A new CF, an old vision (3)

[HesMyAll]

is someone who doesn't believe in the Bible really a Christian though?

How can someone claim to be a Christian if they don't believe God's word? Its a study in contradiction.

 

[JimfromOhio]

is someone who doesn't believe in the Bible really a Christian though?

Its not the Bible that makes a Christian. It is Christ who makes us a Christian. It is how believe according to the Holy Spirit's conviction, not to our reasoning or knowledge.

 

[ContentInHim]

Well, I've seen people on CF who unintentionally hurt others with what they say... but if they do it unintentionally, then they aren't wolves, they just aren't aware that they hurt someone.

Whatever....

You did not respond to my post where I said you were now responsible for those souls who listen and believe what you teach them.

 

[Lisa0315]

I would like to say that I am very, very wary and alarmed by a Sock account giving such strong advice to us Christians. Think about this, folks! We have someone who is BEING DECEPTIVE telling folks how to be good Christians!

Now, that is not to say that he is wrong. I am still considering his advice to me. HOWEVER, one would think that TRUTH should come from TRUTH, so I challenge Mr. Sock to remove his mask. I will CERTAINLY take his advice more seriously, then.

Lisa

 

[JimfromOhio]

Hi Jim!!!!

Lisa

Hi

Where's my breakfast? LOL

 

[foryou777]

and how do we know who Christ is? The Bible

 

[Angel4Truth]

Confusion is not of God.

 

[ContentInHim]

Why? By the way, CF as a site uniting all Christians will sort of reflect all Christianity, which is very diverse.

Well, maybe God inspired Erwin to create a website which would unite all Christians, but the way Erwin wanted to fulfill that vision at first was wrong and he finally realized it... now he's trying to fulfill that vision in a different, in my opinion much better, way.

Christianity which leads to salvation and not feel-good warm fuzzies is not diverse at it's core.

 

[Lisa0315]

Hi

Where's my breakfast? LOL

Apparantly, in the kitchen in the fridge, waiting for you to cook it!

Lisa

 

[JimfromOhio]

No kidding

I bet you figured out who I was yesterday. LOL

 

[ContentInHim]

Christian = follower of Christ

Judas followed Christ.

 

[MrJim]

Its not the Bible that makes a Christian. It is Christ who makes us a Christian. It is how believe according to the Holy Spirit's conviction, not to our reasoning or knowledge.

But if that "conviction" (gay marriage is acceptable) doesn't measure against God's Word then is it a viable "conviction"?

 

[JimfromOhio]

and how do we know who Christ is? The Bible

Studying the scriptures requires the Holy Spirit which is inward, not outward. The Holy Spirit is within us believers, Christ dwells in our hearts, and "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27) is the burning core of the Christian faith.

 

[HesMyAll]

Its not the Bible that makes a Christian. It is Christ who makes us a Christian. It is how believe according to the Holy Spirit's conviction, not to our reasoning or knowledge.

In the beginning was the WORD! How can we seperate ourselves from the Word of God? What is the Bible for if not for our benefit and to help us grow in the Lord?

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

 

[*Starlight*]

and how do we know who Christ is? The Bible

That doesn't necessarily mean that the Bible is infallible.

Christianity which leads to salvation and not feel-good warm fuzzies is not diverse at it's core.

Christianity is very diverse, and different Christians believe different things about salvation. Just because one brand of Christianity believes it's the only true way to salvation it doesn't mean that it must be true.

 

[TheBear]

Confusion is not of God.

Babel?

 

[ContentInHim]

Studying the scriptures requires the Holy Spirit which is inward, not outward. The Holy Spirit is within us believers, Christ dwells in our hearts, and "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27) is the burning core of the Christian faith.

I have to say, Jim, that I'm shocked that these wishy-washy self-involved posts have been from you. What happened to your fire?

 

[No Swansong]

I suggest that the time and post count restrictions now in place (like having been a member for at least 6 months and having a certain post count) remain in place, and ALSO that the same be applied to any member who will be able to vote in moderator elections!

In short:

1. only members having been members here for 6+ months and xxx posts may applied to be moderators

2. only members having been members for 6+ months and having a certain post count will be eligible to vote in any staff elections!

That way it will be harder for people to just create sock accounts which then are used for skewing the vote in an election, and also help to ensure that only people who are regularly posting here and thus know this site, will be elected t staff level!

But isn't that ....limiting?

Why have a limit? Why not let people have 100+ socks to pad the vote. It's a high school popularity contest now and there is nothing that will change that.

 

[chaoschristian]

In the beginning was the WORD! How can we seperate ourselves from the Word of God? What is the Bible for if not for our benefit and to help us grow in the Lord?

LOGOS=Christ
LOGOS=/=collection of ancient texts
Christ=/=collection of ancient texts

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

There's a comma after righteousness, not a period, and verse 17 completes the clause with a statement that sets a boundary to verse 16.

 

[ContentInHim]

Babel?

Hi Bear - Yep, that was confusion from God because the people did NOT DO AS HE COMMANDED!