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Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 4:08pm On Jan 18, 2013
truthislight: well and fine to me but for your consistence use of the word "Gulf".

I thought that Adam was a wicked person but went to dust?
@truthislight

This might help.

You are on a journey flying from one end of earth to the other

You arrive at the airport. Go to "Departure". Check in, go through security checks.

You walk down to the "Departure"lounge.

As you are walking to the "Departure" lounge, in the same airport, you notice there is a glass separating "Arrivals" area and the "Departures" area

The glass separating the "Arrivals" area and the "Departures" area in the airport

is similar to the gulf that made the separation in Hades or Sheol

Hope that helped

Adam's body disintegrated back to dust and like everyone else ended up in Sheol, waiting I guess.
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 3:54pm On Jan 18, 2013
shdemidemi: U need to read abt Peter well. He was one eye opened one eye close when Jesus was with them.

Who wanted to be sure if it was Jesus speakin when their boat trembled,

n when he was told to come he lost faith when the wind started blowing before crying out for Jesus.

he denied Jesus after his death and went back to fishing before Jesus appeared to him that he ressurected.

he was scared to be seen with gentiles,even when he knew they were meant to be part of it.

My point is u must first b a good teacher b4 becoming a false 1.

Most of today's men of God were really born again @ some point.

The love for relevance status n riches are the major causes for d u-turn.
@shdemidemi

My dear bro. They aren't worthy comparing with Peter.

If Peter was alive today, these "Most of today's men of God " will tremble at his sight

and none of them, if asked would qualify to tie Peter's shoes laces

Peter originally was called Simon before Jesus changed his name to Peter

Peter is the spirit-man name when Simon was his carnal-man name

Peter means "Rock" and Simon means "reed" - a reed which sways in the wind

Jesus knew Peter will be unstable in "storms" or be "one eye opened one eye close" when he was with or without Him

hence like Abram, Sarai or Saul had name changes

Peter's up and down life and escapades, alternating & switching from or between his spirit-man & carnal-man

was recorded for our benefit and to learn from, as in the below verse:

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" 2 Tim 3:16 NIV
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc:
Ubenedictus: UR EXPOSITION ON SHOEL AND HADES IS CORRECT,

BUT UR IDEA DAT HELL DEOSNT TRANSLATE D WORDS WELL

ITS JUST UR PERSONAL OPINION AND I BEG TO DIFFER
@Ubenedictus

"The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth". - Matt 27:44 KJV

"And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth." - Matt 13:42 KJV

Take a moment, to carefully read & ponder over the above two scripture for starters.

What is happening in both verse bro? What do you think?

To the untrained eyes, it does read, ridiculous and nonsensical.

Gnashing of teeth after death? How come with no physical body anymore? How is this possible?

Well, we know on record that the dead rich man, when in Hades, spoke with father Abraham when he saw Lazarus . . .

SMH Christians relying solely on their one or singular bibles will have their work cut out for them trying to understanding these verses or similar.

Only the Holy Spirit might come to the rescue and save the day for such Christians
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 2:46pm On Jan 18, 2013
Ubenedictus: UR EXPOSITION ON SHOEL AND HADES IS CORRECT,

BUT UR IDEA DAT HELL DEOSNT TRANSLATE D WORDS WELL

ITS JUST UR PERSONAL OPINION AND I BEG TO DIFFER
@Ubenedictus

I bet you wish its "JUST UR PERSONAL OPINION" bro.

I have much love for you bro but YOYO!

- you're on your own
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 2:43pm On Jan 18, 2013
moredendisc: @Image123

Hell like similar imports into Christendom, such as Yuletide etc are myths from other people's cultures
frosbel: I am beginning to get worried that I agree with you on this exposition.

Btw, do you agree that the lake of fire will exist at a future date ,

as per Rev 20, for the utter destruction of the wicked after judgement?
@frosbel

I do agree 100% without a shadow of doubt

That "lake of fire" with the second death is another very interesting thing

It is very profound and I am getting emotional just thinking of it now.

