Jimmy Engle
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That certainly shows what has happened to me when I got saved. Everything really did become new. I didn't know anything about Jesus or God but that changed quickly along with the passions of my heart. Praise God!
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I guess my advice would be to not put the cart before the horse. Sit back and take a breath. You do not want to hurry into this decision. Jimmy, you said you had been a Christian for less than a year ("Ever since I got saved over the summer ….") now you want to "study theology and teach." That is commendable, and I understand your enthusiasm but Paul didn't even start preaching immediately after he was struck down, and he had all ready been a student of Scripture since his youth. You do not need Theology yet. How much Scripture have you read with understanding? (I am not saying here that you must understand everything in Scripture). It would be better to get grounded in Scripture before thinking about seminary because they don't teach much Scripture, believe it or not. Seminaries train church leaders, they are not Bible Schools.Jimmy Engle;75040 said:AMEN TO THIS! One of the reasons why I am so miserable about school is because I have a HUGE urge to read the bible and to just lock myself up in my room so when I come out of my room I might have something to say about God. What you say is true. The bulk of what God teaches me will come through prayer and His word and not from school. I wish I had time for bible studies and just good solid fellowship with brother's and sister's in Christ. I'm not sure if I will continue going to school next semester I feel extremely tempted to stop going. This would give me time to study the bible and grow in faith and also save money and when I am ready just go straight to a school that teaches theology.
God makes something very clear here, he says in the mouth of 2 or 3 wittness's let it be so. This is why he often repeats himself in differnt books to be a wittness unto each other ..... Now when God repeats something 4 times let it be very clear how serious he is when he speaks Mat 12:39But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:Christina;75053]There is one baptism [URL=http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eph&c=4&v=5&t=KJV#5][COLOR=#0000ff]Eph 4:5[/COLOR][/URL][B][U]One Lord said:[/B] John preached the baptism of repentance you are reading into scripture what isn't there .... We are saved by grace upon belief and repentance. It has no other waiting period no other condition that is religion of men not the Word of God ...Your talking about a time when Christ hadn't even fully finished his mission before rising to take his place at the right hand of God.... It isn't a condition of baptism of the spirit ....There is One baptism not two and to claim different is against Gods Word.. and spirit and ghost are used interchangeably they are not different things ... There's the father son and Holy Ghost/spirit.......NOT THE FATHER, SON. HOLY GHOST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT ... Gods Word has no denominations only believing in Christ Christ is not a Pentecostal nor a Catholic nor a Lutheran nor a Baptist he is Savior of all ....By Grace one baptism of repentance of sins which can only occur when you confess a belief that Christ died for you sins ... If you want to preach a religion denomination doctrine as a condition of salvation and Gods spirit..... please read Swampfoxs post at link http://www.christianityboard.com/showthread.php?p=74822#post74822
I don't see the fruitfulness of discussing this more. I think it might be an argument over semantics. 2 Timothy 2:14. Thus I won't defend my positions about baptism here, but I will explain why I have diagnosed this as semantics.Yes, there is only "one baptism". Quintessially so.In another sense, and in no way contradictory: there are many "types" of "baptisms" in scripture.....examples: baptism of John, baptism of water, baptism of suffering, baptism of repentance (Luke 3:3), baptism of fire, baptism of the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, the baptism of Moses (1 Corinthians 10:2), Christ's baptism that causes "division" (Luke 12:49-51).... (which is probably Christ's "passion"), Christ's water baptism, the baptism that Paul was not concerned about achieving even while he was preaching the gospel (1 Cor 1:17, "baptism from man", "baptism from heaven", baptism which Elijah or a prophet could do (John 1:25), being baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus without receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:16 contrast with Acts 10:47-48), being baptized into Christ's death (Romans 6:3), baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Cor 12:13), baptism that saves you "also" (1 Peter 3:21), baptism as a burial, etcHebrews 6:2 "...instruction on baptisms" (plural baptisms) even when laying on of hands, eternal judgement, resurrection are singular (not individual instances, but the single ideas themselves.)I do not believe that this list proves you, or anyone else, wrong. I don't intend to here; I'm not making any arguments in that regard. My point is that because baptism is a deep and beautiful issue, with tons of room for semantic confusion, we can both trust that there is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism" and yet possess different understandings [not that there isn't one Truth].I say this for conscience sake. You don't need to worry about me not trusting Ephesians 4:5, nor I you, and I think it will be best to drop the topic here.I appologize if I was ever unclear about Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit and Spirit, They are one and the same. I