Eric & Pete,
(Am I ‘crazy’…?!)

If you are atheists, you cannot explain entire “spirit” and part of the “soul”
but you are ‘proud’ about your freedom...?!!

Paradoxically…:
Cornel

P.S.:
"The natural person () does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned*." (1 Corinthians 2:14)
(* - like an atheist...)

Solo & Chongo...,
If you already read the Book of Daniel, you don’t have to wait for me …!
(re. Iraq)

Cornel
P.S.:
Versions of Proverbs 19:13, for CraigD:
“…a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping.”
“…a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain.”
“…the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.”

Solo wrote:,
“I doubt Cornel believes in evolution.”

I believe in devolution.

Jackson,
No one will “go to hell for eternity” for sins, because Jesus Christ paid for them!
Since you are confused about the “way of salvation”, you cannot comprehend the status of babies.

Cornel

“…our own decisions…”?!

“But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
(Isaiah 64:8)
"[i]human scale" [/i]!!?
“O LORD, what is man that you regard him, or the son of man that you think of him?”
(Psalms 144:3)

The enigma of ‘free willing’ is deeper than present discussions!
Voila a more realistic starting point:
“For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” (Romans 8:20-21)

Cornel

Mr S, thank you for the link!

I know those problems…; no surprise for me.
“Signs of prosperity”?!
-No, clear signs of a ‘face’ of globalism:

“…The price we pay will be oodles of socialistic legislation aimed at containing the fallout in order to further sustain the fictitious prosperity a bit longer. Central planners act on the notion that the unhappy reality of hitting bottom can be delayed indefinitely…”

Cornel

Alan,
God, using different writers, inspired them (even dictated them) His Word to have a precise and complete communication with us – The Scriptures).
It wasn’t a coincidence that the Pope, like Athanasius of Alexandria and others decided the same components (books) of the Bible – God inspired them, also!

Mike,
It’s difficult to understand the Bible language, because many terms ar loaded with additional significance. You must read the entire Book, at least one time!
If not, you will be in a ‘dangerous’ position like David_H: hard to comprehend or solve “why is Philemon part of the Bible?”.

*“Oy Vey!”,*David_H,
I read inclusive that ‘pretense Bible’: “the Book Of Mormon”…

Cornel

"word from Cornel", my friends,

To have a free will, you must know which are the ‘components’ of human beings.
For many of you,the soul is identical with the spirit, but (a big but!) they aren’t the same …!?

Behold a few examples, to see that they are different ‘representations’ (notions):

1. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of souland of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”(Hebrews 4:12)

2. “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and souland body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
   (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

3. "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soulis well pleased. I will put my Spiritupon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.”
   (Matthew 12:18)

Just think of them!
Re. the Cross, when Jesus said, “”Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" And having said this he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46)
… can you comprehend the sense of the term “spirit”??!

You cannot…, but you declare that animals have spirit, like yours?!!
(Congo70 wrote: "Bravo! Its worse than having a brain tumor.")

Cornel
(P.S.: Mike, practically you were in attendance for a “word from Cornel”, for your amusement, weren’t you? Perhaps your soul and spirit will became more important…!?!)

Mike,

1. To simplify the answer for your questions:
   “Christianity is based on what we have in the bible or is it
   just the second part of the Bible?
   Judaism in not the 'true' religion so why was Christianity
   started by his followers?”

…I tell you that in New Test. ‘is discovered’ Old Test. and in Old Test. ‘is hidden’ New Test..
They are inseparable!
All denominations, that add or subtract something (not only written text) to/from The Bible, are erroneous!

2. For this questionable ‘motive’:
   “As regards animals not having souls / spirits. I can see no
   reason why they would not have one if they actually exist in
   the first place. Have you a reason for saying this?”

… my proposal is to start using a dictionary…! Are there animals related w/ “souls/spirits”?!
Is "the soul" equivalent w/ "the spirit"?!!..., because we have tu use the same 'language' in explaining...
Cornel

Solo,

Yes, it's really, INDEED and positively (even negatived... practicable)!

Not gibberish,
Cornel

Mike,

1. Re. your question:
   “…was Hebrews not written before the birth of Jesus Christ?"
   No. “Hebrews” means an letter of apostle Paul to Hebrews people.

