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181 | Name for bookstore! | John 3:16 | Brian.g | 14315 | ||
I vote for "Love4Him Books!" |
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182 | Is not Love The Greatest Commandment? | John 3:16 | Brian.g | 31526 | ||
Lamplight I have taken the time to read each of your posts and I'd like to share some of my thoughts with you. Each person who has found Christ, like yourself, has a feeling of exuberance which they want to share with their fellow man. It is easy to see this feeling within your writings. When entering this forum to share your happiness with your fellow man, you are now in a position in which many people are listening to each word you say. You are taking on the role of a teacher. It is very easy to find a passage from the Bible and interpret it in your own manner to justify a position. But, as a with any teacher, accuracy is of the utmost importance. In one of your replies, you commented for someone to go read Revelations, that's a broad, easy statement. You would be of more service to that person, as a teacher, if you directed them to a specific part of Revelations - and then helped them understand what they were reading and specifically how that is relevant to the question. But, before you post your guidance, you have a responsibilty as a teacher to double and triple check your recommendations, your interpretations, even your typed answers. Take the time to teach, correctly. People are coming to this forum for guidance, not just a flip answer. By the way, the people on this forum whom I have found to be the best qualified teachers, on whom you can trust are: Hank, Nolan, Tim Moran, Charis, Reformer Joe, EdB and a rookie to the group, Emmaus. There are others. Each represents a slightly different perspective and, at times, will disagree among themselves. But, they are good people and they take their teaching responsibilities very serious and I think, in time, you will appreciate them. Also, teach - but teach with the understanding of your responsibility to your student. Quality is always more important than quantity. I know you have many great things to contribute to this forum and I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Brian |
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183 | How God feels about praise | John 4:24 | Brian.g | 71224 | ||
And to you, Makarios. Brian |
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184 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31423 | ||
Kalos Just as a point of reference in Catholic religion: When Jesus ordained the Apostles as priests of the New Testament, He gave them the authority/power to forgive sins. John 20:19-23 I hope this helps Brian |
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185 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31447 | ||
Kalos I wish to congratulate you for an excellent post. At first glance, it sounds as if you agree with the old Catholic Church guidelines that people should not read the Bible because it would cause to much confusion. I realize that's not what you mean. But, to me, it reinforces the need for a teaching authority within each denomination that formally states - this is what something means by our denominations standards - period - trust us, we have diligently researched the topic in question and this is what our denomination interprets that topic to mean. For us Catholics, we have the Magisterium, the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. And its role is just that - to teach Catholics what the catholic faith believes. I think every denomination can benefit by such a teaching authority. Brian |
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186 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31473 | ||
Hank I am never uncomfortable speaking with you. I have to much respect for you. Recently you asked a question regarding the one year anniversary of this forum. Time prevented me from answering, but I would like to answer now. This forum has demonstrated to me that Christianity, by its own hand has created a generation of lost and confused seekers. By that, I mean that each day, we are seeing more and more new denominations and non-denominations being created. Each proclaiming that they offer something which no other form of Christianity offers. Each then recruits their members from other Christian denominations. And, all to often these new churches are lead by unqualified people who are not capable or properly trained to be teachers or guardians of the faith. Thus, confusing and misdirecting to many people seeking God. In addition, even the major, more established denominations do a less than desirable job of educating - even my Church. As a result of past practices among the major denominations, compounded with the driving need for membership and self-justification from the new denominations - any resemblence of tolerance of other Christians ceases to exist. In reality, the opposite expands. Each person feels obligated to publicly justify why they are no longer part a different denomination. The only way most can vocalize their decision is through criticism of their previous choice. In addition, they are expected to spread the Gospel by "evangelizing", in reality they are just recruiting new members to their "team". The evangelizing isn't about Christ - its about their new denomination - and most don't even realize that is what they are doing - because they have not been properly educated to "evangelize" in the manner of Paul. How often I had heard that this or that denomination is the true way to Christ - for no other reason than its better than the last church the seeker was at. Then, after a few weeks, months or years - the seeker decides that the pastor hasn't served them properly and they move on, seeking a new church - while they, themselves have not contributed to the spiritual growth of the church. With each move to a new church, the seeker carries with them partial ideas from the old mixed in with ideas from the new, and on and on. Until, there is no cohesive understanding of Christianity. We are witnessing a situation of the blind leading the blind. This forum has shown us the need for tolerance, by demonstrating intolerance. This forum gives us the opportunity to speak to many people on a scale never before imagined and to present the truth. This forum can do more for Christianity than can be imagined because it gives people opportunities to converse, debate discuss and sometimes, yell at each other - but through it all - the truth is present and it makes itself known. It's time for Chrsitianity to unite to the point of ending the battles of which denomination is best - each legitimate denomination is rooted in Jesus. This forum will play a role in educating and shaping the direction for many seekers if they listen with their hearts. And many of the people who come here, do just that. As are all of us here, I am yours in Christ. Brian |