don't see where I was unclear, but let me apologize and clear it up now.As far as preaching a denomination, I don't have one. If my views happen to coincide with one denomination or other, you can chide me as you like, but it will become a slippery slope. ;) There are many denominations.Christina;75053]There is one baptism [URL=http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eph&c=4&v=5&t=KJV#5][COLOR=#0000ff]Eph 4:5[/COLOR][/URL][B][U]One Lord said:[/B] John preached the baptism of repentance you are reading into scripture what isn't there .... We are saved by grace upon belief and repentance. It has no other waiting period no other condition that is religion of men not the Word of God ...Your talking about a time when Christ hadn't even fully finished his mission before rising to take his place at the right hand of God.... It isn't a condition of baptism of the spirit ....There is One baptism not two and to claim different is against Gods Word.. and spirit and ghost are used interchangeably they are not different things ... There's the father son and Holy Ghost/spirit.......NOT THE FATHER, SON. HOLY GHOST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT ... Gods Word has no denominations only believing in Christ Christ is not a Pentecostal nor a Catholic nor a Lutheran nor a Baptist he is Savior of all ....By Grace one baptism of repentance of sins which can only occur when you confess a belief that Christ died for you sins ... If you want to preach a religion denomination doctrine as a condition of salvation and Gods spirit..... please read Swampfoxs post at link http://www.christianityboard.com/showthread.php?p=74822#post74822
Quite.Christina;75053 said:We are saved by grace upon belief and repentance.
Now to run as if to win a prize.... by grace and grace alone.Being a pastor, etc, could never add anything to my salvation, which is the source of relationship with God. I can't make God like me more, or love me more. It is for freedom we are set free. I will live in a manner consistant with my calling. By that, I mean my calling to faith. ;)Thanks, MartinMartin W.;75059][B]Redeemed22 [/B]If you are a Christian said:Redeemed22[/B] , God chose you , just as you are , for reasons he only knows at this time. He has a plan for you. I do not know what it is and for that reason will not give you advice on what you should do at this time.I have enjoyed your posts , your questions , and your enthusiasm , just remember God has a plan for you it will unfold as intended, not always easy , not always recognized by others , but guided just right for you. You are a unique individual who will do things most of us are not capable of. Individual talents within the Church are gifts. We all can benefit.Thanks again for your enthusiasm.Martin W.
mjrhealth;75087]A passion for Jesus said:The meat is the knowledge of Gods Word[/B] and God calls some to be Pastors to help us learn how to cut the meat so to speak so we can fully chew and digest it ... Unfortunately as prophesied many today think the milk is the meat ... or think the knowledge is theirs ... Its not in either case ... Its Gods knowledge there to read for anyone but where are the Pastors who teach us how to cut the meat how to understand it .. They are too busy either claiming their traditions of men are the meat or think the milk will sustain their sheep or claiming its their own knowledge that's right .... Gods word only says one thing not 500 different things ... Where are the sheep that demand to know want to learn the one thing God Word says ? .. They are stuck in the milk lets just be nice to everyone and let everyone have their own beliefs. God never says this ! Men say it .. True we are not to judge ..we are to love the sinner not the sin ..We are also told not to cast pearls before swine.. dust off your feet and leave .. I could go on and on .. No where are we told to just be nice and not boldly preach what scripture says ... Even if it is against what men say ... Are we to do it out of love most certainly ... but love does not mean letting those one loves walk off a cliff rather than speak out because you might offend them .... Where are these Pastors ? Where are these sheep? Amos 8: 10And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day. 11Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: our Pastors ? 12And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it. our sheep ? Mat7: 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Mat 22:14For many are called, but few [are] chosen. This includes Pastors and sheep if sheep don't demand a good Pastors they wont get any thats where we are today if being a good Pastor means not just being nice and let everyone have their own beliefs whether its scriptural or not, if being a good pastor means talking against men's traditions, then the sheep don't want them ....lets just live on milk ...Be fore warned Gods says the good news milk will not sustain you. So I say if there are those out there wanting to be real Pastors step up ..If there are those that want to really be led/taught step up demand your Pastors give you real meat... but it wont be taught in most theology schools ... They teach milk... Wisdom only comes from God he will teach you his meat ..and that requires study and shutting out the noise in your ears and closing your eyes to men and traditions.Last but not least God says of these kind of Pastors and sheep Mat 10:22And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Not just hated by non believers but you will be hated by believers that want to stay in their traditions of men they will hate you for teaching/preaching Gods Word over men's. but he that endureth to the end shall be saved
mjrhealth;75119]Actually said:What a bunch of "junk!" You have to be kidding!
