The "uneducated" Bible Thread

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Lanolin

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Well look Jesus was a misfit. He was totally rejected by his own tribe. You couldnt get anyone more misfit than Jesus. The world could not contain Him. But so what the world lost, Heaven gained.
 
Mii

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p_rehbein said:
I hate to break it to you guys, but God never intended for any of His children to be like what y'all are describing. God/Jesus/Holy Spirit are ONE...........and His Church is to be ONE BODY. Not splintered outcasts seeking their own path. Everything Christ taught was about us being ONE BODY.........Paul as well.

If folks find themselves out of sync with the One Body, they need to step back and take stock of themselves, and the choices they are making. Not saying someone has to join some man created Denomination, but all believers are to be part of the One Body.

It's sad to hear folks speaking the way some of this sounds............may be just me, but it is truly sad. If a person is a blood bought, born again child of the Living God, and Jesus is Lord and Savior of their lives, and the Holy Spirit lives in their hearts............they MAY be outcasts from the world, but they are not outcasts from the One Body.

Far too many Scriptures to reveal this to post. Just read your Bibles............
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Haven't read the full thread but I do agree. There are plenty of times I feel like just a strange creature and that I don't fit in anywhere. I know the Lord loves me and I spend time on the Internet and listen to a lot of radio ministries but have felt distant from the "physical church". I just wanted to go to church one day (I work on church days) but I had off through a computing error. So I went, something didn't want me to go...idk what tbh.

I fit in. Just settled down into a random bible study with people I hadn't ever met. Just flowed in it. I stayed mostly silent because I didn't want to be rude...I did share enough to not be a total stranger and a couple people built off what I said which was cool. I talked a bit afterward with them also and it was just a very encouraging experience, like a cool drink of water and I was really thirsty.

Just being around people. A lot to be said for that. I rest in the fact that no one really gets me but the Lord and that causes me to feel lonely sometimes but there are plenty of places where we can connect. NO ONE will know you fully this side of eternity. Don't see how it could be done. We don't even fully know who we are...I'm not going to go too deep into that because sometimes I get a bit too esoteric. I spent a lot of time letting my imagination run wild as a child with the eternity concept. well..."what comes next"? My thought was since my imagination is not greater than God's anything I create his will be better. Twas quite an odd thing and I've done it a few times in my adult life as well. Of course it needs to line up with the word.

But yeah, coming to grips that he made us all pretty unique and different and yet all a part of the same body is beyond my creative abilities (obviously) and I give it a solid thumbs up.

We have to learn to set aside our differences and focus on our work together. Tis hard. I wonder if I'm the only person that feels a STRONG passion for us all moving together as one? It made sense in theory and intellectually but it hasn't been until the past year where I feel like it's of utmost significance right now. Feels like there are attacks left and right and quite frankly it scares me sometimes that people are blasé about it. I get that Jesus has got this but we have to respond also so it gets confusing.

Anyway...ty for the post.
 
JaumeJ

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Deade said:
I appreciate you Jack and I will see you tomorrow. I think the more broken we are in the world, the more we appreciate God lifting us up from the mire. I fully realize I am nothing without Jesus. He even has me driving a nice Cadillac to drive around, but it means nothing for it is of the world. Not to say I can't enjoy for a while. It is a nice ride and an SUV which I am fond of.

He also gave me a five acre farmette in the Pine country of North Central Arkansas that I dreamed about as a teenager in the very same area I dreamed it. He then took it back away, no problem, it still meant nothing. I did manage to put my mother and brother in a room there so they could pass away amid loved ones. Then it came time to leave and I did. But He spoils me and it makes me chuckle. Because I build my treasure in heaven in New Jerusalem which Christ will bring to me when He is ready. These earthly things matter not. Nite ya all. :D
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I need not remind you but I praise God for family such as you and all in Jesus, Yeshua, amen.
 
dcontroversal

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p_rehbein said:
I hate to break it to you guys, but God never intended for any of His children to be like what y'all are describing. God/Jesus/Holy Spirit are ONE...........and His Church is to be ONE BODY. Not splintered outcasts seeking their own path. Everything Christ taught was about us being ONE BODY.........Paul as well.

If folks find themselves out of sync with the One Body, they need to step back and take stock of themselves, and the choices they are making. Not saying someone has to join some man created Denomination, but all believers are to be part of the One Body.

It's sad to hear folks speaking the way some of this sounds............may be just me, but it is truly sad. If a person is a blood bought, born again child of the Living God, and Jesus is Lord and Savior of their lives, and the Holy Spirit lives in their hearts............they MAY be outcasts from the world, but they are not outcasts from the One Body.

