501 views and only 11 votes. I guess some people are not comfortable talking about this topic...
I have to say that I'm with Hodge on this one.......When you argue, both lose. While the one argues their point, the other doesn't listen; they plan their next defense. Arguing seldom accomplishes anything, and like you, I have more important things to do. I am rooted in what I believe, and that's enough for me.
Read the second commandment as to what Yah said about imagery or idolatry and yet most 'chrisians' wear crosses of have pictures of the false christ.The term "Scripture (or Scriptures)" is used once in the Book of Daniel and fifty-four times in the New Testament. It refers to the whole book, which is commonly known as "the Bible." The parts of The Scripture, or individual books, are called "books" or "scrolls," which are biblos or biblion in Greek. These words do not refer to the complete writ, The Scriptures.
The word "Bible" for The Scriptures was first used about A.D. 400. The papyrus, on which all documents were written, was imported from Egypt through the Phoenician seaport Gebal, which the Greeks called Byblos or Byblus. This seaport was the home of the Phoenician Sun-deity. This city was founded by Baal Chronos and was the seat of Adonis and once contained a large temple of Adonis. The sun-god was associated with the "Lady of Biblos." Both the city of Byblos in Phoenicia and the city Byblis in Egypt were named after the female deity Byblis (also called Byble or Biblis). This deity was the grand-daughter of Apollo, the Greek sun-deity. Byblia was also a name for Venus, an astral goddess and a goddess of sensuality among the ancient Greeks
"I started this thread to see if anyone was interested in what the bible actually says, not what man says it says."
There is the great irony- you started the thread to say what you, a man, have interpreted. Sorry, but I take my cues from how I humbly understand Scripture. I hold it in the highest regard, and rely on the Holy Spirit for interpretation. I don't go to commentaries, or the opinions of men. I read, pray, read again, study, and wait for the Spirit to enlighten me.
I'm still confused on what you are trying to accomplish, because it's more than the original question.
I'm with you, Hodge. I can't figure out what agenda he's pushing. Arguing, more like."I started this thread to see if anyone was interested in what the bible actually says, not what man says it says."
There is the great irony- you started the thread to say what you, a man, have interpreted. Sorry, but I take my cues from how I humbly understand Scripture. I hold it in the highest regard, and rely on the Holy Spirit for interpretation. I don't go to commentaries, or the opinions of men. I read, pray, read again, study, and wait for the Spirit to enlighten me.
I'm still confused on what you are trying to accomplish, because it's more than the original question.
And, I'm with you, Steamguy. We are not forsaking the assembly of the brethren.I'm with you, Hodge. I can't figure out what agenda he's pushing. Arguing, more like.
Remember, if you have to argue something, then you're forcing your opinion on others. True love never forces.
For my part, I have been convicted of my sins by the Law; which were given by God for this very thing. I am not righteous in and of myself; there is no way that I could ever be. I daily place my trust in Christ to have atoned personally for my sins, and I believe that God leads me every day.
I also believe that God deals with each of us individually, as he designed us to be a Community through Christ, hence the term 'body'. We all fit together in a way designed by the Master. And when my spirit passes from this world, I trust in Jesus to come and get me:
John 14:2-3
New International Version (NIV)
2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
As for all this other stuff, it is chaff in the wind. There is no such thing as 'bending the truth' or 'reinterpreting the truth' as the truth itself is unchanging. There is only one truth in this amazing, ever-changing universe, and that is God.
And I believe his word, and trust his promises.
Beyond this, I do make a practice of "not feeding the trolls".
seems like a mixed bag of views and the thread is starting to get a little bit too much like a morning at the local church, nothing against church and preaching, i'd just prefer it wasnt on OTT aswell to be honest...
just my view guys.
rob
That's why I for one respect you so much.I am open about what I believe; I take ownership of it, and wear it on my sleeve.
He had a green Ford:Murph, do you think Jesus prefer's orange or green?