Seven questions

[face2face]

No.
Although I would temper that in consideration for the audience.
Some people can't handle questions calmly.

Let's look at the context.

Gender? Which gender?
I've seen questions about gender. - LOL

What are strifes?
Perhaps an alternative translation would offer a less awkward descriptor.

Let's look at the context.

LOL
Was that supposed to be a personal affront? (ouch)

What makes a question "unlearned"?
Perhaps an alternative translation would offer a less awkward descriptor.

So, ask if a question can be asked before it is asked?
Can I ask you a question?

Is truth a presumptive conclusion not to be diverted from?

Yours, or mine?
All questions are valid from my perspective.
No questions are valid from your perspective.
But here you are asking... dare I say it...
foolish and unlearned questions. ???

That would be the best starting point. Thanks.

Nothing of substance here SteVen - I was looking for the hook to draw me in but you came up empty. Lets see how you handle Pauls advise to Timothy.
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[St. SteVen]

Lets see how you handle Pauls advise to Timothy.

The "learned" know that "advice" is not spelled a-d-v-i-s-e. - LOL

 

[face2face]

@face2face

Here's the near context below in a more readable translation.
Paul is addressing Timothy, a young church leader.
Telling him not to address "foolish and stupid arguments" which "produce quarrels."

Nice...speaking to the Word of God is refreshing!

The next verse say "the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome"
What are you doing on this topic? Avoiding quarrels, or producing them?

Not all contention is negative...it can produce a postive outcome.

Everyone else is behaving themselves. Please join us. Thanks.

2 Timothy 2:22-24 NIV
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness,
faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments,
because you know they produce quarrels.
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome
but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

There are many unanswered questions in the Bible, some are profitable to explore, while others get argued profitlessly back and forth, while the more deeper principles of divine instruction are overlooked. The real teaching of Christ is hard on our nature, so naturally the flesh prefers to be distracted with anything which does not relate to the way of life. Paul's instruction to Timothy was wise council and Timothy would come to understand the incidental scenery of those many questions plays beautifully into the heart of man which is 'deceitful above all things.'
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[face2face]

The "learned" know that "advice" is not spelled a-d-v-i-s-e. - LOL

Losing ground SteVen? - maybe you could provide the forum a spell checking service? I sure know I need one lol.
What are your rates?

 

[face2face]

Seven questions:


1) Would a good God punish me for asking the hard questions?

You seem to have a fixation on God and Punishment (interesting). Can you provide an example of a situation where you think punishment is warranted? What if your questions promoted needless angst and division? I've known some to push their own wheelbarrows at times, which if not in harmony with the agreed view (community) on that subject, can cause strife.

2) Why do I believe what I believe?

Evidence.

3) Is this a good reason to believe in this?

Absolutely without it how can you know anything?

4) Is belief, or faith, a good measure for morality?

The only measure.

5) Have I explored other religions to the extent that I explored Christianity?

Acts 4:12 why would you? (this is a dumb question - just saying!) though mindful many have varied experiences in coming to Christ.

6) What if you are the one in the wrong religion?

If you can provide a reason for the Hope which is in you and support that hope with real evidence...a question like this one which promotes doubt is just powerless.

7) How would my faith community react to my exploring these questions?

No problem at all.

Please copy the question you are responding to in your reply. Thanks.

I checked the spelling SteVen but if you find anything please accept I am human and not perfect in anything - but His strength is made perfect in my weakness.

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[face2face]

The "learned" know that "advice" is not spelled a-d-v-i-s-e. - LOL

Not being an English scholar such as yourself, I looked up this word advice.

Apparently, advice is a noun that means guidance about what someone should do. Advise is a verb that means to provide someone with guidance about something.

What are your thoughts on how the word advise / advice should be used in the context of 2 Tim 2:23?

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[St. SteVen]

What if your questions promoted needless angst and division?

I thought the church was already providing that.

 

[face2face]

I thought the church was already providing that.

Are you refering to your church? Had a bad experience?...for the life of me I can't imagine how

 

[St. SteVen]

Acts 4:12 why would you? (this is a dumb question - just saying!) though mindful many have varied experiences in coming to Christ.

Christians tend to attempt to prove Christianity is a superior religion by studying Christianity,
They know only what their apologists tell them about other religions. (the echo chamber)

 

[St. SteVen]

I checked the spelling SteVen

Much appreciated, thamks. - LOL

 

[St. SteVen]

What are your thoughts on how the word advise / advice should be used in the context of 2 Tim 2:23?

I would advise you not to give any advice about it.
Because your foolish and unlearned comments will lead to "strifes". - LOL

 

[face2face]

Christians tend to attempt to prove Christianity is a superior religion by studying Christianity,
They know only what their apologists tell them about other religions. (the echo chamber)

I agree with this point! Take the many times you have been shown to be incorrect when you posted a section of Scripture - bold, underline and italics the text inferring its saying one thing, only to show it actually meant the opposite. It's what the Lord did with the Pharisees over and over for 3.5 years...a few caught on but most perished.

 

[face2face]

I would advise you not to give any advice about it.
Because your foolish and unlearned comments will lead to "strifes". - LOL

That 2 Timothy 2:23 quote has done a number on you SteVen...dont worry, it's not going anywhere!...the quote that is.

 

[St. SteVen]

Paul's instruction to Timothy was wise council and Timothy would come to understand the incidental scenery of those many questions plays beautifully into the heart of man which is 'deceitful above all things.'

Incidental scenery?
"... those many questions plays beautifully into the heart of man... which is 'deceitful above all things.' " ???
That's a lot of syrup there, buddy. - LOL

 

[face2face]

Incidental scenery?
"... those many questions plays beautifully into the heart of man... which is 'deceitful above all things.' " ???
That's a lot of syrup there, buddy. - LOL

Yeah, the type of scenery you seem to enjoy providing. I mean, let's be honest SteVen, your questions are not spelunking the depths of Job 28!

 

[face2face]

@St. SteVen have you ever shared your story in this forum? How you came to be so cynical? Might provide some insight into all these learned & unlearned questions?

 

[St. SteVen]

Losing ground SteVen?

Very next verse.

2 Timothy 2:24 KJV
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men...

 

[face2face]

Very next verse.

2 Timothy 2:24 KJV
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men...

And of your story? Why so cynical? We can keep playing the tit for tat games - I dont mind and I'm not perceiving any strife in these posts either. Are you feeling threatened? Do you need me to be gentler in my comments?
Happy to accommodate.
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[St. SteVen]

@St. SteVen have you ever shared your story in this forum?

My story?

How you came to be so cynical?

Say what? - LOL

Might provide some insight into all these learned & unlearned questions?

What other kind are there? - LOL
(learned & unlearned) ???
I'm guessing you meant "foolish" and unlearned?
Another error in proof-reading on your part.
Seems foolish and unlearned.
You should "strive" for better.

 

[St. SteVen]

Do you need me to be gentler in my comments?
Happy to accommodate.

Let's try that.