35 minutes ago, Bouncing Bill said:

No, I meant liberal. I often find that Independent Fundamentalists use what I consider a liberal interpretation when defending a far out point and when proof-texting. 

Ah, I see. Then I must contend that you are falsely accusing me. A "liberal" interpretation" would be one wherein the Scriptures can be handled "fluidly," allowing for the redefining of terminology and for an allegorical understanding of passages.  In Webster's New World College Dictionary 4th edition, the #4 definition for "liberal" is as follows -- "not restricted to the literal meaning; not strict [a "liberal" interpretation of the Bible]."  (Politically, such is the manner with which liberals are handling the Constitution of the United States.) 

Whereas, a "literal" interpretation would be one wherein the Scriptures are taken with grammatical and contextual precision, such that the precise wording of Scripture is honored as that which God the Holy Spirit precisely intended.

Now, the PRECISE wording that the Holy Spirit inspired in Matthew 25:40 is as follows -- "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."  Again, the PRECISE wording that the Holy Spirit inspired in Matthew 25:45 is as follows -- "Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me."

 The precise wording that the Holy Spirit inspired includes the phrase "of these MY BRETHREN" in Matthew 25:40 and the phrase "of these" (a demonstrative pronoun pointing back to the previous group mentioned) in Matthew 25:45.  I did not add those phrases.  The HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD precisely inspired those phrases.  It is only for me to literally and precisely take the Holy Spirit at His word on the matter.  Such is "rightly dividing the word of truth."  Even so, the passage and the judgement about which is prophecies concerns how we treat the Lord's BRETHREN (not any one else).

Words are vehicles to convey thought; never more important than when we deal with Scripture. Regarding the last post that Bro. Scott made; the Scripture  says what it says; nothing more and certainly nothing less.

Any disagreement with what it says must be taken up with the author of the Scripture.

6 hours ago, Bouncing Bill said:

No, I meant liberal. I often find that Independent Fundamentalists use what I consider a liberal interpretation when defending a far out point and when proof-texting. 

 

Could you demonstrate where in his interpretation that he used a “liberal” interpretation, you seem to be the one using loose and “liberal” interpretations of scripture.

Scott has actually exegeted the biblical texts you have attempted to proof text and rather than actually giving any kind of substantial interaction with the text or his exegesis of it you just dismiss it as being a “liberal” interpretation. That is true classic proof texting.

5 hours ago, Bouncing Bill said:

I was thinking more of your take on the passage in 2 Thessalonians 3:10. To pull that out of context as a proof text is to take a liberal interpretation or at least imply one. 

I would love to see you actually exegete 2 Th 3:10 here. 
 

Heres a comment on it by Albert Barnes.

“That if any would not work, neither should he eat - That is, at the public expense. They should not be supported by the church. This was a maxim among the Jews (see Wetstein, in loc.), and the same sentiment may be found in Homer, Demosthenes, and Pythagoras; see Grotius, in loc. The maxim is founded in obvious justice, and is in accordance with the great law under which our Creator has placed us; Gen 3:19. That law, in the circumstances, was benevolent, and it should be our aim to carry it out in reference to ourselves and to others. The law here laid down by the apostle extends to all who are able to work for a living, and who will not do it, and binds us not to contribute to their support if they will not labor for it. It should be regarded as extending:

(1) To the members of a church - who, though poor, should not be supported by their brethren, unless they are willing to work in any way they can for their own maintenance.

(2) To those who beg from door to door, who should never be assisted unless they are willing to do all they can do for their own support. No one can be justified in assisting a lazy man. In no possible circumstances are we to contribute to foster indolence. A man might as properly help to maintain open vice.”

4 hours ago, Bouncing Bill said:

Yes, he takes the verse out of context and to me implies that this is a universal statement saying that anyone who "will not" or "cannot work" should not be given food. (emphasis added by Pastor Scott Markle)

 

This statement is a misrepresentation of my position, and as such is a false accusation.  I have indeed indicated that those who WILL NOT work (that is -- the "unworthy lazy") "should not be given food."  However, I have also indicated that welfare is "supposed to be FOR those who CANNOT work."  Consider the following:

On 9/1/2020 at 11:03 AM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

Indeed, I believe that governmental "welfare" help is supposed to be for those who CANNOT, not for those who WILL NOT. (emphasis added by Pastor Scott Markle)

On 9/2/2020 at 10:17 AM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

Biblically, there is a distinction between those who are poor because they CANNOT from those who are lazy and WILL NOT.  In order to be strictly Biblical, we must develop an understanding and behavior that includes both sides of the distinction. (emphasis added by Pastor Scott Markle)

On 9/3/2020 at 9:51 AM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

Actually, it is best to seek obedience unto God's Holy Word in ALL matters, both in helping the genuine needy, as well as in confronting the unworthy lazy.  The precepts and principles of God's Holy Word are not to be compromised either on the right hand or on the left.  When God's Word states -- "If any WOULD NOT work, NEITHER SHOULD he eat," God's Word is providing a clear instruction concerning our behavior toward the unworthy lazy.  Any individual, group, or program that does not seek a legitimate application of this Biblical principle in its giving policies toward the poor and need is not following God's own standard in the matter.  Obedience to God's Word matters!!

