now has to go back and try to find what he said
That's going to take awhile.
I think we make a mistake thinking we can reach natural minds God tells us is a waste of time. Because the natural minded,as God said, cannot understand the things of the spirit.
They're foolishness to them.
And I think that is why we encounter what is highly visible in these forums.
Natural minds trying to convince Christians to read God's word their way.
It's why they insist they have dual nature's. It's why they insist they are sinners who sin because they identify as sinner,fallen nature,first.
And they're right.
Except they don't have dual natures. They have one.
As they tell us over and over again.
And God's word tells us, they will never understand.
Can we overcome that fact? I'd say , obviously not.
What then do we do?
I don't think it is ignorance of scripture. Ignorance isn't an ad hominem.
Ignorant ,unlearned people, welcome correction. They don't insist error is righteous.
I think it's precisely as God said. I also believe it is a mistake to allow unbelievers full access in a Christian forum.
Satan face to face with Jesus mocked the scriptures and challenged Jesus to prove himself.
Do we really think it was over after Jesus conquered death on the cross?
Righteousness and Jesus' people will be hated by the world as he was.
Witnessed any hate in these forums?
Sometimes I believe we need save ourselves. From wasting time where God said it would be a waste. 🕊️