Search results

  • Welcome to Christian Forums, a Christian Forum that recognizes that all Christians are a work in progress.

    You will need to register to be able to join in fellowship with Christians all over the world.

    We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!

  1. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    I’ve taught Christian Apologetics courses in Bible colleges on two continents (North America and Africa).
  2. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    “I can’t say it anymore plainly than this: Violence is not a Christian value!” (Paul R. Graves) https://um-insight.net/perspectives/is-violence-a-christian-value-no/ If what the pastor said is true, then what’s that in your hand, Crusader? Violence is a Christian value in the mind of the...
  3. Matthias

    Does your church still use hymnals?

    “There is no excuse for singing doctrinal error no matter how attractive the tune may be.” - Joel Beeke
  4. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    Easy to remember and wide applicability: Do it the way Jesus and the apostles taught it and modeled it.
  5. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    “My own posture is one of pacifism, and here is the logic that I find compelling: I cannot kill a non-Christian, for whom Christ died and to whom I am called to preach the gospel, for the state; that would be rendering to Caesar what is God’s and deconstruct the kingdom mission. I cannot kill...
  6. Matthias

    What books are you currently reading?

    “A good book is an event in my life.” - Marie-Henri Boyle (aka Stendhal)
  7. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    I don’t know who you are posting to but I don’t hate the Muslims. Even those who are falsely accusing me of being a Muslim apologist should agree with me about that. It’s not a laughing matter. Those who don’t need to repent. “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Again, I...
  8. Matthias

    Biblical Archaeology

    From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this afternoon - “Sixth-century copy of the Letters of St. Paul recovered” (James F. McGrath) https://x.com/religionprof/status/2048658436569645121?s=46&t=T64e94h2unfHH-VO4i01zA From the link - “A team of researchers has recovered 42 previously unknown...
  9. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    While those two are busy entertaining themselves by slandering me in this thread - and at least one other thread which I only learned about due to receiving a notification that I was mentioned there - I want to encourage my readers to read the history of the Crusades. Despite what you’ve heard...
  10. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    You either haven’t read my posts in this thread (which means you’re speaking out of ignorance) or you have read them (which means you’re intentionally trying to harm my reputation.) Virtually none of what you have said about me in your post is true. Thank you for posting it in this thread...
  11. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    Post in thread 'Bill Warner, PhD: Jihad vs Crusades' Bill Warner, PhD: Jihad vs Crusades Please notice two things, readers: 1. I’m not a Muslim apologist. 2. The member who slandered me is trying to mislead you. He posted this in a thread he started in a “Christians Only” forum, knowing full...
  12. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    I wasn’t expecting anyone here to rise in my defense but I appreciate the fact that you did. Thank you. Yes, I would. As do many other Christian pastors and laypersons. I defend Christianity and I criticize Christianity. This may be seen in many of my posts.
  13. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    Caesar, if you’re listening, a message: If you order me to kill my enemies the answer is no. There are plenty of people who will, or say that they will, kill yours / theirs.
  14. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    He would kill me if Caesar told him to. He would kill you too if Caesar told him to. Jesus isn’t going to tell me to kill him in the present age. In the age to come, he might. If he does, I would do it. I’ve already addressed that. My work is to preach Messiah to the Muslims (and others), not...
  15. Matthias

    Reason for The Crusades explained

    He’s chosen not to answer many of the questions I’ve asked him. I don’t know it for a fact but I doubt he would answer the one you’re suggesting. It’s deeply personal and he’s proud of his Roman Catholic ancestors. I think he wants to leave it at that.