The devil is a liar. Jesus is the Messiah. Praise God.
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 2:24pm On Jan 18, 2013
Image123: BTW, let me ask the self-inflicted rabbis, professors and translators in the house.

What is the Hebrew word for 'hell'?

What is the english word for 'Hades'?
@Image123

The idea of "hell" does not exist in the Hebrew vocabulary or sphere of life so as a result there is no Hebrew word for hell

Sheol and Hades are similar in place or location and in meaning,

Sheol or Hades is a place where both the righteous and the wicked end up in after death but separated by a gulf

Sheol, is in Hebrew language or Hades is in Greek language

It is safe to say Sheol is Hades and vice versa

Hell like similar imports into Christendom, such as Yuletide etc are myths from other people's cultures

Sheol or Hades and hell are different kettle of fish

The english word hell is not a good render of the word Sheol or Hades

because the righteous and wicked end up in Sheol or Hades albeit separated by a gulf

however supposedly only the wicked end up in hell with no righteous present
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 2:06pm On Jan 18, 2013
Ubenedictus: actually dat is even worse, u made those individual arch types of false teachers, u are still judging.
And d stuff u listed above are just stuff u dnt believe, for those wu believe there is nothing false there.
And ur disbelieve doesnt neccesaryly stoke out another's believe.
@Ubenedictus

Which side is your bread buttered on? wink wink

- That was a joke question. cool

This is not personal nor a vendetta on individual persons

It is a clarion buyer beware call to Christians

Christians need to do their due diligence on doctrines and on whoever teachings

They are responsible for assessing the quality of the teaching or doctrine received before buying into it

# Excuse the puns
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 1:24pm On Jan 18, 2013
Ubenedictus: now u just made it a witch hunt.

and wat side is dat?


really, oyedepo d last time i checked wasnt allied to d rcc, yet u simply listed different men and tagged them "false teachers".

Now i'm curious wu made u judge? And since wen did u start seeing d hearts of odas?

The problem is u have ur interpretation of scripture, they have theirs,

what makes ur interpretation superior to their and so vindicates u to start tagging pipo?
The side that elevates Mary as Queen of Heaven, purgatory etc

The post's observation was about awareness of false teachings & doctrines and not over superiority

Note the mention was not exhaustive and had "s" in:
". . . the Oyakhilomes, Oyedepos, Ashimolowos, Adeboyes, TB Joshuas, Oritsejafors, Bakares, Adeboyes, Olukoyas, Okogies, aladuras, WoF, "plentyrascals" etc etc . . . "

It is their ilks that are tagged, not the individuals per se bro. wink

God bless you real good.
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 12:10pm On Jan 18, 2013
Ubenedictus: i'm aware of his affiliation, i just do not fink he fits d group u added him to.
@Ubenedictus

Though it isn't necessarily a witch hunt campaign but merely highlighting a fact or observation

The Okogies knows which side their bread is buttered on

and since their allegiances or loyalties are with the RCC,

they fit the group which propagates false teachings and doctrines

and so get the mention
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 11:00am On Jan 18, 2013
shdemidemi: Well written. The only part I find unacceptable is the part that seem like all sinners go to hell.

I will shock you by saying even most false prophets are heaven bound.

Enough of all those if u lie u are going to hell thing.

Even most greedy members of their ministry will make heaven.

Simply because,not 1 person on the face of the earth can say he is of no sin. The only 1 without sin has paid the price.

And by his ressurection anyone that believe and accept him his saved (grace). for this immeasurable gesture of love

- All we should use to pay back is living our lives by the manual which is the bible.
@shdemidemi

First, start and stop using the word hell

Hell is a myth belonging to other people's culture which was imported into the bible by translating Sheol or Hades to hell

Hell is not and no where found in the original Hebrew or Greek texts

Sheol and Hades have implications, meanings & interpretations different to hell's

In essence, hello, hell no. There is no hell, particularly with, the way you imagine it to be or were taught it to be.

