16 Jul 18
Originally posted by @karoly-aczel"Jigsaw pieces"?
Indeed.
In fact I see all avatars here as relevant.
A tree shall be known by its fruits.
Those who bring love and knowledge into their lives have some tasty fruit.
Those who continue to live in fear of other men, who wait for death, who cannot see the good, who give into temptation; those that will not make themselves poor in spirit and think t ...[text shortened]... y the troubles of the world.
Our spiritual paradigms should fit together like jigsaw pieces .
You really don't get the point, do you?
16 Jul 18
Originally posted by @suzianneI advocate for the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry and have been for quite a few years. As I have repeatedly pointed out, it's a very different gospel than the gospel(s) to which the vast majority of Christians seem to subscribe. It's no big secret. From what I can tell, your questions likely have a different gospel underlying them.
It's a common enough word, especially as used by Christians.
Are you stalling for time?
And I said "Is he YOUR Savior?" Emphasis on YOU.
You still think Jesus was "just a man", don't you?
If Christians could agree on what everything entails, there wouldn't be the reported 40+K denominations. If you can't be bothered to explain your terminology, I can't see any reason to bother to answer your question.
16 Jul 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneYou advocate the gospel, which is flawless.
I advocate for the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry and have been for quite a few years. As I have repeatedly pointed out, it's a very different gospel than the gospel(s) to which the vast majority of Christians seem to subscribe. It's no big secret. From what I can tell, your questions likely have a different gospel underlying them.
If Ch ...[text shortened]... bothered to explain your terminology, I can't see any reason to bother to answer your question.
You do NOT advocate the man Jesus, who is also flawless, instead presuming to judge him as only a man.
The question is at the core of my beef with you.
16 Jul 18
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Originally posted by @thinkofoneA weaselly answer, you ashamed to call Jesus your Savior? Maybe you don't need
[b]Is he your Savior?
What do you believe that entails?[/b]
a savior, I guess that is a possible answer too?
Originally posted by @suzianneUsing the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry, a cogent argument cannot be made that Jesus claimed literally to be God. If you believe that it can, then make it.
You advocate the gospel, which is flawless.
You do NOT advocate the man Jesus, who is also flawless, instead presuming to judge him as only a man.
The question is at the core of my beef with you.
17 Jul 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneIf you have to ask for clarification for that question, I suspect a straight forward explanation isn’t forthcoming.
Seriously KJ, you often draw the most illogical conclusions.
What exactly is "weaselly" about asking for clarification?
Originally posted by @kellyjayChristianity being what it is, it's not a straightforward topic. As I wrote earlier, "If Christians could agree on what everything entails, there wouldn't be the reported 40+K denominations. "
If you have to ask for clarification for that question, I suspect a straight forward explanation isn’t forthcoming.
Didn't think you'd be able to explain exactly what is "weaselly" about asking for clarification as it was an illogical conclusion. Not that you'd ever admit it.
17 Jul 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneI don’t care what the churches agree on or not that wasn’t the question. It is all about Jesus, who is He to you, Savior or no.
Christianity being what it is, it's not a straightforward topic. As I wrote earlier, "If Christians could agree on what everything entails, there wouldn't be the reported 40+K denominations. "
Didn't think you'd be able to explain exactly what is "weaselly" about asking for clarification as it was an illogical conclusion. Not that you'd ever admit it.
Originally posted by @kellyjayNot sure if you'll be able to wrap your mind around this, but Suzianne's question is dependent on what she intended "savior" to entail. Thus far, she hasn't offered clarification.
I don’t care what the churches agree on or not that wasn’t the question. It is all about Jesus, who is He to you, Savior or no.
17 Jul 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneDo not care, to you is Jesus your savior or no?
Not sure if you'll be able to wrap your mind around this, but Suzianne's question is dependent on what she intended "savior" to entail. Thus far, she hasn't offered clarification.
17 Jul 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneNo answer, I am actually surprised and disappointed. I guess I should’ve expected it.
Well, given your posting history didn't seem likely that you'd be able to wrap your mind around it.
Whether you care or not is irrelevant.