mjrhealthreread my post you have exactly the kind of attitude of the sheep Im am talking to here ....If you think Gods Word is all just about the good news of Christ your in trouble what are you going to do when the fake christ comes ? How do you know the differance ... God wrote you a book for a reason its only because you dont know the meat you would even say the things you have you just want easy milk be like Jesus ... Thats a great start but thats all it is a start ... Its like running a race and never leaving the starting line and then saying you win because your at the start line first ... I didnt intend to be insulting to you but I did intend to try to get your attention and wake you up ... God didnt appoint the prophets and inspire them to write down his Words For no reason ... Its you who are lying to yourself not us who is being lied to the price will be yours to pay ...Christina;75110]True a passion for Jesus doesn said:The meat is the knowledge of Gods Word[/B] and God calls some to be Pastors to help us learn how to cut the meat so to speak so we can fully chew and digest it ... Unfortunately as prophesied many today think the milk is the meat ... or think the knowledge is theirs ... Its not in either case ... Its Gods knowledge there to read for anyone but where are the Pastors who teach us how to cut the meat how to understand it .. They are too busy either claiming their traditions of men are the meat or think the milk will sustain their sheep or claiming its their own knowledge that's right .... Gods word only says one thing not 500 different things ... Where are the sheep that demand to know want to learn the one thing God Word says ? .. They are stuck in the milk lets just be nice to everyone and let everyone have their own beliefs. God never says this ! Men say it .. True we are not to judge ..we are to love the sinner not the sin ..We are also told not to cast pearls before swine.. dust off your feet and leave .. I could go on and on .. No where are we told to just be nice and not boldly preach what scripture says ... Even if it is against what men say ... Are we to do it out of love most certainly ... but love does not mean letting those one loves walk off a cliff rather than speak out because you might offend them .... Where are these Pastors ? Where are these sheep? Amos 8: 10And I will turn your feasts into mourning' date=' and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day. [B']11[/B]Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: our Pastors ? 12And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it. our sheep ? Mat7: 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Mat 22:14For many are called, but few [are] chosen. This includes Pastors and sheep if sheep don't demand a good Pastors they wont get any thats where we are today if being a good Pastor means not just being nice and let everyone have their own beliefs whether its scriptural or not, if being a good pastor means talking against men's traditions, then the sheep don't want them ....lets just live on milk ...Be fore warned Gods says the good news milk will not sustain you. So I say if there are those out there wanting to be real Pastors step up ..If there are those that want to really be led/taught step up demand your Pastors give you real meat... but it wont be taught in most theology schools ... They teach milk... Wisdom only comes from God he will teach you his meat ..and that requires study and shutting out the noise in your ears and closing your eyes to men and traditions.Last but not least God says of these kind of Pastors and sheep Mat 10:22And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Not just hated by non believers but you will be hated by believers that want to stay in their traditions of men they will hate you for teaching/preaching Gods Word over men's. but he that endureth to the end shall be saved