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What brings unity among brethren?
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Iconoclast, Feb 2, 2019.
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I just see that at times we are dividing over issues that were never meant to be division over, such as which translation to use, which day to worship on, etcf! -
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What brings unity among brethren? -
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This is one of the best threads on the BB! :) Serious headway has been made about addressing issues facing the Churches, with the sharing of passages from The Holy Bible about how to identify heretics that creep in, bringing damnable heresies, and striving to sew confusion, disunity, and discord among the Brethren and so much more; with solutions and remedy on how to deal with such issues. It is worthy of being pinned up for all to see!
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Recently, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, also known as "Pope Francis" met at ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates where he stated before the entire world that they worship the same god. It is also reported that "Francis is making the first-ever trip to the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam, in a bid to strengthen ties with the Muslim world."
These actions that have been taken by Jorge (Pope Francis) are in defiance of The Lord Almighty's command to be separate from infidels. It further demonstrates that Jorge is not heeding The Lord Jesus Christ's words concerning false prophets in Matt 24 and in Matt 7:19-29 Moreover, Jorge (Pope Francis) has also demonstrated by bad example, the bending of the knee to Baal (Satan) by by both mixing and blending with the false prophet with the antichrist declaration that they worship the same god. This antichrist demonstration, by Jorge (Pope Franci) is precisely what is Biblically defined as being of the doctrines of both Balaam and the Nicolaitans, and it is End Times Deception. Furthermore, Jorge (Pope Francis) had also met with other "Religious" Leaders such as the "Dalai Lama" who claims to be "a god" and is "part of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism", and he has met with the Leader of the "Bai" religion, along with others of the Hindu religion, etc., calling for the merging of world religions also known as Coexist.
I have a LOT of information on this subject, of which is in reserve for the thread that I am working on drafting a series of posts for per the Occult Agenda Against The Holy Bible and the push for the One World Religion.
Jorge (Pope Francis) has met with all of the various "Religious Leaders" already at the Vatican, even participating in and receiving a Buddhist "blessing", and it is also worth mentioning here that Jorge (Pope Francis) has also held, kissed and 'blessed' various images of the idols, such as the Buddha made of gold. These actions are antichrist, and this "Ecumunical Movement" has for more than a Century, been the goal of the Antichrist Movement from even within and behind the scenes of the SBC and Semenary, by men (Freemasons) that hold both the doctrines of Balaam and the Egyptians (Nicolaitans) per Rev 2-4, of which will also be entailed in that up and coming thread.
These are but just a few links; Per the other information that I have shared; other videos, News clips, and so forth are availble on the Internet.
The Latest: Pope, senior Muslim cleric pledge hope for peace
From Sikh to Hindu, new book profiles ten diverse faiths of the UAE
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Wesley Briggman Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Phl 2:3 KJV - [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
2Ti 2:15 KJV - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
These verses set a high standard that is easy for me to ignore when I think I am right!! If I didn't think I was right, I'd shut-up and listen.
I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to make me aware of my faults and short-coming when attempting to more "rightly" divide the Word of Truth. -
Wesley Briggman Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Some months ago I was in a men's Bible study. We were using material published under the name of a very highly respected Bible preacher/teacher. The booklet stated that Christians are sealed by the blood of Christ. I took issue with that position and stated that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. One of the ten others in the study came to me sometime later and confirmed for himself the position I took. The subject was not addressed again.
In our latest study, the author states that God granted Saul/Paul freewill.:Roflmao
I doubt that the "authors" of these materials have ever seen or read what was published under their names. As long as the royalties are posted to the correct accounts, they are content. -
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I think that we need to gravitate towards a common belief even when considering human understanding in order to develop a more comprehensive view of Scripture. If we become so broad in our doctrine then I am not sure we can be effective. Also, competing ideas between Christians benefit the whole and encourage refining doctrine.
But this assumes a context within Christianity. When we actually defend our views it has to be by Scripture only (we do not all share the same ideologies, philosophies, and worldviews). -
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I agree that when we come up with a new interpretation it is undoubtedly wrong.
That said, it is not without irony. Sproul held Presbyrerian beliefs that were not new, but they were newer than the early church so at one time they were new. The Reformed Church articulated the Atonement (the language used) in a new way during the Reformation. Covenant theology (and Dispensationalism), while perhaps true, was at one time a new way of looking at God's interaction with mankind. Limited Atonement is relatively new as the scope of the atonement was a relatively new issue.
That said, I typically prefer older views (granted, that in and of itself does not make my view correct....just old ;) ). The argument against me, of course, could be that I tend to be predisposed to antiquity when later views stand on a succession of theologicsl development. And that would be a fair argument. But I think the developmental process has made theology more complicated than necessary and has moved away from scripture as it has increased the human element.
We look at what has occurred and form an opinion. That is mine. I believe the early church closer to truth than present evangelical thought.
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