@RethinkingXO@NeilShenvi If you’re arguing that Jesus’ red letter words are perfect, but the rest of the Bible is not, you’ve got an internal contradiction because the same humans who wrote down the rest of the New Testament are the ones that recorded Jesus’ words. You either have to trust all of it…
@RethinkingXO@NeilShenvi … trend will be that a Christian should submit to their elders. 1 Tim 5:17 “The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.”
@RethinkingXO@NeilShenvi The Bible interprets the Bible. The NT is clear that God has instituted elders to watch over the flock. There will of course be some in that position that are wolves. So there are times to question elders and compare what they’re teaching or doing to Scripture. But the general…
@Eric_Conn You would have to then hold that unmarried woman aren’t supposed to exist and would have to interpret Paul’s exhortation to singleness for those who have that gift as applying to men only. Which would be a highly suspect interpretation of the text.
@randallthorn99@JennMGreenberg Colossians 3:7-9 “But now you also, rid yourselves of all of them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene speech from your mouth.”
@randallthorn99@JennMGreenberg No real Christian would speak this way. Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Also…
@sneaky_emu@not_our_guy Like I said, the more I keep you talking, the more you out yourself for all to see. You’re not even right about be being a “grandpa boomer.” I’m neither a grandpa or a boomer. You’re like a Leftist who parrots fake labels on his enemies so much they no longer carry weight.
@sneaky_emu@not_our_guy If you’re publicly opining things that relate to doctrine, you’re being a teacher. One with very bad fruit, for all to see. The more you talk, the more rotten the fruit of your mouth is shown to be, showing that you are acting as Satan’s agent.
@sneaky_emu@not_our_guy I’m only interested in exposing you as the voice of a false teacher so other Christians know not to listen to you. Even your last response shows what’s in your heart. I’ve succeeded. You may leave.
@sneaky_emu@not_our_guy You: “Did God really say…?”
Language came first. Culture followed second and flowed from language. Then the two have been influencing each other ever since. Yet look at what isn’t in that equation, the equation you now admit to… genetics. Culture does not arise from genetics.
@sneaky_emu@not_our_guy Its clear that’s where the languages come from. To deny it is just to attempt to play games because the Bible is teaching something that proves your world-view wrong.