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221 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224572 | ||
Hello inquistitor, Simply applying a label would not- as Beja noted- be what I'd term "name-calling"! It rather gives a category to a belief system! As a note, our church has it's roots in Alexander Campbell (Church of Christ), though we don't hold to his doctrines! He had a high regard for scripture, for sure. However, his course down the path of ridding denominations in pursuit of a New Testament church- ultimitely lead to solo-scriptura. This being the belief that (only) scripture is the sole basis and authority in the life of the Christian. This is where he erred IMO. He shunned all creeds, confessions and tradition and felt them useless and misleading. Now, I wouldn't (and don't) throw the baby out with the bathwater with him. He provided much valuable teaching and writing for the Church. Unfortunately, he's more "famous" for his departure from Orthodoxy than the rest of his ministry. That's why the term "Campbellite". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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222 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224567 | ||
Hello inquisitor, This is a public Forum and as such all of our postings can be scrutinized and commented upon by anyone. Here's my reply based on some 8-plus years active on this Forum: Many- I'd even offer a large percentage- people come to this forum with an agenda and/or desire to push pet doctrines- not the study of scripture! They come here seeking to cause dissention and strife, not "in humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3). The Forum does have guidelines set forth by the host, The Lockman Foundation. Further, these same types appear to blatantly ignore the posted warnings (top of Home Page), Terms of Use, and About Forum. (if they're even read). Without getting too far astray, specifically what "name calling" do you refer to? Name calling in and of itself would not be proper or acceptable and I don't see this being practiced by those of us who participate on a regular basis! However, if you're referring to taking issue over a post or it's content, pointing out an error in doctrine, or naming a heresy, there is justification for that (Eph.4:14). The promotion of sound doctrine is something we all should strive for. One of the ways, we all get to know each other a little better, is to post something about ourselves on the User Profile. Won't you join us by please doing so:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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223 | The true Gospel Jesus proclaimed | Matt 4:23 | BradK | 224556 | ||
Hello Beja, Thanks for being proactive. You beat me to the punch. Let's keep on track with the study of Scripture- the intended purpose of the SBF. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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224 | The true Gospel Jesus proclaimed | Matt 4:23 | BradK | 224548 | ||
Hello 123, Again, it would REALLY help if you could be more specific in your criticisms! You're way too general by taking a view from 50,000 feet up. Can you get down to a few hundered feet? Aside from needing to consider the context and not being overly literal in you apporach to scripture, let me ask you this: Are you doing all these things you say are lacking? Are you (123) poor in spirit? Are you all these things? It's easy to point a finger without first looking in the mirror:-) Specifically: HOW are most abandoned by the church? HOW the church gives a sermon but doesn't know or doesn't care what their real life is? Have YOU ever asked each person about what agony s/he has, what spritural help s/he needs, or what sins keeps him/her from living a holy life? Have YOU ever checked if s/he grows in faith and holiness? Is this happening in your church or are these just general criticisms? Are you a personal eye-witness to these seeming atrocities, or are you just venting frustration? WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO ALL THIS? DO YOU HAVE ANY ANSWERS!!! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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225 | The true Gospel Jesus proclaimed | Matt 4:23 | BradK | 224546 | ||
Hello 123, I have a better understanding of what you're saying:-) Keep in mind that how one is saved does differ from sanctification- or rather how one becomes a "doer of the Word". Your criticism of the Protestant Church is very general. "How" does it 'seemingly has no worry', or 'does nothing about it', 'whether those who attend it keep God's Word in their daily life? Can you provide some specific examples of churches where this is happening? What percentage of Churches take this approach- All, many, or just a few? Again, can you name any of these churches? The Church certainly has many faults and is easy to criticize! However, without being able to define the exact nature of the "problem" or show how prevalent it may seemingly be, how do you solve it? What do you think needs to be done and how would yoou go about doing it? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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226 | The true Gospel Jesus proclaimed | Matt 4:23 | BradK | 224538 | ||
Hello 123, In order to better understand you, could you clarify these statements: You say, "that the (sic) mordern Protestant church rests with its salvation-by-faith doctrine. But the faith will be valid only when it bears the fruit of Spirit." Are you saying this is in error or somehow incompatible with what scripture teaches? You say your, "obervation is the church is busy in brainwashing people with the doctrine, but not encouraging and checking people if their faith is true." OK, then how so? Can you provide some specific examples of this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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227 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224484 | ||
Hello findrichard, I don't wish to argue JW theology with you either:-) However, I find it disconcerting that you so willingly embrace their heretical and false views! Jesus is either God or He's not! the "Diety" of Christ is clearly taught in scripture itself (John 1:1, Col. 1:15, 2:9, Phil. 2:5-8, etc) The plain and indisputable fact about the Watchtower Organization is this: They deny The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. (cf Council of Nicea 325AD) If Christ is not God, He could not and cannot be our Savior. That is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith! (John 17:3) As far as their interpretation and knowledge of the Greek language and grammar, etc, I hardly find it necessary to comment! They have no qualifications to make such assertions. There is no crying shame is dis-associating oneself from false teachers and heresy (Matt. 7:15-23) The JW's are not Christian in their beliefs no matter how much spin you want to put on it! They are a cult and as such we are told to, "be aware of false prophets...", not "build unity in faith" with them! Finally, we are called to discern truth from error. Eph 4:14 says, "As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;" (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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228 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224478 | ||
