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Are Christian Talk Forums A Paradox?

Edward

Edward

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In scripture it teaches us that the carnal mind can not receive the things of God

1 Corinthians 2: 14-16
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.../

So why so much intellectual talk about the doctrines and precepts of God? It's impossible to understand it. Little wonder that people disagree quite a bit. Those of us who frequent forums, if perchance we have some sort of divine experience often get elated and then flock right over to the forum to talk about it, lol. Sharing these testimonies is fun I think and also is encouraged in scripture, to share our testimonies.

But we don't understand them for the most part. We can't. So I think that's an amusing aspect of talk forums.
 
1 Corinthians 2:6-16 explains the wisdom from the Spirit. Christian forums are for fellowship in sharing our faith in Christ Jesus with others as we share our witness, testimony and the word of God.

Many things that are being taught might sound absurd to us and make no sense, but yet it is up to each one of us to search the scriptures that are to be given and pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal all truths to us. The carnal mind wants logical reasoning and many try to teach others from a carnal minds view of the word of God. This is why we need to learn how to Spiritually discern that of what others are trying to teach us.

There are many that come to Christian forums that are not a Christian, or those who are still on the milk of the word and within the discussions, even though we might disagree with each other at times, we still need to be a light unto the nations as people need to see the light of Christ shine through us in unity of love. There is no one that holds all truths as we are ever learning and need to discuss the scriptures in hopes of receiving truth.

A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. So, let us all be that light of Christ that is in us and let that light shine out from us, even though we do not always agree with each other.
 
"16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."- Colossians 3:16

And now, I shall sing you a song... :biggrin2

♪ When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea... ♪ ?
 
Jethro Bodine said:
"16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."- Colossians 3:16

And now, I shall sing you a song... :biggrin2

♪ When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea... ♪ ?
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why not,the ballad of Ralph and Fran ?
 
Edward said:
In scripture it teaches us that the carnal mind can not receive the things of God

1 Corinthians 2: 14-16
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.../

So why so much intellectual talk about the doctrines and precepts of God? It's impossible to understand it. Little wonder that people disagree quite a bit. Those of us who frequent forums, if perchance we have some sort of divine experience often get elated and then flock right over to the forum to talk about it, lol. Sharing these testimonies is fun I think and also is encouraged in scripture, to share our testimonies.

But we don't understand them for the most part. We can't. So I think that's an amusing aspect of talk forums.
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You seem to have glossed over the part of the scripture you posted about having the mind of Christ.
What's to be confused about?
 
Edward said:
why so much intellectual talk about the doctrines and precepts of God? It's impossible to understand it. Little wonder that people disagree
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The paradox is is in the belief that Christians cannot understan the bible.

Or
That only certain posters understand the bible if it is in semi archic language is it understandable.

The joke is that Jesus came for the stupid, the ignorant, the clever and the intellectual and his message is to be spread by what ever means gets it through to those people

Look at he parable of the talents it was failure to engage that drew condemnation.
 
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