Rendering Sheol and/or Hades as hell is a disservice to Christendom or the Christian world

# There is more than the eyes see bro. Stephen's death, The thief on the cross, the Rich Man & Lazarus etc
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 10:31am On Jan 18, 2013
frosbel: I would not go down the route of insisting that all Christians use Greek or Hebrew dictionaries, for one,

not all of us have access to these materials and the majority of believers only have a copy of the bible.

What we need is teachers in the body of Christ who can rightly divide the word of truth.


One thing is clear though , the days of false teachers and their gullible members are over, their false doctrines

and teachings will be exposed for the heresy that they are.
@frosbel

Essentially the clarion call is not solely an advocacy but also an awareness, problem resolution options and false teachings & doctrines control.

False teachers or dodgy bibles in the wrong hands will kill Christians.

Blind teachers will indiscriminately, if not deliberately fire shots at blind Christians.

If Christians can so much own or get a bible


they, such Christians, since their lives depend on this,

should also invest in a "bullet-proof helmet & vest kits" and "X-ray vision kits" in the form of dictionaries, lexicon, concordances etc

Christians are preys and shooting targets, so if unable to duck or dive, when being shot at, the bullet-proof kit will give some degree of protection

The X-ray kit, like, as with the Bereans, will allow Christians succeed by themselves in understanding teachings, interpreting scripture or in other cases identifying false teaching or doctrines.

"And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica,
and they listened eagerly to Paul's message.
They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
" Acts 17:11 NLV


# Every Christians should aspire to be teacher, as iron sharpens iron

# False teachers, beware, the chickens have come home to roost
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc:
frosbel: KJV cult member, you need a rethink of your false teachings.
KJV seemingly is innocent and has high standards but this portrayal is false and misleading

KJV is not exempted from errors, because it too was biased and riddled with politics when translated

Christians need to be aware of this fact and more
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 9:41am On Jan 18, 2013
Ubenedictus: u just couldnt help adding okogie there could u?

That guy isn't materially rich he doesn't fit d group.
@Ubenedictus

Ubenedictus bro. Okogie is affiliated with RCC
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 9:38am On Jan 18, 2013
oiseworld: Soo how are we suppose to check for greek/hebrew meaning of these passages when we don't understand these languages.
@oiseworld

Use resources like lexicon, concordances etc etc; of course in-conjunction with the Spirit of Truth

to cross check the accuracies and genuineness of translated words, texts etc of each or whichever bible version used

and use to confirm whether or not the original Hebrew or Greek sentiments, intents, fact, aim, intentions etc were carried through.

Put the bibles and teachings through sieves

This will separate false teachings and doctrines.
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 9:29am On Jan 18, 2013
Zikkyy: I agree with you on this one smiley not completely sha, but i agree.

It's not possible for everybody to learn greek just because we don't trust the versions in circulation.

i can just imagine the 75 years old convert in my village (that can't even read or write in English or any language) attempting to translate from the original greek manuscript grin

some people must rely on others and trust that the information being shared is accurate.
@Zikkyy

It wasn't a go learn Greek advocacy . . .

Aren't people already relying and trusting the information being shared by

the Oyakhilomes, Oyedepos, Ashimolowos, Adeboyes, TB Joshuas, Oritsejafors, Bakares, Adeboyes, Olukoyas, Okogies, aladuras, WoF, "plentyrascals" etc etc
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc:
Image123: all armchair critics of Bible translations are advised and requested to do their own translations make we see, or keep shut.
@Image123

Image123, my dear bro, the "having or burying ones head in the sand" stance na wa ooo.

" . . . make we see, or keep shut" is an ostrich-person refusing to face reality, the truth or accept facts.

Avoiding hearing the truth, especially when ignoring the truth, potentially could be dangerous, is not healthy

The word of God in its original Hebrew or Greek texts is unique (i.e. it is impossible to have an absolute translation)

The reality is that the bible is not exempted from error

because the various bible translations were done based on the widespread theology at the particular translating time or also based on individual religious beliefs and theory

so the need to speak, plead, or argue in favor of [size=20pt]using resources like lexicon, concordances[/size] etc etc of course in-conjunction with the Spirit of Truth

to cross check the accuracies and genuineness of translated words, texts etc of each or whichever bible version used

and confirming whether or not the Hebrew or Greek sentiments, intents etc were carried through.

