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1 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | coffee | 56687 | ||
Dear Tim, Thankyou for your considerate note. Though my note was directed at Joe, you are most welcome to comment. I think you have made an excellent point, of which I agree; however, 2Tim 3:16 is more often abused than used in love. My intention towards Joe was to encourage him to be kinder rather that putting all of his energy into arguing a point; not to bring him down, as I am more than sure you are aware. I, myself, am not that great at achieving this, though I suspect if Joe has something to say in reply to my note, he will do so. Sometimes we have to trust God to show when He is ready. This scripture is often misused because we decide it is our job in our timing. I am extremely cautious about using scripture to put a point across because of the misuse I have witnessed. I will not argue with another who believes in something very strongly. If it is wrong, though not necessarily harmful to others, I fully believe that God will place something in their path. For example, if Rev C is wrong then I think God will place an event in his path. If this happens to be an encounter with Joe, then so be it. But what Rev C will remember most is the type of energy Joe reflected in the way he chose to handle the debate. If I was to turn around and be full on with you, would you remember what I said or how I treated you? If I was rude to you would it really matter to you if I was right? Or, to put it another way: a person has a browse through this forum, looking for God's love, instead finds argueing in a rather exagerated fashion. How will they view Christians? You have made an excellent point, and I could also use scriptures but I will not. You have enough intelligence to understand and to ask and to choose to disagree if your understanding is diferent. The kind of misuse I have seen of this scripture has broken churches, Christians, and especially, new Christians apart. It needs to be used very carefully with much wisdom and love. Again Tim,thank you for your thoughtful reply. I have already appreciated many of your notes. deb |
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2 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | PastorPaul | 56987 | ||
Deb, Any time is the right time to use scripture. It is a shame that believers are so afraid of using the very truth that God gave us in His word. I would have to agree with Tim and Joe, we cannot come from the stand point that everyone has the right to believe whatever they want. 1 Pet. 3:15 says: "but sanctify Christ as Lord in yourhearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks youto give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;" Now maybe Joe wasn't as gentle as he needs to be, however I do believe he is right to try to exhort a brother with the Word of God. |
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3 | ? ? ? | Matt 28:19 | coffee | 56994 | ||
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4 | ? ? ? | Matt 28:19 | Ray | 57002 | ||
Hi coffee, You have a three in one type of question here. Three short questions marks and one full one. That is quite appropriate for a thread on Matthew 28:19.:) I hope that you don't question the Trinity. From the heart, Ray |
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