Paul v JWs.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
I don't recall that Paul went from door to door - RJH

(Acts 20:20) . . .while I did not hold back from telling you any of the things that were
profitable nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house. . .

sigh.

Yes, I am aware of this, but I understood differently from you. I see
him being invited to eat and stay overnight with those that want more
personal teaching and wish to be hospitable. I did not get the impression
that Paul was going from house to house knocking on doors of total
strangers.

Originally posted by galveston75
So how is going door to door so different? Cities and towns as we know them are different today aren't they? Not too many little squares like the old villages used to have. And just going to some big open area is cool and we do that too and on street corners, but did not Jesus say go door to door? Didn't he do that too? Isn't that more personal and doesn ...[text shortened]... ages of doing this? Is a huge group teaching better then a one on one teaching of a student?

Many people today do not like to be bothered with door to door salesmen.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
so Gods Kingdom is people who have accepted Christ? is that what you are saying?
Perhaps you could make a reference to some of Christ's teachings, he does rather
mention it, like all the time! Never the less, i dont want to hijack your works v faith
thread.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,


even the epistles written by Paul

Originally posted by RJHinds
Yes, I am aware of this, but I understood differently from you. I see
him being invited to eat and stay overnight with those that want more
personal teaching and wish to be hospitable. I did not get the impression
that Paul was going from house to house knocking on doors of total
strangers.

Who cares what you think it means? the scripture is quite clear, Paul taught persons
privately in their homes whether you like it or not.

Originally posted by Doward
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,


even the epistles written by Paul

ok, not sure i am getting the point of this though. I accept that Paul letters are considered to be inspired, what of it?

Originally posted by galveston75
Ok a simple challenge for you. If you can....
Show me one piece of evidence that any of "God's true followers" at any time in history celibrated their birthday?
Nothing more, nothing less. Show me the proof from any source and we'll talk more about this.

show in one place where Christians are expressly forbidden from celebrating a birthday.

Originally posted by Rajk999
Research, and connecting the dots is exactly what has caused the JWs to go astray. The Bible contains teachings from inspired Apostles who had the Holy Spirit gifts, and these apostles laid down in detail all the doctrines and matters pertaining to conduct which affect ones salvation. You are not entitled to add to them.

What did we add? And no more comments of this silly birthday stuff?

Originally posted by Rajk999
The important parts of that passage is not the house to house part.
Its the part is that Paul taught and preached and did not withhold any important doctrines. Any JW doctrine in excess of what was taught by Paul is of no consequence.

Trying to slip away now from what you brought up but now can't defend? It looks like it..again.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
ok, not sure i am getting the point of this though. I accept that Paul letters are considered to be inspired, what of it?

He quoted Galations 3 which directly answers your question and then you completely ignored the fact that he posted a scriptural reference to support his view. Something you do a lot of Robbie...especially when that scripture disagrees with your view.

Originally posted by RJHinds
Yes, I am aware of this, but I understood differently from you. I see
him being invited to eat and stay overnight with those that want more
personal teaching and wish to be hospitable. I did not get the impression
that Paul was going from house to house knocking on doors of total
strangers.

Oh so you were there and so now you say the schriptures are lying? Are you and Rajk for real?

Originally posted by galveston75
If you can't back up your challenge that birthdays are ok then back off about it. Prove it was done anytime by God's people or shut up about it.

PS..Dogs? are you serious?

I believe he did in the post above yours with the quote from Romans.

Originally posted by RJHinds
Many people today do not like to be bothered with door to door salesmen.

I cannot believe that me and the Gman are having to defend our public ministry,
how anyone can read the gospels and still remain unaware of the significance, is
really, quite beyond me.

(Romans 10:11-15) . . .For the Scripture says: “None that rests his faith on him will
be disappointed.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for there is
the same Lord over all, who is rich to all those calling upon him.  For “everyone who
calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.”  However, how will they call on him
in whom they have not put faith? How, in turn, will they put faith in him of whom
they have not heard? How, in turn, will they hear without someone to preach?  How,
in turn, will they preach unless they have been sent forth? Just as it is written:
“How comely are the feet of those who declare good news of good things!”

Originally posted by Doward
He quoted Galations 3 which directly answers your question and then you completely ignored the fact that he posted a scriptural reference to support his view. Something you do a lot of Robbie...especially when that scripture disagrees with your view.

is still dont know what you are talking about and i dont think you do either.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Frankly i dont care what you think is important, the scripture is quite clear, Paul taught
persons publicly and in private homes and no amount of unfounded cynicism on your
part can negate this self evident truth! He also taught persons at the market place, in
the synagogue and elsewhere, which one of these is more important than the others?

yes he did inded teach in private homes, but he didn't randomlly knock on doors, he went where invited. it would have been considered rude to do otherwise....even then...

Originally posted by Doward
yes he did inded teach in private homes, but he didn't randomlly knock on doors, he went where invited. it would have been considered rude to do otherwise....even then...

suck it up Doward,

(Romans 10:11-15) . . .For the Scripture says: “None that rests his faith on him will
be disappointed.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for there is
the same Lord over all, who is rich to all those calling upon him. For “everyone who
calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.” However, how will they call on him
in whom they have not put faith? How, in turn, will they put faith in him of whom
they have not heard? How, in turn, will they hear without someone to preach? How,
in turn, will they preach unless they have been sent forth? Just as it is written:
“How comely are the feet of those who declare good news of good things!”