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1 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | gospelcompilation | 202752 | ||
Dear Steve, You've asked me to give you precise Scripture texts that will prove that God has limits on His authority. All I need do is point to your own life; for if you have not exercised a perfect, flawless character, then you have not yet fully submitted to the authority of God. And I'm pretty confident that God has not forced you to obey Him... which ultimately means His authority to rule over you is limited by your own free will. God has given each of us the right to choose whether we want to obey Him or not, which naturally places a limitation on His authority to rule. Yes, I understand God's RIGHT to rule, but that doesn't mean He will use coercion or manipulation or threats of violence to enforce that right. I hear all your "Scripture proof texts" and I commend you for knowing them. Now go learn what this means: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." Scripture is not a weapon, to be used against other people. It is not a tool to prove one man right against another. It is a personal, intimate teaching device, given to us by God for the purpose of training us to be like Him. And, as far as your statement on "God Himself has said we are sinners!" You are trying to make your point by quoting an English translation of a very ancient Greek document. Learn first what the word "sinners" mean in the original language in which it was penned, and then we can discuss the issue further. And finally, Steve, I am not "teaching" anything. I am merely sharing my views of God's wonderful Word with people I thought were also interested in sharing their views with me. I did not come here to argue, but rather, to lend loving and gentle support to anyone who might need comforting. Perhaps I came to the wrong place. |
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2 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | DocTrinsograce | 202756 | ||
Dear gc... As a brand new member of the forum, having explicitly promised to abide by our hosts standards when you joined, we welcome you into our midst. Over the last three years, our Brother Steve has consistently and continuously confirmed an orthodox theology, a loving heart, and an edifying tongue. We are a Study Bible Forum. This title clearly expresses the objective of Lockman and the forum participants. The Scripture itself is based in text. So is this venue. We are interested in the truth of the revealed Word of God. Although feelings are of supreme importance in some circles, they must always remain servants to sound doctrine. Please deliberate calmly, carefully, honestly, logically, and Scripturally. Efforts in those directions will always be appreciated, properly reflecting the character and nature of the Holy Spirit. Thank you! In Him, Doc |
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3 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | gospelcompilation | 202765 | ||
Perhaps you should tell these things to your compatriots, Doc. I didn't attack anyone when I came on here; but rather, I offered kind words of comfort to those I saw in need. But these people you praise so highly responded with nothing but harsh criticism and slanderous remarks. One even stooped to hurling insults. This may be a Bible Study Forum, Doc... but that doesn't mean it's a holy Spirit filled forum. A person may appear to have a knowledge of Scripture, but it doesn't mean anything without the character of Christ; even the devil can quote Scripture. And, as a new member of the forum, I have strictly adhered to the Lockman standard; whereas the few who have responded to my posts have not. They have not "Limited content that contains known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict." They have "pushed their denominational bias and engaged in debates." They have not "interacted with [new members] in a Christian spirit, with respect and grace." They have not "let their speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that they will know how to respond to [new members]." So go tell your friends to read the Lockman standards. They need it far more than I. And thank them for their warm, friendly welcome. Not. |
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4 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | DocTrinsograce | 202770 | ||
Son, you're not doing much for your case. I didn't say decry, whinge, accuse, and opine... I said calm, careful, honest, logical, and Scriptural. Do you understand the doctrine of sola Scriptura? |
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5 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | gospelcompilation | 202779 | ||
Do you understand the doctrine of the Fruit of the Spirit? |
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6 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | DocTrinsograce | 202786 | ||
Hi, GC... Yes, the fruit of the Spirit is all goodness, and righteousness, and truth (Ephesians 5:9). Those in the light always bear fruit in good works and good words. The Holy Spirit always works through the Word of God, never contrary to it. These are consistent with each and every post to which people have responded to you. Okay, your turn. I ask again: Do you understand sola Scriptura? It is really an absolute essential to your participation in this forum. We see lots of people come and go. At the rate you're going, young man, Lockman may very well be reconsidering your membership privileges. So... what is sola Scriptura? In Him, Doc |
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7 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | gospelcompilation | 202789 | ||
Hi Doc. As I understand, Sola Scriptura was a Latin term adopted by Protestant Reformers around the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, when brave clergymen openly protested the Catholic Church's stance on certain practices and beliefs. Their banner (or battle cry, if you will) became "Sola Scriptura!" which means, "Scripture Only!" As I recall, these "Protestor's" believed the Bible was the final word on doctrine and not the Pope; and they ascribed all moral and religious authority to the Bible, instead of the Church. As a result, many of these brave souls lost their lives for protesting the Church. QUESTIONS FOR OUR DAY The question we should ask ourselves today is... how could so many different Christian belief systems arise from the one political banner of "Scripture Alone" (such as Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Mennonite, and Adventist, to only name a few)? How could so many doctrinal views, many of them diametrically opposed, spring from the one slogan, "sola Scriptura"? If all these different religious factions held to the same belief ("Scripture Only"), then how was it possible for them to develop such divergent doctrinal views? Is it because "Scripture Alone" was not enough? Or, is it because Scripture can be taken out of context and used to "prove" what we believe? And, if "Scripture Alone" was not enough to ensure spiritual harmony among Christian believers throughout the centuries, then what makes us believe it is enough to ensure it now on a world-wide Internet website? |
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