I see a trend here on this thread and others.
I see more Bible verses being used by the defenders than the hit squads.
The hit squad has only posted out of date you tube vids and CARM docs and the opinions of other hit squad folks, who they closely align with theologically and doctrinally that tickle their ears. If the hit squad does post a verse or 2 it is usually out of context or a cherry picked single verse they learned while their hit squad pastor was giving them the weekly 3 point sermonette for christianettes.
It could be possible they learned the verse in the weekly fill in the blanks notes provided to them on their weekly bulletin, or through the fill in the blank Sunday School or Wed night discipleship class, while munching on diet cookies and skim milk.
One thing is for certain, if a defender corrects them from using a verse like I did with JesusisALL and his use of 2 John 1.10, which has no application for testing a false teacher, only a gnostic with the spirit of antichrist. That correction is ignored and then a cute phrase is posted in response like, "post something of value and I will respond" or "I do not need to read your lame reply"
The Hit squad then as to rely on posting cute pics and then break their arms off patting each other on the back for being such true defenders of the faith. The hit squad then mock the defenders for being such fools, and profess themselves to be so wise, because in their carnal wisdom they know who is a false profit.
They boast of the gift of Bible knowledge they have think they have. They must resort to attacks, tirades and cute comments, because at the end of the day it is all they got, because they do not have the Word hidden in their heart. To keep up appearance of being in the Word they lash out all the more, when confronted by a defender that goes deeper in the Word.
The Bible says out of the abundance of the heart , the mouth speaks and speak whatever is truly in the heart.
The Bible also says the this about the hit squad:
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boastsof his gifts falsely.
Most would stop right there and begin to ignore the hit squad, but I see another trend.
The defenders attempting to speak life into the hit squad. Who deep down and in places they do not disclose to others, that place where pain, frustration, anger, hurt, offense and bitterness reside. That place where the hit squad is questioning: why is there not more to this walk, why is there no victory, why is it so hard to perform this walk for Jesus, how come I am doing everything I am told to in the Bible and I see no fruit manifest. The Word of Life cannot compute to the hit squad and pride of life chokes out the attempt.
The conclusion to this trend is this:
The hit squad's christian walk is a product of what they do.
The defenders walk with Jesus is a product of what they believe.
Being a son and daughter of God is not based on what you do, it is based entirely on what you believe. Belief is either influenced by those around you or by standing alone and not staggering/waiving or being influenced by others on the promises of God, through his Word.
If you hang with other believers that state they are just a poor sinner saved by grace, then you will believe you are a sinner saved by grace.
If you hang with Jesus and his Word says you were made righteous through HIM, then you will believe your are righteous before a Holy God.
If you hang with believers that pet any condition you are in or worse tell you that condition is God's best for you right now, and just be quiet and accept it, you will remain in that condition.
If you believe the Word, and do what blind Bartimaeus did and will not be silenced/influenced by others and you will be heard by the great physician when he passes by and he will answer you and you will be delivered of the condition.
I am not a defender of Joyce, Creflo, Paula, Benny, Ken & Gloria.
I am a defender of God's word and if he said it, that settles it.
