tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post6750097646582088581..comments2024-02-01T17:19:36.475-05:00Comments on My heart goes out...: When to share, when to be quiet.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14545146592743875490noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-19951772600677867792009-07-22T10:48:03.743-04:002009-07-22T10:48:03.743-04:00Carol,
Matthew 7:13 says, "Go in through the...Carol,<br /><br />Matthew 7:13 says, "Go in through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the road is spacious that leads to destruction, and many people are entering by it."<br /><br />Yes, Christianity has many denominations. A lot of people view this as bad, but I see it as a testimony to the rich diversity of our faith. You can go to services in any town in America that are drastically different, yet all are equally valid as long as they preach the Bible and uplift Jesus Christ as Saviour.<br /><br />I have my own failings as a Christian. I'm hardly "super Christian." (Just ask my wife.) However, there are some things you cannot compromise on and there's little room for interpretation.<br /><br />I pray for you and Ray. I enjoy your blog although we disagree.<br /><br />If I gave you the impression that I was questioning your salvation, I am not. I just don't want you to be deceived and thereby deceieve others.<br /><br />Have a great day!paoguy118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-37155548613173790182009-07-20T10:03:10.821-04:002009-07-20T10:03:10.821-04:00My thought on the matter of truth (as opposed to t...My thought on the matter of truth (as opposed to the subject of the post directly) is that truth is what is real, and it doesn't change. What changes is our understanding or knowledge of truth.<br /><br />When people believed the world was flat, that wasn't truth, even though they may have proclaimed it as such. So to "anonymous'" point, what was changing in your example wasn't 'truth' but rather people's perception of what was true.<br /><br />I believe that God reveals himself foremost in his Word, and secondarily in nature. We study the former, and our interpretation of it forms our theology. We interpret the latter using science and observation. Either our science or our theology could have errors (but the underlying subject of study does not), and hopefully the science increases with technology and the theology increases with relationship with Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit reveals the meaning of his Word to us, but as the theology and the science progress, the underlying truths do not change. We just may get closer to discovering what they are.<br /><br />Is there truth? Yes. Will we always be able to define and know what is truth with respect to each topic or subject? I don't think so. <br /><br />But for someone assert that it is true that there is no truth would be silly, irrational, and self contradictory, of course.Myopic Zealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632859640356839189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-57879518077932717522009-07-11T17:58:22.499-04:002009-07-11T17:58:22.499-04:00Truth never changes huh...? Wow, what a statement...Truth never changes huh...? Wow, what a statement. There was a time when MEN stood up and using this same logic, demanded that women "keep silent in church". That they remain the "property" of their husbands, that they not be allowed to vote or assume positions of leadership. After all they are the weaker sex. I'm so glad those days are over for most people. Except, of course for the ones who know the "truth" that never changes. These judges can continue to be as cruel and mean spirited as ever...all in the name of GOD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-32987375145032972042009-07-11T09:03:43.784-04:002009-07-11T09:03:43.784-04:00Paoguy118 - you make assumptions in your comment t...Paoguy118 - you make assumptions in your comment that come across as judging the faith of others. To be clearer, it is when you use the adjective, "true" - indicating you think there are those who are false, which is your opinion. <br /><br />Secondly, to believe the Bible as it is interpreted, I assume by you (and those who see it exactly the way you do), is too exclusive for me. <br /><br />There are many, many denominations who hold many different views on everything from baptisms and communion, to how the pews should be arranged. These different churches have different styles within their services, sing from various hymnals or have none at all. There are ALSO different views on creation, salvation, and how we use the texts from which we got the Bible, and all these things enter into whether it is to be interpreted literally or not. Cultural times and context enters into interpretation as well, and we can't lay our culture onto the Bible and match it up to our expectations. <br /><br />Thirdly, I'm not believing lies. I have not fallen for anything. And I don't think you are sorry when you say that. <br /><br />Your words reveal your attitude, and it comes across that you think of yourself as more pure or more right or more Christian. What makes me a Christian is that I believe in Jesus Christ, son of God. I'm "whosoever," (John 3:16) I'm walking in the light, and I accept that others do so as well.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545146592743875490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-46602954312338539272009-07-10T15:49:06.928-04:002009-07-10T15:49:06.928-04:00Sorry, but a true Bible-believing Christian is not...Sorry, but a true Bible-believing Christian is not going to fall for these lies. We all have our opinions, and I respect yours, but truth never changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023809369245556096.post-6234528863341090012009-07-09T09:54:17.470-04:002009-07-09T09:54:17.470-04:00Carol:
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