Hello Findrichard, I'm well aware of what JW's believe! I would have to strongly disagree with you as to "their core beliefs are Christian". No, they're not! By what convoluted measure or standard? For instance: They deny one HUGE essential, and that is the Diety of the Lord Jesus Christ! That, my friend is not Orthodox Christianity! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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229 | Proverbs 3:5 | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224477 | ||
Hello findrichard, How do I know that? From the content of his posts and 8-plus years experience here on the SBF! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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230 | Actions to preach the kingdom of God | Luke 9:2 | BradK | 224470 | ||
Arianism was declared a heresy and defeated by the Church at the Council of Nicea 325AD! You may want to check your Church History! | ||||||
231 | What is the Greek Word for first born, R | Rev 1:5 | BradK | 224438 | ||
I'm sorry, correction: prototokos. BradK |
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232 | Greetings to all on this Lord's Holy Day | Is 58:13 | BradK | 224387 | ||
Dear findrichard, I'd have to 2nd the call by Beja, my friend. Col 2:16 states, "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day--" (NASB) It is Christ the Lord we worship, not (on) a particular day! Mark 2:28 says, "So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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233 | Greetings to all on this Lord's Holy Day | Is 58:13 | BradK | 224382 | ||
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234 | should i kill houshold pest | Gen 1:28 | BradK | 224169 | ||
Hello mamametal, I'm understanding your dilemma better. However- and I don't mean this in a meanspirited way- there is a point where we need to excercise common sense! Remember, the purpose of the Bible is not to address any and all situations we come across in everyday life! For instance, God doesn't tell us what type of car to drive or where to live, etc. It's also not a manual about pest-control! And... it's not supposed to be! Fortunately, God gave us a mind and the ability to think and reason! Ask yourself, 'what would a normally-prudent person do in such a situation'? Personally, I'd call my local pest control company and let them deal with it:-) I hope this makes sense and helps. BradK |
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235 | Infant forgiveness of sin | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 224092 | ||
Hello Pew Potato, And, "...For what does the Scripture say?" (Rom. 4:3 NASB) In Him, BradK |
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236 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | BradK | 224029 | ||
Hello justme, It's not that I as a man think I have have all the answers. I don't. Rather, "...For what does the Scripture say?" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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237 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | BradK | 224016 | ||
Hello Beja, Here's how I would reply. I think the overriding emphasis (and weight) be given to Pauls' NT expounding on principles of married life in 1 Cor. 7. He's addressing the church of God, those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints. He devotes on entire chapter to the issues of marriage! Particular are the boundaries given in vs. 3 and 4 about sexual relations between husband and wife. There are no qualifications given except that in the following: verse 5, "Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time..." So, I would take this to be an issue left between the husband and his wife. I would not give Lev. 18:23 the same emphasis for my previously stated reasons:-) I hope this clarifies my point. BradK Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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238 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | BradK | 224000 | ||
Hello Beja, I'm not saying that God doesn't have a certain standard of behavior He expects from us. To the contrary (Eph. 4:1). However, I was not implying this in regards to our salvation, but in sanctification. Please don't hear what I'm not saying in regards to Lev. 18. How would this passage apply to the Church? Again, I honestly don't think it would in reference to the context. While there may be principles there, I don't think the (direct)application is to or for the Church! Am I wrong? I think we're getting a bit astray from the original question, "is it a sin to have sex on your period"? I do not find any NT prohibition to such and would therefore leave this in the realm of James 4:17, "...to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) I simply don't find scripture dogmatic on this issue and see it as a matter between husband and wife:-) (cf 1 Cor. 7) To the contrary, I do not believe bestiality is acceptable in any way for a Christian! I note the OT prohibition against it in Lev. 20:15-16 and the applicable principle being timeless as it's consequence is death. It is also outside of any definition of marriage ordained by God! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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239 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | BradK | 223994 | ||
Hello Beja, Thanks for your input on this. I did neglect to mention it, but concur and agree about admitting Lev. 18:19. I realize Leviticus is replete with types and allusions to the Person and work of Christ and that the focus of the book centers around the concept of the holiness of God. As such, the (nation of) Isreal is told how they can acceptably approach Him. In contrast, "He has made us accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6). Our being acceptable to Him is conditioned by us being "in Christ" (en Christo), not by keeping laws! "...Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes" (Rom. 10:4 NKJV) My view then, is that these Laws of Sexual sins were specifically given (through the Lord to Moses) to the children of Israel (vs.1). I do not hold that they're still binding upon us a believers in the Body of Christ! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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240 | is water-baptism needed for salvation? | Eph 2:8 | BradK | 223864 | ||
Hello Godinus, You state, "Yes we have the work of baptism but this work was ordained of God before the foundations of the world." You further state, "salvation through baptism because it is the extension of our faith unto justification of life." How do you arrive at these conclusions? Can you demonstrate the truth of any of this from Scripture? Rom. 5:1 clearly says, "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," (NASB) My friend you are so completely misapplying and twisting scripture to make your point. We are either saved by grace through faith or we're not! You are depending upon something other than the finished work of Christ on the cross! I end my discussion on this matter here. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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