I've been on this forum 4 almost 20 years, talked and debated almost everything in scripture ,so the question to the question is, has anyone changed your mind on your thoughts?
What I've learned since being here is that I sail my own ship , and also that I may have an influence on new members which is why judgement starts at the pulpit .
I'm by know means a preacher I just share my thoughts ,just remember you alone will stand before our Father
From what I have seen in these Forums over the years is that it is a rare occasion when somebody changes their mind about anything.....I pretty much gave up on “ that” a long time ago....
I tend to post for the sake of Newbies that are still testing the waters and are still trying to develop sound, Bible - Based Doctrines....
I profess to be nothing more than a Sinner That has been saved by the Grace of God.....I spent many years in a “ Christian” church that was well- meaning but once I read the Bible for myself, and finally “ knew” what was in there , it was obvious to me that through my church’s many years of bad teaching, all I had to show for it was a brain full of Religious Mush......
Having discarded the church of my youth , I have prayed to God that he would lead me to the Best Bible Teachers out there —- and He has.I claim to know Nothing , but I honestly think that I have been exposed to Teachers that were , as the Bible says, “God's Gifts” to men—- Preachers That were “ God” Called as opposed to “ SELF” called.....
I don’t try to change anybody’s mind about anything.....I have a Very Strong Distaste for Legalism and the Spreading Of Leaven That Ruins The Faith Walk Of Newbies before they can even get started.....I hate the false teachings of those who reject the Gospel Of Grace and replace it with false, perverted , so- called “ gospels” that Rob God’s Children of the Assurance Of their Salvation and take away the Joy that they are entitled to....As Christians, we are told to correct and admonish those that spread the Leaven Of “ Jesus Saves—- BUT!” and “ Jesus is “Essential” for Salvation, but He’s just not “ Adequate” for Salvation —- we have to help Him out—- He needs a Co- Savior and I am he !” It is my Firm Conviction That the Song “ Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus “ has had it right all along....These are the things that I consider Vital in any Doctrine that will get the job of Salvation accomplished and give Joy and Security to all Believers.....
Those that wish to ADD to the Gospel of Grace and are unknowingly “ Fallen from Grace” May disagree with me —-and I smart enough and humble enough to admit that I just could be wrong about everything I think! However, to the dismay of those that might criticize me , I honestly believe that after 40 years of Bible study and after 40 years of listening to God - Inspired Teachers, I think my Doctrine is Biblically Sound—-I don’t think my Doctrine is perfect in all aspects , because I don’t think that “ anybody” gets it 100% —- not since Paul left the scene ....
Anyway, trying to “ change minds” is a Fool’s Errand .....all I try to do is use those who have been poorly taught as “ springboards” to get the Truth out there to the Newbies that have yet to be made “ stiff - necked” .....I try to catch them before they get ruined by the Legalists, The Tares and the Spreaders of Leaven that frequent these Forums.....I think that is the best one can hope to do....as I said, I could be wrong about everything I think, say, or post —- but until the day comes that I am “ Convinced” that I am mistaken.....I will continue to post for the benefit of the Newbies who need to have a firm foundation for their Faith....That “ Firm Foundation” for their Salvation can be found in 1Cor15:1-4 .....NEVER ADD TO IT! * REST* in it....It’s the KEY for every good thing that might follow in your Faith Walk.....God Bless ...