Every Christians should be putting bibles through sieves

This will separate false teachings and doctrines
(e.g. like the introduction of phantom words like hell for Sheol and Hades, among a lot more others into the bible)

# There are a lot more than the eyes see
Christianity EtcRe: Who Will Be More In Heaven Male Or Female by moredendisc:
saoseun: Looking around church gatherings 2day u find more females than male at times I wonder were the Men are.

And actually this women are some men's wife...
saoseun: check out d irony of dis situation . . .
Here on earth almost every church has 70 or 60% female population,
but i STRONGLY believe (except u prove me wrong) dat in heaven ,the numbers would change sides.

Plz us Biblical references
@saoseun

Do you really believe that church going automatically qualifies one as a candidate for or citizen of heaven?

Since you're good with statistics, please quote us the human sex ratio on earth then

What is the males to females ratio for the entire population on earth?

Slow your roll and stop the wallow in ignorance.

Re-read the previous responses including the bible 101 blitz course, if not,

then YOYO! - You're On Your Own

# "There can be neither Jew nor Greek,
there can be neither bond nor free,
there can be no male and female;
for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus
". Gal 3:28 ASV

# The new appearances will not have private parts to distinguish male and female apart

Private parts become redundant in the new body as it were
Christianity EtcRe: Who Will Be More In Heaven Male Or Female by moredendisc:
JeSoul: ^spambot got you. I've untagged your post.
@JeSoul

Thanks!

When composing the posting, I knew I was skating on thin ice

but wasn't sure which of the words the spambot will pick me on

Apparently it was "Genitäls", it got changed to "Cores"

Yeah and I got slammed in the cooler for a hour, that's what I got for my trouble

# Belated Happy New Year to you
Christianity EtcRe: Who Will Be More In Heaven Male Or Female by moredendisc:
saoseun: Let's Imagine who will be more in Heaven Male or Female. For me I think Females will be more in heaven. Who do u think huh
@saoseun

Blitz or Crash course Bible 101:

1. Genitäls determines ones gender or sex as to whether one is male or female
2. Flesh and blood cannot inherit heaven
3. Our changed new form or appearance does not have private parts (i.e. the qualifier is not reintroduced)
4. Heaven can't tell male or female apart (i.e. sorry to squash the illusion of Male or Female in Heaven)
5. Since heaven is gender agnostic, there are no male and female for Heaven to know about
Christianity EtcRe: 101 Contradictions In The Bible by moredendisc:
babkazy: stop blah blah defend ur bible if u can.......
FXKing2012: I dont owe it to u or anybody for that matter to defend the Bible. In fact, the Word of God does not need defending.
thehomer: You should be ready to defend your faith according to your Bible.

NIV Bible:
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
But do this with gentleness and respect
,
FXKing2012: Definitely not when the intent is to ridicule my God, I forbid that.

Titus 3:9 New International Version (NIV)
9But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and
quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless
.

2 Cor. 6
14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.
For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belialb? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God...
Don't you just enjoy these bible verses plucking out bonanza frenzies.

- The pluck out a verse, I'll out do you by plucking out my own verses and wave it/them in your face acts

tongue tongue the na-nana-naa-nah; two-can-play-the-game act!

# OP already was tagged a trouble stirrer
# however JeSoul has gone further to blow wide open his cover
# and also reveal the mischief OP is up to
Christianity EtcRe: Reasons Why Christians Are Falling For False Teachings And Doctrines ( Edited ) by moredendisc: 2:34pm On Jan 17, 2013
The reasons why Christians are falling for false teachings and doctrines and putting up with it are

because Christians over the years have been preconditioned and set up by the status quo and establishment to fall for the false teachings and doctrines

Moreover, since most Christians, don't know any better and are none the wiser, they will believe whatever debasement(s) are flung at them, hook, line and sinker

The journey at this side of eternity, unfortunately for Christians, does not stop with only reading the bible.

but also to read beyond these errant bible translations (i.e. all in varying degrees have strayed from the proper or real meanings of some word(s) in the original Hebrew and Greek texts/scripture)

and to study beyond these errant bible translations to show oneself approved unto God.

