DONE!

I do not read all threads. There is not enough time in my day to read every thread. I generally have time to participate in one or two threads at any given time.

uh. ... dog that good memory of mine. gonna get me in trouble again. from your op:

I spent much time in going back into forums on cc to 2008 and forward.
Many many who were once participants here are NO longer with us,I do not know why!

I am not the OP. Leastamongmany started the thread. My first Post in the thread.





It appears to me that the disunity is in doctrinal minutiae. The unity we have as a body of believers is the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

minutiae. musta missed that. what page is that on again?

Just about every post in every thread on CC.





We all need to realize that we are all in various stages of development and maturity in the Lord. We also need to realize that we are all members in particular in the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Head, we are the members of His body, and we all have different functions within the body.

true

How many of us allow other members to function as God has designed?

here? that would be impossible. remember the church thingy I posted?

If you want me to go back and read something you posted previously, it would help if you let me know the Post number and thread.





Some are called to exhort and gently encourage others. Does that mean the faith he or she has is not genuine? No.

Some are called to apologetics (watchers/defenders). Does that mean the faith he or she has is not genuine, or is somehow different than the one who prefers to encourage? No.

The faith is the same ... the function within the body of Christ is not the same. Both believe God. Both uphold the Word of God. One upholds by defending the gospel. One upholds by supporting and encouraging. God works within each one as He sees fit. We are to be submitted to Him and speak as He directs ... sometimes with what appears to be harsh words and sometimes with what appears to be words which are too soft / gentle.

and how do you see that exactly, since you don't like how some people speak here? see, this is what I am talking about. it's a forum and we get to be members here and post pretty much whatever unless breaking the TOS, but you cannot hold to 'speak as He directs' while telling others they are out of line. which one of you is correct if you are both saying He directed?

I think you have me confused with someone else. Also, you completely missed the point I tried to convey (probably through my ineptness in communicating).

What I am trying to say is that we all need to speak truth but the manner in which we speak may differ.

One member in the body of Christ may be an apologist ... a defender ... and may come across as abrupt or harsh while another member may be more gentle in his or her manner. The point is, as long as each one is speaking the truth of God's Word, we shouldn't be upset about how that truth is communicated. I think those who are "warriors" kind of roll their eyes at the more "gentle" of the flock, wondering who is going to hear the whisper. And the more gentle are kind of frightened by the ferocity of those who are more abrupt / harsh, wondering who is going to listen to thunder.





oh believe me, I don't like being called vile or hateful or nasty or unsaved and all of those have been attributed to me at one time or another and worse than that! someone once told me I was speaking through a demon...no not you Roger...but then she just turned out to be wierd and finally quit.

We all need to grow up. Quit the name-calling and if someone calls us a name recall that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Eph 6:12).





And that is the basis of our fellowship one with another. For some, that may be the only place in which there is unity.

You know, once we are born again, God begins His work within each and every one of us to bring us closer to Him. Some of us submit to Him ... some of us do not submit and we wander away, get lost, and the Shepherd comes and finds us, lays us on His shoulder, and brings us back to the fold.

not everyone here is 'born again' and not everyone here is in agreement with the most basic of doctrine...you cannot be in agreement with what they say

I know not everyone on this forum is born again, sevenseasrekeyed.

And I know that those who are born again are not to agree with any doctrine which is not in alignment with Scripture.

I believe what I posted earlier [ here ] was an example from Acts 18 where Aquila and Priscilla taught the way of God more perfectly to Apollos.

How many of us try to teach someone who has is ignorant (not taught at all) or has been hoodwinked (taught false doctrine)? I think we all do. But how do we teach? Do we call names, browbeat, treat others disrespectfully? Or do we take the time to work with others out of our love for God and respect for those He has called His child? People are blown about through cunning craftiness by false teachers who lie in wait to deceive.





There is a time coming where all this dissension will be wiped away. We will all bask in the Light and see Him face to face.

not before the biggest battle of all time though

So? Just because the "biggest battle of all time" has not happened, does that mean I can behave in a manner that is unbecoming of a child of God and not reap the consequence? (rhetorical question because I know you do not believe this)

"reneweddaybyday, post: 4002223, member: 237620"]I do not read all threads. There is not enough time in my day to read every thread. I generally have time to participate in one or two threads at any given time.

uh. ... dog that good memory of mine. gonna get me in trouble again. from your op:

I spent much time in going back into forums on cc to 2008 and forward.
Many many who were once participants here are NO longer with us,I do not know why!

