006-08-29 07:44:33.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[Hell is uncool man]%*'`@GRC 'troll' - Backsiders, please consider eternity http://revival.aimoo.com/category/design-or-not-design-1-656454.html Anonymous 2005-11-14 13:44:03.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[fred]%*'`@argument from design "If there are any marks at all of special design in creation, one of the things most evidently designed is that a large proportion of all animals should pass their existence in tormenting and devouring other animals." --John Stuart Mill "I http://revival.aimoo.com/category/WhateverHelp-1-648577.html Uncoolman 2005-07-15 23:23:41.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room WhateverHelp is a current RF member who wants to engage ex-members. To allow him to do so without triggering ex-members, I have opened a special thread where he is free to say whatever he wants. If you are angry at current members or easily effected by them then don't get dragged down by this thread http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Discussion-with-lost-in-sauce--1-635042.html featheredserpent 2005-03-15 05:51:07.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Reply to lost in sauce......in a new thread with a copy of the original (take a scroll down)As far as it boiling down to one thing...choice between two options - god or no god....again I say..No....and again it refects your world view in the way you frame your questions.Then you ask me 4 questionsTh http://revival.aimoo.com/category/popes-1-634074.html Warrick 007 2006-10-19 23:38:06.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Christ's Warnings of False ProphetsEighth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 7:15-23A Sermon by Martin Luther; Taken from His Church Postil, 1522Part I. The Foundation and Reason of This Warning1. As the Lord in the three previous chapters, the 5th, 6th, and 7th, explains the commandments of God, he fina http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Another-Hell-of-a-discussion-1-601498.html Anonymous 2006-09-08 20:18:25.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room $%*'`[anonymous]%*'`@"They are leading people to hell wholesale, and you tacitly defend them."But they aren't the ONLY ones who are leading people to hell, David. And to reiterate my earlier point: at no time have I defended those doctrines of theirs against which I disagree. I've simply defended th http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Christians-truths-and-variatio-1-576612.html MothandRust 2006-10-15 07:18:41.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Okay, I get called arrogant, yet I'm the one who's seemingly promoting a Universalist bent that accepts all religions.You guys are going along for the ride.. sorry...I admit I'm exploring this that and the other thing, as one werid ass hobby,but I'm not laying down a creed of beliefs that should go http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Why-I-don-t-believe-in-HELL-1-558420.html Te Luo Yi 2007-04-26 03:37:05.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room These are all things I didn't like to think about when I was a Xian...now I am fee to say it out loud without fear of deconstructing my belief system.Why I don't believe in Hell...1. If God is love, how could he invent a place of eternal torment and torture that makes the Nazi concentration camps lo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Armageddon-Syndrome-1-555759.html Te Luo Yi 2006-09-02 08:21:37.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Reprinted from the Sep/Oct 1995Free Minds JournalThe Armageddon SyndromeBy David L. HarveySince our common era began, every turn of the century has seen its share of apocalyptic prophets announcing the end of the world or "Armageddon." They claim to have special knowledge revealed to them alone. The http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Nature-of-God-Cruel-or-Kin-1-534525.html Te Luo Yi 2005-04-28 17:53:05.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Reply to: WhateverhelpI can't read anything in the bible about this sick behaviour of some groups. Why change the Word of God. It is perfect, there is nothing to change.I have heard it said on here before but if you refer to the mass muders and such by God and in the name of God in the Bible then ye http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Bible-Tells-me-How-to-live-1-523418.html Te Luo Yi 2005-12-01 16:35:01.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room A lot fo you claim to live according to the Bible.I was wondering what you guys do when the Bible contradicts itself. Which one do you choose?For example...PR 14:8The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way.MT 6:25-34Take no thought for tomorrow. God will take care of you.MT 5:32Divorce, excep http://revival.aimoo.com/category/praise-and-worship-for-us-or-G-1-522202.html earth5 2007-06-02 16:44:17.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Greetings all, below is a conversation that SU and I started on the shout box thought it may be better served here.Is praise and worship to build up ourselves? or is it to glorify and give glory to God in thanks ?earth5: may need to take this one to the main forum29 May 07, 16:23earth5: praying in t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Help-for-Ex-members-of-CAI-or--1-408537.html ian-here-to-help 2005-11-14 20:07:51.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room Folks,?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />I have joined this forum, as I believe I have something to share that will help some of you.I was a member of RCI, (now CAI), in Glasgow Scotland for about 3.5-4 years. That was when I was 18 to 22 years of age. I am now 36 http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Is-God-the-basis-of-all-morali-1-401463.html MothandRust 2007-08-27 05:30:46.0 The Bible and Beliefs Room