The Quiet Christian wrote:
Brother John! I didn't realize you were still suffering. Here in the US, there was a big thing about Naproxin maybe a couple of years ago. But it was still recommended to us at least once this year. Ibuprofen tends to be recommended more.
Curcumen/turmeric has also been recommended to us by various people and a few non-traditional professionals for inflammation. Your best bet is to address the underlying cause of the inflammation. Sounds like NHS hasn't done well providing aftercare for that vaccination, Brother.

Carol wrote:
Here is the link for his article on turmeric, on Google.
draxe.com/turmeric-benefits/

Dolores wrote:
Hi Brother JohnUk, thanks for commenting on what I was trying to explain but you said it much better than I did, just like a commentary helps me to see something clearer if it’s somewhat confusing.
Glad you are getting better, surprised they didn’t put you on a 10 day regiment. Understand your joint pain, have that as well especially the knee. I have heard of that herb. Just keep praying for each other is so important as we carry on.

Dolores wrote:
We sow the seed, someone else comes along and waters it and the spirit reaps the harvest.
Philip was led, By the Lord to go to a certain road and there was an Ethiopian,a eunuch of the Queen puzzled by this he had while worshipping in Jerusalem and was now on his way back home riding in his chariot. And the Spirit said to Phillip, go and join him which he did and explained Isaiah to him, he got saved, was baptized and went on his way. And Phillip led by Spirit moved on. Acts26-40

The Quiet Christian wrote:
Franklin Graham sure takes a lot of flak on this board, but I sure agree with this comment from him.

Dr. Tim wrote:
John, I’m not sure that our testimonies are really that far apart. Prior to my salvation, the Holy Spirit worked me over with such an overwhelming conviction, such an horror of judgement and eternal suffering, that I was willing to do anything to be saved. What a relief when He showed me that all I had to do was trust Jesus Christ to save me!

Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound bound in sin and nature's night;
Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Dr. Tim wrote:
John, nothing I said in my previous post denies the essentiality of the work of the Holy Spirit. My point is that when the Holy Spirit moves on the heart of a person, that person is free to respond positively or negatively.

But then you say that when the Spirit is doing a work in a sinner's heart, and his will is enabled, he can then make a choice; for example he can receive Christ as his Saviour, which is something he could not do, until the Spirit enabled him.

But then the opposite is also true, which enables the sinner to maintain his rejection of Christ, even though the Spirit has opened a door of opportunity.

Thusly, the man's salvation in the end is determined entirely by the man. It is the choice he makes that saves or condemns him.

Dr. Tim wrote:
Where does the BIBLE declare that man is unable to choose for or against Jesus Christ?

Therefore, in what way is the Spirit indispensable, and what would transpire without his involvement, and why?

I know full well that the whole answer to this lies in the answer to the question, "In what way did the Fall affect the minds of men and women, boys and girls", but for some reason, going down that route always seems to draw a blank.

Frank wrote:
Your comment was outstanding, thanks. I think that you and JohnUK are probably right on.
But, for the record I have nothing against drinking alcohol in moderation. This issue is divisive and many times it was argued on the forum with no one changing their minds. So, I only mention it because alcohol is oftentimes connected to marijuana use like brother John did below. I fully agree with his thoughts on drinking to excess and I would never encourage someone to start drinking because it could in fact lead to that.

If you do a scientific test, which can determine reaction times, all you need to do is increase either the alcohol or pot, and keep checking the response effect. A graph will form, which will show a steady decrease in response times.

Nick wrote:
Well said John. Your balanced perspective is refreshing. As for some of the other posts on this thread... Gentleman, contending for the faith is essential. But some of the bickering that has gone back and forth, it has not been "speaking the truth in love." It's been immature and unchristian!

Frank wrote:
Thanks brother Like I said, I have no experience with it, but your understanding is probably right on. I know people will kill and go to jail for it, so it has to be pretty potent. And can you imagine how many places here that have made it recreational.
I don't know about Europe? I do know that Amsterdam is okay, but don't know about other places.

Frank wrote:
When I was in VN, I was not a combat soldier. But I remember talking to them and because marijuana was very easy to get in VN, that subject came up. One fellow said that when he had to be the point man, he smoked it because it took away his fear, but his skills were not lessened.

Dr. Tim wrote:
In his current mental condition, I doubt if Joe Biden could spell his name. How is he going to spar with Donald Trump on the national stage?

One of the reasons for this is because the OT was written in Hebrew and the NT in Greek. Unless you are a scholar in these languages yourself, you will require extra help from outside the Bible to grasp certain things, because translation is not always easy, and even the KJV has its blemishes.

Another reason is because the Bible was written mainly by Jews, and they would use expressions unfamiliar to 21st century Gentiles. Thusly, to be able to turn up a Jewish historian who could explain certain phrases or passages is necessary.

Another reason is the way you translate names. Who is Esaias? Who is Noe? Who is Elias? Well, of course you could work it out, but Bible Study is not about chasing around after such things.

Another reason is the useage of such terms as shekel. What is a shekel? What is a firkin? Can you get the answers from God in a sort of mystical way, or do you turn again to a Jewish historian?