Another belief I struggle with within the SDA

[sentipente]

Yes, baptism by immersion.

Should we immerse in precisely the way they immersed?

 

[mva1985]

The Bible is the best source of guidance modern man could ever desire. But if you continue jumping to the unwarranted conclusion reflected in your last phrase it is no surprise you end up posting the falsehoods you posted in the Traditional section. May the God have mercy on your soul.

I think of all my posts I only have maybe two or three in the traditional forum, all the rest are in the progressive forum.

I will admit that I more align my beliefs with traditional Adventism.

Please feel free to point out any of the falsehoods that I have written. Most of my posts I have used scripture to back my position. It does not matter if someone disagrees with me, but we need to make sure that our thinking is in line with the Bible - for that is the standard by which we will be judged.

 

[sentipente]

I was referring to the last post you made in the Trad section that Honor complimented you on.

 

[mva1985]

Should we immerse in precisely the way they immersed?

Do we know if they immersed by dipping forward or backward? I think that either is fine as long as you are immersed in water.

One of the most moving baptisms I ever witnessed took place in a pool at one of our youth camps. No baptismal robes just jeans and a tee shirt. Very nice!

 

[mva1985]

I was referring to the last post you made in the Trad section that Honor complimented you on.

I would have to go back and check I did not know that someone complimented me on a post.

 

[sentipente]

Do we know if they immersed by dipping forward or backward? I think that either is fine as long as you are immersed in water.

One of the most moving baptisms I ever witnessed took place in a pool at one of our youth camps. No baptismal robes just jeans and a tee shirt. Very nice!

So you think it is fine to deviate from the manner in which the first century Christians immersed? Is this your position?

 

[sentipente]

we need to make sure that our thinking is in line with the Bible - for that is the standard by which we will be judged.

The Bible does not claim to be the standard by which we will be judged so I would like to know where you got this idea from.

 

[mva1985]

So you think it is fine to deviate from the manner in which the first century Christians immersed? Is this your position?

How is baptism by immersion deviating from Bible baptism?

 

[mva1985]

The Bible does not claim to be the standard by which we will be judged so I would like to know where you got this idea from.

If I quote a text are you just going to say that I am stuck in the first century?

 

[mva1985]

The Bible does not claim to be the standard by which we will be judged so I would like to know where you got this idea from.

Check out Isa. 8:20 and Romans 2:12

 

[sentipente]

[bible]Isaiah 8:20[/bible]
[bible]Romans 2:12[/bible]

 

[sentipente]

MVA, as you can see those passages refer to the law of liberty by which all men will be judged. They do not refer to the Bible as you claimed. You knew that so why did you make an unsubstantiated claim?

 

[mva1985]

MVA, as you can see those passages refer to the law of liberty by which all men will be judged. They do not refer to the Bible as you claimed. You knew that so why did you make an unsubstantiated claim?

Where do we find the Law and the Testimony? In the Bible.

 

[sentipente]

I will admit that I more align my beliefs with traditional Adventism.

Since the Trads are enforcing their rights not to have Progressives post iin their sub-forum we will have to continue this in the Main Forum. As a self-identified Traditional you cannot post here.

 

[moicherie]

I think of all my posts I only have maybe two or three in the traditional forum, all the rest are in the progressive forum.

I will admit that I more align my beliefs with traditional Adventism.

Please feel free to point out any of the falsehoods that I have written. Most of my posts I have used scripture to back my position. It does not matter if someone disagrees with me, but we need to make sure that our thinking is in line with the Bible - for that is the standard by which we will be judged.

I am prepared to be corrected but I thought Traditional Adventists could not post in this section? After all that section tried to run Sentipente 'outta town'?
Just wondering?

 

[mva1985]

Since the Trads are enforcing their rights not to have Progressives post iin their sub-forum we will have to continue this in the Main Forum. As a self-identified Traditional you cannot post here.

Personally, I have no problems with someone who identifies themselves as a "progressive" posting in a "traditional" forum. But that is just one man's opinion.

Isn't it interesting that people who tend to be more liberal or progressive are usually the ones that are the least tolerant? I am willing to discuss many matters with all who what to I don't really care if someone claims to be traditional or progressive.

 

[moicherie]

Personally, I have no problems with someone who identifies themselves as a "progressive" posting in a "traditional" forum. But that is just one man's opinion.

Isn't it interesting that people who tend to be more liberal or progressive are usually the ones that are the least tolerant? I am willing to discuss many matters with all who what to I don't really care if someone claims to be traditional or progressive.

Well I suppose being told 'get the hell out' like Sentipente was told in the Traditional section is the height of tolerance and politeness? lol

 

[sentipente]

Isn't it interesting that people who tend to be more liberal or progressive are usually the ones that are the least tolerant?

It is should be obvious that this was not necessary. We are most accurate when we characterize ourselves than when we try to characterize others.

 

[mva1985]

Well I suppose being told 'get the hell out' like Sentipente was told in the Traditional section is the height of tolerance and politeness? lol

I would not be able to agree with someone being told that in that manner.

But I can only speak for myself not others.

 

[mva1985]

As far as tolerance is concerned - you are not wanting me to post here because I am trying to share from the Bible about baptism.

I know what I believe and have shared that along with some texts. What exactly am I being banned for? Sharing from the Bible?