I have posted men on this site in the past who I didn't completely agree with. This was done because I agreed with what they were saying in a certain article or statement.
However, it is now coming to light that some of them had historical roots in the "Demon Possession of Christians Movement", "Shepherding Movement", the "New Age" (through the guise of the "Church Growth Movement) or "Evangelicals and Catholics Together". I cannot state in strong enough terms how much I disagree with these.
Henceforth,I am going to be very particular about what is posted here. I do apologize if what has been posted in the past led anyone to believe that I endorsed any of these teachings or movements.
No doubt some will be offended by my drawing a line in the sand and want to argue. However, I must stand for the truth as defined by the Word.
Okie Preacher
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in other words, you have itching ears. be honest, you did not base your "truth" in the word. your truth or world view is derived from your supreme leader/s.
there are thousands of presentations and interpretation of the scriptures. what makes you think yours is right others wrong?
so when you say, you will not endorse any views other than those that agree with your version of truth....you inevitably perpertuate...hatred, religious intolerance and division which, completely goes against the spirit of the letter or grace.
see the destructiveness of religion?
At least I have the courage to identify myself when I declare my convictions...
My convictions on the Scripture are supported by 1,600 years of Orthodox (established) Church Doctrine. In other words, what the Church believed until liberalism sought to destroy the historical doctrines of the Church.
Jesus said, "I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life; No man comes to the Father but by me." (John 14:6)
Was Jesus being intolerant of other religions when He made this exclusive statement?
jesus fought for the underdogs. jesus went against political and religious powers. jesus brought down the walls of temples, christianity are building the walls of temples.
jesus message was all encompassing and inclusive - irrespective of one's heritage or background. when he offered himself as the way, the evangelical "four spiritual laws" was never his salvation message or "the way".
jesus message was faith in his political kingdom, not faith in his "supernatural kingdom".
all these supernatural talk cut no ice with people dying from poverty and corruption etc.
the more "supernatural" your claims are, the greater the deception and corruption.
Okie
I admire you for taking a stand.. keep teaching the truth.
Mary B
Anonymous; Even thought we disagree, I respect your right to your comments.
In making your argument, you did not answer my question: Was Jesus being intolerant of other religions when He made this exclusive statement? (John 14:6).
Also, was Jesus intolerant of other religions when He said to the religious leaders of His day, "Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." (John 8:24)
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law'; and 'a man's enemies will be those of his own household.'" (Matthew 10:34-36)
I would suggest two things:
1) Read the Gospel of John.
2) Read, "More Than a Carpenter," by Josh McDowell
If you are honestly seeking the truth, you will find it. (Jeremiah 29:13).
God bless you.
God bless you Maryb...
there is difference between intolerance and taking up one's sword.
if you disagree and shut someone off, ignore,bully, imprison, bash the perpetrator etc, you are exhibiting intolerant traits- generally speaking
to carry a sword is to fight. you engage even to the point of risking your own life.
my last posts mentioned the latter. jesus pulled down strongholds and paid the ultimate price.
there is a very thin line between fighting for your beliefs and intolerant.
for instance, in the internet, i know of some serious political bloggers that will tolerate vulgarity as long as it was said in context. the other extreme of the spectrum you will find, christians for instance, who will not tolerate contrarian views though no vulgarity used.
i see the virtue of tolerance by grace in the internet because, the vast majority of internet users are savvy enough to not even bothered or be fooled.
but if you come to my home and try to mess up my neatly placed furnitures or private properties, i will display my intolerance you will never forget - so know where and how intolerance should be applied
jesus "intolerance" was focused. it is, still today, sword for sword.
yes, you are right, he did not bring peace. for peace to happen, you need to get rid of the old order - SIN.
and this SIN has nothing to do with your "imperfection" as a human being.
"christianity" is the enemy within that jesus is culling.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." (Matthew 5:38:45 RSV)
Okie Pastor, what do you think of the above verses in reference to your post on "content"?
The common language of the day was Greek and Aramaic. In Babylon, the common person relied on the Religious Leaders to teach them the OT Scriptures, since they were written in Hebrew. So they twisted the scriptures to their own profit.
Jesus was saying that His words were more important than any other teaching. Second, true faith is in action, not mere profession.
correction:
In Babylon, the common language of Hebrew was lost, so the common person relied on the Religious Leaders to teach them the OT Scriptures, since they were written in Hebrew.
"true faith is in action, not mere profession."
lately, this has been featuring in my mind.
almost every sermon i had listened to in the past has always ended with some kind of admonition to "pray" more or to look towards god for supernatural provision or deliverance.
leaders now a days seldom get their hands dirty - apparently, it pays to talk.
jesus said something to this effect...the brother who is hungry, thirsty or needs shelter requires....demonstrative love,not...more prayers, more unsubstantiated promises or supernatural this and supernatural that
but supernatural this and supernatural that are religion forte( especially Christianity).
time to remind myself of 1 cor 13.
http://ajesusmanifesto.wordpress.com/
read the above.
full of disconnected or disjointed and over imaginative use of scripture. at best, the work of a jigsaw specialist who pieced together an incredible story of....absurdity.
if that's christianity, it explains why the world is what it is today - ravaged by mammon and corrupt leaders because...the christians have been led to....idolize jesus and basically, doing nothing except...talk or pray etc.
idolatry, by the way, is the way of SIN and is SIN.
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