Results 1 - 3 of 3
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Help!!! | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 162994 | ||
Dear Ngkh, You'll also need to understand American culture. What you are seeing may be an over-reaction to problems here in our country. The idea of religious tolerance is really a fine one. It has helped believers in different religions from killing one another. However, here in the United States, the definition of tolerance is being changed. Tolerance here means that you aren't even to disagree with someone, let alone say that you disagree with someone! It is considered a cardinal virtue. Consequently, if you say that Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life," you are being intolerant, even if you aren't speaking to anyone in particular. Making such a statement even gets you labeled as judgmental as well as interolerant. Ultimately, if Christians are muzzled, how will they hear the Word of Truth? In Him, Doc |
||||||
2 | Help!!! | Bible general Archive 3 | ngkh | 162998 | ||
Dear Doc, With due respect, I don't see the tolerance that you have defined is in some of the postings here that came from the States. Before I accepted the Lord, I too was taken aback when I was told that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Then, I thought it to be arrogance. But these words took a different meaning when I was later surrounded by christians that showed love, concern, acceptance, tolerance to my unbeliefs then. That led me to seek the Word and with their guidance and encouragements, the Bible took on a total different meaning. What I am trying to say is, we do not win souls by thrusting the Word of God to an unbeliever and say the Bible is the Truth. Rather, one would be more successful if one show love and affection and that includes tolerance first before sharing the Gospels. I came to the Lord this way, thanks to my home group members. Likewise I am doing the same to other new members. Afterall isn't it one of the greatest commandments of all "love your neighbour as you love yourself." As Martin Luther King Jr once said " Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend" I once told you that I seldom make a post because I felt inadequate to do so probably due to my lack of knowledge of the scriptures. Comparing to the way you post answers and some others, can you see a difference in the way they do? Such hostilities in the name of the Truth. Anyway, this is a bible study forum and I have gone way of course. I'm sorry. God Bless. |
||||||
3 | Help!!! | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 163005 | ||
Dear Ngkh, Fortunately, the efficacy of the Gospel is not dependent on the presentation! Indeed, we are told that it will bring offense. Faith only comes by hearing the Word. We are praying for the Muslim world. In our own country their numbers are increasing. Our hearts desire is to see them saved. You can pray for Americans, too, Ngkh. Ours is a population of "Christians" who do not know the Lord. In Him, Doc |
||||||