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It seems anything you use or do "doesn't change worship in any way" but anything you don't does. So far pretty much your only argument against using instruments in worship has been that you don't have a specific recorded case of it in the NT never mind the large number of recorded cases of just that in the OT. You don't have any recorded cases of hymnals in the NT either.



Yes, your singing and "reading" the song out of a "man made" book instead of singing just from the heart. :frog:

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

What does that say? It says let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom not the words in the hymnal. Singing with grace, not singing with man made hymnals. :frog: Just poking you though I really do think your being extremely inconsistent in your position.


Seth, I am not being inconsistent. You are taking things which are not equal, not the same and attempting to make them equal, make them the same; but you can't.

As I stated in my previous post, the real problem is in our hermonutics. How do we read and interpret the Bible. If we do not get this point correct then we will get so many other issues wrong. I don't know how much studying you have put into church History, especially the restoration period in the US. You might be aware that there was a division (a falling away) between the church of Christ and the Christian Church. Most people who look at this issue think that it was over the use of MI but in fact the real issue is biblical authority. This is all related to proper hermenutics.

You and others seem to think that it all comes down to my personal preference vs your pp; my own interpretation vs your int. And that one is as good as another but it isn't about me nor you. I would like to share a quote with you. Brother Roy Deaver, a gospel preacher who has passed from this life, wrote in his book Ascertaining Bible Authority, "The authority lies not in the fact that I read it, but in the fact that god wrote it; not in the fact that I reasoned correctly, but in the fac that God implied it." pg 57

The Bible does not teach against MI because I prefer it or because I interpreted it as such but because God said what He said. Salvation does not include baptism because I believe it does nor because I interpreted it as such but in fact because that is what God has said.
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Good point, of which I made in a previous post, until a person is saved, a person cannot discerned God's Word.

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

That's why you will never get anywhere discussing such issues as most are brining up.

For the unsaved do not have the Holy Spirit {Holy Ghost} dwelling within them, only the saved.

1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

The lost person, not having the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, they cannot compare spiritual things.

Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The do not have the Holy Ghost that's needed in order to learn about God.

I've always been amazed at the number of Christians that will argue over and over with lost people Bible doctrine, trying to convince them of Bible truths, they seem to forget, 1st, the person has to be saved before they will ever understand any Bible doctrine.

That is the reason I refuse to go the message boards of those who believe one is saved differently than we teach and argue Bible doctrine with them. That is the reason when visiting someone at home finding out that they are lost, if they will not let me show them how to be saved, yet they want to argue about the Bible, I quickly and polity leave. For it will go no where.

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Good point, of which I made in a previous post, until a person is saved, a person cannot discerned God's Word.

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

That's why you will never get anywhere discussing such issues as most are brining up.

For the unsaved do not have the Holy Spirit {Holy Ghost} dwelling within them, only the saved.

1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

The lost person, not having the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, they cannot compare spiritual things.

Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The do not have the Holy Ghost that's needed in order to learn about God.

I've always been amazed at the number of Christians that will argue over and over with lost people Bible doctrine, trying to convince them of Bible truths, they seem to forget, 1st, the person has to be saved before they will ever understand any Bible doctrine.

That is the reason I refuse to go the message boards of those who believe one is saved differently than we teach and argue Bible doctrine with them. That is the reason when visiting someone at home finding out that they are lost, if they will not let me show them how to be saved, yet they want to argue about the Bible, I quickly and polity leave. For it will go no where.


Amen, as I go out to speak to others there are those who seem to want to stand a argue scripture, versions and religion, I too do the best I can to walk away without slamming a door shut on the hope that later there maybe someone that can reach them with the truth. The two groups that seem to be the most militant on their beliefs when I knock at their door are some Catholics and coc's and th coc,s seem to be the more militant, even to the point I have had some of them to start hollering at me. There also seems to be two groups of coc's and the one is more militant than the other, to the point of confrontation.

With coc333, it seems to me that coc333 is from that group, he is going to stand and argue his points no matter what scripture we give him to share our beliefs with him, I have seen, saylan post asking to try to understand what the coc believe and and think he must believe this back and forth is counterproductive to his ability to understand the difference. All I can say is pray and study the word of God, KJB, and look at the what it says as a whole.
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Good point, of which I made in a previous post, until a person is saved, a person cannot discerned God's Word.