Not nice unwelcome or harmful things happen when Christians practice or repeat teachings and doctrines without properly or exhaustively analysing or comprehending them.

Christians need to be considering wordings, teachings and doctrines in details

and to understand these wordings, teachings, doctrines etc instead of lapping up regurgitates and lies without questioning anything

If a teaching or doctrine sounds too good to be true, it means it's more than likely a lie.

Mindful example will be ""You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman." Gen 3:4 NIV

Christians should not base their understanding principally on the Bible alone, because ALL the translations are errant as hinted earlier on above.

Christians should be carrying out investigations on words, texts etc and referencing them from whichever bible they are using, with the original Hebrew/Greek texts

It is ONLY the original Hebrew/Greek texts that are inerrant and not KJV and the other translated Bible(s)

Christians reading the bible by itself, only, without cross checking words, texts etc with the original Hebrew/Greek texts can be and will be damned by the bible.

This is the silver bullet and way forward, of course in-conjunction with the Spirit of Truth, for such a complicated problem as this


# Side-lining the bible translations (i.e. KJV et al) what does the wordings "eternal punishment" Matthew 25:46 really mean from the original Greek text's perspective
Christianity EtcRe: Thirty Questions For Teachers Of Eternal Torment by moredendisc: 9:28am On Jan 17, 2013
deebrain: Eh? Oga, as much as possible, avoid bringing names of pastors here . . .

this is to cushion the weight of attacks available on this thread.
@deebrain

You're more concerned about his skin than the sheeple's under his guard?

Tell it like it is! I'll say

It is an observation that needs for posterity sake to be mentioned that, he, caught on camera, sold a hell false doctrine
Christianity EtcRe: Thirty Questions For Teachers Of Eternal Torment by moredendisc: 9:16am On Jan 17, 2013
frosbel: ^^^^^

Evidence of poor bible study , need I say more.

Dishonestly translating Sheol and Hades as HELL to support a false doctrine.

Those who will err will err, those who love the truth and yearn to know GOD will continue to search the scriptures with humility and a willingness to learn ,

while disposing of previously preconceived and erroneous notions.
@frosbel

The way in which various books were combined and arranged to form or compile the Bible,

the way the bible and translations were planned preconditions and sets one up to sheeple-ishly receive false doctrines, erroneous notions

Translations were done on prevalent theology and not on the Hebrew/Greek original text.

Imagine Bishop Oyedepo saying "You are not set for deliverance, and you are free to go to hell!"

Hello! Hell no. There is no hell.

The sheeple think the KJV is inerrant, like the Hebrew or Greek original texts are.

The American Bible Society, in 1851, compared six different editions of the King James Bible and discovered over 24,000 variations between the sampled editions for a particular Bible translation.

Like to believe that though it can be slow, surely, the veil will gradually be removed from eyes.

The knowledge and true translations or true meaning of words

such as "torment", "punishment", "everlasting", "the rich asking for water", "the rich cried out" etc etc

from the original text will remove the lack of understanding and clear up all these theology muddles.
Christianity EtcRe: 101 Contradictions In The Bible by moredendisc: 8:20am On Jan 17, 2013
Goshen360: Yeah, you got me twisted...nice one! grin grin grin. Thanks bro.
Bro, do a Nike, have a Kit-Kat,

you know you want to, especially when your bed is calling

# Go to bed! Go and sleep abeggy
Christianity EtcRe: 101 Contradictions In The Bible by moredendisc: 8:05am On Jan 17, 2013
Goshen360: So I should spend my time answering his copy and paste work without any assurance of rewards?

Do you understand the meaning of TIME huh
grin Why should you be answering OP, especially when it was noted OP is a a neophyte, an ignoramus for that matter.