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187 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | Brian.g | 35590 | ||
childoftheking How do you reconcile your position to Mark 9:38-40 and John 17:20-23 Brian |
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188 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | Brian.g | 35598 | ||
childoftheking From your previous post "Surely a host of bickering among Christians and with all the different denominations; it can be a deterrent to some, but as followers of Christ, I think that if you believe something different than another, then you should speak up and voice your views." I read this as your focusing on division/differences among denominations rather than seeking Christian unity. Brian |
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189 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | Brian.g | 35670 | ||
childoftheking Thank you for helping to clarify my understanding of your post. Brian |
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190 | Trinity and Confusion | Acts 2:38 | Brian.g | 32152 | ||
Savannah I would like to rephrase the message that you are delivering, so you will understand what I am hearing. If I am hearing you wrong, please correct me. First, you are stating that if you don't possess a full understanding of Gods actions or plans - then you will not accept or believe in God. In effect, you are saying that you are demanding to be Gods equal, not His lesser. Second, by your belief that there are three gods, but not a Trinity - then you are telling me that you are a pagan who worships three gods. Am I correct in my understanding? Brian |
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191 | Trinity and Confusion | Acts 2:38 | Brian.g | 32380 | ||
Savannah I was sure that I misunderstood you and I appreciate your responding. Brian |
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192 | Forgiveness of What? | Acts 13:38 | Brian.g | 23609 | ||
Sir Pent Throughout the New Testament, Jesus tells us that our sins can be forgiven and He teaches us how. In Acts 7, 22 and 26: we see this forgiveness in action. In Acts, we get a glimpse of the extreme cruelty, which Saul inflicted upon the Christians - this includes his participation in the death of Stephen, pulling men and women from their homes, with the purpose of putting them to death for their belief in Jesus. And yet, God gave Paul immediate and absolute forgiveness– with no permanent or lasting punishment. What other act, could another man do, which would be worse than what Saul did. We know God is capable of this immediate and complete forgiveness. The clarification point you brought up - child molester as a Boy Scout Leader, thief working in a bank, etc is now addressing a second question - what are the limitations of man. Man cannot see into another mans heart, as God can. As a result, man and society will weigh the risks - and will caution on the side of safety. If I could see into the heart of a murderer the way God saw Pauls heart, would I let that murderer spend time alone with my children - I would let Paul spend time alone with my children. But, I am only a man. Brian |
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193 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10066 | ||
Each of us has made decisions, which, to an outsider may look as though we made a mistake in judgement. When others fully understand the circumstances by which our decisions were made, the decisions may seem more justifiable. We cannot judge the quality of the decisions made over the past 2,000 years. The Church was living and surviving in a different world than it lives in today. At times, the Church was fighting many battles and different battles, that can't even be imagined today. We must have enough faith in God that God was keeping an eye on things and if He felt things were getting to far out of hand, that He would step in - as He has done in the past. Jesus did warn that the victories of the Pope and the Church would be victories for God and the losses suffered by the Church would also be the losses of heaven. 19 ""I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.'' I think Jesus knew what he was doing when made Peter the first in the line of Popes. |
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194 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10075 | ||
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." |
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195 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10299 | ||
I'll leave that to God to decide - That's not my role. I have enough confidence in God to insure the correct decisions are made. |
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196 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10382 | ||
You, who have found God, are not the purpose of the Saints serving God. It is the lost lamb, those who have not found God, to whom the Saints are reaching out and in doing so, are continuing their service to God. |
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197 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10400 | ||
If I am in need, do I have the right to ask you to pray for me? And, will you then pray for me, if I ask. Are you not then interceding with God on my behalf. Are you not assisting me; as service to God. Do I not have the right to ask the Saints to pray for me? You must understand, the Saints are still living, only in heaven and not on earth. Do you feel that the Saints are not allowed to continue serving God in the same way they did while their bodies where alive, and in the same manner in which you will do for me? |
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198 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 12443 | ||
None of us is without fault But, when he makes a decision out of true love and commitment for you, his family - show him your love and support - and accept his decision with humility and love. |
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199 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 12445 | ||
I'm afraid I wasn't clear in my definition. It does not say that the Pope is without error or failure It says if he is wrong or perceived as being worng - his decision will still be accepted - because his decision is made with good intentions. He will be given the benefit of doubt. |
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200 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 12449 | ||
2 Timothy 43 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. |
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