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

That's why you will never get anywhere discussing such issues as most are brining up.

For the unsaved do not have the Holy Spirit {Holy Ghost} dwelling within them, only the saved.

1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

The lost person, not having the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, they cannot compare spiritual things.

Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The do not have the Holy Ghost that's needed in order to learn about God.

I've always been amazed at the number of Christians that will argue over and over with lost people Bible doctrine, trying to convince them of Bible truths, they seem to forget, 1st, the person has to be saved before they will ever understand any Bible doctrine.

That is the reason I refuse to go the message boards of those who believe one is saved differently than we teach and argue Bible doctrine with them. That is the reason when visiting someone at home finding out that they are lost, if they will not let me show them how to be saved, yet they want to argue about the Bible, I quickly and polity leave. For it will go no where.



Jerry,

If a lost person can not understand ANY Bible doctrine until he/she is saved and If God's plan of Salvation is Bible doctrine and if a person can not do what is needed until he/she knows what it is that he/she must do (whether it is by "faith only" or whatever else) then no lost person could ever be saved.

We can easily see that does not work.
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Amen, as I go out to speak to others there are those who seem to want to stand a argue scripture, versions and religion, I too do the best I can to walk away without slamming a door shut on the hope that later there maybe someone that can reach them with the truth. The two groups that seem to be the most militant on their beliefs when I knock at their door are some Catholics and coc's and th coc,s seem to be the more militant, even to the point I have had some of them to start hollering at me. There also seems to be two groups of coc's and the one is more militant than the other, to the point of confrontation.

With coc333, it seems to me that coc333 is from that group, he is going to stand and argue his points no matter what scripture we give him to share our beliefs with him, I have seen, saylan post asking to try to understand what the coc believe and and think he must believe this back and forth is counterproductive to his ability to understand the difference. All I can say is pray and study the word of God, KJB, and look at the what it says as a whole.


Jim,

First allow me to say that I do not who you and Rick and others have been talking with or seeing because most of what I have heard about the church of Christ members which you have "met and or known" are far off from the people that I know. Now, are there some people who profess to be Christians who believe in things contrary to what the Bible says? Of course. Are there people who profess to be Christian who will treat people undkindly? Sadly, yes. I wish that people understood the harm they do by being unkind. But, most members of the church that I know would either not speak at all for fear of saying something wrong or would be joyful to talk with someone about the word of God. At one time I would have fallen into the first group; now I welcome the opportunity to speak to anyone who is willing to discuss the Word.

As far as "arguing no matter what scriptures are shown," I could say the same thing for you. I have shown multiple scriptures which clearly contradict many of the things which you are claiming and yet you still refuse to see the truth.

As to Saylan and others who might wish to understand more about what we believe, I am more than happy to discuss any point with anyone who wishes to know about something. I will answer any question to the best of my ability and when I might not know something I will be more than happy to study further so that I can answer the question. Am I "militant?" Only as far as the Word of God teaches me to be. It teaches me to contend for the faith (Jude 3), to preach the truth in love (Eph 4:15), etc. I will be glad to look at anything anyone has to say but I will not believe it just because it is said. (1 John 4:1)
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Rick, allow me to try again.

1. The Bible does not at any point give any command to nor any example of any person “praying Jesus into his heart.” We are not saved through some prayer. Now, does God hear a prayer given by a sinner (a non-Christian/someone not saved)? I have hear people who have said yes and I have heard those who have said no, but it isn’t what a person says but what God’s word says. We have John 9:31 which says, “Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.” This man made the statement that God doesn’t, but what this man speaking by inspiration. I don’t see any indication that he was. We have the example of Cornelius in Acts 10 who was not a Christian at this point and prayed. God certainly heard his prayers. We have various passages which discuss the prayers of the saints. (1 John 5:14-15, Heb 4:14-16, etc.) I certainly believe that as a Christian I have blessings which those who are not in Christ do not (Eph 1:3). The real question is does God answer the prayers of sinners?

2. One must be baptized (Mark 16:16; Gal 3:27; Rom 6:3, etc). It does matter why we are baptized. Acts 2:38 states that we must be baptized for (unto) remission of sins. If I am “baptized because I have already been saved” then I am not obeying this command. My faith is in Christ; it is in that if I submit to Him/obey Him then I am saved. I am not saved because I have earned/merited anything but because I did what He commanded me to because He is Lord and He is the perfect sacrifice. I realize that most people who profess “faith only” accuse me of preaching a meritorious works salvation; that is simply not the case. I can not say it enough. I can do nothing that will ever earn my salvation…ever, but that does not mean that there is nothing that I must do. Again, it does not matter who the man is who baptizes the individual. What does matter is the heart (mind) of the person who is being baptized.

