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If Catholics don't defend against attacks against our faith in Jesus Christ and all that He teaches, and proclaim that we are Christians and have been born again, then people will assume we don't care about our faith. This is a terrible witness to the Truth. So we will always correct people in their error. This is part of contending earnestly for the faith and never denying Jesus Christ.

God Bless

 

Kathryn,

Here is the bottom line.

Are you born again?

Do you know that you are born again?

Then Dr. Bob is not talking about YOU.

God Bless,
Kelly

 

Yes, I am born again. My faith in Jesus Christ is not just about me.

God Bless

 

Kathryn,

What does that have to do with what Dr. Bob said?

Does his judgments effect the salvific state of others?

NO.

Does it have any bearing on others coming to Christ?

NO.

There are better things to do with our time that INSIST that someone repent of a wrong doing.

What Dr. Bob is doing is between him and God.

Just as Dr. Bob is being judgmental in saying it, all those who are saying he is in need of repentance are being judgmental to him.

There is no good to come of this.

We should forgive even if the person is not repentant.

God Bless,
Kelly

 

No one is condemning Dr. Bob. My faith is more than just me, and what someone thinks of me. I have already stated why I will stand up for my faith, but I will repeat it:

God Bless

 

Hi everybody,

I realize that these are reasonably loosely-moderated message boards, and that people will start individual topics wherever they wish (within the scope of the forum's rules).

However, on the off chance that it might affect someone's future choice as to where to post, I would suggest that it's rather impolite to begin a thread about Catholics (or Mormons or Christadelphians or whoever) in an area of the board where members of that group aren't allowed to post. It's a bit like talking behind their backs. It also tends to promote the spread, without correction, of at least SOME amount of misinformation.

(Polls are especially bad -- those who aren't allowed to vote can't even see the results!)

So, for those of you who have posting privileges up in the "Baptist Only" areas, I ask that you please consider making use of this "Other Religions/Doctrines" area in the future when beginning threads which do, in fact, involve "Other Religions/Doctrines" than your own.

Thanks,

Mark H.

 

I don't wish to stir up a hornet's nest; however,
the sacrifice of Christ on the cross was the
NEW covenant and not the wine and the matzoth.
They were sybolic of Christ's shed blood and
torn flesh.

As for any Catholics being offened because their
posts are found unacceptable----Oh, well! Join
the crowd! I've been banned from a "Christian"
forum because my remarks were not "uplifting "
to the "Catholic brothers".... (The Catholics
were complaining).

Actually, I find MOST Christians more broad minded
then people who are trying to defend the "faith"
of their "fathers"...

 

There is "one Lord, one faith , one baptism" Ephesians 4:5

"Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints ." Jude 1:3

Holy Scripture teaches this unity of the faith.

God Bless

 

Kathryn:

I totally agree; however, you must admit that
what you used was Scripture and not TRADITIONS
of men nor philosophy.

We are to investigate, review and apply OUR Faith. The upholding of the Church is Christ's job.

 

Hear, hear.

To my own way of thinking, it's a rather RC (or Presbyterian USA, for that matter) level of exclusivity and smugness the good Doctor is exhibiting. Bad form if one is to exemplify Christ, imho...

 

Why ? I like to discuss other religions, and do so often. We do it in "Baptist Only" forums so we can find out what "Baptist Only" people feel about it.

IMHO, you guys have plenty of freedom on our board, and while I may not be the biggest financial supporter of this board, I'm willing to bet non-Baptists never give any money to keep this going. I may be wrong, if so, I apologize...

But in the words of Yosemite Sam..."quit yer whinin, varmit !!!"

 

So it's my level if investment which dictates my freedom of speech?


Fascinating.

 

Tragic Pizza, your freedom on this privately owned board is only what is given to you by the owner. Period.

I like having places on the board where I can get opinions from other Baptists, even if it's their opinion on how to deal with my RC son in law or his family members.

I get teased about checking profiles but I don't want 'biblical opinions' on theology or deep issues from people in denominations that don't agree with the Bible. If I did, I'd join a board that wasn't Baptist.

Diane

 

Hi Curtis and Diane,

Of course, y'all are free to follow my suggestion or not.

I can, however, envision the following sort of scenario that might result:

But, like they used to say down at the Burger King, have it your way. As you've pointed out, it's not my board.

Mark H.

P.S. -- Is there a way I can contribute to the support of this Board without having 10% go to Hungarian Baptist Missions? (And without using Pay-pal, which I'm not a member of?) I'm more than happy to pay part of the freight, for all the fun and enlightenment I receive around here. And Curtis, thanks for mentioning it -- I hadn't even realized there was a mechanism for doing so.

 

A_Christian:

The Church's understanding of Sacred Scripture is part of the body of faith passed down from the Apostles through Sacred Tradition, not the traditions of men. Christ upholds the Church as the chief cornerstone, but the upholding and strengthening of the Church is not just Christ’s job. Christ breathed on His Church. He gave his authority to His Church through the Apostles. Christians are Christ's arms and legs. We are the Body of Christ.

"And he was traveling through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches." Acts 15:41


"So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily." Acts 16:5


We are to follow Jesus Christ. We are to do what He did. “And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” Luke 9:23

“you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2:5

We are the living stones with Jesus Christ as the chief corner stone.

"Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints ." Jude 1:3

The New Testament teaches that when Paul was imprisoned and going to die, he instructed Timothy how to pass on the faith : “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Tim 2:2.

It is this understanding of the word of God that has been passed down as the body of faith even before a Bible was written.

There is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism" Ephesians 4:5

God Bless

[ July 21, 2003, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: Kathryn ]

 

And it is apparently permissable for certain Baptist posters to "remind" those of us who aren't Baptist that we are guests, thankyouverymuch, and thus our opinion is not as valid as theirs.

Interesting that the smug, elitist (almost bigoted) nature of this kind of attitude escapes notice.

 

Tragic Pizza, We are all just guests here.

My point is that if I have a question about the Bible or how to answer (not about their religion but answer remarks) from a relative who is a member of another church, I want that Biblical answer to come from someone who is of a like mind. I do not ask non Christians to explain the Bible to me and I wouldn't ask a Mormon to explain heaven! Does this make sense? I'm not trying to fuss but explain MY feelings about certain boards.

As an example, my daughter's father in law called her a f----ing pagan because she doesn't want to have their newest child baptisted in the Catholic church. Her husband was born into a Catholic family but doesn't attend. She's Baptist. I would ask my Baptist friends how they would advise her to respond to him (father in law) in a Christian way without causing problems in the family.

BTW, I'm from Alabama originally.
Diane

 

Hi Diane,

That would more accurately be, from people in denominations that don't agree with your interpretation of the Bible.

Unless you want to elevate your interpretation to the level of Scripture, your interpretation is merely your interpretation.

By you, I don't mean you alone, but all who hold to sola scriptura.

Ron

 

I stand corrected Ron. Thank you.

 

God's people recognize His voice. If people are led astray it is because they don't hear God's voice. All people have 'interpretations', but God's people will be led to the correct interpretation. It has nothing to do with personal interpretation.