22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhat does the 19th verse look like?
[b]Foolishness
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." I Cor 1:18
Speculation: Sooner or later, each of us is somebody's fool. Thoughts.
gb[/b]
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by FabianFnas"For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside." NASB (1995)
What does the 19th verse look like?
Personal Note: My 93 year old Mom (with whom you exchanged several Christmas
Greeting in Swedish a few years ago) departed this life Tuesday a week ago.
gb
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'm really sorry to hear that about your Mom. I helped her, you know, with some translations some years ago, and she thanked me a lot. My thoughts are with her.
"For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside." NASB (1995)
Personal Note: My 93 year old Mom (with whom you exchanged several Christmas
Greeting in Swedish a few years ago) departed this life Tuesday a week ago.
gb
Back on topic:
It is written that he (god or StPaul?) would destroy the wisdom of the wise? Okay, doesn't sound pretty. This is very authorative! I says "If you don't agree with me, then you are wrong, and I will destroy you to the point that you agree with me in the minute detail."
"I have the full facts! Don't bother anything else. Don't discuss, don't even think anything else that is not sanctionned with me."
The greeks invented the democracy. This sounds more like teocracy. Do we really want that?
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIf my mother had passed away GB, I certainly wouldn't be posting on RHP the same day, nor the day after! 🙁
"For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside." NASB (1995)
Personal Note: My 93 year old Mom (with whom you exchanged several Christmas
Greeting in Swedish a few years ago) departed this life Tuesday a week ago.
gb
-m.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by FabianFnasYour summary of these authoritative words is essentially correct. Only slight omission is
I'm really sorry to hear that about your Mom. I helped her, you know, with some translations some years ago, and she thanked me a lot. My thoughts are with her.
Back on topic:
It is written that he (god or StPaul?) would destroy the wisdom of the wise? Okay, doesn't sound pretty. This is very authorative! I says "If you don't agree with me, then you a ...[text shortened]... greeks invented the democracy. This sounds more like teocracy. Do we really want that?
that nothing is ever mandated. Volition is never coerced. God gives each of us a choice.
gb
22 Dec 11
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Originally posted by mikelomTuesday a week ago she departed... a glorious day. I was at peace with the eventuality
If my mother had passed away GB, I certainly wouldn't be posting on RHP the same day, nor the day after! 🙁
-m.
long before the event. Those who choose to fall apart have a perfect right to do so.
😉
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNo, he doesn't. He says "Obey me, because if you go against my will, then you go to hell when you die." That threat doesn't give me a choice.
Your summary of these authoritative words is essentially correct. Only slight omission is
that nothing is ever mandated. Volition is never coerced. God gives each of us a choice.
gb
In this sense he is not a god of love, but a revencheful god.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI can't agree that the day of losing one's mother is a 'glorious' day, no matter the circumstances GB.
Tuesday a week ago she departed... a glorious day. I was at peace with the eventuality
long before the event. Those who choose to faal apart have a perfect right to do so.
😉
And even though you say you were prepared, were you not with her and her deceased being through those moments?
No matter the ifs or buts, but being there and holding and being present would surmount any compassion I have, would have had under such circumstances, as for being online and posting at RHP.
Can't you see even that outline of respect?
-m.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by FabianFnasDid you mean He is a vengeful God? Of course He is, to those who would sin against Him. Sin is abhorrent to God. Period.
No, he doesn't. He says "Obey me, because if you go against my will, then you go to hell when you die." That threat doesn't give me a choice.
In this sense he is not a god of love, but a revencheful god.
Originally posted by SuzianneSin is abhorrent to God. Period.
Did you mean He is a vengeful God? Of course He is, to those who would sin against Him. Sin is abhorrent to God. Period.
and since "Sin" means nothing more than *that which "God" doesn't like* then the above can be paraphrased as:
The doing of anything which "God" doesn't like is abhorrent to "God"
That doesn't excuse him from being a dick
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by FabianFnasNo way for me to know of your status but if you have children or nephews and nieces... have you ever cautioned an independent minded child attempting to cross a busy street of the impending danger of the oncoming blindside traffic or disciplined a disobedient child for his/her own ultimate good or warned an incorrigible young person bent on a high risk career in crime or drugs of the devasting consequences... ever occur to you that God Almighty is pleading with us to seriously consider the options of acceptance of His Gracious Gift of Salvation through Faith Alone in Christ and permanent relationship with Him or the consequences of rejection?
No, he doesn't. He says "Obey me, because if you go against my will, then you go to hell when you die." That threat doesn't give me a choice.
In this sense he is not a god of love, but a revencheful god.
gb
22 Dec 11
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Originally posted by mikelomIt's all about faith in a person now become sight and seeing Him as He is... and about a homecoming/reunion with family and friends who preceeded her in death also believing in Christ. If she had rejected Christ and I knew I would never see her again, of course I would grieve and mourn and despair and fall apart as those do every day of the week all over the world who have no hope.
I can't agree that the day of losing one's mother is a 'glorious' day, no matter the circumstances GB.
And even though you say you were prepared, were you not with her and her deceased being through those moments?
No matter the ifs or buts, but being there and holding and being present would surmount any compassion I have, would have had under such cir ...[text shortened]... for being online and posting at RHP.
Can't you see even that outline of respect?
-m.
gb
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Suzianne(*shrug*)
Did you mean He is a vengeful God? Of course He is, to those who would sin against Him. Sin is abhorrent to God. Period.
I cannot, for my life, worship a god that is evil. Never.
And god agree, because he hasn't punished me. I doubt he ever will.
As long as Santa is a loving god, he is a better god.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou didn't answer my question, and if you did it was with vagueness.
It's all about faith in a person now become sight and seeing Him as He is... and about a homecoming/reunion with family and friends who preceeded her in death also believing in Christ. If she had rejected Christ and I knew I would never see her again, of course I would grieve and mourn and despair and fall apart as those do every day of the week all over the world who have no hope.
gb
I was not talking about mourning, despair nor grievance.
I was saying don't you think you should have been there for your mother's passed moments, despite agreed faiths?
It's almost like you are saying you wish for nobody to be there upon your passing.
As for those you believe have no hope all over the world, I think you need to contemplate that statement itself, never mind my question. 🙁
-m.