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Originally Posted by atlas
Stephanos,
I said I did not know if you were a wolf or just a man that was messed up a little bit, but you are one of the other. I spent a lot of that post talking about my old pastor that was messed up on a few things but was a good man that loved God and worked hard for the Lord. He was saved and a good man. I said you may be the same way. You can take that post as you may, if you read the post that is? I doubt you did read it, if you did I was defending some people that have a few problems but that do the best they can. I did say I do not know if you are a wolf or not, but that I would not let you near the chicken house.
Atlas
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You don't have to guess about who I am, nor about whom I serve Atlas. I want to make things very clear. There are two things I know and believe, that govern my whole life. First, that my sins are forgive because of what Christ Jesus did on calvary (and three days later). Second, that the King James Bible is the inerrant, and preserved Word of God. I don't believe in any funky weirdness like some groups do. I am Mennonite, but in my defense I am reading "One Book Rightly Divided" to get a better understanding of what you all defend and believe so fiercely, since I've percieved from the very beginning that you all value those that 'study to show thyself aproved'. I will also add that a lot of what I've read in this book I agree with. There are some points made in this book that I think are very loose theories that aren't any stronger than other theories I've heard/read. When I finish the book I'll share my thoughts on what I've read. Onward, I didn't come here with any agenda. I think I made myself clear early on when I said that the reason I came here was to find fellowship among those that do believe as I do about the King James Bible.
You think I'm a mild WWJD'er, which would be partially correct. The truth is is that I'm a What Would Jesus have me Do'er. I'm not God, and cannot take on that role, but I am called for a purpose, that is, His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
I LOVE the strength of doctrine among IFB Christians, but it does concern me that I so rarely see among some (again, not all) a complete lack of humility, meekness, and charity towards the brethren. We all have to pick and choose our battles, and I for one admit I've picked a few on these forums I shouldn't have. But this defense I make for charity is one that is important to me, and I feel it should be important for all who strive to live a life well pleasing to the Lord.
Colossians 3:12-17 (KJV) Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
So I ask you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, please don't get me wrong Atlas. I know I am often wrong, but please look past the heat of this threads discussion and see my true motive.
For Jesus' sake,
Stephen