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81 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 33251 | ||
Joe The Gospel defines our responsibility to build up the Church of Christ, not to attack any part of it. Creating disharmony among Christians only serves our own egos, not Christ. By diminishing another Christian’s efforts, we are chancing the loss of a soul to seek God in a non-Christian light. That soul is not ours to loose. It is not the proper way to serve God. And with that, I think this discussion should be over. Brian |
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82 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 33220 | ||
Joe My words are very clear. Instead of using history to justify creating disharmony, I would hope that people use the Gospel to understand how to promote harmny. That is my understanding as to what pleases God. Brian |
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83 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 33212 | ||
Joe, Our unity is in the Trinity and all it represents. Looking to Paul and Peter, or more specifically Jerusalem and Paul, as justification for disharmony among Christians is wrong. The Gospel defines our responsibility to build up the Church of Christ, not to attack any part of it. Luke 9: 46-48 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest (Luke 9:49-50) Then John said in reply, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company." Jesus said to him, "Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you." Creating disharmony among Christians only serves our own egos, not Christ. By diminishing another Christian’s efforts, we are chancing the loss of a soul to seek God in a non-Christian light. That soul is not ours to loose. It is not the proper way to serve God. Brian |
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84 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 32889 | ||
Joe Sorry for the delay in responding. Christ bestowed unity on his Church from the beginning. Christ always gives his Church the gift of unity, but the Church must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ wills for her. This is why Jesus himself prayed at the hour of his Passion, and does not cease praying to his Father, for the unity of his disciples: (John 17:21)"That they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be one in us, . . . so that the world may know that you have sent me." The desire to recover the unity of all Christians is a gift of Christ and a call of the Holy Spirit (John 17:12) “When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled”. (Matthew 16: 19) I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." If an individual seeking God is within the light of a true Christian community, regardless of our personal feelings as to how imperfect the community or incomplete the light: we are not justified in attempting to pull that person from the light, on the belief that the they will eventually receive a more complete light within our community. It is during the time, away from the light, in which the soul can be lost. (Colossians 1: 18) “And He is the head of the body, the church.” All true Christian denominations, together, form The Church of Christ, the body of which Christ is the head. (1 Corinthians 1: 12) “I mean that each of you is saying, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Kephas," or "I belong to Christ." Our responsibility as Christians is to build up and support all parts of the Body of Christ. If you feel that one part of the Body is insufficient, then work to build up that part of the Body. Then, the Body of Christ, as a whole, will be stronger for Christ and His people. (Matthew 12:25) Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand” (Mark 3:25) If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand (Luke 11:17) Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 20-27) As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you," nor again the head to the feet, "I do not need you." Indeed, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are all the more necessary, and those parts of the body that we consider less honorable we surround with greater honor, and our less presentable parts are treated with greater propriety, Whereas our more presentable parts do not need this. But God has so constructed the body as to give greater honor to a part that is without it, So that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. If (one) part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy. Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it. Christ bestowed unity on his Church from the beginning. Christ always gives his Church the gift of unity, but the Church must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ wills for her. Brian |
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85 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 32475 | ||
Joe How do you decide if someone is in a bad church? Brian |
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86 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 32474 | ||
Norrie Then, let's refocus the question: on people who are working on strengthening their relationship with Christ. If this individual is being guided towards a stronger relationship with Christ, by a true Christian denomination - are other Christian denominations justified in creating an environment of confusion and dissatisfaction in which this soul could be lost from Christ. Brian |
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87 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 32467 | ||
Debbie The people potentially lost are those who are searching for a relationship with God, and have not fully found it through Jesus - but are trying to within a Christian church. I intentionally used the word recruit, because I am focusing the question on one Christian denomination trying to draw new membership directly from another Christian denomination. This is not witnessing to a non-Christian or reaching out to an unchurched. If I say to you, my denomination is a better way, I am, without saying another word, declaring that your denomination is inferior to mine. If you try my denomination and then move on - will your relationship with Jesus be strong enough to keep you within the Christian community. Would you be lost anyway? Or did I contribute to your being lost by adding dissatisfaction? Brian |
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88 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | Brian.g | 32465 | ||
