What is the Bible?

[DPMartin]

well, Jesus said The kingdom is within you and you say that doesn't apply, so i asked for the qualification of that Scripture that makes it not apply, which might be there for all i know, bc i dont :)

I said in so many words if your not born again then The kingdom is within you does not apply.

 

[Brakelite]

Peter...was an employed fisherman and did NOT write any of the letters in the NT.

Are you sure about that Mary?

 

[Brakelite]

the Lord Jesus came in to the world with conflict and antagonism with those who think to be the authority on God, much like your posting here.

though yes that doesn't prove me correct because Jesus may have had the same dealings, but the facts prove correct and yes its becomes quite unnecessary to feed spoons full of sugar to those who insist that their view of God is correct because its their right to view God in whatever view they seek, in their mutual group of like thinking that that's what important here. so no you're completely incorrect and miss guided. because God's conception of you or view of you or what He really thinks of you, shapes your whole life. even if He leaves you to your own judgements, and the results thereof.

I have absolutely no idea what you just said.

 

[Brakelite]

Brakelite decided to postulate an imaginary scenario.

You are getting your nose out of joint because I suggest that the scriptures are written in a form more in tune with songwriters, musicians, poets, lyricists and story tellers rather than the many who think it a text book on theology? I wasnt equating hippies with the Bible writers by way of character, but rather by way of worldview and love for life. Theologians love to exound on how scripture teaches facts and doctrines and stuff we must accept or be classified as heretics... Whereas I believe the writers of scripture were telling a story...a story of infinite redemptive love... And they did it through song and poetry and narrative... Precisely the way God wanted His words expressed because that is the way they better reflect His personality. A God of love... Of music... Of beauty... Of poetry. A God of life and joy and peace. A God Who accepts children to play on His lap...a God who plays... Who laughs... Who sings.
If people cannot see that God in scripture and all they see is doctrine and judgement and wrath and power...I feel sorry for them.

 

[Paul Christensen]

Not true. Peter put on some clothes to swim out to Jesus and NOTHING in scripture suggests he had shabby clothes. He was an employed fisherman and did NOT write any of the letters in the NT.

Oh? What about 1 and 2 Peter?

 

[Brakelite]

Having a more enlightened perspective of the character of God gives us an image of God that is so much more beautiful than an authoritarian law giver. Love is the fulfilling of the law. By beholding we are changed. We behold perfect undying unconditional love in the face of Jesus and we become loving like Him... And we fulfill the law. Without even trying.

 

[mjrhealth]

Having a more enlightened perspective of the character of God gives us an image of God that is so much more beautiful than an authoritarian law giver. Love is the fulfilling of the law. By beholding we are changed. We behold perfect undying unconditional love in the face of Jesus and we become loving like Him... And we fulfill the law. Without even trying.

But this was never about the bible was it, just here to promote your religion as you always do, Jesus fulfilled all the requirements of the law. Job done. It is finished.

It is by grace you are saved through faith.

No more no less.

 

[Josho]

Hey I remember they taught in Sunday school and Christian education

B.I.B.L.E = Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

 

[Brakelite]

But this was never about the bible was it, just here to promote your religion as you always do, Jesus fulfilled all the requirements of the law. Job done. It is finished.

It is by grace you are saved through faith.

No more no less.

And yet after 7 pages you still haven't found anything to criticise concerning 'my religion', even though I am sure you were looking.
So my quoting scripture that says love is the fulfilling of the law was the best you could do? Being changed into the image of Christ as was the focus of the last 7 pages, in your mind was just a diversionary tactic on my part to lull everyone into a false sense of security before introducing the real motivation for this thread? My religion? Really?

 

[Brakelite]

Oh? What about 1 and 2 Peter?

Yes, I was alluding to that a couple of posts previous. Can't wait to hear her answer after hauling me over hot coals for reversing the order of Peters state of dress while fishing.

 

[mjrhealth]

And yet after 7 pages you still haven't found anything to criticise concerning 'my religion', even though I am sure you were looking.
So my quoting scripture that says love is the fulfilling of the law was the best you could do? Being changed into the image of Christ as was the focus of the last 7 pages, in your mind was just a diversionary tactic on my part to lull everyone into a false sense of security before introducing the real motivation for this thread? My religion? Really?

