Not By Works

[Duskey]

Haha - just seeing how my response is not in line with where the discussion is at, at this point. I reckon if I'm going to inject myself in the party, I should say that I'm an evangelistic, missions loving, 5 point calvinist. Does that make me relevant to the discussion, where it's at, at this point?

I'm new to CC but not new to the faith. It's unfortunate that this is the general direction such discussions go in - such divisive and heated disagreement. One side must absolutely be wrong, and it can't be the side we're on - and the best way to convince them is to rip them apart verbally. Is this the way of our Lord?

Some say, "I am of Paul, others I am of Apollos, and still some say, I am of Jesus!" When we should say, "we are of one another, one body of Christ - showing the world the love of Christ, in spite of our differences, yes, even theological differences, to His glory.

Of course, there are some non-negotiable differences. But I don't think Calvinism / Arminianism is where we split the body of Christ - unfortunately it is, in fact. But it shouldn't be.

While our daggers are raised against each other... the lost look on and wonder why they'd want to join in on such heated arguments. We're missing the war for skirmishes. And I say that as an RC Sproul / John Gerstner type Calvinist.

Oh brother 🙄

 

[dcontroversal]

Oh brother 🙄

Where art thou! Hahaha

 

[Magenta]

Oh brother 🙄

Where art thou! Hahaha

 

[dcontroversal]

Hahahaha I know you would get it haha

 

[Al-Tekoa]

lolz loved that movie - great music too...nothing like the Soggy Bottom Boys !

'In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
You never change your socks
And the little streams of alcohol
Come trickling down the rocks
The brakemen have to tip their hats
And the railway bulls are blind
There's a lake of stew
And of whiskey too
You can paddle all around it
In a big canoe
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains'

 

[jackrosie]

So, @jackrosie you incite the sarcasm of other users because overnight you have become the X (16 in 24 hours) queen of CC and you call them antagonistic? Passive aggressive much?

Yes,@Oncefallen ..I admit I was passive aggressive with the redx....but confused why you only called me out and not others.?.so confused on that.

Well..I guess that’s because your the boss...I promised I will never post in this thread.and I never will again....but felt God prompting me to answer your post as I am unable to send you a pm....

I will leave everything in God’s hands...and glad he called me out for being passive aggressive....the good thing is i recognise it,so am thankful for that...it shows I’m growing in him and not stunted.

 

[oyster67]

Because most pronounce it rig-a-ma-role hahahh

Isn't Rigmarole' some sort of Italian pasta dish?

 

[jackrosie]

Hi @Oncefallen ...I have read you post again addressed to me...about the Queen of the red x

What I believe you have actually done is taken sides..which I don’t believe is of God,sorry if it upsets but I too have to be true to myself.
At the risk of being banned...I believe you have actually encouraged quite a few posters on here,who gang up on others,if they disagree with them....

You had your say about me..so only fair I have my say.....there are pages and pages of their troll behaviour..I also joined in..but repented to the Lord over it...as I knew it was wrong.

To see behaviour like this carry on..is very worrying...but I guess it keeps the site busy...as one member came in actually looking for the arguing on the thread and was disappointed that there wasn’t any,.......as we were all in a happy mood.
Well,that’s if from me sir..I expect to be banned after this post.

May God give you wisdom and insight into what is being peddled on this thread.
You have the power may you use it wisely to Glorify God...and not to please man....

 

[eternally-gratefull]

@jackrosie

how does the old saying Go?

two wrong do not make a right.

 

[star]

I have a few in that location.....one in particular....If I engage him too many times the Marine wants to come out and play and I done had a few days in time out already because of the drivel....and I like CC and my friends too much to get banned over someone peddling a false teaching invented by an ex Catholic in the 1500's

That's my reason behind my actions as well. There are those whom I believe would love to see some of us to be banned. I'm not going to help them.

 

[star]

Again, my question to you is, does it necessary follow then that your interpretation of God's word is THE truth?

Do you understand that question?

I understand the question. Do you understand my answer?

It is not my perception but the Holy Spirit guides me as I read, study and discern scripture. I do not read scripture under my "perception" but I read it prayerfully and with the power of the HS within me

 

[Duskey]

@jackrosie

how does the old saying Go?

two wrong do not make a right.

Apparently 16 red x’s in 24 hours does.

 

[Guojing]

I understand the question. Do you understand my answer?

It is not my perception but the Holy Spirit guides me as I read, study and discern scripture. I do not read scripture under my "perception" but I read it prayerfully and with the power of the HS within me

All of us like to think that way, that we are reading scripture "as it is written, as the HS guides us".

So long as you are willing to consider that all of us argue in part (1 Cor 13:9), as what blue lake was mentioning, hence there is always a possibility that we might be wrong, I am fine.

 

[star]

All of us like to think that way, that we are reading scripture "as it is written, as the HS guides me".

So long as you are willing to consider that all of us argue in part (1 Cor 13:9), thus there is always a possibility that you are wrong, I am fine.

First off God says his servants must not "strive." That would include "arguing" about His Word. God's Word is never wrong. I'll stick with God's Word.

 

[star]

Apparently 16 red x’s in 24 hours does.

Finally those red x have been recognized.

 

[Guojing]

First off God says his servants must not "strive." That would include "arguing" about His Word. God's Word is never wrong. I'll stick with God's Word.

I am referring to "making an argument", not using argue in that negative connotation.

 

[eternally-gratefull]

Apparently 16 red x’s in 24 hours does.

Look inside bro

 

[star]

I am referring to "making an argument", not using argue in that negative connotation.

Making an argument is the same thing as arguing.

 

[Guojing]

Making an argument is the same thing as arguing.

Argument has two meanings, depending on the verb used.

"making/presenting/stating an argument". In this case "argument" means one side of a dialogue. When a case comes to a close, the lawyers stand up and give their closing arguments, meaning, they each get in one last speech stating their point.

"having an argument" In this circumstance, argument is being used in a somewhat abstract sense, where "have" does not relate to a concrete object, but rather, something that exists between two entities, similar to "having sex". In this circumstance, "argument" refers to a verbal conflict between two people.

https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-having-an-argument-and-making-an-argument

 

[Duskey]

Look inside bro

Inside myself? I do all the time.