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I thought I answered all of the questions.

The post I am talking about wasn't posted directly to you, so you have some reasonable deniability. The post I was specifically refering to was #167.

Yes, it is. Scubie, I try to stay away from theology and only discuss what is written, not what different religions say.

I believe you are trying, Ping, but you can not divorce theology from what is written. You and Arnold Murray have a theology based on how you guys interpret scripture through the Strong's concordance. I and many other Christians disagree with some of that theology.

Do you think that describes what I have done? What glory do I seek, how have I provoked or who do I envy?

I'm not judging you or your motives personally, Ping. If you can read all of those verses and not be convicted, then I can say nothing else. I just know that I have to keep those verses and others in mind when I post about Christianity. I have posted on threads in the past with the intent on provoking an argument, and that is wrong.

Again, I only try to discuss His Word - Is that vain babblings?

It can be. Genealogies are in his Word, but we are warned not to get into endless discussions about them, because ultimately, genealogy will not save you.

Isn't it considered good works to share truth with others. I thought that was our purpose. The problem arises if others don't believe it is the truth.

I think the root of your point is important to study. Can the defense of what you believe/know to be true become vain babblings? If so, at what point should the believer cease and move on? I don't have a complete answer for you. I think it sometimes varies with the individual. It also varies on the leading of the Lord.

I do know that the Lord did instruct his own disciples to leave where the gospel wasn't wanted, and we would be wise to pay attention to that.

Matt. 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Sincerely

The post I was specifically refering to was #167.

167 ???

I and many other Christians disagree with some of that theology.

All of us can be Christians and disagree.

If so, at what point should the believer cease and move on?

When one accepts or dismisses. Isn't that two sided?

Matt. 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

It is diffucult to shake the dust off when the person causing the shaking leaves a statement unanswered. If it was just that person it would be easy but what if another was following the discussion and that statement wasn't answered scripturally?