It is always teh same, every post ends in the law, Jesus is the Word of God in Him we move in Him is our life and our salvation, He gave mankind grace so He could live, but men choose not to have life in Him. The NT is a collection of eyewitness accounts, and there is error, bur "christian " are afraid to look because they will discover it its not God,

It has no life it only points to the one who is life, but few are willing to leave it for is sake.

 

[bbyrd009]

I said in so many words if your not born again then The kingdom is within you does not apply.

yes, and wadr since that is completely meaningless and is prolly even against Scripture and Christ, i asked you for a Quote?
the reason being Understand why the pimps and hoes are beating you into the kingdom
et al

 

[bbyrd009]

I would at least suggest that if you consider yourself "born again" you are the most deceived person on the planet, and even your posts will be antithetical to Scripture, you will speak/write as if you actually knew something, and the something you say you know will also be against some other Scripture, and etc.
at least that was my personal experience, and detailed observations since then havent changed my opinion any

 

[bbyrd009]

I have absolutely no idea what you just said.

"you are wrong and i am flawless" is what i read

 

[Marymog]

Are you sure about that Mary?

I stand corrected. The consensus is that he did write 1 and 2 Peter although there are some who disagree and give good evidence to support their belief.

Embarrassingly I was thinking only of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John when I made that statement.

Mary

 

[bbyrd009]

I wasnt equating hippies with the Bible writers by way of character

dunno why not, hippies are awesome, "non-doers," regardless of the rep of some. Now personally i like being more active maybe, but i take that as an indication of how lost i still am?

You are getting your nose out of joint because I suggest that the scriptures are written in a form more in tune with songwriters, musicians, poets, lyricists and story tellers rather than the many who think it a text book on theology? I wasnt equating hippies with the Bible writers by way of character, but rather by way of worldview and love for life. Theologians love to exound on how scripture teaches facts and doctrines and stuff we must accept or be classified as heretics... Whereas I believe the writers of scripture were telling a story...a story of infinite redemptive love... And they did it through song and poetry and narrative... Precisely the way God wanted His words expressed because that is the way they better reflect His personality. A God of love... Of music... Of beauty... Of poetry. A God of life and joy and peace. A God Who accepts children to play on His lap...a God who plays... Who laughs... Who sings.
If people cannot see that God in scripture and all they see is doctrine and judgement and wrath and power...I feel sorry for them.

word

but that is, after all, the antithesis of "hippies" right?
i love when ppl say (irl) they hate hippies, or they make some snide comment about someone we might label a hippy, bc then i get to ask "ah, how come?" in my most innocent voice, and watch them flop around like idiots trying to justify themselves lol.

Having a more enlightened perspective of the character of God gives us an image of God that is so much more beautiful than an authoritarian law giver. Love is the fulfilling of the law. By beholding we are changed. We behold perfect undying unconditional love in the face of Jesus and we become loving like Him... And we fulfill the law. Without even trying.

well, i am at a loss to identify which religion specifically that would be stumping for, and while i have to admit that that last part is often just theoretical for me--aside from maybe minutes at a time, when i'm feeling generous prolly--i think that was very well put bl, ty

 

[bbyrd009]

Hey I remember they taught in Sunday school and Christian education

B.I.B.L.E = Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

hence your gatherings do more harm than good i guess, wadr

 

[Marymog]

Oh? What about 1 and 2 Peter?

I stand corrected. The consensus is that he did write those although there are some who disagree and give good evidence to support their belief.

Embarrassingly I was thinking only of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John when I made that statement.

Mary

 

[Josho]

hence your gatherings do more harm than good i guess, wadr

C'mon mate, I am allowed to have a silly comment every now and then.

 

[bbyrd009]

I said in so many words if your not born again then The kingdom is within you does not apply.

there is a vast, tax-exempt Industry that has arisen around Jesus now DP, so i don't blame you any ok, i was raised on that same tripe