Who Said That?

"America is under a biblical curse that can be reversed.  Jerusalem is the final compromise.  If America divides Jerusalem, there will be no forgiveness.  America will tragically end up on the ash heap of history."

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Update on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11:03AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is from Mike Evan's 2004 book, The American Prophecies, 27.

Who Said That?

“God applies his law to the family, to the church, and to the state in different ways.  The church should extend forgiveness and reconciliation to a repentant sinner . . . . [Paul] tells the Corinthian church not to act like the state and administer punishment, because it is not the state.  Instead, the church is the arena of redemption where reconciliation is extended to those who are repentant.” 

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Update on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11:32AM by Kim Riddlebarger

Believe it or not, this is a quote from Greg Bahnsen in the “Questions and Answers” section in Gary Scott Smith, ed., God and Politics, (Phillipsburg: P & R Publishing, 1989), 266.

Who Said That?

"In some provinces a difference in dress distinguishes the Jews or Muslims from the Christians, but in certain others such a confusion has grown up that they cannot be distinguished by any difference.  Thus it happens at times that through error Christians have relations with the women of Jews or Muslims, and Jews and Muslims with Christian women.  Therefore, that they may not, under pretext of error of this sort . . . we decree that such Jews and Muslims of both sexes in every Christian province and at all times shall be marked off in the eyes of the public from other peoples through the character of their dress.  Particularly, since it may be read in the writings of Moses [Numbers 15:37-41], that this very law has been enjoined upon them."

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Update on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 06:52PM by Kim Riddlebarger

As one of you noted, this is from Canon 68 of the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215.

Who Said That?

From a controversial figure in American history:

"I . . . [rely] upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins."

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Update on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 10:45AM by Kim Riddlebarger

Many of you guessed correctly.  The quote is from the last will and testament of Sam Adams (December 29, 1790).  Yup, that Sam Adams--brewer, patriot, and trusting in the merits of Christ!

Who Said That? Post-Easter Edition

"Critical historians must start by assessing available evidence on the basis of what they know about what's probable or impossible, possible or impossible.  They therefore must start by dismissing miracle stories [the resurrection] out of hand."

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Update on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 09:42AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This important admission that miracle stories "must be dismissed" before historical investigation begins (based upon naturalistic a priori assumptions) comes from Anthony Flew, in his debate with Gary Habermas. Did Jeus Rise from the Dead? (Harper and Row, 1987), 63.

Who Said That?

"At God’s will the Son has the greatness and qualities that he has.

His existence from when and from whom and from then—are all from God.

He, though strong God, praises in part his superior."

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Update on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:33AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is a quote attributed to Arius, from his Thalia, found here:  Arius' Thalia

Who Said That?

"In the end, I'll put my good acts up against those of anybody in this country. Anybody."

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Update on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 08:37AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This one is for Richard, who dutifully guesses "George Steinbrenner" (or A-Rod, or someone else associated with the Yankees) virtually every time I post a new "Who Said That?"

This is indeed a quote from George Steinbrenner!

Who Said That?

"I think it was true it was people like you that crucified Christ

I think it is sad the opinion you had was the only one voiced

Will you be so sure when your day is near, say you don't believe?

You had the chance but you turned it down, now you can't retrieve

Perhaps you'll think before you say that God is dead and gone

Open your eyes, just realize that he's the one

The only one who can save you now from all this sin and hate

Or will you still jeer at all you hear? Yes! I think it's too late. "

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Update on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 08:53AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is from Black Sabbath's song After Forever on the Master of Reality Album (their third).  As a kid, I remember being told they were satanic devil worshipers.  Turns out they were poor rhyming Arminians.

Who Said That?

"Neither Protestant nor Catholic theologians as a whole have ever taken seriously the simple, straightforward teaching of Jesus.  For when Jesus Christ was asked by a young man the way to eternal life, He replied, `Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments' (Matthew 19:17)."

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Update on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 05:30PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is a quote from Roderick C. Meredith, one of the hosts of the Living Church of God's Tomorrow's World.  Meredith was one of five original "evangelists" ordained by Herbert W. Armstrong.  It is found in a on-line essay, "Has Protestantism Failed?" (March-April 2010), Volume 12, Issue 2.  Here's the link, Click here

"Who Said That?"

"God has been preparing me for 2010 and has given me a very special direction."

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Update on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 03:33PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is the first line from a page on Benny Hinn's ministry website predicting a "mighty annointing" in 2010.   To bad that "anointing" fell on Suzanne Hinn's divorce attorney.  Not quite what Benny claims the Spirit was leading him to do in 2010.  Click here