Far too many Scriptures to reveal this to post. Just read your Bibles............
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Two cannot walk together unless they are in agreement <---Bible 101
 
JaumeJ

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Keep in mind two in agreement may be for many reasons………..cs-101
 
JaumeJ

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Context is understood by what I have posted. It is not a challenge……….
 
Journeyman

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how dare you lecture us!” And they threw him out. Jn.9:34
 
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Seeker47 said:
Unlike most people in church, I was not raised in a Christian home. My father was raised a strict Roman Catholic but fled the church at his first opportunity. He rarely shared his faith but did say he could not accept a god who would send someone to hell for not joining the church. He did instill in me a deep concern for those who are weaker and less fortunate. My mother was a very intelligent and well-read person and a humanist. They sent me to a local Baptist church, the church nearest to our house, but did not go themselves. In spite of all this I gave my heart to Jesus at age seven and ran from him for the next forty years. Sometime during this marathon, a very wise preacher told me that the only issue to resolve was the deity of Jesus Christ. When that is answered he said, all the other challenges would fall into place.

I was a police officer for many years and like most, saw and did things most people would avoid. There I was confronted with a choice, believe in the Risen Savior or believe in nothing at all. Through tears I chose the former. My minister friend was proven right.

I embraced the church but did not give up on my mother’s passion for knowledge. I have read most of the great Christian Classics and many of the more contemporary authors. From my father came a deep drive to help others. I found the two passions, church and the desire to help the weak did not always go well together.

In church I would instinctively reach out and approach those sitting alone, or those on the edge or were otherwise “different”. This was nearly always met with consternation. “You will be sorry if you get involved with them” or “Good luck with that” were the usual responses. The church was much better adapted to supporting other, more accomplished members. At best it would throw a few dollars at the problem and wash their hands of anything further.

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dcontroversal

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JaumeJ said:
Context is understood by what I have posted. It is not a challenge……….
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Common sense does not override and or change context and inspired truth regardless of your view!
 
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p_rehbein said:
I hate to break it to you guys, but God never intended for any of His children to be like what y'all are describing. God/Jesus/Holy Spirit are ONE...........and His Church is to be ONE BODY. Not splintered outcasts seeking their own path. Everything Christ taught was about us being ONE BODY.........Paul as well.

If folks find themselves out of sync with the One Body, they need to step back and take stock of themselves, and the choices they are making. Not saying someone has to join some man created Denomination, but all believers are to be part of the One Body.

It's sad to hear folks speaking the way some of this sounds............may be just me, but it is truly sad. If a person is a blood bought, born again child of the Living God, and Jesus is Lord and Savior of their lives, and the Holy Spirit lives in their hearts............they MAY be outcasts from the world, but they are not outcasts from the One Body.

Far too many Scriptures to reveal this to post. Just read your Bibles............
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some people going to identify with what comforts them rather than ask why they feel the way they do

Jesus was not a misfit as someone said, in fact He was very popular when he was healing, raising from the dead, teaching and feeding folks

it was the sin thing people didn't like...don't wanna know about that cause means I need to to do something

everyone in this world feels alone at one time or another. our perception is skewed.

actually sin is the factor that causes the rift towards God and each other
 
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Journeyman said:
how dare you lecture us!” And they threw him out. Jn.9:34
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and there it is right there

feed us and give us stuff, but don't tell us the truth

still not a misfit though. Jesus was/is God. not really gonna fit in anywhere down here so He changes us to fit with Him :giggle:
 
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Adam and Eve folks just study that for a while .....


Someone draw a tree and there you go

Split that tree in half from head to toe


Also google doesnt see names now it sees numbers

Stickin with the bible folks


I can tell you when you angered Adam


Ok that is all folks ......
 
oyster67

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Poinsetta said:
Adam and Eve folks just study that for a while .....


Someone draw a tree and there you go

Split that tree in half from head to toe


Also google doesnt see names now it sees numbers

Stickin with the bible folks


I can tell you when you angered Adam


Ok that is all folks ......
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Thank you for bringing this thread back into 'Happy little garden' land:)
 
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Lanolin said:
The fishermen were smelly and would have appreciated perfume, notice she poured it all over Jesus FEET.

They still had their pride though, Judas thought she ought to have sold it so he could pocket the proceeds, and Peter wouldnt let Jesus wash his feet at first.
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Jesus was a carpenter because He loves building stuff and was not a fishermen though He appointed one or two to become fishers of men.
 
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