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Holywar is the person of whom you said: "You follow and worship Satan."
Darn it, thought I got you good too.
But to address your post correctly - it is what he follows. I've seen his posts.
Again, you haven't addressed where Jesus said the same thing to the pharisees. You said it was of Satan, but yet here is Jesus doing the exact same thing in the same situation - talking to those who are pharisees, look at the definition.
Don't the accusations of Satan turn out to be false against Job? And yet true when Jesus did it? And so isn't that the real difference?
Originally posted by MatrixProphet
Contrary to popular belief, you can have a relationship with God without the organized settings.
a potential energy source humans could tap into (not just a deity). Solomon is a perfect example.
Originally posted by L.I.B.
Do you presume to know men's hearts?
then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men, 1 Kings 8:39
Yes, we can know their fruits, and in holywar's post he said: I don't believe I am better than anyone, and I don't judge anybody, for God has given his son Jesus the authority to judge. We have a responsibility for humbling ourselves and finding the one and true way.
That, to me, is some pretty fine fruit. To which you told him he was following Satan.
I trust Jesus' insight. I don't know that you have the ability to see another's soul as he did.
So, the real difference is in your and his abilities. Can you, have you ever seen another person's soul? Have you ever healed anyone? Have you ever prophesied and had what you said come true?
Originally posted by L.I.B.
Since you cannot discern people's hearts, nor able to see their soul, may I recommend you not be so quick to judge who someone is following and being guilty of the same thing that satan is said to do?
Also, you have said before that you have seen the father, and not Jesus. Due to this, what makes you so sure that you won't be one of those who is told: And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'?
Since you cannot discern people's hearts, nor able to see their soul, may I recommend you not be so quick to judge who someone is following and being guilty of the same thing that satan is said to do?
Because organized religions manipulate the truth. They view Jesus as a sacrifice for them, rather than him living an example for them to follow, which in reality means it's a sacrifice of truth so that the lie may live.
It's a fine line on why Jesus was murdered, and it makes all the difference. Just as there is a difference in taking truth as authority rather than authority as truth.
People say Satans biggest trick is to make people think he doesn't exist. I'd say his biggest trick was making people think he wasn't already in control.
Also, you have said before that you have seen the father, and not Jesus. Due to this, what makes you so sure that you won't be one of those who is told: And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'?
What makes me so sure is the simple fact I don't even have to be here. Which was the question asked of me before I was given the knowledge I was given. My heart is pure.
Don't think I haven't noticed that all the points I made have been ignored and the focus has turned from those points to the messenger. You attack me instead of debating my points.
Originally posted by L.I.B.
As for the points you raised, saying that they weren't addressed, not only are they old and everyone knows them, but we have already discussed most of them. The one point concerning 'the murder' of Jesus we haven't discussed thoroughly yet, but we will no doubt in the other thread.
I along with the OP ask: How are you "loving one another" when you denounce every Christian you come across as being deceived and they are wrong? This viewpoint, I think, prevents you from seeing that many actually do know Christ and what's more are mature in Christ.
Can it really be that you, in all the world, are the only one to know what it is that you know? Or could it be that they have grown past that angry stage over what has been done and have since learned to come to terms with what God's will is and thereby gaining and growing in grace and understanding.
Originally posted by Simplynoone
Alright Badmedia ..once again we all agree the Church has MANY MANY faults and is apostate right now ...but please dont judge the WHOLE LOT by a few bad apples ..(ok so there are more than a few) ...Seriously though ...
What Church has killed in the name of Jesus lately ?
How many Christians would you say were involved with killing lately ?
certainly not a majority if at all .
Bush and this Government KILLED using the name of the Lord Jesus Christ the Christians merely got manipulate to vote for him ....does that make them guilty too ....NO >..and I am not saying they did right ...because I screamed as loud as I could at them at that time (his second term ) not to be BLINDLY LED OFF THAT SAME CLIFF as Bush and them were going off of at the time
They did it because they are asleep and living carnally minded ....... and need to not be SHUNNED .or accused (because they are now seeing what they helped to do ) ...........but WOKEN UP >..(alot of them did get awaken after the fact ) ...and they need to be LED BACK TO the LORD JESUS and away from this kingdom on earth which is a worldy kingdom ...they got sucked up into the world of politics etc ...it blinded most of them ..