I am not the OP. Leastamongmany started the thread. My first Post in the thread.

right. sorry again. in that case, you can spend as much time as you want . that also explains why she never responded



It appears to me that the disunity is in doctrinal minutiae. The unity we have as a body of believers is the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

minutiae. musta missed that. what page is that on again?

Just about every post in every thread on CC.

true. I was being a tad sarcastic


We all need to realize that we are all in various stages of development and maturity in the Lord. We also need to realize that we are all members in particular in the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Head, we are the members of His body, and we all have different functions within the body.

true

How many of us allow other members to function as God has designed?

here? that would be impossible. remember the church thingy I posted?

If you want me to go back and read something you posted previously, it would help if you let me know the Post number and thread.


um...sorry? maybe just deal with this cause obviously I am already confused


Some are called to exhort and gently encourage others. Does that mean the faith he or she has is not genuine? No.

Some are called to apologetics (watchers/defenders). Does that mean the faith he or she has is not genuine, or is somehow different than the one who prefers to encourage? No.

The faith is the same ... the function within the body of Christ is not the same. Both believe God. Both uphold the Word of God. One upholds by defending the gospel. One upholds by supporting and encouraging. God works within each one as He sees fit. We are to be submitted to Him and speak as He directs ... sometimes with what appears to be harsh words and sometimes with what appears to be words which are too soft / gentle.

and how do you see that exactly, since you don't like how some people speak here? see, this is what I am talking about. it's a forum and we get to be members here and post pretty much whatever unless breaking the TOS, but you cannot hold to 'speak as He directs' while telling others they are out of line. which one of you is correct if you are both saying He directed?

I think you have me confused with someone else. Also, you completely missed the point I tried to convey (probably through my ineptness in communicating).

yeah yeah. we covered that. could be my ineptness or disregarding the name on the post since I was engaged with the op...that is directly posting to her


What I am trying to say is that we all need to speak truth but the manner in which we speak may differ.

right

One member in the body of Christ may be an apologist ... a defender ... and may come across as abrupt or harsh while another member may be more gentle in his or her manner. The point is, as long as each one is speaking the truth of God's Word, we shouldn't be upset about how that truth is communicated. I think those who are "warriors" kind of roll their eyes at the more "gentle" of the flock, wondering who is going to hear the whisper. And the more gentle are kind of frightened by the ferocity of those who are more abrupt / harsh, wondering who is going to listen to thunder.

name calling etc is off bounds

oh believe me, I don't like being called vile or hateful or nasty or unsaved and all of those have been attributed to me at one time or another and worse than that! someone once told me I was speaking through a demon...no not you Roger...but then she just turned out to be wierd and finally quit.

We all need to grow up. Quit the name-calling and if someone calls us a name recall that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Eph 6:12).

too many names called and I report. also report people who consistently used ad hominum attacks. you should be safe


And that is the basis of our fellowship one with another. For some, that may be the only place in which there is unity.

You know, once we are born again, God begins His work within each and every one of us to bring us closer to Him. Some of us submit to Him ... some of us do not submit and we wander away, get lost, and the Shepherd comes and finds us, lays us on His shoulder, and brings us back to the fold.

not everyone here is 'born again' and not everyone here is in agreement with the most basic of doctrine...you cannot be in agreement with what they say

I know not everyone on this forum is born again, sevenseasrekeyed. right

And I know that those who are born again are not to agree with any doctrine which is not in alignment with Scripture.

I believe what I posted earlier [ here ] was an example from Acts 18 where Aquila and Priscilla taught the way of God more perfectly to Apollos.

How many of us try to teach someone who has is ignorant (not taught at all) or has been hoodwinked (taught false doctrine)? I think we all do. But how do we teach? Do we call names, browbeat, treat others disrespectfully? Or do we take the time to work with others out of our love for God and respect for those He has called His child? People are blown about through cunning craftiness by false teachers who lie in wait to deceive.

I agree no names...but also no sniping and ad hominum attacks. I won't mention names...they are obvious

There is a time coming where all this dissension will be wiped away. We will all bask in the Light and see Him face to face.

not before the biggest battle of all time though

So? Just because the "biggest battle of all time" has not happened, does that mean I can behave in a manner that is unbecoming of a child of God and not reap the consequence? (rhetorical question because I know you do not believe this)

right. but creating threads to address those you have disagreed with is not the best solution. op has made several.

right. well I am sorry about that. for some reason, I thought you were the op because I was directly posting to her so I thought you were her without checking the name

so I have replied to your purple type above in green

hope it is good to go now?

renewed:

reading your first post, the following stands out

When our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ, we will have fellowship with each other and we will have fullness of joy (no matter our current circumstances).