3. A person who obeys the Gospel does have to remain faithful (Rev 2:10). That does include actually continuing to be a part of the worship service, the assembling of the saints (Heb 10:24-25). Since denominationalism is sinful (1 Cor 1:10, Eph 4:1ff, John 17), then I can not be a part of such. Allow me to explain it this way…..we will link it to our discussion of MI….if it is a sin to worship the Lord with MI, then I am not being faithful to participate in such worship. I realize that you do not believe it is a sin but I submit to you that the Bible does teach that it is and thus it would be sinful to participate in such and I would not be faithful in doing so. I am also not faithful in participating in denominationalism/division.

4. Not to oversimplify things but follow the Bible. I can not in one or two sentences answer this question. One must faithfully assemble with the saints, worship God in the manner that he/she is commanded to do, live the life of a Christian avoiding those things which are sinful (Gal 5:19ff, Col 3:1ff, etc). I know that this may not answer your question to your satisfaction but it is the best I can do in a sentence or two. I am not sure if you are getting at the point of a “creed” or not but I will say that we do not have a creed; we do not have two or three or ten points that sums everything up.

5. Please define what you mean by doctrinal. If you are speaking about salvation, proper worship, etc then in no way am I saying that we can disagree with the Bible. There are issues that many people argue over which is silly to worry about. I have heard of a few who do not believe in the trinity but not many. I believe it was Barton W. Stone during the restoration period who denied the trinity. I have a book by one Gospel preacher who denies the trinity but those may be the only two in the church that I know anything of. I don’t know who you have been around but I can only speak of my experience. I will say this, I would be more that happy to discuss this subject with anyone and can provide ample scripture related to this matter.

Again, I hope that I have answered your questions this time. I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the Word.


Thanks, that clears some things up.

1. God does hear the prayer of sinners. You used Cornelius as an example so I assume you believe that He also answers the prayers of sinners, because in sending Peter God answered his prayer. While we're on the subject of Cornelius, how do you explain all those Italians getting the Holy Spirit and being saved before they were baptized?

2. You said it doesn't matter who baptized the man, just that the person is baptized unto the remission of sins. So in churches all over the world (including Catholic, Mormon, Anglican, Lutheran, etc) who baptize for that reason you believe the person is saved when they get baptized, correct?

3. Denominationalism is sinful, you say. It also seems that you're saying that the only group of professing Christians that are not a denomination happens to be the one group you are a part of. Don't you think that's a little convenient? If I'm getting you right, you're saying that you can't be saved and be part of a denomination, so the only way to be saved is to be a member of the Church of Christ, correct?

4. I accept your answer on this, though obviously I disagree with it. This explains why those who refuse to believe in Eternal Security have no real assurance of salvation.

5. When you say that we can't disagree with the Bible, do you mean you can't disagree with the Bible and live a full and complete Christian life or you can't disagree with the Bible and go to Heaven when you die? What would you say about the CoC folks I know of who are adamantly against the teaching of the Trinity? Are they still going to Heaven when they die because they have been baptized, are faithful, and are members of the Church of Christ? Edited by Rick Schworer
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Jim,

First allow me to say that I do not who you and Rick and others have been talking with or seeing because most of what I have heard about the church of Christ members which you have "met and or known" are far off from the people that I know. Now, are there some people who profess to be Christians who believe in things contrary to what the Bible says? Of course. Are there people who profess to be Christian who will treat people undkindly? Sadly, yes. I wish that people understood the harm they do by being unkind. But, most members of the church that I know would either not speak at all for fear of saying something wrong or would be joyful to talk with someone about the word of God. At one time I would have fallen into the first group; now I welcome the opportunity to speak to anyone who is willing to discuss the Word.

As far as "arguing no matter what scriptures are shown," I could say the same thing for you. I have shown multiple scriptures which clearly contradict many of the things which you are claiming and yet you still refuse to see the truth.

