The New Body of Christ

[goldust59]

Hey look you guys have no idea what a berean is, we have different understanding cant you leave it at that. I am going to post and start threads I am not really interested in your opinion. The only way you know how to interact is by hijacking a thread, if you are christians why dont you consider a fact, does this glorify the Father. If not leave it alone, there is plenty of positive feed back to not have to go back and forth.

There are thread starters all through here that love your type of action meet with them, Im not one of them.

Brother, you start the thread talking about the Body of Christ & then insult other members of it by saying we have no idea what a Berean is & telling us you are not interested in our opinion.

You are correct in saying we have different understanding, as we are all in different stages of growth. That is one of the reasons that we have interaction on the forum: so that we can learn from each other & help each other grow in understanding. That is a way of glorifying the Father.

No one was trying to hijack the thread, we were stating opinion on your train of thought. You can't just post something & think it is above scrutiny of the rest of us. Brother, that is not how it works around here.

[Michae]

Thank you for your reply and I accept your apology, kidding. Your are right I do have the same buttons and response's as others but the knee jerk stuff in my opinion is not what I am intrtested in. I have been in many debates and my opinion again this style is not what I see as productive. The younger generations are trained different and we get nowhere. Its ok if we are not able to communicate, that is not my choice I had much rather be able to communication with all I come in contact but that is not possible in the line's of communication today.

Example this conversation should not even be taking place. Let me explain, different generations are trained differently, obviously. A major difference, I am assuming posters in this tread are younger, are trained to speak. They listen less than other generations and lack communication skills because, my opinion.

They sit and listen to endless sermons on how to conquer the world and anything that gets in their way, that fits their style of communication. The leaders today need to sit and listen before they should attempt to lead their generation's.

[goldust59]

Well, you know what is said of assuming...

The age of a person makes a difference in how they communicate, as you said. But how mature a person is in spiritual matters is what counts, not physical age. As we grow in spirit by His Spirit, we are able to communicate better in spiritual matters. The fruit of the Spirit will be more evident in how we answer, and hopefully knee-jerk responses will not come into play.

[Michae]

Again you say things that could be agreed upon but you judge maturity based on your ability to debate spiritual things. What occur's is if thing's you (referring to a generation not you on a personnal level) dont understand is expounded on you immediatly reject it as some form of heresy. Have you not read where it is writen heresy is needed to work toward your growth and understanding in the deep things of God.

This type of understanding leads to a dumbing down concerning the deep things of God. That is the reason for this conversation to see if we can resolve the lack of communication in my opinion. If not it doesnt matter we still have the same Father as was stated in the OP, to the born again. We can debate and go back and forth in the word but until what you believe is not an issue of seperation we will just spin wheels.

You do understand what you believe didnt save you right, that statement could be a test to your knowledge of the scriptures.

[goldust59]

Again you say things that could be agreed upon but you judge maturity based on your ability to debate spiritual things. What occur's is if thing's you (referring to a generation not you on a personnal level) dont understand is expounded on you immediatly reject it as some form of heresy. Have you not read where it is writen heresy is needed to work toward your growth and understanding in the deep things of God.

This type of understanding leads to a dumbing down concerning the deep things of God. That is the reason for this conversation to see if we can resolve the lack of communication in my opinion. If not it doesnt matter we still have the same Father as was stated in the OP, to the born again. We can debate and go back and forth in the word but until what you believe is not an issue of seperation we will just spin wheels.

You do understand what you believe didnt save you right, that statement could be a test to your knowledge of the scriptures.

Actually, if a person has matured past the basic principles of faith, they will not (at least should not) immediately dismiss something just because they haven't 'heard' it before. We are to be as the Bereans & search the scripture to see if it be true or not. There are many wonderful truths still to be revealed in the Word as we continue to grow up into Him. I agree that knee-jerk rejection can keep one from growing.

No, I haven't read that about heresy, so please give me scripture so I can check it.

What I believe about the Father sending His Son as a sacrifice for me is what saved me & He continues to work in me toward my final salvation.

The truth of being "in Christ" & "Christ in you" is still unfolding to many & Paul was given the task of bringing it's meaning out in the open. I think that is what you were addressing in the OP. I just saw some statements there that I wasn't in agreement with & said so.

[nebula]

Hey look you guys have no idea what a berean is, we have different understanding cant you leave it at that. I am going to post and start threads I am not really interested in your opinion. The only way you know how to interact is by hijacking a thread, if you are christians why dont you consider a fact, does this glorify the Father. If not leave it alone, there is plenty of positive feed back to not have to go back and forth.

There are thread starters all through here that love your type of action meet with them, Im not one of them.

Michae, again I ask you -

What are you expecting?

This is what we do on the message board, critique each other's thoughts.

Are you above having your thoughts critiqued?

If so, WHY?

[nebula]

A major difference, I am assuming posters in this tread are younger, are trained to speak. They listen less than other generations and lack communication skills because, my opinion.

Well, if 40 is young, then I am honored to be called such.

They sit and listen to endless sermons on how to conquer the world and anything that gets in their way, that fits their style of communication. The leaders today need to sit and listen before they should attempt to lead their generation's.

With all due respect, Michae - you are a stranger. Why should I sit at your fit and listen to your words when I have no idea who you are, what you are about, what your theology is, where you are trying to lead me, . . . ?

And I am not young in the faith. I've been walking with the Lord for decades, read the Bible through several times, listened to so many sermons and teachings they are coming out of my ears, heard many doctrines in my days and some of them quite wacky. Is it respectful of you to treat me as a juvenile?

Many people come onto the message board looking for a following - or at least it seems so by the way they put themselves forward. Would you have me take in them as well?

[enoob57]

Again you say things that could be agreed upon but you judge maturity based on your ability to debate spiritual things. What occur's is if thing's you (referring to a generation not you on a personnal level) dont understand is expounded on you immediatly reject it as some form of heresy. Have you not read where it is writen heresy is needed to work toward your growth and understanding in the deep things of God.

This type of understanding leads to a dumbing down concerning the deep things of God. That is the reason for this conversation to see if we can resolve the lack of communication in my opinion. If not it doesnt matter we still have the same Father as was stated in the OP, to the born again. We can debate and go back and forth in the word but until what you believe is not an issue of seperation we will just spin wheels.

You do understand what you believe didnt save you right, that statement could be a test to your knowledge of the scriptures.

Ro 10:14-17

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:

"How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace,

Who bring glad tidings of good things!"

16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?" 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

NKJV

Love, Steven

[ayin jade]

I am assuming posters in this tread are younger, are trained to speak.

I am 52. Most here are older than what you think.

[enoob57]

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