Subject: connection: baptism and holy spirit |
Bible Note: Hi, Brad. Tsk, tsk, easy now, don't dwell on Scripture too much! You might offend someone or mess up someone's theology. Surely you know by now that the unwritten rule of thumb on this Forum is for users to post their beliefs as expansively and as frequently as they wish, using Scripture only if and when it seems to support their beliefs. They may have to twist and bend the verses here and there to make them seem to fit their presuppositions, but that's all right. We're being judgmental, you know, when we quote Scripture that puts the lie to anyone's beliefs, no matter how far out those beliefs are. After all, the marching order these days goes something like this: One belief system is just as good as another, and we shouldn't make waves just because Scripture says something quite different. We should all pay little or no attention to what the Bible says, and strive instead to achieve peace and harmony among ourselves. In this way we can all become one big happy, loving family -- of pagans! --Hank |