OP's post needed to let roll off like "water off a ducks back" without answering

grin grin Goshen360 got his knickers in a twist grin grin

Yes, I do understand the meaning of TIME - Time is gold. Precious. grin SMH
Christianity EtcRe: 101 Contradictions In The Bible by moredendisc: 6:46am On Jan 17, 2013
Goshen360: The word of God is under attack in our days and generation.

There's NO CONTRADICTION WHATSOEVER IN THE WORD OF GOD THAT WE SERVE. We serve a Living God.

@ Op, what is the reward if ALL your questions are clearly answered with crystal clear explanations huh

Your ignorance is another man's knowledge!

Tell me the rewards and let's start to give your answers.
It's easy to spot a neophyte, particularly an ignoramus, when you see one.

This is water off a duck's back.
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of The Nigerian Police College, Ikeja by moredendisc: 10:44pm On Jan 16, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPYe_PDGHuY
Nigeria Police College: On The Brink Of Collapse


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpvBM7c3Vyw
The Deplorable State Of The Police College Dormitory
LiteratureTips On How To Self-publish Ebooks Via Amazon by moredendisc(op): 10:11pm On Jan 16, 2013
[size=16pt]Tips on how to publish your own blockbuster

Hit ebook authors offer tips on how to publish your own blockbuster

Eleven authors earned more than £100,000 last year from self-publishing books via Amazon [/size]

- now three of the most successful offer their tips.

Many of us think we might have a 'novel in us' - but over the past year, Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing service has allowed dozens of authors to achieve that dream.

Eleven authors earned more than £100,000 via Kindle Direct Publishing in the past year - part of a 400% increase in the number of independent authors self-publishing in the UK.

Along with rival self-publishing services such as Kobo, Amazon allows authors to upload books as common files such as Word documents, and publish near-instantly on Amazon's Kindle Store - without paying an agent or a publisher.

Some of the most successful self-published authors of 2012 offer their tips below

- including how to price a first book,
how to design a cover and write blurb,
and how to do your own PR.



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Southampton-based author Nick Spalding is the best-selling Kindle Direct Publishing author of the year with two books in the KDP top 10. Since finding success on Kindle, Spalding has secured a deal with publisher Hodder and Stoughton.

Spalding describes the process of self-publishing as, "nice and easy". Authors can upload popular document such as Word files, format them via the website, and publish in "a matter of hours".

"The interface was simple to use, the whole thing took a matter of hours to finish," says Spalding. "Why wouldn’t you decide to self-publish when it’s that easy to do?"

"I uploaded the book and then kept everything crossed that I wouldn’t get laughed off the internet, then I started to get to grips with the whole ‘marketing’ thing, and deduced that a low price point was the way to go (99p in my case in the UK). I could also make re-edits when necessary (which were easy to do given how quick KDP allows you to upload new versions)."

"It's the best way for new authors to go - why wouldn't it be? It’s the best situation for all concerned. Authors get their work to the public straight away and earn money right off the bat – and agents and publishers have a far better mechanism for choosing which authors to work with than the old slush pile. It’s win-win for everyone really."

"First, though, you have to write a really, really good book. That’s your first task! Don’t worry about anything else until you’ve written a killer book. You can spend thousands of pounds promoting and polishing that novel until it shines like the surface of the sun, but if it’s a bad read (or even worse... mediocre) you’re up manure creek without a paddle, and no mistake.

"After that, the trick is to make your book look and read as professionally as any trade published novel. It simply isn’t good enough to slap up an amateur effort if you want to get anywhere. Professional edit, professional blurb, professional cover... and most importantly, professional author. Treat this endeavour as what it is: a BUSINESS, with everything that word entails.

"I certainly wouldn’t have released anything to the public without at least one other person proofing and helping me edit my books. I’m lucky to have been pretty good at graphic design so I did my own covers, but if you have no or little experience, get somebody who knows what they’re doing to design your cover. The world doesn’t need any more badly Photoshopped stock images as eBook covers


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Ben Galley has used a combination of self-publishing and 'crowdfunding' via sites such as KickStarter to fund his books.

Sites such as KickStarter allow people to raise money for projects - often technology or game launches - via a project page which asks for public donations.

