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1 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | justme | 105890 | ||
Kwigger: I have read you and Ed's dialogue, with intrest. Could you clearly state what you would have Ed do or change? Peace. justme |
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2 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | Kwigger | 105893 | ||
Since I have never met Ed, I cannot address his behavior specifically. Even if I did know him, commenting to you on specifics would constitute a breech of friendship. In general however, Christian need to stop depending on their denominational interpretations for what they believe. I have been Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal and Seventh Day Adventist. I was blessed greatly by my participation in all these groups, but in each case false doctrine eventually reared its ugly head. For me to recognize false doctrine I had to vigilantly weigh what each sect taught. I can't depend on men to always tell me the truth. And if your smart you're looking for falsehood in what I am saying. But don't assume that because I disagree with your preacher I'm wrong. Here's a little brain exercise I like to do when considering doctrine: If I woke up on a deserted island with no memory of any religious affiliation and I discovered that all I had was a Bible and a concordance, to what doctrine would I be led? Here's a more direct answer to your question. I would have Ed fire his preacher, clean out his fridge and freezer, stop the pagan practices of Chritmas and Easter, grow a beard, wear tassles, keep the sabbath, observe the feasts and put mezzuzot on all the door frames in his house. Then I could point to Ed with pride and say, "Do you see how much holier Ed is since he started obeying me - er, um- I mean God?" I hope you understand what I am getting at. Following me is as foolish as following any man. And just because two men are on the same road does not mean that they are in the same place. Ed's position seems to be that he canot even consider the possibility that Torah is God's road. As one who has tasted a small measure of what David sang about in Psalm 119, I can tell you that the position Ed and others like him take is heart-breaking. Please read Psalm 119 again before you sleep and consider the possibility that there may be more to reasonable service than they're saying at church. Kharis and shalom, Kwigger |
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3 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | justme | 105907 | ||
Kwigger: Thank you for your kind response. There have been others who shared much the same as you have with me, and Ed. You have been in a wide range of churches and I can understand how this experience has brought you to some of your conclusions. In the four types of churches you mentioned there is great diversity, and much they do not agree on. You have seen the the extreme ends of theology in several doctrinal areas. That would be enough to alter just about anyone. I am sure there is not much hope of any dialogue between us changing either of our theologies. Ed and I are very much alike in our beliefs. May I say with respect and kindness, I thank you for your note. I see nothing to be gained by any further dialogue, perhaps you might find more fellowship in another fourm that is more in your theological perspective. In the past people with your perspective have been quite arguementive and eventually left with less than good feelings. I hope this does not happen to, or with you. You have every right to believe as you wish, and I respect that. However, my belief is in opposition to your belief. This is a Bible Study Forum that does stand for the New Covenant of Christ Jesus the one and only Son of Yahweh. You have choosen to live under the Law, and you are free to do so. But please show the same respect and not disrupt the primary belief of this forum, please. Peace. justme |
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4 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | Kwigger | 105910 | ||
Justme, You wrote: "This is a Bible Study Forum that does stand for the New Covenant of Christ Jesus the one and only Son of Yahweh. You have choosen to live under the Law, and you are free to do so. But please show the same respect and not disrupt the primary belief of this forum, please." Response: I too hold to the New Covenant of Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of Jahovah. Do you see advocacy of a lifestyle of obedience to the Word and Will of God as disruptive? Please, for the sake of the unbeliever who might wander into this forum, tell whoever might be watching how a Christian ought to behave. Is it just a matter of joining a church and going with the flow or is there some sound scriptural foundation? If you cannot answer this fundamental question, it seems to me that disruption is the least of your worries. I would love to read your answer here, but more importantly, is your answer one with which you would be satisfied if you were presenting it to Jesus himself? Kharis and shalom, Kwigger P.S. I too appreciate your graciousness. |
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5 | Unclean food for the Christian? | Lev 1:1 | justme | 105983 | ||
Kwigger: By no means I am I attempting to belittle your beliefs. I wiil say that your assumption that me or anyone else is just joining a church and going with the flow is a rather broad statement, especially when you really do not personally know anyone here that close. I belong to a church that does not have membership. I am sure many on this froum would bluntly say I think for myself and when the flow is not correct I have no problem speaking up. With respect I am not in agreement with belief in keeping the law and dietary laws. If you believ that is what is best for you fine. I happen to not want to dialogue about it. My time is limited, and my investment of who I choose to invest it in this forum is best spent with a potential of real dialogue. There is no such possible results with your beliefs. I hope you will be understanding, as my intent is not to be unkind. Peace. justme |
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