4 hours ago, Bouncing Bill said:

Also, by taking this one verse out of context multiple passages in the Bible are ignored at best or implied to be meaningless at worst.

This also is a misrepresentation of my position, for my position presents the need to balance ALL of God's teaching on the matter.  Consider the following:

On 9/2/2020 at 10:17 AM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

Biblically, there is a distinction between those who are poor because they CANNOT from those who are lazy and WILL NOT.  In order to be strictly Biblical, we must develop an understanding and behavior that includes both sides of the distinction.

Also consider:

On 9/4/2020 at 8:51 AM, Bouncing Bill said:

Just curious, who determines how much or little work meet the criteria for no food?

On 9/4/2020 at 9:10 AM, Pastor Scott Markle said:

In relation to my own God-given responsibility of stewardship over the material wealth that the Lord our God has entrusted to me, I must determine the answer to that matter for each case through the entire body of principles in God's Word concerning work ethic versus laziness, as well as through prayerful submission to the guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Now, the "entire body of principles in God's Word" on this matter would include the following studies:

1.  The responsibility to give in support of church leadership and the Lord's work.
2.  The responsibility to help fellow believers in material need.
3.  The responsibility to help the Lord's Jewish brethren in material need.
4.  The responsibility to help the general poor and needy.
5.  The restriction from helping the unworthy lazy.
6.  The requirement for Spirit-filled administrators of collected funds.
7.  The reward promised for those who are generous in giving.

28 minutes ago, Bouncing Bill said:

When Paul made the statement about being given food, who was he directly speaking to?

The apostle was speaking under the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit TO - the believers at Thessalonica.
The apostle was speaking under the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit ABOUT - "ANY" who "would not work."

2 Thessalonians 3:10 -- "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if ANY would not work, neither should he eat."

On 8/31/2020 at 10:20 AM, Bouncing Bill said:

You are changing the subject. How can a Christian who says they believe in Christ's teachings on how we should treat people not support those same values in government?

Please don't go down blind, illogical rabbit tracks. Thanks. 

Bill, I honestly answered you. I could never associate with politicians who have divorced God from their party platform and move toward a Godless America. Communism is a Godless form of government. This forum for discussion would not be here if the socialist-communist preference of the liberal-progressive agenda were to come to fruition.  Bill, I hope you're not in their camp, I'm not. Psalms 34:21 + Psalms 7:16 + Romans 1:28 (these verses are meant for those who espouse the liberal-progressive-socialist-communist agenda NOT you, I pray).

Bill, I hope you are old enough to understand that socialism is the precursor to communism. No more reply to you, so you may as well stop contacting me. Communism 'the form of government' not some obscure situation you may have personally encountered is godless. People living under communism who desire Christianity want to leave their country for that reason.  I reject your left wing ideas out of hand. You on the other hand, although deceived, may very well be a nice guy.

Just now, 1Timothy115 said:

Bill, I hope you are old enough to understand that socialism is the precursor to communism. No more reply to you, so you may as well stop contacting me. Communism 'the form of government' not some obscure situation you may have personally encountered is godless. People living under communism who desire Christianity want to leave their country for that reason.  I reject your left wing ideas out of hand. You on the other hand, although deceived, may very well be a nice guy.

P.S. I voted for Donald Trump and Mike Pence already.

The leftists obviously want no conversation critical of their worship of satan. Broadcast and social media censorship and election meddling has made conversation impossible by design. The average lost person raised under traditional values cannot stomach any of the delusion of the left. It is quite impossible IMO for anyone who claims Christ (ie has the Spirit of Christ) to have tolerance for their viewpoints. Love them but hate their worship of satan.

Why? The true colors of the deluded left become clearer every day. Child murderers and those poor children that somehow escape abortion get trafficked to be raped by their white elitist slave masters. Democrat leadership truly does follow Moloch and sexual deviancy in all its nasty forms. This is the reason their bolder minions simply admit they worship their father the devil.

You see tolerance was the battle cry of the left in the early 1960s. Since then they pushed, pleaded for and then demanded tolerance of Godless viewpoints, sexual deviance and reprobate lifestyles from the normal majority for one reason only: To turn the mindset of the industrialized world against the God of Creation. The intent has been from the beginning to do away with God, His Word and their imminent Judgment by a Holy God. Fake religion is fine with them because there is no real judgement involved in any of them.

First the democrat leftists wanted tolerance, tolerance led to acceptance and now that they have the power of all media, most banking, all fake science, and all pseudo (liberal arts) academia they are turning the tables against all that is God and they want to force their fake "morality" upon the masses. This fake "morality" is the lie they have deluded themselves with and they have repeated this lie for 60 years relentlessly through all of the above. The centerpiece of which is the removal of God and His ultimate Judgment. This way anything goes as Peter and Jude warn us. This "lie" of the left, their fake morality has condemned them all for eternity. Soon God will reinforce their own delusion in spades sealing their fates forever.

