i'm not really that bad of a guy, i'm just very sincere in my beliefs and very hard headed. i got in trouble for that a lot when i was a kid.
[ January 31, 2003, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: C.S. Murphy ]
Woman on the Board
Discussion in '2003 Archive' started by TheOliveBranch, Jan 3, 2003.
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This thread reminds me of the couple that got married. Before the wedding, they agreed he would make all the major decisions and she would make all the minor ones. Twenty years went by and a friend asked him about their agreement. The man replied, "In all these 20 years, I've never made a major decision!" FWIW & J/K
God Bless all
Rufus -
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2Timothy 2:15&16.
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
'But shun profane and idle babblings,for they will increase to more ungodliness." -
2Timothy 2:23-26.
"But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes,...a servent of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach,...in humility correcting those who are in opposition." -
A merry heart doeth good........
Sue -
Amen, Sister Sue -- Preach it!
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Even when one has scripture to back up what they are saying, many times it is a matter of interpretation.
And further if a person thinks that it is wrong, I believe they should just say so without attacking the other person (I'm not refering to anyone in particular)
It is like I am going to beat this into the ground until you agree with me.
I know there are scriptures that say we should show others the truth, but how do you know it is the truth?
And after you show them the truth, isn't it up to the individual to decide if it is the truth? -
How are you certain about any truth then?
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Many things which are argued that are false are easily shown as false with Scripture. The problems people have seeing the truth comes when they mix the things of the world with truth. Add in acceptance of the world and a refusal to separate makes it a difficult thing to change an opinion on a matter, that was readily dismissed in the past as being such.
So many people are ignorant of Holiness, and have never been taught nor have a desire to properly discern good and evil. Acceptance of these ways makes the "as long as you're saved, it doesn't matter" philosophy thrive.
You are so right, ruthi, to argue for truth. Sometimes this requires one to stand alone, or be redundant when stating facts. I am one that will sit quietly in a Sunday School class, with the presence of Godly men who have strong stands on the truth. The Baptist Board brings out the other side of me. The side that cannot sit by, ildy watching truth being walked over and disgraces God's Holiness.
All anyone needs to do is ask God, for wisdom and discernment. Many may do so, others don't, but there are the few who will see truth and cherish it for what it is. Too many will get a glimpse, then run because it steps on comfort. -
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The truth that I think is important for people to believe is the plan of salavation.
Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him I am the way, the truth,and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. -
I posted the following in place where
one can witness to Pagans, athiests,
agnostics, and most anyone else.
They are against PC=political correctness
in that place.
Truth is NOT some ideal.
Truth is NOT some though pattern.
Truth is NOT some paradigm.
Truth is a person.
Truth is the person Jesus.
The Holy Bible tells about Him.
I have a problem with PC=political correctness.
It is PC to search for the Truth, but if you
ever find it, you will immediately be labeled
a "bigot".
In April 1952 someone pointed out to me
this verse from the Holy Bible, New Testament
segment, Book of Romans:
Romans 10:9 (nKJV):
if you confess with your mouth
the Lord Jesus and believe in your
heart that God has raised Him from
the dead, you will be saved.
In April 1952 i first confessed that
"Jesus is Lord" while believing that
God had indeed raised Jesus from the
dead. Then Jesus became not only
my Lord but from that day forward,
my Savior as well. And it is true today,
Fifty years later: Jesus is still my Lord
and still my Savior.
I am a Fundamentalist Christian
(also known as a Jesus Phreque )
A Fundamentalist Christian believes this:
1. The inspiration and infallibility of Scripture
2. The diety of Christ
3. The substitutionary atonement of Christ's death
4. The literal resurrection of Christ from the dead
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Why is the plan of salvation the only part of the Bible that is important to you.
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I agree that the entire Bible, God's word is important. However, salvation is the pinnacle of the Baptist faith.
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You are absolutely correct in that all Scripture is important and is the inspired word of God and is true in every part. I totally agree with that.
I was trying to say that...All other truth of scripture will follow after one learns the truth of salvation and believes and accepts Jesus as their savior. The Holy Spirit will reveal truth to the believer. Understanding the Bible takes great study and prayer over the period of a Christian's life.
The Bible is very important to a Christian, but a person must become a Christian first. Since the Bible has no meaning for the unbeliever, it is important as a believer to tell them the plan of salvation. -
When witnessing to a lost person; what do you show him first? The plan of salvation scriptures.
Sue -
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