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27th September 2009, 07:01 AM
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Reps: 11,118,139,750,388,280 (power: 11,118,139,750,396) | | Originally Posted by EnemyPartyII  Interesting argument.
However, the question that immediately presents to my mind, is someone more likely to repent while embraced by the church, or when ostracised from it?
The Bible indicates that when a person's heart is hardened by sin, there is often no turning back. The reason you ostracise someone in that case is so that you are not affected by that individuals sin. The same reason that Paul says to remove repeat offenders. So that others in the church do not become corrupted.
Thanks for the explanation of the name. My comment still stands-interesting. I could explain mine, but you know.....I think it's fairly obvious.  Originally Posted by ebia Is he? The text doesn't say that. Looks like a cop-out to me.
I can't see anywhere that the New Testament talks about repentence towards anyone but God. Indeed, it would distort what the word seems to mean to Jesus for it to do so.
Can I ask what you take the word 'repent' to mean?
It's not what I say "repent" means. It's what the scriptures say. Repent means to turn from sin.
As for your other question, are you serious? Suggesting that the Bible does not say we should repent towards each other, only God? Read and find out for yourself what Jesus says about the matter:
Luke 17:3 3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him." You see? If your brother "sins against you" and "repents". Then you are to forgive him as many times as it takes and therefore be restored to you.
No copout. The words of Jesus himself.
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27th September 2009, 08:02 AM
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Reps: 481,213,167,237,329,856 (power: 481,213,167,237,361) | | Originally Posted by BlackSabb It's not what I say "repent" means. It's what the scriptures say. Repent means to turn from sin.
To turn from sin and [re]turn back to God.
You can't repent (turn back) to anyone except God. As for your other question, are you serious? Suggesting that the Bible does not say we should repent towards each other, only God?
To turn to the neighbour against whom you have sinned would be idolatory. When one says "I repent" one (should be) turning back to God. I sure as heck don't want anyone who has sinned against me turning to follow me instead! Luke 17:3
3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."
Sorry, for some reason I assumed you were looking at the Matthew where that clause doesn't appear - I don't know why. But the above still stands.
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Sorry, for some reason I assumed you were looking at the Matthew where that clause doesn't appear - I don't know why. But the above still stands.
I understand because that extra bit appears in Luke but not in Matthew. And sure, if you want to consider to "repent" something that you do in relation to God only, I can understand that.
Perhaps in relation to each other, we could say that we are "sorry" and ask for "forgiveness" for any wrongs we do.
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Reps: 69,920,620,471,173,744 (power: 69,920,620,471,179) | | Originally Posted by Autumnleaf The Bible says its wrong right?
No. Do you know anything of the OT "fathers of the faith"? King David...God's favored-one...presumably had sex with all kinds of concubines and slaves. He wasn't punished for that...he was blessed with that (spoils of war). He was punished for having sex with a married women (committing adultery). Her name was Bathsheba. He then proceeded to have her husband killed. Hello. How about Samson? He had sex with a prostitute...but no word of condemnation was spoken about that. There are more examples from Genesis...fahgetaboutit. So...I guess if the Church were to implement that unGodly rule...the Church would kick out the pre-adultery God-adored King David...and a majority of the "fathers of the faith"...
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27th September 2009, 02:28 PM
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Reps: 21,124,454,843,429,512 (power: 21,124,454,843,460) | | Originally Posted by BlackSabb Heh?? Ridiculous?? Who, me or you?? The OP asked a question about kicking people out of church for sin. I answered that question and as such, there is one qualification for grounds to do so.
"Unrepentant" sin.
How is that "ridiculous" to answer the OP's question? The only thing that is "ridiculous" is the suggestion that I am limited in answering the question of the OP.
From your post #6: No offense guys, but all these replies are just ridiculous.
This is what I was referring to as being an unnecessary remark.
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There are already more precise, more common, less loaded and less likely to be misunderstood terms for these elements.
E.g. I prefer to call nature „nature“, the universe „universe“ and everything „everything“.
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27th September 2009, 02:34 PM
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Reps: 85,192,209,488 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by chingchang No. Do you know anything of the OT "fathers of the faith"? King David...God's favored-one...presumably had sex with all kinds of concubines and slaves. He wasn't punished for that...he was blessed with that (spoils of war). He was punished for having sex with a married women (committing adultery). Her name was Bathsheba. He then proceeded to have her husband killed. Hello. How about Samson? He had sex with a prostitute...but no word of condemnation was spoken about that. There are more examples from Genesis...fahgetaboutit. So...I guess if the Church were to implement that unGodly rule...the Church would kick out the pre-adultery God-adored King David...and a majority of the "fathers of the faith"...
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I agree with this, I think we are getting off topic here. I agree that unrepentant sin is what disfellowships you but the deeper question here and the one that the OP asked, is sex outside of marriage a sin and the OT has penty of examples, its difficult to reconsile the actions of king david with some of the NT scripture, maybe having concubines and slaves and multipule wives is not a good idea but it gets dicy when you call it "sin" and the church seems to be pretty staunch about something so unclear. It fine if a brother comes to you and calls you out but if you dont think its sin and he does and you can biblically prove your point then what, im would obviously not be having sex in front of him so how can it be like eating meat in front of him if he believes meat to be a sin?  |
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Excommunication has rules- outside of Apostolic churches (such as Orthodox) that takes the Eucharist extremely seriously- it doesn't mean much. Being in communion isn't a vague idea- it's a way of life- and a very tangible thing for us. The body and blood of Christ is the unifier here.
If someone sins in this manner they must repent, because if they choose to commune without following the rules set forth (fasting, prayer, repentance, confession) then that person is condemning himself/herself by unworthily communing and sinning against the body and blood of Christ. There are consequences for serious sins- likely they wouldn't be allowed to commune for a time. If this person keeps sinning and has no intention of stopping- then they wouldn't be allowed to come back to the chalice by their own choice. Excommunication isn't intended to be permanent- it is completely dependent on the person, the severity of the sin, their willingness to repent, and for their protection.
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Reps: 416,617,700,174,524,864 (power: 416,617,700,174,543) | | Originally Posted by Autumnleaf The Bible says its wrong right?
Yes, we should, if it's deliberate and nonrepentant.
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dir="ltr"> "Offense" is something TAKEN. No one MAKES anyone feel anything. IF we are offended by something, we CHOSE to be offended by it...
But I think that OFTEN, people confuse discussion with fighting. Disagreeing is not personal, it is not an attack, it is not disrespectful or flaming, it is not offensive per se. It ONLY means, "I disagree." Nothing more. Nothing less. It suggests NO emotional response whatsoever.
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