I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE

[Smashtronomicon]

I know. I said something, but nobody seemed to answer lol, or I may be getting confused with one of two others

 

[Smashtronomicon]

There's like two or three interesting threads, but everyone seems to be only looking at this one lol

 

[Yahweh_is_gracious]

I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE

I don't have a clue, I ask similar questions to myself every day, 'Why am I here'? I know it has something to do with being led. I think if you know why you are here then you are one of the lucky ones and can nail it down. I have been away for a week and still nothing changes, on the face of it that is.

Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?

I like your honesty. Thank you for sharing it. I also don't know why I am here.

Most days, this place really gets on my nerves, but there is something that keeps me coming back to dig through the archives to read threads. I've considered shutting my account down and just lurking here anonymously, but then I realize there are some good folks here and some conversations I actually do like participating in. I do know I am very bored with my daily routine, and CC is an outlet for me, even if by being an outlet it also gets to see my frustration on public display by the things I say and the attitude I have towards others.

 

[oldethennew]

we know, that just like us, you are learning and growing, it's just in the cards,..

 

[p_rehbein]

I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE

I don't have a clue, I ask similar questions to myself every day, 'Why am I here'? I know it has something to do with being led. I think if you know why you are here then you are one of the lucky ones and can nail it down. I have been away for a week and still nothing changes, on the face of it that is.

Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?

I don't understand what you are saying...about it being divisive....Jesus asked the Disciples who they thought He was.......He confronted the wayward Apostle on the beach when He asked him three times......."Do you love me?"

So, Jesus did pose questions to the Disciples, and they questioned/discussed/debated/argued and even chastised each other on more than one occasion.

I read through the comments here and I see "unity" rather than division, but, now, that's just me I suppose.

 

[bikerchaz]

So much can get lost in these posts on CC biker., The reason I asked if you were intending dry humor is because you said you thought this thread was divisive. I'll re post below..

Originally Posted by bikerchaz

I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE

I don't have a clue, I ask similar questions to myself every day, 'Why am I here'? I know it has something to do with being led. I think if you know why you are here then you are one of the lucky ones and can nail it down. I have been away for a week and still nothing changes, on the face of it that is.

Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?







The part you said about feeling this was a divisive thread and that Jesus never asked His disciples why they were there or why they came or why they came when He called them. I was trying to figure out how asking the question of why people came to CC was a wrong one and decided I must be missing something because I can't see anything wrong with the question.

Maybe I just need another cup of coffee??? I don't understand your answer to my post either. LOL. It must be an off night for me. Love you too brother. Am glad you are here on CC.

Good morning ladylynn. it was gone midnight when i answered your post last night so I have prayed and slept on it. I do agree things do get lost on here, so firstly I answered the op without reading through, still haven't yet but probably will, depending. I always presume the op anyone starts with will stand an answer on its own unless it gives rise to further discussion and leads that way within its context.

OK, Your thoughts about my use of divisiveness and my humour. You wrote
The part you said about feeling this was a divisive thread and that Jesus never asked His disciples why they were there or why they came or why they came when He called them. I was trying to figure out how asking the question of why people came to CC was a wrong one and decided I must be missing something because I can't see anything wrong with the question.

I think the question is ok in its self and left at that it would have been to me and I would have put an answer. It is the choices that make me feel awkward, and nothing Jesus does makes me feel awkward, convicted for the purpose of repentance unto salvation, but never awkward. I suppose for me there is emotion in awkwardness that does not come from love. Love will never make anyone feel awkward, just loved.

In case I am not being clear I would remind us of the op.

• I want to fellowship with other Christians
• I desire to teach God's Word
• I want to learn about the Gospel of Christ
• I want to promote my Denominational Theology
• I want to identify and rebuke false teachers
• it beats watching grass grow

These are limited to produce answers that some will only admit to as a joke or to support a judgemental stance.

No1/ We will all want to fellowship with other of a Christian faith. Whether or not we are against Jesus or not. If we are for Him it will be to share Love and relationship, if we are not it will be to spread dis-harmony and doubt and any emotion except pure love

No2/ We should all desire to teach Gods word, we should all desire to grow to full maturity so we can, and in doing so we can then come to discern the Spirit behind what we hear, that teaches love and peace and unity. Sadly there is a prevailing sense of mistrust on here at CC which states if anyone thinks themselves a teacher then they should go elsewhere.

From a point of love a teacher will never promote what they say as something that must be adhered to, and also from a point of love those receiving the 'lesson' will not be belligerent and unthoughtful, or unmindful that the "Spirit blows where it will, no one knows where it comes from or where it is going to". Again, as I so often do, I am not attributing any offence here, but, the opposite of this is more prevalent than not here on CC.

No3/ I do sincerely pray with all my heart that everyone here on CC will come to understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ for themselves while there is yet time to do so, Jesus is so very close I fear that some will be forced to instead of coming to a point of truly searching for this themselves. I include my self in this as well, that we all have to search, knock and ask, with all our heart mind and strength. This process will ensure that we will be there in the kingdom. We can not sit back and let others do it for us.

No4/ Denominational theology, wow, that's a doozer and is ripe for dis-unity and argument. Yes there are those on here with this intention, and some may admit it, but where does that bring us? To me it leads to more questions and then to what is not of love, because it will bring differences to the fore.