I got excited this morning thinking some brothers were going to be loving and walking in the Spirit. I was wrong, it was just show.

Jesus is simple, forget, forgive love. A child does this each day, snuggles with their parents, and faces the world.

Healing, faith, repentance, confession, our real armour. Some sincerely believe doctrine ranks up there as well, and a good deed can be evil. A bad tree with bad fruit which will be cut down. We are Christ's light, a holy pure blazing beacon to the world of His victory, unto death, such a precious King who cares about each of our needs, like any good parent. Praise the Lord.

And here we go! Prime example! Please put me on ignore! I do not need to know STRANGERS! I have FRIENDS in Jesus!

Only if you are totally spaced out.

Lol

Why do you continue to refuse to a knowledge your own issues?

Just what do YOU think are my ISSUES? I'm free in Jesus!

I already explained them

And your free in jesus? Did you repent and now believe in eternal security?

You keep saying this, but are you?

right. but creating threads to address those you have disagreed with is not the best solution. op has made several.

right. well I am sorry about that. for some reason, I thought you were the op because I was directly posting to her so I thought you were her without checking the name

I am unfamiliar with Leastamongmany. I just hope/pray for good Bible discussion here. funny that we all claim to want the same thing but we just can't seem to quit with the name-calling and innuendo about another's salvation.




so I have replied to your purple type above in green

I chose orange to reply to your green. we're going to run out of colors if we keep this up.



hope it is good to go now?

Always a pleasure seven.

I got excited this morning thinking some brothers were going to be loving and walking in the Spirit. I was wrong, it was just show.

Jesus is simple, forget, forgive love. A child does this each day, snuggles with their parents, and faces the world.

Healing, faith, repentance, confession, our real armour. Some sincerely believe doctrine ranks up there as well, and a good deed can be evil. A bad tree with bad fruit which will be cut down. We are Christ's light, a holy pure blazing beacon to the world of His victory, unto death, such a precious King who cares about each of our needs, like any good parent. Praise the Lord. [/QUOTE]


now what do you mean by saying you were wrong?

the armor is not at all what you describe. it is a shame that you go outside of scripture to tell others what they should believe

here is the actual description of the true armor of God...everyone should not that it is armor supplied by God Himself. it is spiritual in nature and has nothing to do with the sentiments expressed regarding confession etc


The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Ephesians 6

without doctrine, the tenents of Christian faith, people would be in disregard for what is truth and they would end up expressing silly sentiments that have little or nothing to do with the gospel

watch out for the axe then since you do not know what the armor is, what fruit is and apparently have grace mixed up with works.
preferably the works you do

with the judgement you use, you create a court scene for yourself. no one is saying what you say in your judgement

frankly, your strange renderings have nothing to do with the gospel so I suppose that is why you are disappointed

I will certainly remember you much better now with this exchange

thanks for your drawing my attention to my mistake

all good

Whom the Son sets free is free indeed and NO I Do Not believe in Eternal security!

I did a write-in vote for Bernie in the 2016 general election. My wife said that if I voted for Trump I would be sleeping on the couch. I agreed to not vote for Trump and she agreed not to vote for Hillary. Turns out she reneged and voted for her anyway. I know that Bernie is a socialist but he is generally amusing. I would rather see him get the nomination instead of Sleepy Joe. Trump is right in saying that the guy is not playing with a full deck and that he has lost some zip off his fast ball. Actually, neither one will get the Democratic Nomination next year. Currently, I believe that Elizabeth Warren has the best chance to secure the nomination. Regardless of who the nominee is Trump will mop the floor with the nominee in the debates and will win a second term.

Hi seven, you were in leadership. I think I know why you are no longer.

Our armour is in our relationship with Christ. Maybe you do not have
healing, faith, repentance, confession. Yes Paul talks about going to war against the enemy, I am talking about how we refresh our souls.

I hear your attempt to correct me, as if I appreciate your musings on my response to Christ. I do not. Nor do I respect your authority or even intent. And my intent is encouragement of praise and worship of the King. Do you know this in your heart, because if you did you would praise our Lord with me. And I am sharing for those who like me sit in praise and worship of our King.
"Be still and know that I am God"

Thank you Jesus that you are our foundation, night and day, morning, noon and night. I know dear Lord you work in my heart, and I ask dear Lord that you might bring light, life and love to those here who are willing to listen learn and follow your ways, Amen.

My friend and I made an agreement on him.

Man i got brotherrrsss ! Lol woohoo! ❤️❤️

I just like bringing insight from time to time.

You can go your own way! I choose God's way. I will ignore yours!