As to Saylan and others who might wish to understand more about what we believe, I am more than happy to discuss any point with anyone who wishes to know about something. I will answer any question to the best of my ability and when I might not know something I will be more than happy to study further so that I can answer the question. Am I "militant?" Only as far as the Word of God teaches me to be. It teaches me to contend for the faith (Jude 3), to preach the truth in love (Eph 4:15), etc. I will be glad to look at anything anyone has to say but I will not believe it just because it is said. (1 John 4:1)


All I can do is tell you what I have experienced and dealt with, I asked one lady why she was that way, and she told me her CoC pastor and a visiting evangelist had instructed the people to be that way, using your statement of "contending for the faith", and then I dealt with her pastor in a business setting, (he did not know i had talked to her), and he upon finding out I was a baptist preacher, became very forward with me, and I didn't even bring up religion. Say what you want, I know what I have dealt with and unless you are a different coc333 than was here around about Nov. & Dec. of last year, you can get pretty forward with those of us that are on a a Baptist discussion board. As last time if I remember right, (correct me if I'm wrong) you got so militant with us and our beliefs/tenets/doctrines, that the Mods locked to thread.th_tiphat.gif
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Amen, as I go out to speak to others there are those who seem to want to stand a argue scripture, versions and religion, I too do the best I can to walk away without slamming a door shut on the hope that later there maybe someone that can reach them with the truth. The two groups that seem to be the most militant on their beliefs when I knock at their door are some Catholics and coc's and th coc,s seem to be the more militant, even to the point I have had some of them to start hollering at me. There also seems to be two groups of coc's and the one is more militant than the other, to the point of confrontation.

With coc333, it seems to me that coc333 is from that group, he is going to stand and argue his points no matter what scripture we give him to share our beliefs with him, I have seen, saylan post asking to try to understand what the coc believe and and think he must believe this back and forth is counterproductive to his ability to understand the difference. All I can say is pray and study the word of God, KJB, and look at the what it says as a whole.



I want say that about coc333, for I feel he is proclaiming from his heart what he believes, nothing more, nothing less.

To many of our Baptist brothers and sisters thinks they can argue Bible doctrine with atheist, unbelievers, those who teach other paths to be saved besides grace though faith and bring them to believe as we do. They do it out in the world, they do it on the internet.

The Bible is very plain, the lost cannot comprehend the Bible. And yes, I know there be those that say that is not true, I've already given Holy Scriptures that backs that up. That is why I do not go through life arguing the Bible with such people. And most that do this all they do is harden the heart of the one they're arguing with. Even in this topic some of our brothers has made smarty remarks towards coc333 that were competely unnecessary, that were no called for.

I give coc333 props for not answering back in the same tone as they poted to him. And of course him being of the coc, if he had, they would probably be demanding that he be banned, simply for doing them as they did him. Again, I'm not defending his belief, I disagree with his beliefs. but pointing he has reacted kindly, not offering back what was given to him.

As I previously said, in the past I've been rude like that too, I'm trying very hard not to be that way no longer, sometimes its quite difficult not to be, especially with some of the remarks even my own brothers and sisters makes from time to time that disagrees with me on some points. Being that way gains nothing, but it can cause hard feeling, and its a good way to stir up a flame, which we should never do nor attempt. I try my best to be stem, strong, in my beliefs, trying not to speaks words that causes flame. Just recently on here one person disagree with another one calling them arrogant, that is plain disgraceful, for they said this simply because they disagreed with a fellow believer. So far they seem to think it was the right thing to do, as far as I know.

Tit 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

We can't show the attributes spoke of in Titus 3:2, if we are rude, stirring up flames with those we agree with nor with those we disagree with.

Col 4:5 ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

We can't walk in wisdom if we are rude to those without, if we are arrogant towards them, if we are rude to them stirring up flames, nor can we use the time before us as we should. When we start calling people arrogant, or other words of flame, we close their ears to everything we say after that, building up hostilities, we even become brawlers that is mentioned in Titus 3:2.

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

And when giving someone an answer, we surely need to be sure we have a right answer before opening our mouths.

Yes, many think they are free to give rude answers to anyone that does not agree with them, when we do that its seems to make us feel superior, when we ought to be meek, and humble, gentle, kind, while trying to spread the "Good News."

