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You mean like, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" John 14:6TanNinety said:But most people believe in Christ but not what He said.
thessalonian said:Not all Moslems blow up buildings.
Drew,
Thank you for your objectivity. It is no shame to acknowledge where we agree. 8-)
Another interesting example in scripture is Cyrus. Note what the scriptures say:
[1] Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped,
to subdue nations before him
and ungird the loins of kings,
to open doors before him
that gates may not be closed:
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[5] I am the LORD, and there is no other,
besides me there is no God;
I gird you, though you do not know me,
Not also the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus doesn't say to you, your God is totally false, though as I explained earlier the Samaritans were a form of semi-paganism, believing in the God of the Jews as one of many gods.
John 4
[21] Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.
[22] You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.
He didn't flat out say, your God is a false God. He said you worship God though you do not really know him.
Jesus said He did not come to bring peace but a sword. If you think that Christ would be okay with us watering down His message in the name of peace, you are wrong. The truth of God brings division between those being saved and those perishing. Darkness hates the light of truth and will always will fight against it, to it's own peril.Newkid00 said:Joudie even though we're different religions, I kind of agree with you. There are a lot of rude hypocrites here. Solo sayings it's a book of lies. Does he know?. Of course he doesn't know, no one knows which religion is the true religion. It saddens me people here do this. And they call themselves Christians, I don't think Jesus wanted us to fight. I want peace in this world.
Jeff Mills said:Us Born-again Chrsitians will always be called arrogant as we say we have the Truth. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as Solo wrote in his post. If you come onto a Christian site expect to be burnt, because the Cross is an offence to those who do not have Christ as their Savior. The remainedr are going to hell unless we get the message of Life to them. Not my words, but God's Words.
aLoneVoice said:While I agree that the Cross can and might be offensive, that does not mean we as followers of the Cross are to be offenseive.
What I have always found puzzeling Jeff, is those that support 'war' and in particular this war - especially the self-proclaimed "Born Again" - how many Iraqi's (tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands) have been 'bombed to hell' because of the actions of the United States.
Yes, God wants us to bring a ministry of reconcilliation, not bombs of revenge.
Just think of all the Muslims that do not have an opportunity to hear the message of Christ because we are too busy bombing them. Think how mission work to the Arab countries are going to suffer because of the actions of the West.
God protects us through earthly means. You can go back throughout the Scriptures and see how God protects his children. David killed Goliath, Samson killed the top dog Philistines, God killed the Egyptians to save Moses and the Israelites, God established the civil governments of the world to protect his children as well. Without the strength of the military presence of the United States an anti-christ will rule the world; and he will until when God allows it to happen. Until then pray to God giving him thanks that you live in a land where those freedoms are protected.aLoneVoice said:Jeff - perhaps this would be better discussed in another forum - however, you did not address any issue that I raised in my post.
I realy on God for my protection not the military or weapons made by man.
God allows all things and if you do not like the Government that he set up to protect you then take it up with him. Until then, quit disobeying God and give thanks praying for your government.aLoneVoice said:And yes - I will grant you that the military has made life more convenient - for some - depending on which side of the miltiary you are on.
Look at the 500,000 Iraqis that were killed while the US and UK imposed sanctions on Iraq - depriving basic medical and food supplies.
Look at the US invasion of Panema when our military invaded neighborhoods.
Let us not forget that SH, Noregia, Pol Pot, and others were on the payroll of the CIA and US Military.
Let us not forget that the US operates a 'training school' for Latin American terrorists and thugs - a majority of human right violators in Latin America have graduated from that 'school'.
Lastly - I have asked before, but have not received a response of Scripture that supports the claim of military service or military dependence.
I am not Jeff, but I am going to answer from my perspective if you do not mind.
God protects us through earthly means. You can go back throughout the Scriptures and see how God protects his children. David killed Goliath, Samson killed the top dog Philistines, God killed the Egyptians to save Moses and the Israelites, God established the civil governments of the world to protect his children as well. Without the strength of the military presence of the United States an anti-christ will rule the world; and he will until when God allows it to happen. Until then pray to God giving him thanks that you live in a land where those freedoms are protected.
God allows all things and if you do not like the Government that he set up to protect you then take it up with him. Until then, quit disobeying God and give thanks praying for your government.
9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: 10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. 11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
2 Peter 2:9-11
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. 11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. 12 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; 13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. Jude 1:8-13
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Colossians 1:16
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Solo said:Don't talk bad about your government and you will be in line with the will of God. Speak evil of your government and you will be in line with the enemy of God.
Evil comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors; most of the time it is subtle and engulfs one before they know it.
What negative speak did Jesus say about the Roman Government that was in control of the world at his time on earth?aLoneVoice said:Does that mean that you did not talk 'evil' of the government under the presidency of Clinton? Should we check the archives?
Would you please quote the Scripture that says one cannot be critical of government?
Since you say that we should not talk bad about our government, if the government does something that is not-Biblical are we not supposed to talk against it or try to change it?
Would that mean those who are seeking to ban abortion are doing 'evil' because they speak bad of the government that allows for abortion?
Solo said:What negative speak did Jesus say about the Roman Government that was in control of the world at his time on earth?
Where was Jesus, our example, critical of the Roman government?
Where does Jesus speak against or try to change the Roman Government?
When did Jesus speak bad of the Roman government on matters that were 'evil'?
I answered your questions by asking questions pertaining to Jesus example. Please provide Scripture that Jesus spoke evil against the Roman government so that we can understand your position as to whether it is based on truth or not.aLoneVoice said:Why are you avoiding the questions that I asked of you?
And am I not the one who has suggested that our response as Christians should be as a witness to the government, not involvment in government? Like Christ our example!
However, Jesus did speak out against evil behavior and actions - if the government is in violation - are we to blindly follow evil action or speak out against it?
Solo said:I answered your questions by asking questions pertaining to Jesus example. Please provide Scripture that Jesus spoke evil against the Roman government so that we can understand your position as to whether it is based on truth or not.
If Jesus lived in this nation during the Viet Nam war, would he have run to Canada to get out of the draft? Would he have burnt His draft card? What is Jesus' character, and would he break the law to further a liberal stand against a government?
Pray about it alone, you are either trolling or thick-headed. Either way you are wasting my time. :wink: G'night.aLoneVoice said:Solo - you did not answer my questions, in fact you have avoided at least twice the same question in regards to the Clinton Presidency.
I never said that Jesus spoke 'evil' against the Roman government or any government. Also, i would contend that I am not 'speaking evil' against this government. Pointing out thruthful actions of the government is not speaking 'evil'.
Jesus did speak out against the ruling body of the day for the Jewish people. There would be no reason for Jesus to speak out against the Roman Government, for one they delegated the governing authority to religious leaders - the reason Jesus was handed over to the Roman government, was that the religious leaders did not have the power to execute.
I do not know what Jesus would have done during Vietnam, however I wonder what the rule was during the Roman empire on conscription and how it related to the Jewish citizens.
Please do not confuse a 'liberal stand' with speaking truth to and being a witness to the government. The government is not given carte blanche to violate the counsel of God.
Are you suggesting a 'dual kingdom' approach to government?