Embracing Doctrinal Diversity - Unity in diversity

[Ezra]

We don't need to shun someone simply because they have a slightly different view of things than we do.

no we dont but if its way off base purgatory water baptism salvation .we cant embrace it.

 

[St. SteVen]

no we dont but if its way off base purgatory water baptism salvation .we cant embrace it.

Why divide the Body of Christ over simple doctrinal disagreements?
Do you really think that someone that was raised with purgatory and water baptism salvation is lost?

 

[Ezra]

Do you really think that someone that was raised with purgatory and water baptism salvation is lost?

absolutely if they hold to water baptism and purgatory as salvation.. you bet they been deceived into a false Hope . purgatory water baptism salvation is Man works...

Why divide the Body of Christ over simple doctrinal disagreements?

if its false teaching it must be exposed. paul wrote Galatians 1:8
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

 

[David in NJ]

I mean within reason, of course.
We don't need to shun someone simply because they have a slightly different view of things than we do.

How slight was this statement and what was the outcome:

“Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”

@Mark51

 

[St. SteVen]

How slight was this statement and what was the outcome:

“Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”

What does that have to do with unity in the Body of Christ?

 

[Ezra]

Why divide the Body of Christ over simple doctrinal disagreements?
Do you really think that someone that was raised with purgatory and water baptism salvation is lost?

so i am curious you post all these questions when someone responds ... i notice you pick and chose who and what to reply to.. i never read any of your defense.. just questions ,,is there a reason for this ?

 

[Ezra]

The reason is that he is a blasphemer. His questions are not for his enlightenment, which is why he never responds to certain answers that intellectually clarify beyond any reasonable doubt. His questions are designed to cast doubt, that perhaps God’s motives are sinister, that we have chosen foolishly and are perhaps deceived.

I believe he’s undergoing a real crisis of faith, fallen into a bottomless pit of doubt. We can’t please God without faith. I do believe @st Stephen is a sincere blasphemer. So that it is not all theoretical, I’ve shared with him my personal journey, which acknowledges there is no substitute for CHOOSING to take the next step in faith, and then the NEXT, etc. it’s not about KNOWING or how one translation or another renders it.

its evident he dont know

 

[ShineTheLight]

We can respect each other, but we cannot fellowship with false doctrine. We need to build both bridges and walls. I cannot fellowship with one who believes they can lose their salvation. Because that is teaching that Jesus blood did not forgive all sins in a believers life! That is false doctrine and must be resisted at all costs. If a person chooses to attach themselves to such a doctrine- then I must build a wall.

The one where someone says/insists that they don't need to repent and can do whatever they want is the false doctrine. You can't pick and choose the parts of the bible you want to believe and ignore others. When God says to deny yourself, that includes if you are wrong about something. The bible tells people to humble themselves and know when to admit you are wrong. Otherwise, you give a place to pride. God says to acknowledge him in all of his ways.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

The one where someone says/insists that they don't need to repent and can do whatever they want is the false doctrine. You can't pick and choose the parts of the bible you want to believe and ignore others. When God says to deny yourself, that includes if you are wrong about something. The bible tells people to humble themselves and know when to admit you are wrong. Otherwise, you give a place to pride. God says to acknowledge him in all of his ways.

Yes I know and argue the very same thing! Wjhy are y9ou writing this to me. I do not disagree.

 

[soberxp]

To learn and embrace diversity, one should start by letting go of the arrogant and prejudiced things. Begin by putting these aside and start reading books about other religions...