And when someone is rude to us, uses them word that are bad about causing flame:

Ro 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil.
1Th 5:15 See that none render evil for evil
1Pe 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil,

We should just turn our cheek to them, offering only kindness,, meekness to them just as the Word tells us to. And when our temper gets the best of us, we should be quick to apolgize, say I'm sorry.
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I want say that about coc333, for I feel he is proclaiming from his heart what he believes, nothing more, nothing less.

To many of our Baptist brothers and sisters thinks they can argue Bible doctrine with atheist, unbelievers, those who teach other paths to be saved besides grace though faith and bring them to believe as we do. They do it out in the world, they do it on the internet.

The Bible is very plain, the lost cannot comprehend the Bible. And yes, I know there be those that say that is not true, I've already given Holy Scriptures that backs that up. That is why I do not go through life arguing the Bible with such people. And most that do this all they do is harden the heart of the one they're arguing with. Even in this topic some of our brothers has made smarty remarks towards coc333 that were competely unnecessary, that were no called for.

I give coc333 props for not answering back in the same tone as they poted to him. And of course him being of the coc, if he had, they would probably be demanding that he be banned, simply for doing them as they did him. Again, I'm not defending his belief, I disagree with his beliefs. but pointing he has reacted kindly, not offering back what was given to him.

As I previously said, in the past I've been rude like that too, I'm trying very hard not to be that way no longer, sometimes its quite difficult not to be, especially with some of the remarks even my own brothers and sisters makes from time to time that disagrees with me on some points. Being that way gains nothing, but it can cause hard feeling, and its a good way to stir up a flame, which we should never do nor attempt. I try my best to be stem, strong, in my beliefs, trying not to speaks words that causes flame. Just recently on here one person disagree with another one calling them arrogant, that is plain disgraceful, for they said this simply because they disagreed with a fellow believer. So far they seem to think it was the right thing to do, as far as I know.

Tit 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

We can't show the attributes spoke of in Titus 3:2, if we are rude, stirring up flames with those we agree with nor with those we disagree with.

Col 4:5 ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

We can't walk in wisdom if we are rude to those without, if we are arrogant towards them, if we are rude to them stirring up flames, nor can we use the time before us as we should. When we start calling people arrogant, or other words of flame, we close their ears to everything we say after that, building up hostilities, we even become brawlers that is mentioned in Titus 3:2.

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

And when giving someone an answer, we surely need to be sure we have a right answer before opening our mouths.

Yes, many think they are free to give rude answers to anyone that does not agree with them, when we do that its seems to make us feel superior, when we ought to be meek, and humble, gentle, kind, while trying to spread the "Good News."

And when someone is rude to us, uses them word that are bad about causing flame:

Ro 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil.
1Th 5:15 See that none render evil for evil
1Pe 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil,

We should just turn our cheek to them, offering only kindness,, meekness to them just as the Word tells us to. And when our temper gets the best of us, we should be quick to apolgize, say I'm sorry.

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All I can do is tell you what I have experienced and dealt with, I asked one lady why she was that way, and she told me her CoC pastor and a visiting evangelist had instructed the people to be that way, using your statement of "contending for the faith", and then I dealt with her pastor in a business setting, (he did not know i had talked to her), and he upon finding out I was a baptist preacher, became very forward with me, and I didn't even bring up religion. Say what you want, I know what I have dealt with and unless you are a different coc333 than was here around about Nov. & Dec. of last year, you can get pretty forward with those of us that are on a a Baptist discussion board. As last time if I remember right, (correct me if I'm wrong) you got so militant with us and our beliefs/tenets/doctrines, that the Mods locked to thread.th_tiphat.gif


Jim,

I think there seems to be a misunderstanding in our presrent discourse. When I speak of being disappointed in the behavior of certain Christians, I am not speaking of a willingness to stand for the truth. I am not speaking of those who know the Word and are willing to speak out about it. I am speaking of those who yell, make personal attacks, treat others unkindly....

I am forward in the sense that I am willing to discuss the Word of God. As I have stated in previous post, I believe that any time and any place is the right time and right place to discuss the Word of God. I, to my knowledge, have never made any personal attacks against anyone on this board. I have always tried to be respectful in discussions but I have also not been willing to back down from what the Word teaches.

Remember this, Christ was "militant" as was Paul, Peter, and others. I suppose it just depends on what your definition of militant is.
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I want say that about coc333, for I feel he is proclaiming from his heart what he believes, nothing more, nothing less.

