Originally posted by no1marauderI put the word question in parentheses for a reason.
I didn't ask a question, just stated a simple fact. You people call yourself Christians but you hardly ever quote Jesus' words in the Gospels. Where did Jesus say ALL scripture is "God breathed"? He obviously didn't care for the OT Law that said adulterers should be stoned to death, did he? John 8: 1-15. When considering the validity of doctr ...[text shortened]... only authoritative ones in the Bible for a "Christian" i.e. a follower of Christ's teaching.
Jesus said:
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
The Kingdom of God had arrived, He was the only one who could stone the adulterer (or at least be the first to throw a stone) but Jesus came to save the lost ... God's punishment is still death, it's just that Jesus came to save us from our sin by dying for our sin, in our place.
It was Jesus's agents (as you call them) who wrote the Gospels.
Don't be deceived, the Bible is either the Truth or it isn't ... there is no middle ground. If you say there are parts that are true, how do you know, what authority do you have? The Bible dictates to you, not the other way around.
Originally posted by Acts29Actually, you put the word "question" in quotes, not parentheses, so your ability to read your own posts "literally" is pretty weak. What makes you think you can properly interpret the Word of God?
I put the word question in parentheses for a reason.
Jesus said:
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
The Kingdom of God had arrived, He was the only one who could stone the adulterer (or at least be the ...[text shortened]... w do you know, what authority do you have? The Bible dictates to you, not the other way around.
Originally posted by DarfiusThen I shall call you brother no more. No man can know anothers personal relationship with God. If you would judge me, then speak to me no more in fellowship for you are an embarrassment to me and my fellow servant of Christ. You have much to learn lad, much indeed.
From what you present here, yes.
Pax vobiscum Darfius.
Best Regards,
Omnislash
Originally posted by OmnislashI wasn't judging your salvation, however I was rebuking you for putting the opinions of others above the opinion of God, as is proper, right, and commanded of us in the Word of God.
Then I shall call you brother no more. No man can know anothers personal relationship with God. If you would judge me, then speak to me no more in fellowship for you are an embarrassment to me and my fellow servant of Christ. You have much to learn lad, much indeed.
Pax vobiscum Darfius.
Best Regards,
Omnislash
It saddens me that you won't call me brother, but it saddens me more that you let the opinion of the lost sway you more than the opinion OF your brother.
Originally posted by DarfiusYour God is not my God Darfius.
I wasn't judging your salvation, however I was rebuking you for putting the opinions of others above the opinion of God, as is proper, right, and commanded of us in the Word of God.
It saddens me that you won't call me brother, but it saddens me more that you let the opinion of the lost sway you more than the opinion OF your brother.
I have read the scriptures, cover to cover. I have contemplated the vagaries and manifestations presented in the word. I have learned side by side with men of God, debated with them, held open table discussions with them. I have spent the better part of my life in the academic pursuit of truth, the largest of which being the pursuit of theistic truth. I have delved into beliefs both common and obscure, new and old. I have seen it all Darfius, with open eyes and an open mind. I have studied the histories, both commonly held and fabled, certified and disputed, of the major (and many minor) theologies of the world. This has been my passion, my purpose, to find answers.
This said, I reinerate, your God is not my God. My God does not order his subjects to condemn. My God does not order his subjects to judge their fellow man. My God reserves this right for himself, for only he is qualified.
If you were not a Christain, I would have no quarrel with you. However, you incessantly proclaim to be a patron of the truth, spreading the light of God. You do not understand the light of God, not in this respect atleast. We are all imperfect beings Darfius, but some of us have the wisdom to acknowledge this and speak only of that which we know, and if we speculate we say as much.
Only God may judge me.
Pax Vobiscum,
Deus Ex Machina
Originally posted by Omnislash"Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
Your God is not my God Darfius.
I have read the scriptures, cover to cover. I have contemplated the vagaries and manifestations presented in the word. I have learned side by side with men of God, debated with them, held open table discussions with them. I have spent the better part of my life in the academic pursuit of truth, the largest of which being ...[text shortened]... culate we say as much.
Only God may judge me.
Pax Vobiscum,
Deus Ex Machina
1st Timothy 5:20
Simply because our definition of love is different does not mean I do not show it, Omni. You choose to show it through gentleness and being amiable and I choose to show it by sharing the Gospel.
Originally posted by DarfiusWe seem to have gotten back on topic somehow. Wow.
"Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
1st Timothy 5:20
Simply because our definition of love is different does not mean I do not show it, Omni. You choose to show it through gentleness and being amiable and I choose to show it by sharing the Gospel.
Originally posted by DarfiusFunny, Jesus said just the opposite. Who are you going to follow: Jesus or the author of 1st Timothy?
"Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
1st Timothy 5:20
Simply because our definition of love is different does not mean I do not show it, Omni. You choose to show it through gentleness and being amiable and I choose to show it by sharing the Gospel.
Originally posted by DarfiusYou are either confused or a deliberate liar; take your pick. Jesus is preaching to the multitudes in Luke 6:35-37 when he Says:
You're confused about who Jesus was talking to. Since God is the author of ALL of the Bible, I follow ALL of it.
35 But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
36 Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
37 And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:
Take a gander at Luke 6:37 and tell me again whether you follow Jesus' teachings or not.