-Removed-Originally posted by divegeester
"I have a bit of a cavalier approach to religion in general but not to people. I regret if online this gets confused. Organised corporate religion, entrenched dogma, emotional manipulation, financial bullying; these are all aspects of the Christian denomination system that I have experienced personally and I have absolutely no desire to return to. I will never rejoin the system but I will not abandon my faith either...."
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There's absolutely no authorization in the Word of God for the scenario you've described: only the nondenominational independent local church with one pastor systematically teaching serious students whose priority is to grow in grace to maturity in Christ.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDo you perceive yourself to be a kind of "pastor systematically teaching" here in this community?
There's absolutely no authorization in the Word of God for the scenario you've described: only the nondenominational independent local church with one pastor systematically teaching serious students whose priority is to grow in grace to maturity in Christ.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDo you entertain the possibility that things like "Lack of conviction", "Emotional insecurity" or "Other gnawing personal issues" might explain your behaviour on this message board? I ask you this so that you can consider it for your benefit and perhaps share with us your answer.
"little jabs": [b]Not at all; simply five generalized questions for anyone on this spirituality forum to privately consider for his or her benefit."[/b]
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySo when you were asking divegeester about whether "Lack of conviction", "Emotional insecurity" or "Other gnawing personal issues" might be affecting his motivations for believing what he believes, that was an example of you "choos[ing] to let God be the judge" in your "online life"?
You may choose to judge the motives of any and all of the people in your online and offline life; I choose to let God be the judge.
Originally posted by lemon limeWell, I've had an amazingly good time! Unbeknownst to those who hold a contrary view of the scriptures, they have inadvertently served God to help deepen my faith, and to them I extend my gratitude because they unwittingly serve God to that end. imo 😉
I had the same experience. I started with eyes wide open and dove in not know what would (or could) happen.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyA truth that some who call themselves brothers fail to comprehend.
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1) Thanks.
It seems that some only post here for the purpose of making ad hominem comments because their arguments lack substance.
Originally posted by josephwGood grief. What nonsense. Even redbadger does not "...only post here for the purpose of making ad hominem comments". What ~ and who ~ on earth do you think you're referring to when you make such daft statements? 😕
It seems that some only post here for the purpose of making ad hominem comments because their arguments lack substance.