To many of our Baptist brothers and sisters thinks they can argue Bible doctrine with atheist, unbelievers, those who teach other paths to be saved besides grace though faith and bring them to believe as we do. They do it out in the world, they do it on the internet.

The Bible is very plain, the lost cannot comprehend the Bible. And yes, I know there be those that say that is not true, I've already given Holy Scriptures that backs that up. That is why I do not go through life arguing the Bible with such people. And most that do this all they do is harden the heart of the one they're arguing with. Even in this topic some of our brothers has made smarty remarks towards coc333 that were competely unnecessary, that were no called for.

I give coc333 props for not answering back in the same tone as they poted to him. And of course him being of the coc, if he had, they would probably be demanding that he be banned, simply for doing them as they did him. Again, I'm not defending his belief, I disagree with his beliefs. but pointing he has reacted kindly, not offering back what was given to him.

As I previously said, in the past I've been rude like that too, I'm trying very hard not to be that way no longer, sometimes its quite difficult not to be, especially with some of the remarks even my own brothers and sisters makes from time to time that disagrees with me on some points. Being that way gains nothing, but it can cause hard feeling, and its a good way to stir up a flame, which we should never do nor attempt. I try my best to be stem, strong, in my beliefs, trying not to speaks words that causes flame. Just recently on here one person disagree with another one calling them arrogant, that is plain disgraceful, for they said this simply because they disagreed with a fellow believer. So far they seem to think it was the right thing to do, as far as I know.

Tit 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

We can't show the attributes spoke of in Titus 3:2, if we are rude, stirring up flames with those we agree with nor with those we disagree with.

Col 4:5 ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

We can't walk in wisdom if we are rude to those without, if we are arrogant towards them, if we are rude to them stirring up flames, nor can we use the time before us as we should. When we start calling people arrogant, or other words of flame, we close their ears to everything we say after that, building up hostilities, we even become brawlers that is mentioned in Titus 3:2.

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

And when giving someone an answer, we surely need to be sure we have a right answer before opening our mouths.

Yes, many think they are free to give rude answers to anyone that does not agree with them, when we do that its seems to make us feel superior, when we ought to be meek, and humble, gentle, kind, while trying to spread the "Good News."

And when someone is rude to us, uses them word that are bad about causing flame:

Ro 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil.
1Th 5:15 See that none render evil for evil
1Pe 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil,

We should just turn our cheek to them, offering only kindness,, meekness to them just as the Word tells us to. And when our temper gets the best of us, we should be quick to apolgize, say I'm sorry.


Thank you Jerry. Eph 4:15
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Thanks, that clears some things up.

1. God does hear the prayer of sinners. You used Cornelius as an example so I assume you believe that He also answers the prayers of sinners, because in sending Peter God answered his prayer. While we're on the subject of Cornelius, how do you explain all those Italians getting the Holy Spirit and being saved before they were baptized?

2. You said it doesn't matter who baptized the man, just that the person is baptized unto the remission of sins. So in churches all over the world (including Catholic, Mormon, Anglican, Lutheran, etc) who baptize for that reason you believe the person is saved when they get baptized, correct?

3. Denominationalism is sinful, you say. It also seems that you're saying that the only group of professing Christians that are not a denomination happens to be the one group you are a part of. Don't you think that's a little convenient? If I'm getting you right, you're saying that you can't be saved and be part of a denomination, so the only way to be saved is to be a member of the Church of Christ, correct?

4. I accept your answer on this, though obviously I disagree with it. This explains why those who refuse to believe in Eternal Security have no real assurance of salvation.

5. When you say that we can't disagree with the Bible, do you mean you can't disagree with the Bible and live a full and complete Christian life or you can't disagree with the Bible and go to Heaven when you die? What would you say about the CoC folks I know of who are adamantly against the teaching of the Trinity? Are they still going to Heaven when they die because they have been baptized, are faithful, and are members of the Church of Christ?


You are welcome Rick.