2. Re. your remark: “…Judaism … do not accept the Jesus Christ”
   If they accept or not, “…the word of the Lord remains forever.” (1 Peter 1:25)

3. Re. “animals", at first, they have no spirit…!

Cornel

CraigD,
re. your "Humans DO have free will!!"

There are a few conditions…

See an example!:
”…and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free[.” (John 8:32)

Cornel

We aren’t predestinated.., we are only created, 'educated' and 'disciplined’ by God!

“God knows everything”, He knows what is the best for us…, not only what is good…:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)
Because of that, apostle Paul decided to ‘walk’ w/ God, like Enoch:
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)
…or
“… It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

Consequence: God knows our needs and,
“… it is God who works in you, both to will and to work …” (Philippians 2:13)
”And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness, sanctification and redemption.” (1 Corinthians 1:30”)
Those are attributes of true freedom…!

Cornel

Remus wrote
(about our “free will”):
“Id like to think we have, but we dont know, and as far as i can tell there is no way of knowing.”

There is a way (a “mirror”) – The Word of God:
“They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.” (2 Peter 2:19)

“Whatever”: …evil thoughts, theft, murder, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, adultery, sexual immorality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness, etc….

Cornel

Mr S.,

All humans being are religious, inclusiv Atheists, and, pretending excessive or ‘affected piety’, there were executed (rather ‘prosecuted’) a lot of incredible acts…!
…but, voila a partial definition of true religion:
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:27)…!

Regarding “Consumerism” position, there are 3 large categories: Materialists, Utopian idealists and Realistic idealists.
The ‘free category’, practices this prescription:
%(#0000FF)[“...Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God].””

Cornel

Jackson,
… there is an “etc.”…!

Besides that, look to their prime scope and hope...!:
Attachment to 'illiberal' materialistic values or possessions...

Cornel

Mr S wrote:
%(#0000FF)[“I think it was the Marxists who declared that all the masses require are "Bread and Circuses".
I believe, on this one issue, they may be right.”…
“Most people will either look at you as if you have just farted in public or stare at you with a blank expression if you try to discuss anything other than TV/Films, Sport, Drink or Sex.
It may seem snobbish or elitist to say this, but most seem to live an "animalistic" existence.
As long they are supplied with food, drink, sex and kept occupied with entertaining trivia they seem content.”]
It was a Roman practice of providing free ‘bread and circus’ (Latin: “panem et circenses”) and other forms of entertainment to the poor and naive guys, to give them the sensation of “dolce far niente” (the ‘sweetness of doing nothing’, especially spiritual…).
Til now, many naives were doing “la dolce vita” (the sweet life), because they applied struthio camelus ‘strategy’…, and today they are seriously affected…
In modern and contemporary times, same politics (as Romans…) were taken by Marx-ists, Lenin-ists, Democrats, Communists, Atheists, etc.

Andrew C. wrote:
“I concur with the majority thoughts on this subject; consumerism is as unhealthy a thing that people can fall to. Like all things; moderation is the key but this generation has become gluttons to this phenomenon..”
It can be solved:
“For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world.” (Titus 2:11-12)
Moderate… must be combined w/ “righteously and godly” attitude…!

Mateo wrote:
“we need something in between , not really sure what but market economy as it is today is definitely out reminds me of that: You want the truth? You cant handle the truth .”
“…grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John1:17)
Not Jesus..., no truth!

Phil wrote:
“Now how do we get out of this mess our world is in. I feel like I want to sell everything I own and if possible pay off all my debt and live in a tent. I don't think that's possible but I was a lot happier when I moved to New York City I only had $400 and a bag of cloths. Life was simple then.”
Starting from that…, I remembered this:
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26)

Cornel

Mbntex,
(if you don't want to "delete unwanted half")
Cut that model in 2 or more ‘pieces’ and combine them using XrefManager.rb:

Start w/ base piece and go to ‘Xrefs Tools…’ > ‘Add Xref Component’

Cornel

Yes, Tomasz,

“…Wisdom…” and humbleness of mind…!

[..."God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (1 Peter 5:5)]

Cornel

Tomasz,
Re. your question: "I would ask: 'Do you think it is your love you give to others?"

...my answer is NO.
It is Christ love! See one of apostle Paul explicative verse!:

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

Cornel

Mike,
On screen, images are based of RGB color model (Red, Green & Blue).
Printers use CMYK color model (Cyan, Magenta, Yelow & Black).
At first, before printing, you need to do a conversion!
(Kinkos does automatically...)

Cornel