They need fellow brethren to help lead them back and to pray that they will open their eyes so that they can see again ...
THEY CAN BE FORGIVEN just like you and I have been Badmedia for the times that we have fallen and gotten sucked back into the carnal things in this world ..([politics,wars,money worries etc) .................
We must not give up on our fellow brethren and sisters in the Lord ..we are supposed to PRAY FOR THEM ..NOT GIVE UP ON THEM ..the Lord never once gave up on ME >.I wont give up on them ..and I dearly love them (as you said) enough to actually tell them ..they need to get out of the world (spiritually speaking ) and get back to seeking the Lord and his rightousness and the Kingdom of God ..........not the kingdoms of man ...
Originally posted by Simplynoone
Just please please stop doing as the unbelievers do ...continuously accuse and condemn all believers for the actions of a few .....
It actually hurts my heart to see you constantly degrading ALL believers who are in those Churches ...they are not all mindless drones ..some are just baby believers and have been led astray ...or stunted Christians who dont even know how to take that first step out of that mess ......................
As you said most of them were taught wrong ...and yes the only way out for them is to read the word for themselves and seek the Lord on their own ..
But certainly church has its purpose ..as it can and does get used for the purpose of giving a new born believer some sort of fellowship which they need at first ...,...you know how hard it is when you first believed ..(at least I do) when everything changes in your life and all your friends leave you etc ...it is really nice to have someone there to help hold you up ....
That is something I really miss about Church .....and the people in them ..
PLEASE READ
Christians of the first century at times had different opinions about things. For example, speaking of those in Corinth, the apostle Paul said: "Disclosure was made to me about you, my brothers, by those of the house of Chloe, that dissensions exist among you. What I mean is this, that each one of you says: 'I belong to Paul,' 'But I to Apollos,' 'But I to Cephas,' 'But I to Christ.'"—1 Corinthians 1:11, 12. Did Paul view these differences as of little significance? Was each individual simply following his own path to salvation? Far from it! Paul admonished: "I exhort you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you should all speak in agreement, and that there should not be divisions among you, but that you may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought."—1 Corinthians 1:10. Of course, unity of belief cannot be achieved by coercion. It is achieved only when individuals carefully investigate matters and arrive at and accept the same conclusions. Thus, a personal study of God's Word and an honest desire to apply what is learned are essential steps to enjoy the kind of unity that Paul spoke of.
Originally posted by holywar
Dear Badmedia
I admire your zeal! I completely understand your dislike for organized religion, I understand how Satan's uses organized religions to mislead the masses. However I also understand and believe that God has always dealt with his people as an organized group. The group I choose to identify myself with is the only one (in my humble opinion) that closely follows the Bible and Jesus' teachings. I know it may sound arrogant on my part to claim I have found the true religion, but it is what I believe.
If you read this article, it will give you an idea of why I believe the way I do.
PLEASE READ
Christians of the first century at times had different opinions about things. For example, speaking of those in Corinth, the apostle Paul said: "Disclosure was made to me about you, my brothers, by those of the house of Chloe, that dissensions exist among you. What I mean is this, that each one of you says: 'I belong to Paul,' 'But I to Apollos,' 'But I to Cephas,' 'But I to Christ.'"—1 Corinthians 1:11, 12. Did Paul view these differences as of little significance? Was each individual simply following his own path to salvation? Far from it! Paul admonished: "I exhort you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you should all speak in agreement, and that there should not be divisions among you, but that you may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought."—1 Corinthians 1:10. Of course, unity of belief cannot be achieved by coercion. It is achieved only when individuals carefully investigate matters and arrive at and accept the same conclusions. Thus, a personal study of God's Word and an honest desire to apply what is learned are essential steps to enjoy the kind of unity that Paul spoke of.
Originally posted by AshleyD
It's not that speaking the truth or standing up for righteousness is wrong. In fact, we are instructed to do so. However, we are told to do it with 'love, meekness, and respect.' Not hate, ego, and arrogance.
What Church has killed in the name of Jesus lately ? How many Christians would you say were involved with killing lately ?