Christian Faux Pas

[GQ Chris]

Whatever it is that you desire, you can "name it, and claim it".

 

[SnowyMacie]

Satan is mythical?

No,no, what I was saying is that the duslistic view of Satan vs God came out of Persia, it's why in the OT it's why idols are seen as the enemy of God and Satan is kind understood as, prosecutor, not an this great enemy like Christians or really even Paul understood him. We get out images of Satan out of Greek mythology.

 

[Touma]

That my views are correct and anyone who disagrees with me is wrong (and probably needs prayer before their soul ends up in hell).

Which is funny, because that is what this thread is about.

 

[Qyöt27]

I've actually heard dispensationalists say that Galatians 5 is only supposed to apply during the "Millennium". Also the Sermon on the Mount.

There's a part of me that's legitimately bothered by this, but then I realize I'm mostly not surprised by that revelation. At all.

/pun not entirely intended

That my views are correct and anyone who disagrees with me is wrong (and probably needs prayer before their soul ends up in hell).

Which is funny, because that is what this thread is about.

It's part of the fun of the Internet. Irony potent enough to be weaponized.

 

[iamauthentic]

people always say, Jesus died for YOUR sins!
... He didnt. nowhere in the Bible does it say Jesus died for anybody's individual sin. it says Jesus died for sin. not individuals sin.

 

[toLiJC]

What are some common sayings in Christian circles that are misconceptions when aligned with what The Bible really says about a topic? Here's one that I've been thinking about lately. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Name some that come to your mind too.

You've heard people talk about the love of God and how noone can fathom it. Well.. check out what Ephesians 3:16-19 says.

yes, this passage is very perfect example of that/how the love is the main thing in the faith, namely the foundation (therein), because the love gives life, for if God was bad, then now all we (the humans) hardly would have had (a) life, and if God always loves us thus, it is right we also to love the people/souls likewise, or as the Lord has said:

John 12:47-50 "if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak."

Blessings

 

[GQ Chris]

"You need to make Jesus the Lord of your life".

 

[GQ Chris]

No,no, what I was saying is that the duslistic view of Satan vs God came out of Persia, it's why in the OT it's why idols are seen as the enemy of God and Satan is kind understood as, prosecutor, not an this great enemy like Christians or really even Paul understood him. We get out images of Satan out of Greek mythology.

Okay, thanks for clarifying.

 

[toastface_grillah]

i hate others sin


i like to judge people


i like to tell christians i am without sin and havent had a sin for over 3-4 years

What would Ray Comfort have to say to that?

God helps those who helps themself

Urrrggghhh... every time I hear this one, my bad theology detector starts shrieking and I throw up a little in my mouth.

 

[Nanopants]

Over-application of the whole idolatry thing by using it as if anything and everything is an idol to you if you're unhappy, all the while completely missing the fact that their own theology paints a portrait of God that completely contradicts the image of God revealed in Christ.

 

[SnowyMacie]

I've actually heard dispensationalists say that Galatians 5 is only supposed to apply during the "Millennium". Also the Sermon on the Mount.

This legimately bothers me.


"I'll pray for you"...no you won't, even you know that. I try to never say that.

 

[MacFall]

^ Or along the same lines as Nano's - "denying your flesh" means you must avoid things that make you happy.

 

[SnowyMacie]

Over-application of the whole idolatry thing by using it as if anything and everything is an idol to you if you're unhappy, all the while completely missing the fact that their own theology paints a portrait of God that completely contradicts the image of God revealed in Christ.

Yes! I'll never forget the time I was told that baseball was an idol for me because I missed church to watch the World Series.

 

[MacFall]

Yes! I'll never forget the time I was told that baseball was an idol for me because I missed church to watch the World Series.

Which leads me to another one: missing church means you're a bad Christian.

 

[Nanopants]

What really bothers me about it is the lack of compassion that typically follows. There are a lot of examples of suffering people in the scriptures (people who wanted children, etc) who prayed for help, but they were met by God with compassion, not correction.

 

[anewday]

What really bothers me about it is the lack of compassion that typically follows. There are a lot of examples of suffering people in the scriptures (people who wanted children, etc) who prayed for help, but they were met by God with compassion, not correction.

Yup, correction has almost caused me to leave the church. Where is the love people, especially when I'm going through a rough patch and you barely know me ?

 

[anewday]

Which leads me to another one: missing church means you're a bad Christian.

If that's the case then I'm a REALLY bad Christian because I've purposely declined my attendance for various reasons.

 

[Rhye]

Yup, correction has almost caused me to leave the church. Where is the love people, especially when I'm going through a rough patch and you barely know me ?

God forbid we go through a hard time in life because then our faith is just not enough, you know.

The worst I have gotten is when someone told me their faith and walk was stronger and they should have been more careful at how they approached me. And a few other things I won't even get into.

 

[anewday]

God forbid we go through a hard time in life because then our faith is just not enough, you know.

The worst I have gotten is when someone told me their faith and walk was stronger and they should have been more careful at how they approached me. And a few other things I won't even get into.

Well, my faith feels pretty shattered at this point. I'm sure that makes me a horrible person to some people, at least I've gotten that impression. Yeah, I was attacked once by someone who didn't know what was going on. I wasn't comfortable telling them my struggles, and the attack further confirmed I would keep my mouth shut about it. That incidence, even though its been awhile, really hurt me. I keep telling myself that my faith is between God and me, and that even other Christians have faults. I have made the mistake of turning to other Christians who I thought would help me through my struggles, only to get the cold shoulder, "I'll pray for you" line, or not taken seriously. Thank God my family supports my issues with depression and anxiety, I dunno where I would be without their support .

 

[Rhye]

Well, my faith feels pretty shattered at this point. I'm sure that makes me a horrible person to some people, at least I've gotten that impression. Yeah, I was attacked once by someone who didn't know what was going on. I wasn't comfortable telling them my struggles, and the attack further confirmed I would keep my mouth shut about it. That incidence, even though its been awhile, really hurt me. I keep telling myself that my faith is between God and me, and that even other Christians have faults. I have made the mistake of turning to other Christians who I thought would help me through my struggles, only to get the cold shoulder, "I'll pray for you" line, or not taken seriously. Thank God my family supports my issues with depression and anxiety, I dunno where I would be without their support .

Honestly, sometimes that "I will pray for you" line gets under my skin. When I say that, I truly pray for them, but sometimes I think people say that just to not want to deal with it. Which is fine, actually.
I'm glad you have your family, too!