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1 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | McGracer | 53804 | ||
Cyclist, The measure of truth, brother, is not how long one has been on a forum nor how much content one has posted. This applies to me as well as anyone else. The measure of truth is "What does God's Word say?" Emmaus has stated that the 4 gospels have primacy over the other writings of the New Testment. He implied that the gospels are the words of Christ and that the rest of the New Testament are the words of mere apostles and men. My point is that Christ (through the Holy Spirt) is the author of ALL of the Bible - He is the Word. For anyone to claim differently shows their lack of knowledge in this particular area. So I was not calling Emmaus an ignorant person, brother, I was just stating that he lacks understanding about the authorship of the Bible. I truly hope that Emmaus researchs the authorship of the Word a little bit more. We should know what we are talking about and be able to back it up with scripture before we label someone else's view as "Bull!" (which Emmaus has done). McGracer |
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2 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | Cyclist | 53813 | ||
Mc Gracer, You write: "He implied that the gospels are the words of Christ and that the rest of the New Testament are the words of mere apostles and men." I do not see this implication in his posting. You also write: "We should know what we are talking about and be able to back it up with scripture before we label someone else's view as "Bull!" (which Emmaus has done)." Again, I STRONGLY earge you to read at least some of Emmaus' postings before you question his knowledge of scripture. I agree that using the term, or, word "Bull" in this case could have been out of line, and, actually this matter is really none of my business, not trying to back-pedal just stating a fact, but, does labeling someone's view as "ignorant", oh, you meant "lack of knowledge" really help or does it just stir up more contention. Prov 6:16-19 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:..........And one who spreads strife among brothers. Let it not be said of you and I my brother. Finally, forgive me McGracer and please let me start over if you will. Welcome to the forum. I have been a part of it since February 2002 and LOVE IT! I have grown more in these last 5 months than I have in 20 years! The children of God that are part of this forum are wonderful! If I might suggest, and keep in mind this is my own opinion, that you use the "quick search"(upper right)on any subject and read prior postings by other authors, especially; Mommapbs, Hank, Ray, EdB, Tim Moran, Searcher, Markarios, and Prayon. Not saying that these folks are "better" than any other, but I have found them to be blessed by God with knowledge of the scriptures. God bless you, and, again WELCOME to the forum! In the love of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |
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3 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | McGracer | 53837 | ||
Cyclist, Thanks for the welcome, brother. I have been reading the various postings for quite a while but I am rather selective in what discussions I get involved it. I think we all tend to have certain areas where we focus our separate biblical studies. While this can be a gift for the edification of His body, it can also cause us to become rather myopic in our views. That is one of the things I enjoy about this forum. I tend to be "focused" in certain areas of theology, doctrine, and application. I can find new fresh thoughts here on the NASB Study Forum that can challenge me to grow in areas where I can be a little "lop-sided." :) This is indeed a great place to be exposed to other views. And, believe it or not, I try to keep an open mind (but most things fall out as soon as I open it). I did not mean to discredit Emmaus or his other postings. I have read some of them. And I may have misinterpreted what he said about the gospels have primacy. I, too, am thankful for the gospels. I wouldn't want to try to live the Christian life without them. Thankfully, I don't have to. At the same time, I'm thankful for all of the rest of the NT and OT alike. I could be saved by Jesus Christ simply by reading the book of Romans alone with His illuminating help, I know that. But God has, in grace, given us His complete written Word and His complete indwelling Word. :) We are truly blessed. Thanks again for the welcome, Cyclist. May we all grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. McGracer |
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