Tbinkley

When one truly tries to walk in the path of Jesus, deny their self, and bear their cross, there will be some who will always see it as being legalist.

The Holy Scriptures be quite clear, you either agree or disagree.


2Co 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2Co 6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
2Co 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
2Co 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

If you want to fellowship with unbelievers, workers of darkness, don't put down those who OBey these plain spoken verses.

But honestly, out side of trying to witness to them, trying to bring them to Christ, what have you who belong to Christ have in common with them, that is if you are going to live and stand for Christ?

Remember:

Php 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

If your fellowshipping, being friends with, running with, bosom buddies with, the unbelievers, the infidels, your buddying up to those who are the enemies of the Cross of Christ.

Try talking about your heavenly Father, about your Savior Christ, and Christians things while your in the company of unbelievers, infidels, them see how much fellowship they will want with you.

Of course if all you do while in their company is talk about worldly things, leaving God and Christ out, they will prOBably like and enjoy your company.

Remember, they stand against everything you claim to believe by confessing Jesus as your Savior, they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.

Vince, just a reminder that we are to post only KJV verses. Thanks. Under Board Rules, #3 says:

Here's the thing...I don't think its Biblical to say "You are my best friend in the world and we do everything together even though you're a rebel."

However, I also don't think its Biblical to stick your nose up in the air and say "I can't speak to you because you are bad and I am good" (which OBviously thats not what you'd say, but its kind of the attitude too many Christians "with standards" get.)

Its something I've been thinking about in general...why do we have standards and convictions in our lives? For God? I hope. To show the world we are different? I hope. To compare ourselves to others who may not have the same beliefs? Too many times, YES but not Biblical, as God tells us not to compare...if we aren't comparing, then we aren't judging, because with whatever judgement we mete, with that also we will be judged.

How many people have said "you don't raise your kids right" only to see their own kids rebel? How many scorn a woman who got a divorce and then five years later they have their own basket of marital prOBlems?

I'm just saying that too many people take this verse WAY too far. Yeah if you have someone shacking up, you aren't going to hang out with them or be their best friend. But too many times these verses are used to castigate people who do not share the exact standards of the preacher or deacon or whoever else.

It should be somewhat rare in our churches that we would actually have to follow these Scriptures and discipline someone out of church, or keep a friendship back.

Your nephew could possibly be picking up on your confusion a bit - and then, not liking your answer tries to put it back on you.

Your welcome. On this subject the word epistle comes to my mind, so I search the New Testament for the word epistle and find what I need on this subject. Wish I could remember many more key words for other subjects, for they surely help one find what they're looking for.

Yes but what does "put him away" mean, in context?

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I Cor 5: 1

I don't think they should be your best friend, but I don't buy this belief that some teach, that if one of your family members is immoral that you aren't allowed to eat Christmas dinner with them.... I don't think that's in the Bible.

Read the context...its of church discipline.

I don't believe that verse in Corinthians are limited to the church. Do you really think it's okay for us to keep company with fornicating Christians as long as it's not at church?

Forgive me if this isnt the proper forum to post this . I get confused as to which I should use but really covet feedback from other believers .
I get a little ....confused ,rattled ? when someone comes to me with a Biblical or spiritual matter or question confronts me with it . Then I give them scripture and verse to a simple straight forward question and they get upset or even angry with the answer.
If I am wrong for getting confused or even rattled ,someone PLEASE rebuke me in love and show me scripture to change my heart ! I dont get rattled enough that it would show to the point of causing contention with another . So THATS not the issue.
What is troubling me is that my nephew is asking questions that I am spiritually recieving scripture and verse to give him . He tells me that I am confused with the question . then I hear 2 Tim. 2:23 whispered inside me and walk away . When I truely have a desire to help him understand from a spiritual perspective . DO I MAKE ANY SENSE ? AM I BEING A LITTLE TOO SENSETIVE ? AM I TRYING TO OVERSTEP GODS BOUNDRIES OVER THE SITUATION AT HAND ?
God bless

Ro

My nephew just asked me : #1 He was wondering if there is a wrong way to find happiness in Christ ? #2 Should we seperate ourselves from people who give a personal testimony and show fruit in their lives but have different scriptural preferences ?
I know these sound like loaded questions , But I desire to hear other believers views on these two questions .
I believe I answered him scripturally correct . But the questions themselves threw me for a loop !
I just am doubting if I mis understood him . And if I didnt muddy the issues more than help . I basicly told him about scriptural seperation and how satan IS the great deciever and mocks and imitates Gods ways . So we must be ``discerning `` when fellowshiping with people with people who say they are saved but walk in a `` different ? scriptural way . PLEASE SEND scripture and verse feedback .
GOD BLESS

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Chicken and cheese casserole, green beans, and stewed cabbage with tomatoes and sauerkraut, and chocolate cake.

We ate at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant today ! Steak Fahita taco salad ! YUM YUM !

Mar 3:28

:th_tiphat:Just for the sake of chat ,I would like to hear some feedback on the topic of what Jesus was refering to of the ``unpardonable sin``. Hopefully there are some great theologians on here that will give me a greater insight into this .
In Christ Jesus ,

Am I reading this right ? Did Liberty University turn from the KJV ?

Hi everyone. I am looking for a good KJV Bible for my best friend, Darrell. He is a seeker at this point in his life and I am wanting to find a KJV Bible geared towards seekers. I would prefer one that has notes in it and such that show how Christianity is true and explain key doctrines and such. If no such Bible is available, I would take the next best offering. What do you recommend? :puzzled:

Long ago Chrisendom was divided between Orthodox & Catholic. True believers were not under those umbrellas, but were persecuted.

I remember an argument in the papers in the 50s, where I contributed. The Anglicans were trying hard to defend their claim to be part of the catholic church, whereas the RCs were claiming exclusive use.

I encouraged readers to ignore the debate & seek a living faith IN CHRIST. My letter was published.

[i had recently left the Anglican church, & been baptised as a believer.]

I have no idea, though there is nothing wrong with the word "catholic" in the true sense of the word.

Just want to THANK THE LORD for His patient faithful mercies to us ! I recently found this site and it has been a tremendous help and blessing to me in the few days I`ve been on here . PRAISE THE LORD ! Ps. 149:1 :amen Also , I `d like to praise Him for His precise chastisement and guidance in our lives. Back in May of 09 I came down with severely herniated disc in my lower back. Causing a spinal cord injury and internal damage and leg and foot damage that will not permit me to go back to work. Surgeon says one more day and I would have been paralysed from the waist down . POINT : Only the Lord is merciful enough to allow us to go through things just to the point we can endure. Then in His merciful judgement releases us from it . Praise again to the LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS . May God bless

No, it is located in CA. You can look up their church online. They are a KJVO IFB church.

Wow ! After reading amblivions post on the westboro church I looked it up ! Ya know what ? I have NEVER seen ANYTHING good come from a ``tulip`` church . I accidentally got involved with one of these calvinist churches after visiting it believing the sign outside which read Independent Fundamental Baptist Church . Now let me warn ALL readers, after listening to a few messages MY whole family realized this wasnt the place for us ! They put on airs and come across as loving or try to but underneath is a seething caldron of hate in their hearts much like I saw in the clip amblivion had !
After talking to an old IFB preacher friend of mine I asked him about calvnism and all he would say was RUN FROM IT ! I wholeheartedly agree !
In Jesus name