1. Cornelius was not saved prior to baptism. The HS was given in the same way it was in Acts 2 to the Apostles. These two passages (Acts 2 and Acts 10) were the fulfillment of the HS being poured out upon all flesh as we study in Jude 2. This is not speaking of the HS in the sense that Christians receive Him today. This is a much deeper discussion than we will be able to have in one or two sentences.
2. The Bible teaches that when one hears the word (Rom 10:17), believes in Christ (John 3:16), repents of his/her sins (Acts 3:19), confesses Christ as the Son of God (Matt 10:32-33), and immersed in water for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38) is saved and Added to the church by the Lord (Acts 2:41, 47). A person who is saved must remain faithful (Rev 2:10). You discuss all of these religious groups. People who participate in such are not being faithful and above that, to my knowledge these groups do not teach such anyway.
3. Convenient? I don’t believe convenience has anything to do with it. It has nothing to do with me in that the church is the church no matter what I personally know, accept or practice. The church is not the church because I am a member of it but because Christ founded it.
4. I am glad that I was able to answer your question.
5. We can’t disagree with the Bible and be a Christian and thus go to heaven. Allow me to clarify. I don’t believe that any of us are perfect nor do I believe that we will get everything perfectly correct. I am sure that there are things that I still don’t understand…well, I know that there are issues which I still do not fully understand; there are certain issues which God does not see the need for us to know/understand everything. But, if we are talking about what it takes to be saved/become a Christian, live faithfully, etc we can understand it and must understand it. Remember that the Word is the Truth (John 17:17) and that it will set us free. (John 8:32)

Allow me to ask you a question or two.

1. Can you admit that you and I do not agree with each other on the plan of Salvation? To my understanding, you assert that we are saved by “faith only.” I assert that the Bible teaches that one must, among other things, be baptized for the remission of sins.
2. Are you willing to concede that AT LEAST one of us is INCORRECT in this matter (not discussing which if either is correct)?
3. Do you admit that if you are correct in saying faith only then I am teaching a false doctrine and thus am lost and that all who follow that false doctrine are lost but if I am correct and you are in fact wrong in so much as we do have to be baptized for the remission of sins then you are lost and all who follow that doctrine are lost? Of course, I am guessing that you will admit that if we are both in error then we are both lost?
4. Based on these previous questions, do you see the sinfulness of denominationalism (denominations) which teaches false doctrines on such important subjects as salvation?
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You are welcome Rick.

1. Cornelius was not saved prior to baptism. The HS was given in the same way it was in Acts 2 to the Apostles. These two passages (Acts 2 and Acts 10) were the fulfillment of the HS being poured out upon all flesh as we study in Jude 2. This is not speaking of the HS in the sense that Christians receive Him today. This is a much deeper discussion than we will be able to have in one or two sentences.
2. The Bible teaches that when one hears the word (Rom 10:17), believes in Christ (John 3:16), repents of his/her sins (Acts 3:19), confesses Christ as the Son of God (Matt 10:32-33), and immersed in water for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38) is saved and Added to the church by the Lord (Acts 2:41, 47). A person who is saved must remain faithful (Rev 2:10). You discuss all of these religious groups. People who participate in such are not being faithful and above that, to my knowledge these groups do not teach such anyway.
3. Convenient? I don’t believe convenience has anything to do with it. It has nothing to do with me in that the church is the church no matter what I personally know, accept or practice. The church is not the church because I am a member of it but because Christ founded it.
4. I am glad that I was able to answer your question.
5. We can’t disagree with the Bible and be a Christian and thus go to heaven. Allow me to clarify. I don’t believe that any of us are perfect nor do I believe that we will get everything perfectly correct. I am sure that there are things that I still don’t understand…well, I know that there are issues which I still do not fully understand; there are certain issues which God does not see the need for us to know/understand everything. But, if we are talking about what it takes to be saved/become a Christian, live faithfully, etc we can understand it and must understand it. Remember that the Word is the Truth (John 17:17) and that it will set us free. (John 8:32)

Allow me to ask you a question or two.

1. Can you admit that you and I do not agree with each other on the plan of Salvation? To my understanding, you assert that we are saved by “faith only.” I assert that the Bible teaches that one must, among other things, be baptized for the remission of sins.
2. Are you willing to concede that AT LEAST one of us is INCORRECT in this matter (not discussing which if either is correct)?
3. Do you admit that if you are correct in saying faith only then I am teaching a false doctrine and thus am lost and that all who follow that false doctrine are lost but if I am correct and you are in fact wrong in so much as we do have to be baptized for the remission of sins then you are lost and all who follow that doctrine are lost? Of course, I am guessing that you will admit that if we are both in error then we are both lost?
4. Based on these previous questions, do you see the sinfulness of denominationalism (denominations) which teaches false doctrines on such important subjects as salvation?