Norrie Then, let's refocus the question: on people who are working on strengthening their relationship with Christ. If this individual is being guided towards a stronger relationship with Christ, by a true Christian denomination - are other Christian denominations justified in creating an environment of confusion and dissatisfaction in which this soul could be lost from Christ. Just as a point of reference - Islam is the fastest growing religion in North America - and it is growing by recruiting new members from other religions. Brian |
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89 | Why change order of commandments? | Deut 5:21 | Brian.g | 32394 | ||
Hank I believe that it is good to remember not to completely discard the thought of religious art, all together. Just as the choir is able to worship and praise God with their human talents, an artist can also do the same - as can/should all of us through all of the talents we possess. However, if your talent is auto mechanics, it is recommended that you not demonstrate your talents during Sunday services. I remember one time I was in a museum and I saw a painting reflecting one of the saints and the torture he experienced. I had heard the story before but did not give it serious thought. Through the talents of this artist, I was visually seeing the suffering another man experienced on behalf of God. Humble is not adequate to describe how I felt to better realize the physical sufferings which this and many other Christians of all denominations had experienced for God. Through the use of his talents, this artist helped me in my relationship with God. Much in the same manner as when I read Paul and see his incredible ability to paint an image with words about the sufferings of Jesus. Brian |
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90 | Trinity and Confusion | Acts 2:38 | Brian.g | 32380 | ||
Savannah I was sure that I misunderstood you and I appreciate your responding. Brian |
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91 | Why change order of commandments? | Deut 5:21 | Brian.g | 32379 | ||
Hamk I believe the Church's position on the use of statues came out of Vatican II, the time in which the Bishops get together and talk things over. Since the mid 1960's, there has been a drastic reduction in "visual aids". Are "visual aids" santioned by Scripture. Probable no more than they are condemned. We do continue to use stained glass windows and I'm pretty sure that we are not the only denomination that uses this type of visual aid. Brian |
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92 | Why change order of commandments? | Deut 5:21 | Brian.g | 32369 | ||
Joe The Catholic Church has recognized that some Catholics gave (or give) the wrong value to statues and the Church has taken action to help people understand that they are taking things to far. You and I both know that the formal position of the Catholic Church is that a statue of a saint serves the same purpose as the photograph of my grandmother: when I look at it, it helps me remember what a wonderful person she was. With every denomination, you have extremists who are not reflective of the true beliefs. I don't remember the exact location, but there was a culture which believed that if you photographed someone, you were capturing their soul - I assure you, it wasn't in Rome. Your brother in Christ Brian |
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93 | The Irony of the StudyBibleForum | 2 Tim 3:16 | Brian.g | 32174 | ||
Charis It means Catholics have a little catching up to do when it comes to reading the Bible - we as a group are not up to full speed, yet. Brian |
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94 | The Irony of the StudyBibleForum | 2 Tim 3:16 | Brian.g | 32168 | ||
EdB Considering the Catholic Bible has more pages than other Bibles and some people have a 400 year head start on Bible reading, I think that, as an act of Christian unity, the question should be rephrased to: How many could honestly say they have read at least 85 percent of the entire Bible. Brian |
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95 | Trinity and Confusion | Acts 2:38 | Brian.g | 32152 | ||
Savannah I would like to rephrase the message that you are delivering, so you will understand what I am hearing. If I am hearing you wrong, please correct me. First, you are stating that if you don't possess a full understanding of Gods actions or plans - then you will not accept or believe in God. In effect, you are saying that you are demanding to be Gods equal, not His lesser. Second, by your belief that there are three gods, but not a Trinity - then you are telling me that you are a pagan who worships three gods. Am I correct in my understanding? Brian |
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96 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31818 | ||
pricefhome I have many years of experience related to the situation and problems which you discussed. If you would like to discuss them further, please email me at brian.g@mail.com Brian |
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97 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31812 | ||
Thank you Brian |
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98 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31791 | ||
You came to the internet to seek advice as to whether you should divorce your wife. If you would like assistance, I am willing to assist, but not without some background information. The answers you are seeking are to important to the lives of you, your wife and your children. I think you realize that the Bible offers more guidance than just: when, where, and how to divorce your spouse. If we can find those parts of the Bible which are better able to address the source of the problem, then maybe you won't have to address the question of divorce. I'm here if I can be of any assistance. If not, I will wish and pray for nothing less than the best for you. Brian |
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99 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31670 | ||
What do you mean when you say your issue is codependacy. Define how your family life was dysfunctional. Tell me 3 or 4 things about your about your wife which you don't respect. Does your wife still work Brian |
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100 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31632 | ||
pricefhome You and I both understand that the Bible provides an infinite amount of guidance. You spoke in general terms in your previous posts and I believe that if you would share this information with the forum, more specific assistance can be provided. In turn, you will be able to receive even more assistance from this forum and its many caring members (most who are much more knowledgable than I am), as well as from the Bible, itself. Will you let us help you, as one Christian brother to another? Brian |
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