the “right side”?

[DPMartin]

How do you know you’re on the “right side”?



Can you tell the difference, or are you told the difference, or is the difference in your view those like you are on the right side? Can you use your own judgment, considering the vulnerability of one’s human nature, to discern that you are on the right side.

 

[Renniks]

Are we talking discussion about morals or religion or what? We know we are on the right side when it's the side that lines up with God's Word.

 

[Waiting on him]

How do you know you’re on the “right side”?



Can you tell the difference, or are you told the difference, or is the difference in your view those like you are on the right side? Can you use your own judgment, considering the vulnerability of one’s human nature, to discern that you are on the right side.

It’s interesting that in the parable of those on the right and left the ones on the right weren’t aware of when they had done works of righteousness.

 

[Episkopos]

How do you know you’re on the “right side”?



Can you tell the difference, or are you told the difference, or is the difference in your view those like you are on the right side? Can you use your own judgment, considering the vulnerability of one’s human nature, to discern that you are on the right side.

i don't see any right side. No one can have a monopoly on the truth. But we can abide in truth...although this is fragile because God doesn't give grace to the proud....but to the humble.

Since no one knows what will become of each of us...it is best to be humble and fear the Lord. That's about the best advice a person can give.

 

[DPMartin]

It’s interesting that in the parable of those on the right and left the ones on the right weren’t aware of when they had done works of righteousness.

only the Lord is righteous, and one who has the Life of Christ has the nature of Christ which includes righteousness, not of himself nor his human nature but of the Lord. only God knows, and knows the Way.

therefore only the Lord God is the Judge of what is right and wrong, good and evil for His creation no exceptions.

but I wasn't talking about the right and left mentioned in a parable, it would seem that one would mention the parable if that were the case.

 

[DPMartin]

i don't see any right side. No one can have a monopoly on the truth. But we can abide in truth...although this is fragile because God doesn't give grace to the proud....but to the humble.

Since no one knows what will become of each of us...it is best to be humble and fear the Lord. That's about the best advice a person can give.

well then you don't see, because why would the Lord hid it from you unless it was in His Judgement to withhold the Truth from you? and you should understand since God withholds from those He hates. also, the Lord God is someone and He is the Truth therefore we can assume He has a monopoly on the Truth, the Way and the Life.

even the devil humbled himself and acknowledge the Son of God and some day all flesh will bow. just what does that prove? you don't have a problem with what is correct, and the confidence in the same, do you?

 

[DNB]

@Episkopos @Renniks
Don't you guys know @DPMartin yet? He always asks completely ambiguous and cryptic questions, in order to confuse everyone as to what he's actually asking, so that he can come back and tell them that they are all wrong. And then, finally, after several posts of just revealing everyone's error, he offers a response that is so obvious, verging on redundant, so that he can't be accused of being in error himself.

 

[DPMartin]

@Episkopos @Renniks
Don't you guys know @DPMartin yet? He always asks completely ambiguous and cryptic questions, in order to confuse everyone as to what he's actually asking, so that he can come back and tell them that they are all wrong. And then, finally, after several posts of just revealing everyone's error, he offers a response that is so obvious, verging on redundant, so that he can't be accused of being in error himself.

...at least, as far as I'm concerned!

are you crying about not knowing again? if you don't know by now to look both ways before crossing a busy street and you get hit by a bus, who's fault is that? and if your laid up in the hospital or even dead, what you think you have a right to doesn't realy matter does it.

if you think you can cross the street and fail, its your fault if your in error.

 

[DNB]

are you crying about not knowing again? if you don't know by now to look both ways before crossing a busy street and you get hit by a bus, who's fault is that? and if your laid up in the hospital or even dead, what you think you have a right to doesn't realy matter does it.

if you think you can cross the street and fail, its your fault if your in error.

...because, i can give you ten acceptable answers that is in accordance with your question, because it was so vague. But, because you prefer to attempt to correct everyone, and even then, fail to offer a response, I know that it's a futile endeavor to even take your OP seriously.

But, for the sake of theology. How does one know if they are on the right side? There are various ways to have a good indication.

If your theology aligns with the Word of God, that is, if it reveals the unified wisdom of God and brings Him glory, that even the atheists marvel.
If you find yourself growing in maturity, strength and edification, to the point that those around you are impressed with your character and insights.
If you are growing a greater disdain for evil and seeing it for what it is, and gravitating toward more wholesome and pure actions and thoughts, without having to be reminded to be good, or feeling tempted to sin.
Prayers are getting answered with Godly power, not according to subjective interpretation, or evidenced by commonplace occurrences.
You have a zeal for things pertaining to God, as in discussions, study, understanding His wisdom, spreading the good news, ...
And probably the most tell-tale sign that reveals whether one is on the right side or not, is recognizing how hypocritical DPMartins' posts are!

 

[Joseph77]

How do you know you’re on the “right side”?

When Noah and his family, eight people all together, were saved on the ARK,
they were on the right side.

When Lot and his two daughters were saved from the destruction of sodom and gomorrah,
they were on the right side.