Yes, I agree that one of us is wrong, and if you've tried to mix faith with works then you're lost. Yes, I see the sin of teaching false doctrine that damns people to Hell, and if you want to call that denominationalism then be my guest. I'm a little hesitant to say that just being a denomination different than my own is a sin because of this passage:

Mark 9:38-40, "And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39) But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40) For he that is not against us is on our part."

You use a lot of circular reasoning, and while appreciate you taking the time and effort to answer what you have, whether you know it or not you avoid a lot of specific questions. I asked you if you thought it was convenient that out of all the groups of professing Christians in the world YOURS is the only one who is true church, therefore to be saved you must be part of YOUR group. You never answered the question; you just started talking about how the church is the church. Face it: you teach that being part of a certain group or association is what puts you in "the church" and what makes you saved. I can believe everything you believe but go to a church that has a different name on the sign and you'd think I was going to Hell.

You never answered this:

"What would you say about the CoC folks I know of who are adamantly against the teaching of the Trinity? Are they still going to Heaven when they die because they have been baptized, are faithful, and are members of the Church of Christ?"

From what I've gathered so far, your plan of Salvation is:

1. Believe.
2. Get baptized unto the remission of sins.
3. Stay faithful.
4. Remain a consistent member of a church with the label "Church of Christ" on the sign.

Thank you for answering questions.
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We should just turn our cheek to them, offering only kindness,, meekness to them just as the Word tells us to. And when our temper gets the best of us, we should be quick to apolgize, say I'm sorry.


Are you saying that there is never a time and place for sarcasm, rudeness, and name calling?

1. Jesus was sarcastic, rude, and a name-caller from time to time - was He wrong?

2. Elijah was one of the greatest prophets in the Bible and he was very sarcastic and rude, and God blessed him right in the middle of it.

3. Micaiah was rude and flippant to a ruler, and God spoke through Him moments later.

5. John the Baptist was mean and called people names, and Jesus said that of men born of a woman there wasn't a better man.

6. God the Father is sarcastic in a few places in the Bible and it says He mocks people from Heaven.


Sarcasm, rudeness, and name-calling, if done correctly can highlight points of a discussion that need to be highlighted. Sarcasm illustrates the ridiculousness of someone else's argument by doing more than just telling them it's a ridiculous argument - it actually shows them it's ridiculous. Rudeness and name-calling, though they should be used very sparingly can also be used to make someone feel unconfortable in their current state. A heretic that is spreading doctrine that will land people in Hell should not feel comfortable, especially in a place like this.

Conversely, sometimes a little sarcasm can lighten the mood. I called Covenanter an old British Curmudgeon yesterday, but he knows I love him in the Lord and I didn't mean and ill will by that remark. I fully expect him to counter by calling me a Yankee Popinjay. Sarcasm is a way of reminding people we're all human and should lighten up sometimes. :)
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Are you saying that there is never a time and place for sarcasm, rudeness, and name calling?

1. Jesus was sarcastic, rude, and a name-caller from time to time - was He wrong?

2. Elijah was one of the greatest prophets in the Bible and he was very sarcastic and rude, and God blessed him right in the middle of it.

3. Micaiah was rude and flippant to a ruler, and God spoke through Him moments later.

5. John the Baptist was mean and called people names, and Jesus said that of men born of a woman there wasn't a better man.

6. God the Father is sarcastic in a few places in the Bible and it says He mocks people from Heaven.


Sarcasm, rudeness, and name-calling, if done correctly can highlight points of a discussion that need to be highlighted. Sarcasm illustrates the ridiculousness of someone else's argument by doing more than just telling them it's a ridiculous argument - it actually shows them it's ridiculous. Rudeness and name-calling, though they should be used very sparingly can also be used to make someone feel unconfortable in their current state. A heretic that is spreading doctrine that will land people in Hell should not feel comfortable, especially in a place like this.

Conversely, sometimes a little sarcasm can lighten the mood. I called Covenanter an old British Curmudgeon yesterday, but he knows I love him in the Lord and I didn't mean and ill will by that remark. I fully expect him to counter by calling me a Yankee Popinjay. Sarcasm is a way of reminding people we're all human and should lighten up sometimes. :)

Yeah, but you ignored my ham comment in the Marriage Supper thread. :frog: :icon_mrgreen:
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