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1 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7892 | ||
You are right ... there are no perfect churches, we are are sinners and selfish. You ask great questions: - How much of the Lord's presence is in the church? It depends on the people. Most of us have other concerns. - To what degree is Jesus Christ being given first place? We talk about careers, children and concerns more than Christ. - Is Jesus really being glorified in this place? No ... because if He was people would come to see the fire (of the burning bush). - Who is really in control, is it the pastor, the deacons, the people, or is it the Spirit of God? It depends on the church … but, I have not seen a true theocracy. People may think He reigns, but I think they base that on feelings, not facts. - Which church do you believe that the Lord is most pleased with? The one who is obedient, in love, faith and hope. -- They love Him first, with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. The love others as they love themselves. -- The live by faith and it grows daily as they study the Word. All three are seen by men, in and out of the church. -- They do not lose the hope, knowing He's working in and through them for the good of all and that He will return. - Are we in the will of God? Usually not … and we have had the opportunity to deny or die for Him. - Are we related to the Body in some way? We are suppose to be. But the eye does want to work with the foot. - Are we allowing Jesus Christ to be Lord of our lives? You mean give up all my rights? We do not have the time. - Are we living for Him or just living for ourselves? Most the latter, we think we have to do so much. I, too, have come across people who refuse correction … even after someone with more religious letters after his name said they were wrong. The Bereans did it to Paul and he accepted it (Acts 17:11). |
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2 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | Radioman | 7911 | ||
The Bereans corrected Paul and he accepted it? Where does it say that in Acts 17:11? By what stretch of the imagine do you take "they searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" to mean they corrected Paul and he accepted it? Also, thank you for judging every church in America and finding yourself not guilty. But I guess never being guilty goes hand in hand with never ever being wrong. |
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3 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7919 | ||
Radioman ... it is by implication. What do you think they did it they would of found something not true? Gossip about how Paul was wrong or go to him? Then, if the later, would Paul say he knows better or make adjustments? I am not judging every church around the world. I need to know the truth so well, that when there is error, that I will notice it. I do not wait "in the bushes" looking/ waiting for error. I want to hear nothing but the truth. So when I think there is error, I speak up. The speaker has the chance to show me why he is right. There are times I have not seen what he was saying, so I adjusted my thought patterns. Most of the time I was correct. Some received correction, others refused. |
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4 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | Radioman | 7923 | ||
Steve Butler: "Radioman ... it is by implication." Radioman speaks: "It is by implication?" No, it isn't. It may be by the infallible inference of one who was "correct most of the time." However, no such implication is made anywhere in that entire chapter of Acts. Remedial reading: The Bereans corrected Paul and he accepted it? Where does it say that in Acts 17:11? Notice, the question is not 'where does it IMPLY that?' The question is 'where does it SAY that?' By what stretch of the imagine do you take "they searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" to mean they corrected Paul and he accepted it? You have a real knack for changing the subject, ignoring the question, and then answering new and different questions that you made up. |
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5 | How did Paul know they were checking? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7928 | ||
It does not SAY it anywhere. My question to you is, how did Paul know they were checking him out? |
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6 | How did Paul know they were checking? | NT general Archive 1 | Radioman | 7931 | ||
You're absolutely right this time: "It does not SAY it anywhere." It sure doesn't. Your question about checking Paul out is totally incomprehensible. Again, who said or where does it say in Acts that "they" were checking Paul out? To quote Hank: "Steve, from what version of Acts...were you able to infer that ["they were checking him out]?...What are you saying and what do you mean to say?" I say again: You have a real knack for changing the subject, ignoring the question, and then asking/answering new and different questions that you made up. |
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7 | How did Paul know they were checking? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7939 | ||
What does "they searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" mean? In the NIV it says "to see if what Paul said was true". Both give the same meaning. I'll let you answer YES, NO or DON'T KNOW ... 1. Does this mean they were checking what Paul said? 2. Did they tell Pual they were checking him out? 3. Was Paul always right? 4. If he was wrong, dis he accept what they said? 5. Do you know where Paul talks about false teachers? ... if so, what did he say to do to them? Again, I say it is by implication. |
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8 | How did Paul know they were checking? | NT general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 8103 | ||
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. About the essentials of the Christian faith? I hope so, since a good chunk of the New Testament has his name on the by-line. I hold that his words in the epistles were divinely superintended rather than brought about by convincing arguments from other infallible people. 4. "If he was wrong"? Where do we ever get the slightest hint from Acts 17 that the Bereans proved Paul wrong about anything? They examined his words in light of the Scriptures, and -- surprise -- it checked out! Therefore, many became believers. That is all he wrote. 5. Yes, and I also know what Peter wrote about them in 2 Peter 2. Much more colorful, in my opinion. Still, I don't know where this question fits into your argument. What we have here is an extreme leap in logic. Examination does not equal correction. If I come to you and insist that sinners are saved by God's grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, and then you go examine my claims for yourself in the Bible, does that mean I am wrong? --Joe! |
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