Galley aims to raise money for a graphic novel of one of his novels via the site. He says a low price can be key to initial success - many Kindle authors self-publish at 99p or less, at least to begin with.

"I published at a low price first, to entice initial readers and reviews, which are more important than ever these days," says Galley.

"But I then increased my prices, and saw a good increase in revenue because of it."

"Occasionally I'll reduce the price again for Christmas or whatever to keep it from being static.

"Kindle Direct Publishing also allows you to change your books for free, should you need to. I revamped my eBooks late last year, and it couldn't have been easier."

Galley advises aspiring authors to get help with editing.

"DIY is only suggested if you know you can get your book to a professional and I mean PROFESSIONAL. Self-published books need to be indistinguishable from those of a traditional publisher in order to give an author a chance of success, and to garner positive reviews on which we are now so dependent."


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Mel Sherratt's Taunting the Dead went to number eight on the Kindle chart for 2012 - after she had been rejected by major publishers.

"Having been turned down by major publishers for several years, I’d seen a few self-published authors rising up the Kindle charts and wondered if this was a way to get my work seen too," says Sherratt.

"I decided to study ebooks on Kindle for a few months and then have a go at publishing my own. I put Taunting the Dead out at 99p and kept it at that price for the first two months."

"But when it hit number three in the overall Kindle chart, I put the price up slightly and it still sold well.

"It's been a good way for me to go, because I enjoy writing guest blog posts and doing my own PR as such. It takes time to fit in around the writing though but it’s definitely worth a shot – like me, who knows where it might lead you?"

"More and more books are being picked up after they’ve hit the charts, especially as authors may have attractive sales figure to negotiate with."
Christianity EtcRe: What Jesus Said About Hell by moredendisc:
frosbel: ^^^

You are joking , right !!
@frosbel

You've prolly worked out, am not of the purgatory brigade

Jesus, His body was put to death, had a 3 day OOBE; OOBE for a lack of a better description,

then was brought to life through his spirit, before deterioration had a chance to set on the body.

It'll be nice to know your position about Jesus Christ;

Position, as in, whether that, Jesus, is of, a First name, baptismal or personal name sort

and Christ, is not, of a Last name or surname sort.

Also what's your reflection or take relative to Jesus and God with regards to the bolded in Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6

"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign;
Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel
". - Isaiah 7:14 KJV

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called
Wonderful,
Counseller,
The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
" - Isaiah 9:6 KJV

Is anything too hard for the LORD?

Please let's have the pleasure of your take on and position about the Omnipotence, Omnipresence and Simultaneous Occurrence of God
Christianity EtcRe: What Jesus Said About Hell by moredendisc:
frosbel: No, he cannot.

You either believe that JESUS died fully as a MAN and was raised from the grave on the third day, or you do not.

Any other position is contrary to the bible.

DEATH is an all encompassing experience,

you cannot die and be alive in another form or shape, this is the stuff of pagan greek philosophy which infiltrated the church through Catholicism.
@frosbel

Death, indeed, is an all encompassing experience

but fundamentally it is a dividing line - a multi-tier one, as it were for that matter

". . . you cannot die and be alive in another form or shape . . ." smiley - that's a bit emphatic and "fatwa" sounding

Surrealism? Maybe not the way you suppose or understand it smiley

# Need wind down a bit and grab a bite, I'll be back or will I not . . .
Christianity EtcRe: What Jesus Said About Hell by moredendisc:
There is only way to enter earth. That way is through the "door"

Either come in through the door and if the dividing line is crossed,

then the way to legally re-enter back to EARTH will be via that same vessel, that is, if it is still intact . . .

otherwise who is not entering through the door is a thief

# I've reached my stop and will have to continue later
Christianity EtcRe: What Jesus Said About Hell by moredendisc:
@frosbel

Further to what was earlier said "Death is a dividing line" - a multi-tier one as it were for that matter

It is a separation . . .

# I'll soon be at home to continue & elaborate

# Oh yes. Undoubtedly, Jesus died fully as you inferred.

He also like Lazarus had a vessel or rainment intact and fit to return to, upon coming back from the sleep or death

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