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  1. ScottA

    If atheists get accused of taking verses out of context, how do we know fundamentalists making those accusations aren’t doing the same as well?

    Understandable, but limited. The thing about this world, is that it (and we) are not perfect...which is simply defined as caused by sin. Sorry if that news has come to you in the way of accusations. In reality, those who have seen around the next bend, simply know it to be worth sharing, and if...
  2. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    You are not connecting the dots. The scriptures do say: Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
  3. ScottA

    If atheists get accused of taking verses out of context, how do we know fundamentalists making those accusations aren’t doing the same as well?

    Are you not admittedly not sure (agnostic)? Why then do you act as if you know what you are talking about? I actually happen to know that "accepting" is not what salvation is based on, that it is rather a matter of belief or knowing. And I answered the Original Post question. So, what, you're...
  4. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    We need only be born and live--this is our witness and our confession, whether wheat or tare. As for the scriptures, they are like the Sabbath: Man is not for the scriptures, nor are they the test of God, for even they are confused by God; but the scriptures are for man that he might not be...
  5. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    You misunderstand. To the contrary, if we are at all a servant of God, it is not we who speak or write at all. But rather, we are "silent in church" and "it is the Holy Spirit who speaks." It is only then that a person's name is associated with what is true from God, and not before.
  6. ScottA

    If atheists get accused of taking verses out of context, how do we know fundamentalists making those accusations aren’t doing the same as well?

    Yes, but only because most would assume that "accept" means "consent to receive (a thing offered)." Which definition does not define the salvation equation, as it assumes that one does not already have the thing "accepted." That's not how it works. On the contrary, salvation is rather a matter...
  7. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    No, it is not we who make speech plain to all, but the Spirit. Which is by design since Babel. Therefore He said, "Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive...
  8. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    No, but we are rather first born since Eve "in kind." That is, born in sin and of sin--the children of sin, of Satan our father. But there is another issue hard to understand for the scriptures seem to say one thing and then another: That is, that we are "one", but also referred to each as...
  9. ScottA

    If atheists get accused of taking verses out of context, how do we know fundamentalists making those accusations aren’t doing the same as well?

    So...you "hate" people who offers help to someone needing directions. Great. If you want directions--you can ask. I wasn't talking to you.
  10. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    Granted, clanging cymbals are one thing, parables are another, but revelation, hearing, and sight is from God. All in good time.
  11. ScottA

    If atheists get accused of taking verses out of context, how do we know fundamentalists making those accusations aren’t doing the same as well?

    "Accepting" is the wrong word. The point is rather, that if one "believes", it is evidence that within them they are "of God."
  12. ScottA

    Christian Predeterminism Exposed

    It is written: 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
  13. ScottA

    What is the importance of piety?

    Indeed, leaders and kings, even mothers and fathers, have their appointed position. Yet many assume to much beyond humility and even take advantage. There is a danger. I prefer church leaders in humble surroundings and attire.
  14. ScottA

    What does it mean to be born again?

    Okay, good, got it. No, one does not need to become a Jew. But I am still not sure you have expressed your real objection. Is it that your idea of "the resurrection life that Jesus gives" does not fit with how @Behold has defined it? How so?
  15. ScottA

    What does it mean to be born again?

    Okay, so maybe @Behold could have worded the idea of "Christ is the END OF THE LAW..." differently, that Christ has rather "fulfilled" the law. But what is your objection...that sin continued in the world after Christ paid the price? Or is it something else?
  16. ScottA

    Time no longer.

    I refer you to post #16.
  17. ScottA

    Time no longer.

    In times past all mankind only knew life according to their own times chronologically, as on a timeline. But the end is written, and before the end "all truth" was promised, "knowledge shall increase", and that we shall even see God "as He is." Which is to say, when time is "no longer"...
  18. ScottA

    Time no longer.

    If you yourself put your own right hand in a sock and gave it a name and made it speak and it said to you "My God"--would your right hand be you...or another? The scriptures also say that Jesus is God. Why have you not reconciled all? As for me knowing something many do not, yes. Jesus "in...
  19. ScottA

    Time no longer.

    Then perhaps you could explain who you were addressing here, and why.
  20. ScottA

    Time no longer.

    I don't know who you are addressing, but your ideas you should speak for yourself.