Christian who serves only one King.
All truth is God's truth, and the Truth will set you free!
The only bombs I want to drop for liberation are TRUTH Bombs!
@hookskat Endurance is the true test of faith.
Falling away is proof that we can't hold onto faith without help. The fault often lies not only on the individual, but in part w/ those who had a responsibility for giving them the sound doctrine and encouragement of faith required to endure.
@PunkCypher22937@athiestboi I got kicked out of ministry at my church 20 years ago for asking the pastor to help show me that Jesus is God. He obviously didn't feel up to the task and instead called all the pastors to have an intervention or sorts and to made me no longer able to serve.
So I get it.
@PunkCypher22937@athiestboi I also thank you for the very honoring and encouraging comment regarding 1 Peter 3:15. Definitely cherish comments like that!
@PunkCypher22937@athiestboi I'm not claiming to be right about everything. Part of this account is to put forth some less common theological ideas I've come to and see if they hold up against scrutiny.
But this topic isn't as controversial as some.
@PunkCypher22937@athiestboi Im happy to engage in such conversations. Many on X are not so!
Feel free to ask any more questions that you'd like.
I was raised Christian all my life but try to stay honest. I've had to unlearn much as I study the Bible & theology and see what it really says. Always learning!
@WithinAllOfUs I'm not misunderstanding repentance. Either it can be reverted back or it never changed in the first place. We probably both agree there can be degrees of repentance as well.
Teaching plays a part in this.
@WithinAllOfUs Of course I try to change my child's character. Not their abilities but how they utilize those abilities, very much!
There is also benefit to teaching them about things they may not love or be inclined to, but to help them live better & with greater awareness and confidence.
@WithinAllOfUs Faith without works is dead!
They don't need to be mighty works, but they must exist. Fighting sin (commission and omission) is what it is all about. Be selfless in love & action and don't be stained by the world/sin.
@WithinAllOfUs If they aren't fighting it, they probably don't.
You can be weak and be pitied. But you can't be unconcerned and still be part of the cause.
The preamble to Christ was Repent!
@WithinAllOfUs We recognize them by fruit.
There's a difference between what disqualifies from salvation & what is against God's will.
Every teacher/leader will be judged by what his teaching produces. How much fruit & resilience do his disciples have? Will they survive the burning of trials?
@WithinAllOfUs I think your thoughts are leading you too far down the path, near a cliff. I understand your heart, & my heart is there too; but, you miss that if there is disunity, then something is off. God is a God of order. The guidance of the HS was primarily to the Apostles for scripture.
@WithinAllOfUs What is love? (baby don't hurt me)
Love can look like different things.
I'm a parent & I build walls for my children to protect them, even when they kick, scream, or mope.
The law was our guardian, now it is the Spirit. The Spirit isn't just individual, it's corporate. CHURCH!
@WithinAllOfUs You have been treating these things like they aren't "Personal Belief" but that this IS what scripture is saying & that those who would say otherwise are ignorant.
I think this is missing major points, & why I said you need to stress test your beliefs more w/ competent opponents