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 7/15/2020 1:16 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | |  |  |
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Frank wrote:
Thanks for your comment Tim and I agree. Interpretation of scripture should be literal where literal and figurative where figurative, e.g., Jesus is not a literal door. We do not have the authority to pick and choose. What that can lead to is eisegesis.
Context, context, context. I think you've made some good points Bro. Context should be considered . We should be able to point in Scripture where the definition is given more clearly as opposed to imposing our own and I've heard the literal where literal from many but just never seen the instruction to do so in Scripture. Compare spiritual to spiritual yes.
Hey Bro Tim, didn't know if you seen my original question to you regarding this. |
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| 7/14/2020 1:38 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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Dr. Tim wrote:
not really everyone in the world, as God apparently never just tells it like it is, and must have interpreters to explain what He “really” meant.... Hey Doc,
Curious on your take, not pertaining to John 3:16 specifically, but just the use of a strict literal hermeneutic throughout Scripture.
In some of my observations, Hosea 12:10 says God used figures and Paul demonstrated the same in his exegesis of Deut 25:4 in 1 Cor. 9:9-10. Jesus said he didn't speak to the Jews literally but did so through only parables. Matt. 13:34, so it seems that a biblical definition can be arrived at by consulting other Scripture mentions.
Thanks and I'm fine if we disagree and not looking for a debate either. |
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| 7/12/2020 7:29 AM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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Dr. Tim wrote:
Acts 11:14
Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
The house of Cornelius did not get saved by works. They got saved by WORDS. Amen Brother Tim.  John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. The Words the Son spoke are spirit and life. Following the pattern of the EC
as its been taught to you DkH should not be the measuring stick. Scripture is to be the measuring stick. So Instead follow the pattern of the NC of which Paul, was a pattern for those who would believe after him. 1 Tim 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, ***for a pattern***to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Paul was blameless but counted it as dung. 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. As you see, The law of Faith was not a reformer creation or just their interpretation. |
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| 7/10/2020 3:56 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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DKH wrote:
But shouldnt we be careful to say these guys were "mixed up"? Or that we 21st century Christians know far more about bible interpretation then they did? Shouldn't we at least hear them out? Paul was mixed up..... but was made an instrument of God. So here's something to think on.
Paul said he was blameless in Phillipians 3 DKH. Blameless. What does that mean to you? |
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| 7/10/2020 8:34 AM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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Mike wrote:
Also unfortunately James, Jim/Lincoln believes whatever the ever-changing narrative tells him to believe. Otherwise he himself is a generator of the narrative. I still prefer to think he's naive, rather than corrupt. Maybe I'm naive. If only we could send the true narrative through CNN we would have a chance because then he'd believe it. But the last time truth came from CNN we were bombing Iraq. |
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| 7/9/2020 7:35 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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DKH wrote:
the EC believed faith in Christ wasn’t faith without being accompanied by obiedience to him. What then is biblical Obedience? Psalm 51 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. David would have given had it been required but the only requirment is a broken and contrite heart. Why? Psalm 107:21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. So that we may declare his works and not our own. Psalm 9:16 ...the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. The simplicity which is in Christ is so simple a child can understand it. Just give up trying to be good enough and don’t do this or that but just trust, believe, revere and love the One who was and is good enough. That’s all He has ever required of His people. Just accept His free gift of righteousness and be thankful. But, just like in the days of the Jews, no, that isn’t good enough. You must do this and that, all self righteousness which God hates |
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| 7/9/2020 4:42 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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DKH wrote:
But maybe you dont care. Its just strange that your theology was mostly nonexistent till the 5th century. I read through your posts again. Seems to me, Straw man argument and Ad hominem are not terms a typical 19 year old uses unless your cutting your teeth on how to debate. But you ought to take note. You did both in your reply. Here's what Paul teaches on obedience. 2 Cor 10
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; That means take it to the knowledge of God (Scripture) and not a link that will teach us from a denominational website you think has all the answers. 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
******7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? ******* To me, seems like that's part of what has been taught to you with the repetition of the early church thing. Maybe you can give a demonstration of what the difference is between believers then and now. |
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| 7/5/2020 10:26 PM |
| James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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DKH wrote:
As for the reformation. I think its very narrow minded to assume Reformed and Catholicism are the only ways to view the Bible. The early Church had a completely different view of Christianity (a good subject to research). The Reformation had many positive aspects including the work with the Bible. But it was not all good. I have direct ancestors who were murdered by both Catholics and Reformers. I'm sorry to hear that about your ancestors DKH and what you said helps me understand better on your thoughts on the reformers. I appreciate you sharing something that is obviously very sensitive and understandably so. I saw Lurker made an offer to you earlier today. If I were you, I'd see what he had to say. You have nothing to lose by hearing him out. Take care. |
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