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[papakapp]

Originally posted by LouisBooth
*mod hat on* Psycmajor this is a place for you to ask Josephus questions, not to answer them. If you have a quesiton ask it, if not, don't post here. *mod hat off*

I have a question for Josephus:

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Does this verse not say that all Christians should be ready to answer questions?
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I Corinthians 6:4 Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters appoint as judges even men of little account in the church!

Does this not say that all Christians should be capable of answering questions?
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Mark 9:40 for whoever is not for us is against us.

Why would you stop anyone who is For Jesus?

 

[Josephus]

"Does this verse not say that all Christians should be ready to answer questions?"

Yes. But it doesn't say all Christians have the answers.

1 Cor 6:4 is about resolving a dispute with another Christian, and the point is to make it a matter to settle it without ever having to go before a magistrate or third-party judge.

And I will gladly stop anyone who is "for" Jesus when they are not willing to follow marching orders, and the authority that God does establish for His own ends, purposes, and means. I assume full responsibility for the answers and "hindering" that goes on in this forum. If I am ever wrong, ever off about something, or have stifled what God really wants to do with someone, I pray that day never comes, but humbly ask anyone who thinks I am, to PM me right away, and I will listen! But for now, I think God has given me this ministry for this very purpose, and I will serve it - to the glory of God.

What do you think?

 

[papakapp]

Originally posted by Josephus
"Does this verse not say that all Christians should be ready to answer questions?"

Yes. But it doesn't say all Christians have the answers.

1 Cor 6:4 is about resolving a dispute with another Christian, and the point is to make it a matter to settle it without ever having to go before a magistrate or third-party judge.

Read the verses around I Cor 6:4. Paul (Paul?) says "I say this to shame you." As in 'Even the lowliest brother should be able to resolve things.'

And I will gladly stop anyone who is "for" Jesus when they are not willing to follow marching orders, and the authority that God does establish for His own ends, purposes, and means. I assume full responsibility for the answers and "hindering" that goes on in this forum. If I am ever wrong, ever off about something, or have stifled what God really wants to do with someone, I pray that day never comes, but humbly ask anyone who thinks I am, to PM me right away, and I will listen! But for now, I think God has given me this ministry for this very purpose, and I will serve it - to the glory of God.

What do you think?

I think following marching orders is extremely dangerous.
I would like to see a verse in the bible that says it is a good thing to follow marching orders.

 

[Josephus]

"As in 'Even the lowliest brother should be able to resolve things.'"

Again, this is talking about resolving disputes between himself and another. It's a shame for two Christians to argue in court - is it not? That is Paul's issue. Not whether or not one is able to discern doctrine. Though I agree with your premise in that everyone is ABLE to give an answer by the Holy Spirit, you are using the wrong scripture to prove it.

As to the second, more important issue, you don't think it's biblical to follow the authorities that God has placed in your life? Even ones you stuble across on the internet who in fact own an intellectual interest and bear a spiritual responsibility for a Christian message board?

 

[papakapp]

there are leaders in the body of the church. I don't deny that

I don't presume to be one.

I just don't see anything in the bible that says any christian should claim the exclusive right to do this or that.

Pro 15:22

 

[Josephus]

Well, most spiritual shepherds I've come to know, and even read about in the bible, don't just let anyone come in to teach their sheep.

Would you, as a shepherd, just allow anyone to come in and shepherd your flock?

 

[papakapp]

I feel this discussion does not bring any glory to the kingdom of God.
At least not in this forum.


And I am sorry I brought it up

peace

 

[Josephus]

peace my friend. and you are more than welcome here any time.

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In Jesus our Lord,
Ryan

 

[woodchip]

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