The problem p_rehbein is you do come off as being self righteous whenever you do not like the answers from others.
You do act like only you have the Truth and all others are idiots by your standards.
You never debate you always attack first. When it comes to Theology you are still a baby yearning for the milk of the Scriptures.
There are a lot of us here who are into the meat of the Scriptures and most likely will disagree with you.
This is all from a biased view point. And not true. I have always gone to great lengths to welcome the different beliefs of others, and to embrace those who disagree with me concerning Theology, or those I disagree with concerning Theology, by extending the hand of Christian fellowship to all blood washed believers.
As for attacking FIRST......not likely.......in all the posts I have posted here is it possible that I may have done so once? Sure, I suppose........but I never attack anyone FIRST if at all possible to keep from doing so. And it is usually quite possible.
The truth is, you do not know me well enough to be making these judgments. There are many here who know better than what you are saying. I NEVER ACT LIKE only I have the Truth. Many, many times, I make it quite clear in my comments that what I am is saying is IMO and not "carved in stone."
As for others being idiots by my standards...........well, given my "standards" are blood washed, born again, believers in and disciples of Jesus Christ, and believing in the Holy Trinity. Anyone who fits these "standards" is a Brother or Sister in Christ. If those "standards" are too strict........I don't know what I can say. They are the standards set forth by Jesus Christ Himself.
I have engaged in so many meaningful and fruitful debates here that it isn't even worth giving your comment on this issue credibility.
As for Theology............God sent His beloved Son, who took upon Himself the form of man, who preached the Gospel of the New Covenant Grace, and established God's Salvation Plan for all mankind with His death, burial, and resurrection and ascension to the Throne, where He our Lord, Savior, King, Intercessor forever.
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior established His Church. And, for awhile, man was pleased with that. However, man soon realized that there was no profit in the operations of the Church established by Christ, so man created Religion. That was ok for a time, but, as one would expect, soon disputations arose among them, and man created denominations. The explosion of the differing denominations was very confusing to all. So man created Theology. In this way, each of the man established denominations could lay out their "reasoning" of the Gospel, and establish rules and guidelines members of their denominations must adhere to if they wished to remain a member in good standing.
Now, concerning the understanding of the Gospel of Christ, and the teachings of the Apostles, I have a pretty good grip on that. I have never claimed to be the "only person" in the world to have "FULL AND COMPLETE" understanding of all Scripture. Nor do I know of anyone who does. So very many times I have stated on the various Forums here, that all we are doing, at best, is expressing our beliefs/our interpretations of Scripture, and none of us can claim to have "perfect understanding.'
I left the "carnal" stage of Christianity a very long time ago when I was filled with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. He is my guide, my instructor, my teacher, my comforter, and my voice when necessary. It is HIS wisdom and understanding that I lean on, not mine. I do not really care if you believe that or not.
I could say so very many things to your claiming to be "in the meat" of Scriptures, but I will refrain from doing so, for that would only lead to more discourse. I do not mind when people disagree with me. What I mind is when those people do not do so with Christian love and respect for the opinions/beliefs of others, and tell me how I am a "false Christian" and such, as have you and your two amigos here.
If the attitude the three of you have displayed is your "evidence" for the three of you being in "the meat of Scripture," hmm...........and it appears that ONLY THOSE who agree with you are considered to be in the "meat of Scripture." Anyone who disagrees with you are false Christians or worse.......so kind and loving.....
Maybe because I am not afraid to stand up for myself when challenged, and not afraid when two or three like minded individuals go after me, and will stand my ground in the face of their attack, maybe this is why you see me as "being self righteous."
One thing is for sure. The unChristian level of insults, belittlement, and outright lies the three of you espoused here, have assured me that I will withdraw the Christian hand of fellowship from you. If you three could post the comments you did, then I can only wonder what you would be capable of in the future.
Put me on Ignore...........do as you wish, it matters not to me.