20 Apr 14
Originally posted by Rajk999I can appreciate that Rajk, but don't judge me because my style of approach disagrees with yours.
Well here is a personal statement. I stick around here for two reasons. First to play chess. I have between 50 and 100 games running at any one time, which is usually far more than most who post on the forums. Second I like to chat about the Bible and discuss mostly doctrine and the teachings of Christ. Hence I stay away from discussions with atheists and si ...[text shortened]... not make you any more virtuous. Virtue comes from doing the will of God. Not from just talking.
I'm as guilty as the next guy of doing that very thing. No one is immune to the effects of sin whether they be saved or not. No one is suddenly perfect just because they believe in Jesus.
But all believers-"...press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Let's not make a spectical of Christ while doing so by thinking we as individuals has a corner on the market of holiness!
In my opinion, that's way too many games at once. For me that would be a total distraction. But maybe not for you though. 😉
20 Apr 14
Originally posted by Rajk999Matthew McConaughey played the role of a lifetime in a recent 10 parter called "True Detective". If you loved drama, you'd love it. One of the best series in years. He spends a lot of the screen time sat at one end of a table explaining how it went down to a couple of nonentity cops, while drinking cans of beer and sculpting the empties with a knife. [SPOILER ALERT] All Banged up and in a wheelchair, and reflecting on a horrendous case solved, he talks about looking up at the stars in the night sky in Alaska when he was a kid. His partner looks up at the Louisiana night sky where they are and says, “I know we ain't in Alaska, but it appears to me the dark has a lot more territory.” The Rajk999 character replies: “You know, you're looking at it wrong, that sky thing. Once there was only dark. If you ask me, the light's winning.”
That sounds like an insult that people would say to Robbie.
ie people who like drama.
I hope you did not mean it like that, because I dont care for drama 🙂
21 Apr 14
Originally posted by FMFOk sounds interesting. I will look out for that series in my area. We are kinda backward in these parts 🙂
Matthew McConaughey played the role of a lifetime in a recent 10 parter called "True Detective". If you loved drama, you'd love it. One of the best series in years. He spends a lot of the screen time sat at one end of a table explaining how it went down to a couple of nonentity cops, while drinking cans of beer and sculpting the empties with a knife. [SPOILER AL ...[text shortened]... king at it wrong, that sky thing. Once there was only dark. If you ask me, the light's winning.”
21 Apr 14
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Originally posted by josephwWe are not talking about style here really. It should be important for any Christian to get the doctrine of Christ correct. Whether or not individuals sin is not the issue. What is the issue is the effect of sin and the consequences.
I can appreciate that Rajk, but don't judge me because my style of approach disagrees with yours.
I'm as guilty as the next guy of doing that very thing. No one is immune to the effects of sin whether they be saved or not. No one is suddenly perfect just because they believe in Jesus.
But all believers-"...press toward the mark for the prize of the hig ...[text shortened]... o many games at once. For me that would be a total distraction. But maybe not for you though. 😉
So how exactly did you conclude that I think I have cornered the marked for holiness [Im assuming that is what you meant]. Is it that repeating the teachings of Christ and the apostles makes someone righteous? How so? Please explain that. I notice virtually everyone does that ie think that Im talking about myself .. which I have not done.
If you repeat that Christ said to 'love God', does that mean that you actually love God yourself. It seems that some people cannot distinguish between a general statement of fact straight out of the Bible vs a personal statement boasting about ones alleged righteousness. I have never engaged in the latter. If you think I have please let me know what I said to make you think so. Maybe I can reword what I write.
22 Apr 14
Originally posted by Rajk999Saying things without it sounding like an accusation seems to be a problem in this forum for many, including myself. I try to be objective. I don't really want to offend, but sometimes I get carried away with the conflict and say things I'm sorry for later.
We are not talking about style here really. It should be important for any Christian to get the doctrine of Christ correct. Whether or not individuals sin is not the issue. What is the issue is the effect of sin and the consequences.
So how exactly did you conclude that I think I have cornered the marked for holiness [Im assuming that is what you meant]. ...[text shortened]... ink I have please let me know what I said to make you think so. Maybe I can reword what I write.