When Luther and others were saved from the path of destruction of babylon, the world religion,
they were on the right side (at least for a time).

When the titanic was sinking, and a few were saved on the life boats,
they were on the right side. (at least for a time).

When the martyrs were beheaded for their faith in Jesus,
they were on the right side (now for eternity).

When anyone accepts and receives the mark of the beast,
they are on the wrong side (for eternity).

When someone knows, or does not know,
either way,
they may even 'be sure' right up to the day they die,
and on Judgment Day
if they are among the multitudes told "Be Gone",
they are on the wrong side already.

Jesus told His Own Apostles: If you trust yourself to accomplish salvation, you have already failed.
If you trust the heavenly Father to accomplish salvation, it is already accomplished.

 

[DPMartin]

When Noah and his family, eight people all together, were saved on the ARK,
they were on the right side.

When Lot and his two daughters were saved from the destruction of sodom and gomorrah,
they were on the right side.

When Luther and others were saved from the path of destruction of babylon, the world religion,
they were on the right side (at least for a time).

When the titanic was sinking, and a few were saved on the life boats,
they were on the right side. (at least for a time).

When the martyrs were beheaded for their faith in Jesus,
they were on the right side (now for eternity).

When anyone accepts and receives the mark of the beast,
they are on the wrong side (for eternity).

When someone knows, or does not know,
either way,
they may even 'be sure' right up to the day they die,
and on Judgment Day
if they are among the multitudes told "Be Gone",
they are on the wrong side already.

really? how do you know? are you saying one must die first before they know?

did Noah know before or after the flood? life is the anticipation and experience of fulfillment. there is no faith required in what is fulfilled faith is required in the expectation of fulfillment to come.

Jesus told His Own Apostles: If you trust yourself to accomplish salvation, you have already failed.
If you trust the heavenly Father to accomplish salvation, it is already accomplished.

where does scripture say this? I'm not saying the premise isn't true, but I don't recollect this as text in the bible.

 

[Joseph77]

really? how do you know? are you saying one must die first before they know?
did Noah know before or after the flood? life is the anticipation and experience of fulfillment. there is no faith required in what is fulfilled faith is required in the expectation of fulfillment to come.
where does scripture say this? I'm not saying the premise isn't true, but I don't recollect this as text in the bible.

I was interrupted with a doctor's meeting. The speaker, at St.Francis Hospital in south Tulsa,
a doctor himself, showed the many other doctors there a presentation of the results of particular type drugs they used for heart problems. (they already knew the drugs and protocol) ...
Then he showed them the results of another program/method ...
They were variously surprised, flabbergasted, mad, upset, unsure what to do next, silent. ....
The results of the 'new' (to them) method were better by a thousand to one vs their 'old' method/ particular drugs....

Not new to God. He Always Knew. He Always Knows Perfectly.
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next: questions : "really?" < shrugs > Yes , what else ?
"how do you know ?" <> Know what specifically ?
"die first " ? <> some (multitudes) do die first before they know, and they "perish for lack of knowledge"
"did Noah know before or after the flood ? " <> Did Noah know what ?
"where does Scripture say this? " <> (thank you yes, the premise is true, verified and in harmony with all Scripture) .... I was delighted while looking on biblegateway for the specific 'text'.
Here is a start: Mark 10:27 - Bible Gateway

 

[DPMartin]

I was interrupted with a doctor's meeting. The speaker, at St.Francis Hospital in south Tulsa,
a doctor himself, showed the many other doctors there a presentation of the results of particular type drugs they used for heart problems. (they already knew the drugs and protocol) ...
Then he showed them the results of another program/method ...
They were variously surprised, flabbergasted, mad, upset, unsure what to do next, silent. ....
The results of the 'new' (to them) method were better by a thousand to one vs their 'old' method/ particular drugs....

Not new to God. He Always Knew. He Always Knows Perfectly.
==========================================================

next: questions : "really?" < shrugs > Yes , what else ?
"how do you know ?" <> Know what specifically ?
"die first " ? <> some (multitudes) do die first before they know, and they "perish for lack of knowledge"
"did Noah know before or after the flood ? " <> Did Noah know what ?
"where does Scripture say this? " <> (thank you yes, the premise is true, verified and in harmony with all Scripture) .... I was delighted while looking on biblegateway for the specific 'text'.
Here is a start: Mark 10:27 - Bible Gateway

what heck is the doctor story for? and you didn't address the OP question...
How do you know you’re on the “right side”?

and.....
Mar 10:27　 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.　

doesn't say "If you trust yourself to accomplish salvation, you have already failed.
If you trust the heavenly Father to accomplish salvation, it is already accomplished. "

its a conclusion to the condition of those who trust riches..

using scripture to say what you think, is misleading and or deceitful, no matter what one's intention is.

Jesus could have taken up Satan on his offer and done good in the world but that's not what the Father sent Him for. so good intentions are almost always of one's own judgement, and one's own judgments result in death, which can't be good. only God's Judgement is good, and His Judgement is Life, Life everlasting.




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[Joseph77]

using scripture to say what you think, is misleading and or deceitful, no matter what one's intention is.

So don't continue in that direction.