Jesus is who we look to not the differences between us. If Jesus wants me to do such and such and Jesus leads you down a different path, what's to stop us focusing on the differences except for love. I keep my eye on Jesus and you do the same, then we can all focus on Jesus and Father gets the glory, not an ear full of bickering as in I am right and you are wrong, and no you are wrong and I am right.

No5/ Identifying and rebuking false teachers. There is a passage in Psalm 69 "The zeal for your house consumes me". Where ever the Spirit of God is this is also there. The Spirit of God is also a whole force not a bit concentrated on one part of the whole. He leads in love, He holds no wrong, He prompts for prayer and love not retribution and shaming of others to show they are wrong, there is no pleasure in that.

Only in pure love can the full force of the Spirit play His part, Only in the purest love can we be effective against the "Wiles of the devil", bringing the force of the sword of the word into play. We do not wield this sword to cause hurt but to show love, to let Jesus do His work of dividing between marrow and bone, conscience and motive so the Spirit again can prove strong and bring conviction to repentance.

Identifying and delivering judgement or rebuking anyone is not our task. It is not our remit from Jesus, it is not what we are told to do. We are told to preach the gospel and teach others to follow Jesus commands (they themselves will do all the judgement that will be needed) and to love each other.

No6/ If any one is here because it beats watching the grass grow, God bless them. I know and understand this is a bit tongue in cheek, but coming at the end when thoughts have been provoked by the first five, this seems to me put in here to lighten the atmosphere, almost as an afterthought. And before anyone jumps on me I am not a mind reader and am not saying infatically it was an afterthought, just seems like it.

All in all I do not agree with poles. If Jesus wants you to do things I can not that is between you and Him, and the same the other way round, if Jesus has given me freedoms to do things you would not dream of doing, so what? Does that make either one of us better or not? NO! We are all His servants, and as such we answer to Him. I will keep my eye on Jesus and show love as much as is possible to all. If you know Jesus then you will in your way do the same. I do find words on here at CC divisive and prone to indulge in argument, and so will say because love dose not do these things.

I know I have a disposition to run forward with what God gives me. I think the question "Why are we here on CC" is a good one, its the leading poll that makes me feel awkward, and that is why I answered as I did.

 

[bikerchaz]

I don't understand what you are saying...about it being divisive....Jesus asked the Disciples who they thought He was.......He confronted the wayward Apostle on the beach when He asked him three times......."Do you love me?"

So, Jesus did pose questions to the Disciples, and they questioned/discussed/debated/argued and even chastised each other on more than one occasion.

I read through the comments here and I see "unity" rather than division, but, now, that's just me I suppose.

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I find your posts interesting, I know we clash heads sometimes. I know I am seen as a red letter Christian and I know the gospel of grace brings to the fore things we do not see eye to eye on. I hope the answer I have given to ladylynn helps you understand where I am coming from.
God bless you.

 

[notmyown]

i just love you guys

 

[blue_ladybug]

i just love you guys

They all love you, and they all hayte me.. lol jk

Everyone loves the blue bug..

 

[Splagna]

Although I don't have time to participate much, I do enjoy stopping by on my internet cycle of Fox News, FB and CC--more CC if there is an interesting thread. I really enjoy learning what other Christians are thinking; from the Hebrew Roots group to the Hyper Grace folks. Continue growing in the love of Christ y'all!!!

 

[jsr1221]

They all love you, and they all hayte me.. lol jk

Everyone loves the blue bug..

I deal with bugs at work and have to get rid of them. So...

 

[NarrowRoadDisciple]

I want to fellowship with other Christians, I desire to teach and learn from God's Word, I want to identify, rebuke and share the gospel with false teachers.

Exactly.

• I want to fellowship with other Christians
• I desire to teach God's Word
• I want to learn about the Gospel of Christ
• I want to promote my Denominational Theology
• I want to identify and rebuke false teachers
• it beats watching grass grow

These choices somehow make it seem that one choice precludes choosing other options.
Part of fellowshipping with other Christians is to in some way teach others about God's word. Say the Lord has given you a revelation about His word... since God's word is of no private interpretation, wouldn't sharing His word be teaching other Christians? In addition, that would also be learning about the gospel of Christ since His gospel and doctrine is found in 66 books from Genesis to Revelation.

Denominational theologies should be put aside for what the bible says in context. By definition, theologies attributed to a particular denomination would divide the body of Christ. God warns us through Paul to be of one mind and one judgment, speaking and saying the same things.

Part of fellowshipping with others in the body of Christ includes identifying and rebuking false teachers. We cannot fellowship with error. To allow false teaching to continue in the church is not love. To warn believers about false teachers so they will not be ensnared in the spiritual black holes of false teachings is love. 2 Peter 2 shows that people who are born again (escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ) can be ensnared once again and brought into bondage by false teachers. Is it not love to help brethren to steer clear? Others have also mentioned teaching on this forum, and yes, part of our responsibility is to identify and rebuke people who teach contrary to scripture in context, but in love. Help correct them in love as both conditions show below in Jude.

Jude 1:22-23 NKJV
22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction;[d] 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire,[e] hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

And there's nothing wrong with coming here when you're bored