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361 | Define the true church. | Heb 12:23 | stjohn | 217185 | ||
Would you please be a bit more clear? Are you saying that you have translated the Bible? | ||||||
362 | Are Catholic members consider Christian? | Heb 12:23 | stjohn | 217180 | ||
Dear Bother Doc, It never ceases to confound me how so many can erroneously think of truth as something subjective, that can be seen from conflicting winds of doctrine or independent from orthodoxy. That quote of Spurgeon is one of my favorite quotes too, and one in which we can surly see much truth. I don't understand how we can in certain areas of doctrine, almost completely discount what has been written by men who have been so overwhelmingly excepted as sound in there doctrine and who fear God, and show it, time and time again in reading the history of their lives and in their exposition of God's word. But instead they will search out what they want form every sources they can find, giving little regard to whether it's been scrutinized and excepted by orthodox Christians. Ex 18:21 Thank you for an excellent post! John |
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363 | Define the true church. | Heb 12:23 | stjohn | 217179 | ||
rakpak, do you mind telling us what translation you're using? In Isa 1:18 you have substuted YHWH for the word, God. I have seen this translated as, God, Yahweh, and even, Jehovah, but never as YHWH. |
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364 | Giving one's life | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 217176 | ||
Amen, Brother Doc! You make yourself very clear to me most all of the time. Though I'm a bit dense at times, that one didn't get past me either. I wasn't contradicting, or thinking in a different area. Keeping His prepossess in mind, I was simply reasoning in my way, taking a different road and -I'm not talking about the 'narrow road' but metaphorically- coming to the same place. Then just expanding a bit. I guess I didn't make myself very clear. Sorry, I was rambling a bit, and sometimes I think people know what I'm thinking without completely explaining myself. This line of thinking makes me wonder though, just how much we sometimes think we can further His purpose, when He, ultimately, is sovereign. I'm not saying of course, we shouldn't do anything, on the contrary, we should do all we can, and then some. Some things about His mysteries will always just amaze me. John |
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365 | Giving one's life | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 217174 | ||
Dear Doc, Well said, sir, Romans 12:1 at first glance got me to thinking though; that it might not really fit well because it says to offer our bodies as a 'living' sacrifice, and our organs can hardly be physically donated while we are still alive. But on further reflection -if we consider that, by our living promise to donate an organ we extend the life of another, then- it is reasonable. This seems very reasonable indeed. After all, we couldn't make the decision to donate an organ, after we are dead. Which brings me around once again to reflection, and a memory of an old Bible teacher who once said he especially liked the King James version of this verse, because he always thought of God as being so very reasonable. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service." Romans 12:1 KJV John |
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366 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 217161 | ||
So, you are saying that, circumcision, feast days, sabbath days and dietary restrictions, are 'tagged on' by man? Because thats what Paul is talking about. I don't know what you think the law was given for, but according to Scripture, the law was given as a tutor, a teacher, to show the Israelites, and us, that we are sinners; because no one ever kept the whole law, except our Lord Jesus Christ; and according to Scripture, any part of the law that was, or is not kept, means you are guilty of breaking the whole thing. If you're going to keep it, you cant pick and chose; every line, every dot, every title, every thread and every stitch; nothing must be overlooked. How you doin with that? You'll have to show in Scripture (sola Scriptura) where it says that those commandments and doctrines of men spoken about by Paul, are the extra oral portions of the law. | ||||||
367 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 217126 | ||
Hi grafted in, The only thing wrong with is that the Colossians where not attempting to supplant the law of Moses with laws of pagan religions, Paul makes it clear in this chapter that he is referring to those of the circumcision of which could only mean the Jewish believers that were attempting to bring them back under the ceremonial law. There were no pagan man made religions that were keeping the sabbath, requiring circumcision, nor did they have decries that would forbid the Colossians from partaking in food or drink. Which Paul refers to in verse 20-21 "If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as,"Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!" I rather like Matthew Henry's summation of this chapter: "True wisdom is, to keep close to the appointments of the gospel; in entire subjection to Christ, who is the only Head of his church. Self-imposed sufferings and fastings, might have a show of uncommon spirituality and willingness for suffering, but this was not "in any honour" to God. The whole tended, in a wrong manner, to satisfy the carnal mind, by gratifying self-will, self-wisdom, self-righteousness, and contempt of others. The things being such as carry not with them so much as the show of wisdom; or so faint a show that they do the soul no good, and provide not for the satisfying of the flesh. What the Lord has left indifferent, let us regard as such, and leave others to the like freedom; and remembering the passing nature of earthly things, let us seek to glorify God in the use of them." Matthew Henry John |
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368 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 217121 | ||
MJH, At least you understand you are in the minority. Just a couple of questions I have that no one from your camp has even begun to answer other then to say you cant build a doctrine on one verse. Just what does Paul mean by Peter's hypocrisy? And what does he mean by saying not to judge in regard to food or new moons or sabbath days? Can you please explain those two small things to me? It should be pretty easy. It sure is from our perspective. |
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369 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217111 | ||
