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Why I ask these questions
Beloved:
Doug you posit
I wonder what would happen if we were to honestly listen to the stories, and teachings, in the Bible and not trying to use them to get all of our questions about God answered but instead trusting God to use them to pose questions to us about us. Can you see the difference? What would happen if we just trusted ourselves to follow God's words and teachings completely?
Isn't this another sneaky way for man to keep sitting on the throne?
There is no dying to self in this senario
beloved
aqrinc:
Much information about man's reason and different views of very smart but sincere men.
Interesting that Doug should be using, Abelard, Aquinas and Socratic teaching methods to
test members of this forum. What is the purpose may i ask?
One common thread they all seem to adhere to is reason trumps revelation.
Thanks, Geo. ???
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Beloved:
Ecc 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
All of these theological arguments have been recycled and repackaged.
Isn't it nice to know that we do not need to rehash these and others
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
Our inquiring minds however want to know, so some of us have to still chase these things.
beloved
OBrenda:
IMHO
I still have so much to learn and understand. When I post a question here, I open myself up and become vulnerable to scrutiny. If I ask a question it's because I'm unsure I have a good understanding of the answer, and open my self to be teachable and changed. Those that are much more ahead of me, thank you for not reacting to me like I was a heathen or an enemy. But rather a Sister in Christ that needs a nudge torwards the most excellent way....
If I present a question concerning what my "Old Grandmother use to say",(whether I quote her or not) bring on the scriptures, share your wisdom. And with whatever humility God affords me, I will be shown and confess to the carnal detestable aspects of it. Every day God shows me that I can be extremely judgemental, prideful, arrogant and flippant in dealing with those I'm commanded to love.
I would much rather be shown foolish in my ways, this side of the LOF.
And when people just don't get me, and read more into where I'm coming from...I try to remember I'm in good company!
Peace,
Brenda
Samson:
--- Quote from: OBrenda on October 13, 2008, 10:25:51 AM ---IMHO
I still have so much to learn and understand. When I post a question here, I open myself up and become vulnerable to scrutiny. If I ask a question it's because I'm unsure I have a good understanding of the answer, and open my self to be teachable and changed. Those that are much more ahead of me, thank you for not reacting to me like I was a heathen or an enemy. But rather a Sister in Christ that needs a nudge torwards the most excellent way....
If I present a question concerning what my "Old Grandmother use to say",(whether I quote her or not) bring on the scriptures, share your wisdom. And with whatever humility God affords me, I will be shown and confess to the carnal detestable aspect of it. Every day God shows me that I can be extremal judgemental, prideful, arrogant and flippant in dealing with those I'm commanded to love.
I would much rather be shown foolish in my ways, this side of the LOF.
And when people just don't get me, and read more into where I'm coming from...I try to remember I'm in good company!
Peace,
Brenda
--- End quote ---
Well Said Brenda,
In My Humble Opinion.
Kind regards, Samson.
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