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08 May 16
Originally posted by twhiteheadWhat you "like" is irrelevant in this matter. This is a question within the Christian framework.
Why is someone a 'clanging cymbal' just because they know very little about the reality of what they speak? Do you ever take anything 'on authority' form an anonymous source on the internet? If he answered your personal questions, would you be more likely to believe what he says? Would his arguments suddenly be more logical because they came from a self p ...[text shortened]... rutiny, and you don't need the scientist to pray five times a day before you accept his results.
Originally posted by divegeesterLike TW said .. would the passages I quote from Christ read any differently if I answered your personal questions? This is why many Christians are an embarrassment .. they ask such foolish questions.
You have asked nothing personal of me, but I am asking something personal of you! I'm afraid that if you come here to preach "works" then you need to demonstrate "works". So far all you demonstrate is a big mouth with a big attitude.
Originally posted by divegeesterC'mon. For as long as I can remember, the thrust of rajk999's posts has been "This is what Jesus says. This is what the apostles say. Follow what Jesus and the apostles say. God will judge." It hasn't been, "Follow my example".
You have asked nothing personal of me, but I am asking something personal of you! I'm afraid that if you come here to preach "works" then you need to demonstrate "works". So far all you demonstrate is a big mouth with a big attitude.
Seems like you and others keep trying to attack him personally since you can't validly refute the scripture that he puts before you. Scripture that you and others purport to believe.
08 May 16
Originally posted by KellyJayYour grave error is that you think you know who has Gods spirit and who does not. Christians do not have a monopoly on Gods spirit. God can and will give his spirit and power to anyone that he so desires. We are not privy to that information
They should have God's Spirit in them and if they don't, they don't belong to the Lord.
The joy of the Lord is our strength.
08 May 16
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneThat about sums up the attitude of many Christians here unfortunately .. its sad.
C'mon. For as long as I can remember, the thrust of rajk999's posts has been "This is what Jesus says. This is what the apostles say. Follow what Jesus and the apostles say. God will judge." It hasn't been, "Follow my example".
Seems like you and others keep trying to attack him personally since you can't validly refute the scripture that he puts before you. Scripture that you and others purport to believe.
08 May 16
Originally posted by Rajk999What does my knowledge have to do with anything?
Your grave error is that you think you know who has Gods spirit and who does not. Christians do not have a monopoly on Gods spirit. God can and will give his spirit and power to anyone that he so desires. We are not privy to that information
It is the scripture and the promises of God you are dealing with not what I do or do not know.
I promise you if you had God's Spirit you'd know so when someone asks if you belong
to God you would not have to say, we will see.
08 May 16
Originally posted by KellyJayWhere did I say, we will see?
What does my knowledge have to do with anything?
It is the scripture and the promises of God you are dealing with not what I do or do not know.
I promise you if you had God's Spirit you'd know so when someone asks if you belong
to God you would not have to say, we will see.
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09 May 16
Originally posted by Rajk999I'm not attacking the passages you quoted, I'm attacking the false dichotomy you created from them; saying there are two types of Christian. There isn't.
Like TW said .. would the passages I quote from Christ read any differently if I answered your personal questions? This is why many Christians are an embarrassment .. they ask such foolish questions.
That you won't place yourself in one of the two groups you describe is just an amusing way of demonstrating the unworkable nature of how you interpret scripture.
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09 May 16
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneRefuting justification by works is easy! Surely you don't want me to bother listing all the grace and faith scriptures?
C'mon. For as long as I can remember, the thrust of rajk999's posts has been "This is what Jesus says. This is what the apostles say. Follow what Jesus and the apostles say. God will judge." It hasn't been, "Follow my example".
Seems like you and others keep trying to attack him personally since you can't validly refute the scripture that he puts before you. Scripture that you and others purport to believe.
Gal 2:16
We are not justified by works but by faith
Romans 3:28
We are not justified by works...
Etc etc etc
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09 May 16
Originally posted by twhiteheadIt's a little naive of you to write a post with multiple questions, some of which were missing the point, and expect the recipient to prioritise your thoughts for you.
What I 'like' is an interesting observation. That that is all you chose to respond to - and in such a negative fashion - speaks volumes.
09 May 16
Originally posted by divegeesterWell now we getting somewhere. You believe the teachings of Christ are unworkable. I thnk that explains your behaviour
I'm not attacking the passages you quoted, I'm attacking the false dichotomy you created from them; saying there are two types of Christian. There isn't.
That you won't place yourself in one of the two groups you describe is just an amusing way of demonstrating the unworkable nature of how you interpret scripture.