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I have really noticed on here in the last few days why there were a split with the churches. It seems like on here if you don't agree with way certain people think and I shall not name names but your viewed by them as not understanding the scripture, being immature and so on. I didn't come to this board to argue with people and be run off. I came looking to find a christian website where I could discuss the bible amongst Christian people who act like christians not those that think if your not in agreement with them then your in the wrong. I can understand and relate as to the division in the bible as in if you had another belief or thought a certain way about that church you was considered an outcast. Well I am so glad that I have found my home in paradise when I chose to be a christian that I wont be an outcast there no matter if I speak in tongues, raise my holy hands, kneel down and pray or whatever the Lord puts on my heart. I pray that this board becomes more christian like than some of the posts that has been going on here in the last few days.
I have really noticed on here in the last few days why there were a split with the churches. It seems like on here if you don't agree with way certain people think and I shall not name names but your viewed by them as not understanding the scripture, being immature and so on. I didn't come to this board to argue with people and be run off. I came looking to find a christian website where I could discuss the bible amongst Christian people who act like christians not those that think if your not in agreement with them then your in the wrong. I can understand and relate as to the division in the bible as in if you had another belief or thought a certain way about that church you was considered an outcast. Well I am so glad that I have found my home in paradise when I chose to be a christian that I wont be an outcast there no matter if I speak in tongues, raise my holy hands, kneel down and pray or whatever the Lord puts on my heart. I pray that this board becomes more christian like than some of the posts that has been going on here in the last few days.
and may I ask what constitutes, "not acting Christian" because I haven't really seen anything?
More and more forums are becoming universalists vs Christians. The petty differences is the heart of the gospel. Both sides undermine one another's gospel; both can't be true therefore there can be no peace.
More and more forums are becoming universalists vs Christians. The petty differences is the heart of the gospel. Both sides undermine one another's gospel; both can't be true therefore there can be no peace.
Exactly....!
Besides Jesus said,
Matthew 10:34-35
"Do not think that I come to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter in-law against her mother in-law; and a man's enemies will be those of his own houshold. He who loves father or mother more then Me is not worthy of Me....
Faithful discipleship may bring family strife. Family members who reject Christ often oppose those who accept Him. The stronger the rejection of Christ, the more they resent His followers.
Luke 12:49
" I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled."
The "fire on earth" seems to be a figure for fierce conflict between good and evil. Jesus' death would force people to choose for or against Him and thus kindle the fire of division between those who follow Him and those who do not.
Believers will suffer the fire of persecution; unbelievers, the fire of judgment.
It's not just the last few days that this has been happening, Deerdog. At the moment the contention is because the board has been taken over by the incorrect teaching of universalism. There has always been some kind of contention because there are so many non-Christian people claiming Christianity that participate here. All of this is predicted in the Bible because we are living in the last days. It's just a matter of whether or not one wants to participate in fighting with the devil on a daily basis. I did it for a long time but I don't feel like the Lord requires me to do such anymore. There are much more important things to be done such as spreading the TRUE gospel of Jesus Christ. You will not see universalists doing this.....that's a good indication of it being man's doctrine and not about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
More and more forums are becoming universalists vs Christians.
Hi there, Fundy, Christian Universalists or those who believe in the eventual restoration of all to God are believers, Christians, followers of Christ. It isn't about one vs the other. It is about sharing the truth of God's word and believers don't all agree on this subject. God bless.
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It's not just the last few days that this has been happening, Deerdog. At the moment the contention is because the board has been taken over by the incorrect teaching of universalism.
Hello Ilene, the board has not been taken over by anyone. There are many who believe in the eventual restoration of all to God and are sharing, just as others are sharing. If it were taken over by Christian Universalists or by those who believe in the eventual restoration of all to God, there would be no other posts on any other subject. Those who believe in the restoration of all to God are vocal and are effective in showing that this belief is Biblical. God bless.
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I have really noticed on here in the last few days why there were a split with the churches. It seems like on here if you don't agree with way certain people think and I shall not name names but your viewed by them as not understanding the scripture, being immature and so on. I didn't come to this board to argue with people and be run off. I came looking to find a christian website where I could discuss the bible amongst Christian people who act like christians not those that think if your not in agreement with them then your in the wrong. I can understand and relate as to the division in the bible as in if you had another belief or thought a certain way about that church you was considered an outcast. Well I am so glad that I have found my home in paradise when I chose to be a christian that I wont be an outcast there no matter if I speak in tongues, raise my holy hands, kneel down and pray or whatever the Lord puts on my heart. I pray that this board becomes more christian like than some of the posts that has been going on here in the last few days.
Would you have told the apostle Paul the same thing? He certainly emphasized doctrine over unity.
Doctrine in today's churches depends on the church you attend. All Christians should have one unity in that they should all agree to depend on our Lord in Savior.
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