You know, rakpak, I can't tell you how many times I listened to some winner of a contest being interviewed and the interviewer will say: "Well you had a bad start, but you persevered and pulled off the win! Or the consistent will say: "I had a bad start, but didn't quit, and here I am in the winners circle holding the trophy!" I think one of the most famous quotes from a commencement speech at a university graduation ceremony, was given by Winston Churchill. Arguably one of the greatest orators of all time and it was expected he would give a great speech that day. He stood there for quite some time before he began to speak. When all was very quite, and all were becoming a little uncomfortable waiting for him to speak, he simply said: "Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never.... give up!" And then, he turned around and slowly walked off the stage.... There have been probably thousands of speeches given at those kind of events that are soon forgotten, but, No one there that day, ever forgot that speech. John |
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370 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217110 | ||
No need to apologizes at all my fried, there's nothing to forgive. Just because we disagree, doesn't mean we cant still be the best of friends. Yes indeed, I hope you will stay around so we can study His glorious word together, and we can all learn to know our King better. God bless John |
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371 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217108 | ||
No worries my friend! Why I've had weeks of bad days all in a row. But then all I need is just one mediocre day and, it feels like a really good one! :-) By the way, rakpak. Welcome to the forum! John |
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372 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 217105 | ||
Hi MJH, You know, MJH, one thing I cant figure out, is why you guys can't see the difference between just doing something because you want to, and compelling others to do it too, by telling them it is following God's command by doing so. After all, that's where Paul drew the line, and opposed Peter to his face. (Gal. 2:11-21) It was when Peter and others compelled Barnabas to follow them in their hypocrisy where Paul was compelled to rebuke him. And too, that is why he (Paul) also writes in (Col. 2:16-17) "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-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ." Another thing is, you say we are taking: "a theological perspective and then fit the Texts to meet that understanding." Yes, perhaps, while that may be true to some extent, you are going to extra-biblical and historical books to justify your own interpretation. That seems not a little bit more of a stretch, and does not follow sola Scriptura. You are going 'outside' of the Bible, to Justify your own theological perspective. I have always found, if you look for something hard enough, you can usually find, something, that at least looks like it. :-) John |
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373 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217103 | ||
lol Actually, that was Bob Hope who said that. :-) | ||||||
374 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217101 | ||
I'm not picking on you, but, technically, Sammy was a proselyte, a term used for many, not just him. Jewish, but only by faith :-) |
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375 | Are Jewish people assured salvation? | Gal 3:16 | stjohn | 217095 | ||
Huh? Did you ever hear of, Sammy Davis Jr.? He was a Jew. But he sure didn't look Jewish! :-) | ||||||
376 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 217094 | ||
Hi MJH I don't recall anyone saying they 'felt' judged. Other then perhaps those who were being directed to Scripture that shows that they were judging by implication. They seemed to feel like they were being judged, and also seemed to be a little offended. So the antipodal of what you are saying is closer to actually being true. Sorry, MJH, but you'll have to show me where that was said, or where it was said that someone was offended. Because I don't recall seeing that in anyones post. Other then, of course the opposite party. I for one am certainly not at all offended. Disappointed, unhappy, sorrowful, tired, sometimes exasperated? Yes. But feeling judged, or offended. No. Not. God bless John p.s. by the way, you've probably already figured out that this particular thread is still on the front page. :-) |
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377 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | stjohn | 217067 | ||
Dear grafted in, and rakpak, Below is something that 'is' against the TOU for which you, grafted in, and rakpak, are indeed guilty of and you have in fact done little else since your arrival here at SBF. It has become quite obvious the you are here with an agenda and a denominational ax to grind. Please be considerate to this forum and it's users by dropping this denominational debate. -------- TOU * Limit content that contains known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. * Do not push your denominational bias or engage in debates. ------- About this forum. Please limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. Please avoid interjecting obvious denominational biases, especially when urged by peers to cease. Otherwise, it becomes a battle of wills, and only tears down morale and causes division. If we are notified that this situation is occurring we will review it and act as necessary. ------- "Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers." 2 Tim 2:14 Thank you. John |
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378 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | stjohn | 217066 | ||
Scripture itself (I'd be happy to show it to you if you are interested) attests to the fact that Paul was personally taught by Jesus as well. If you knew the Scriptures, you would know that. And I really hate to say this, rakpak, my friend, but, many don't know the word of God, and, hence, they no not God. By the way Paul did not teach 'the' feast day, he taught ON the feast day. There is a tremendous difference! And one that can unfortunately lead to a great deal of heresy. | ||||||
379 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | stjohn | 217054 | ||
When you say you want to "imitate Jesus, as did the Apostles." You mean like the Apostle Peter, who in Gal 2:11-21 was rebuked for his hypocrisy? Or would that be more like the Apostle Paul, who said in 1 Cor 11:1 "Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ." that same Paul that rebuked Peter for his hypocrisy? |
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380 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | stjohn | 217042 | ||
Amen Brother! Most excellent post! It blows my mind too! | ||||||
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