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Please don't take that for granted. Not only have I read the Bible but I have studied it my entire life. Even so I still find myself doubting its validity. I understand every house has a builder, and the heavens declare the glory of God. I also know that according to 1Peter 3:15 that we should always be ready yo give a defence to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you with meekness and fear. I can't do that at this point.
Do you mind sharing what Church you have been attending?
The name on the building is Church Of Christ. I have always been taught the Bible as the word of God is the ultimate authority and we should follow it alone to know how to live and worship God. Obviously I am not convinced of this.
The name on the building is Church Of Christ. I have always been taught the Bible as the word of God is the ultimate authority and we should follow it alone to know how to live and worship God. Obviously I am not convinced of this.
Well, good, I grew up with that sign on the building and I found out they were wrong about that a LONG time ago.
Well, good, I grew up with that sign on the building and I found out they were wrong about that a LONG time ago.
What exactly convinced you they were wrong? I am just as interested in hearing about this side of the story as I am about the reasons faithful christians remain faithful.
What exactly convinced you they were wrong? I am just as interested in hearing about this side of the story as I am about the reasons faithful christians remain faithful.
What exactly convinced you they were wrong? I am just as interested in hearing about this side of the story as I am about the reasons faithful christians remain faithful.
Actually, what I saw was that the gospel seemed to have no power in their lives; the church politics I witnessed were an eye-opener so I started examining what I found to be the contradictions and the emphasis on the letter of the scriptures as opposed (and I do mean opposed) to the spirit. Unfortunately, at the time my conclusion was that there was no spirit underlying faith in general rather than only the faith I saw expressed there and I became an atheist..........until I recognized the Spirit as real and moving in the world, not bounded by what was reported in the Bible as a whole.
Btw don't worry about the site posted above, it's just even MORE legalism.
Actually, what I saw was that the gospel seemed to have no power in their lives; the church politics I witnessed were an eye-opener so I started examining what I found to be the contradictions and the emphasis on the letter of the scriptures as opposed (and I do mean opposed) to the spirit. Unfortunately, at the time my conclusion was that there was no spirit underlying faith in general rather than only the faith I saw expressed there and I became an atheist..........until I recognized the Spirit as real and moving in the world, not bounded by what was reported in the Bible as a whole.
Nateswift-
After examining my conscience during prayer this morning, I know that I sinned against you in the course of our many exchanges yesterday.
I am truly sorry for having offended you, and I ask for your forgiveness.
Going forward, I will endeavor to limit my comments to the subject matter of the thread itself and to present my views in a charitable manner. As scripture says:
Hebrews 12:14-15
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
14 Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Finally, I have several people to whom I must repent, so please do not think that my sincerity is diminished in any way by the fact that I use this message more than once in many threads as I come across those to whom it must be addressed.
God bless.
Randy
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