The left's battle cry for "tolerance" has always been a ruse to turn the tides of political power in their direction also by satanic design. The left has independently created the dependent class and want open borders to continue to fill the ranks of this dependent class. If the electorate is fully dependent on their government to live then the slavery of these dependents is solidified and worship of the beast and his image is ensured whether 1, 5 or 50 years from now. This AND ONLY this is why socialism is now the mantra of the democrat party.

Repent while you still can.

https://www.jesussaidwhat.com/signs-of-the-beast-s-coming

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Thanks E. Morales

Liberals are soon to be in charge, thanks to all the christians that voted for the new liberal democrats. Many simply just hated Trump, forgetting everything what Trump did for the christians, and Israel. What comes to my mine is, when the children of God, demanded a King in the Old Testament. You want a liberal king or queen? A king or queen you shall receive, and all what comes with it.  

I can see the new administration doing something like this?

Those who voted for this gay rights, abortion loving, God hating, Christian hating crowd.... I doubt very seriously that they have been born of the Spirit of God. Can't be.

On 1/1/2021 at 7:33 PM, heartstrings said:

Those who voted for this gay rights, abortion loving, God hating, Christian hating crowd.... I doubt very seriously that they have been born of the Spirit of God. Can't be.

 

I do understand you, but these voters were spiritually blind. Trump, did not make it any easier, with his loud actions. Truth is, many republicans were afraid of him. They voted Democrat...  

The reprobates demand a soft yet lying tongue that will hide their wickedness from the weak minded.

Leftist ideology is anti Christ in every way it is applied. It is quite impossible to support child sacrifice, child rape, homosexual and transsexual deviance while at the same time claiming "elect status" with the Spirit of Christ within. Those who do have deceived themselves being reprobate concerning the faith.

2 Timothy 3: [1] This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
[2] For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
[3] Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
[4] Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
[5] Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
[6] For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
[7] Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
[8] Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
[9] But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

Romans 1: [28] And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
[29] Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
[30] Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
[31] Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
[32] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Titus 1: [15] Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
[16] They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

To support or embrace reprobate ideology IS TO DENY CHRIST PERIOD. These must consider denying unGodliness and worldly lusts instead of Christ and they shall live. Don't and they will perish regardless of the brainwashing received from the harlots deceiving them.

Titus 2: [11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
[12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Signs of the beast

What do Christians believe and what do liberals believe.

Christians believe in  God the father of Jesus who is also God, where as liberals believe in God, allah, maybe Jesus, no God exist, or there is something that is greater than us. etc. 

Christians believe that aborting a baby within the womb or out of the womb is murder, where as liberals say that abortion isn't murder it is a decision of the woman.

Christians believe male and female can marry, where as liberals believe male to male and female to female marriages are normal.

Christians believe that the Churches and other Christian organizations should help those who are hungry, naked, in prison, with there own money and charities, where as liberals believe that the government is the one who should help those who are hungry, naked and in prison, by taking money from others to help others.

Christians believe that a man is a man and woman is a woman, where as liberal believe that transgender is normal.

Christians believe that God more important than creation, where as liberals believe that creation are more important than God.

Christians believe that marriage relationship is to one other person and single is to be a virgin until married, where as liberals that are married live as if they are not married and that non married live as if they are married and that premarital sexual activities are not sinful.

This list is just a portion of what each believe.  So when you look what each believe, how can one as a Christian still vote for a liberal.   Some say that these Christians vote because they don't know what liberals really stand for.  Are they deaf  or blind? I am pretty sure most things that liberals believe, Christians have an out cry for.  You can't watch liberal news and not know what they stand for or even conservative news, who show what the other side is doing, and still be ignorant of what is happening.

On 1/1/2021 at 6:33 PM, heartstrings said:

Those who voted for this gay rights, abortion loving, God hating, Christian hating crowd.... I doubt very seriously that they have been born of the Spirit of God. Can't be.

 

Is there any evidence in Scripture, or otherwise,  that even 5% of voters are born again ?

"Can't be" , I think. 

Proverbs 29: 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Psalm 12:8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

I just can't believe that a righteous(someone who is saved) person (other than one with some kind of dementia) would vote for wicked people like Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Hillary, Nancy Pelosi, AOC, etc.

33 minutes ago, jeff_student_of_Jesus said:

Is there any evidence in Scripture, or otherwise,  that even 5% of voters are born again ?

"Can't be" , I think. 

 

No, but even out of that 5%(or less) I can't see any supporting a wicked person like Biden or Harris or any of that bunch. They would have to be demented or seriously "backslid".

4 minutes ago, heartstrings said:

I just can't believe that a righteous(someone who is saved) person (other than one with some kind of dementia) would vote for wicked people

Greed is a powerful motivator for the lost. Often the mentality is "Who cares what they do as long as I get mine."