Originally posted by roigamChristian literature is open to interpretation and has been subjected to exactly that, intensively and passionately so, for about 2,000 years.
(Ephesians 4:4, 5) One body there is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord,.....,,,,, one faith........., one baptism;
So why are there some 41,000 different Christian religions?
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16 Apr 16
Originally posted by roigamOver time, man made things invariably fragment.
(Ephesians 4:4, 5) One body there is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord,.....,,,,, one faith........., one baptism;
So why are there some 41,000 different Christian religions?
16 Apr 16
Originally posted by FMFYes, it has come from interpretation by imperfect men.
Christian literature is open to interpretation and has been subjected to exactly that, intensively and passionately so, for about 2,000 years.
Is not God's Word superior and preferable?
(2 Peter 1:20, 21) For you know this first, that no prophecy of Scripture springs from any private interpretation. 21 For prophecy was at no time brought by man’s will, but men spoke from God as they were moved by holy spirit.
So maybe we should see what He says.
We no doubt would find more sucess as individuals and Nations.
(Isaiah 48:17) This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk.
16 Apr 16
Originally posted by roigamLet me guess:
(Ephesians 4:4, 5) One body there is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord,.....,,,,, one faith........., one baptism;
So why are there some 41,000 different Christian religions?
Its because 40,999 of them are wrong and yours is right because you discovered that verse?
Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke"Brian soon becomes involved with "The People's Front of Judea" [NOT the "Judean People's Front", or "The Popular Front of Judea"], a radical terrorist group dedicated to the overthrow of rival terrorist groups and, in their spare time, the Roman Empire:
Over time, man made things invariably fragment.
"Brothers! Brothers! We should be struggling together!"
"We are!"
"We mustn't fight each other! Surely we should be united against the common enemy!"
"The Judean People's Front?!"
"No, no! The Romans!"
"Oh, yeah."
http://www.stmoroky.com/reviews/films/brian.htm
16 Apr 16
Originally posted by twhiteheadThe one that is right is the one that an individual proves to himself by
Let me guess:
Its because 40,999 of them are wrong and yours is right because you discovered that verse?
serious Bible study.
(Romans 12:2) And stop being molded by this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, so that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Originally posted by roigamLuckily such claims can be tested scientifically. Take two intelligent people and don't allow them to communicate. Allow them to do serious Bible study for whatever period you see fit. Ask them to give their interpretations of a variety of passages. If they match exactly then you may be on to something. If there are any discrepancies then you are clearly wrong.
The one that is right is the one that an individual proves to himself by serious Bible study.
Would you be prepared to submit your technique to such scrutiny?
16 Apr 16
Originally posted by FMFThen all should be in agreement as Eph 4 states:
I have met countless non-JW Christians who feel they have proven things to themselves by serious Bible study.
putting up with one another in love, 3 earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace. 4 One body there is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
I do not see that unity in the 41,000 religions that claim to be Christian, do you?
