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1 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57072 | ||
Coffee, some people on the forum like to use the Word of God as a sledgehammer. It appears that Mr. Reformer Joe may be one of these people. I have noticed from most of his posts that he views those he responds to as opponents rather than people who are seeking a better understanding of Christ. This type of personality very rarely sees the problem with his approach. This personality type also tends to be very defensive when being rebuked, no matter how lovingly it is stated and intended. As you and several other members have pointed out, it is not what is being said, but how it is said that causes people to flee. When personalities such as Mr. Joe are involved in a thread I am reading, I attempt to ignore the implied acidity with which the point is being made and glean what the Holy Spirit is saying through the personality. Hope this helps. In Christ, Estelle For those who are like Mr. Joe and prefer points backed with Scripture, please study Gal. 6:1-10, Col. 3:12-17, and 1 John 4:7-12. Thank you. |
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2 | Jesus name baptism fulflls matt 28 | Matt 28:19 | srbaegon | 57077 | ||
Hello Estelle On the flip side there are occasions where strong words are necessary: Titus 1:13-14 (ESV) This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, [14] not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth. And as Joe has already mentioned, 1 and 2 Corinthians have several examples of Paul using the strongest language toward believers because they needed it. Such as: 1 Cor. 4:21 (ESV) What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? Steve |
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3 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 57086 | ||
Steve, very true. I do believe that at certain times strong words are necessary to shake things up, as it were. However, I don't recall Jesus exhorting us to denigrate the person who is doing the action, but to rebuke the person FOR the action. I also don't recall Jesus or any of the disciples "starting the fights". They didn't allow themselves to be walked on, but neither did they initiate the confrontation. Sin is what starts the confrontation, therefore the rebuke should be toward the sin. Some people are still hardheaded even after the sin is pointed out. At that point, a "HEY YOU, you're on the wrong path because of xyz" is necessary. But a "HEY STUPID, YOU'RE NOT SMART because of xyz" is never called for. Plus, why must people assume the worst and take offense right away? Why not let the fight come to you instead of going on the defensive? All Christians know that Satan and his cohorts cannot help but pick fights, and if they don't, they soon will if they continue to walk in faith and increasing understanding. So, we should be patient, one will get a chance to flex spiritual muscle. In Christ, Estelle |
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4 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | srbaegon | 57090 | ||
Hello Estelle I agree. I just reviewed Joe's comments to Coffee. There are no attacks on his person, only his ideas. Joe asked for Scriptural answers and got none. As I have read Joe's comments over time, I have found a great deal of dogmatic theology (Do I hear an "Amen?") and forcefulness but no attempt to destroy people. Go back and look for yourself. Steve |
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5 | strong words for sin, not sinner | Matt 28:19 | Reformer Joe | 57092 | ||
AMEN!!! Dogmatic doesn't even begin to describe that rapscallion! ;) Of course, the word "dogma" does get a bad rap... --Joe! |
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