Try this on for size Rajk. I have no personal righteousness. Nothing I can do can make me righteous. I believe that is a Biblical doctrinal fact.
Do you agree?
22 Apr 14
Originally posted by KellyJayThe bottom line, 'love God and love your neighbor' , then let God figure out the rest
I'm asking serious questions, nothing sarcastic about this at all. I know
what I believe, I'm asking what he believes since I guess we do not agree
according to him.
Kelly
22 Apr 14
Originally posted by josephwWell we have different agendas clearly. Im interested in finding out how repeating the words of Christ and the Apostles can sound like an accusation. In addition I cannot place the desire 'not to offend' above the truth as told by Christ. To me I might as well not say anything and just go along with popular beliefs.
Saying things without it sounding like an accusation seems to be a problem in this forum for many, including myself. I try to be objective. I don't really want to offend, but sometimes I get carried away with the conflict and say things I'm sorry for later.
Try this on for size Rajk. I have no personal righteousness. Nothing I can do can make me righteous. I believe that is a Biblical doctrinal fact.
Do you agree?
Well you got me there with 'personal righteousness'. I never heard that expression. I know the Bible speaks volumes about righteousness. Everything comes from God including righteousness. What exactly is personal righteousness .. I can hear you asking .. the answer is no, I dont belong to an religious organisation.
Originally posted by KellyJaythen let God figure out the rest???
Yep, you do those two, you will do well.
Kelly
Its this type of sentimental namby pamby wishy washy luvy duvy tambourine playing happy clappy rolling around on church floors that has produced generations of Christians having absolutely no clue about what it is they profess. Muslims love their neighbours and God, so do Hindus! and Sikhs!
(John 17:3)This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.
23 Apr 14
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieYep, it is this which God asks us. It is in both the old and new Testiments. Yet there are those who think they know more than God and make all their rules, to control, and set themselves up as elite.
then let God figure out the rest???
Its this type of sentimental namby pamby wishy washy luvy duvy tambourine playing happy clappy rolling around on church floors that has produced generations of Christians having absolutely no clue about what it is they profess. Muslims love their neighbours and God, so do Hindus! and Sikhs!
(John 17:3)This m ...[text shortened]... ng in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.[/b]
Such a paper house!
The law of God is simple, Love God with all you are, and love your neighbor as yourself. Beyond that, it is all human b s
23 Apr 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieBy the way, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs are God's children too. As are athiest's, thiest's, and everyone in between.
then let God figure out the rest???
Its this type of sentimental namby pamby wishy washy luvy duvy tambourine playing happy clappy rolling around on church floors that has produced generations of Christians having absolutely no clue about what it is they profess. Muslims love their neighbours and God, so do Hindus! and Sikhs!
(John 17:3)This m ...[text shortened]... ng in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.[/b]
23 Apr 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieKnowledge won't save you, it is your love that will.
then let God figure out the rest???
Its this type of sentimental namby pamby wishy washy luvy duvy tambourine playing happy clappy rolling around on church floors that has produced generations of Christians having absolutely no clue about what it is they profess. Muslims love their neighbours and God, so do Hindus! and Sikhs!
(John 17:3)This m ...[text shortened]... ng in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.[/b]
25 May 14
Originally posted by sonshipWhen I think on these things I wonder not why man appears to still be in the cradle.
[quote] [b]I am of the school of thought that says this "love for us" that you imagine He has, where unbelief among people with free will is punished in the most sadistic way imaginable is ghastly and grotesque. When one considers the sheers scale of the number of its imagined victims ~ plus it being touted [in an Orwellian way] as perfect "Justice" and "Lo ...[text shortened]... ng.
I think suffering restricts them from further acting evilly against one another forever.
25 May 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThere's clearly a difference between taking in knowledge and just making stuff up.
then let God figure out the rest???
Its this type of sentimental namby pamby wishy washy luvy duvy tambourine playing happy clappy rolling around on church floors that has produced generations of Christians having absolutely no clue about what it is they profess. Muslims love their neighbours and God, so do Hindus! and Sikhs!
(John 17:3)This m ...[text shortened]... ng in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.[/b]
But you love your veil too much to actually begin seeing.