Posted on 10/28/2011 6:59:29 AM PDT by markomalley
And I won't bother you with actually typing 2 Tim. 3:15-17, as I know you simply must know it already, being the theologian that you claim to be.
So evidently you don't know as much scripture OR theology than you OR I think you know...
Please, attempt to "tear me up" with your knowledge. It would be a fun night.
That is totally INSANE. So I guess that for the 350 years before there was a Bible, we should disregard the Martyrs and Saints who gave their lives for Christ?!! Right.
you discovered Dispensationalism® and some old dead nineteenth-century dudes are getting all the credit for it.
In Sola Scriptura-World, history stopped at the end of the Book of Acts.
The Bible was created for the Church, not the Church for the Bible. Apart from the guidance of the Holy Church, the scripture is useless. The two were never meant to be separate.
Good luck on your journey. Prayerfully you will find you've been holding the map upside down and change directions before the final exit comes up.
Yes. Looney Tune world as well....(HUMOR)
I was hoping to hear about the precise moment of your discovery of Dispensationalism®. Just you and Scripture, none of that tradition stuff, no writings of fallible men. I pictured maybe a fire in the fireplace a little organ music
Ah, well.
Hebrew was the language spoken by the ancient Israelites, and in which were composed nearly all of the books of the Old Testament. The name Hebrew as applied to the language is quite recent in Biblical usage, occurring for the first time in the Greek prologue of Ecclesiasticus, about 130 B.C.
In New-Testament usage the current Aramaic of the time is frequently called Hebrew (hebrais dialektos, Acts 21:40; 22:2; 26:14), not in the strict sense of the word, but because it was the dialect in use among the Jews of Palestine. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07176a.htm]
Bottom line is that there were three different languages used on the plague above Jesus. There is no disagreement between the Matthew, Luke, and John. It was that each was giving what was written in three different languages.
Every time I am asked that question it arises from a faulty perception that the three disagree in what was written. The do not. You can try to obfuscate any which way you want but the fact remains that I know what the reason for asking the question was.
However, you may wish to try Tertullian.
Thank you, too, I'm glad to hear you don't hate. I fully understand that in the "heat" of an argument it can be easy to blast away. I try to not post when I feel like that.
I came from a cradle Roman Catholic background and found myself praying that God would show me "if there is any such thing as truth". He answered that prayer when a few months later we were back in the U.S. and went to my grandparents' Southern Baptist Church. There in Sunday School, a teacher showed me John 10:27-30 and I knew that was the truth I was seeking. God says he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. We all must answer to him on how we respond to the light he reveals to us.
As far as your RC brethren and bringing them back into the fold, I would have to say that will only be possible if the Eastern Rite gives in to what the Latin one asserts. That means it's THEIR way or no way on the primacy of the Pope, his infallibility, the Filioque (their way) and any other areas where you differ with them. The same thing with the Anglicans or any other faith tradition that wants to "reunite". Unless the Eastern Orthodox gives in, there won't be any bringing "them" back into your fold.
I don’t pray the Rosary. And the Scripture that Paul was referring to in his letter to Timothy was the Old Testament.
Also, Since Paul WAS a part of the Church, his instruction to Timothy was correct. He doesn’t say interpret scripture any way you want. He also doesnt say reject the teachings of the Church either.
Since the Incarnation is so tied to Mary, we don't see a problem with recognizing her as an important part of the revelation to mankind.
So you are saying that all the Protestants here are those people? Have any here stated those positions? Are you claiming that all here adhere to some web site that you have found? Should I find all the sites that adhere to a queen of heaven and equate you to them? There are many out there.
Where did you get this little ditty from? I merely asked the good posters if they would be willing to enlighten from their own perspectives.
Once again you attempt to obfuscate by going outside of the group here that you have accused of such but not shown any here who have said anything like that. So, NO I am not convinced that you have shown me anyone that you have accused here of making that statement.
You said 'any Protestant'. Surely the AV1611 group is Protestant. If any of these nice people happen to confirm it, then I will consider a retraction from your august self forthcoming and sincere. If not, then there are enough examples to bring forth.
How quickly they forget! Didn't we have this dicussion a mere few months ago! The Gospel of Luke explains EXACTLY what Cynical Bear has stated - and I posted the same to you: Luke 23:38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
I don't recall you making the claim that each Gospel wrote the inscription in a different language (except for Mark who wrote in Esperanto or something).
Talking to yourself again? Tsk, tsk.
Its enough to cause a short circuit between a fallible mans keyboard and chair.
Matthew 37AD written by Matthew, called Levi, son of Alphaeus and brother of James
Mark 57-63AD written by John Mark
Luke 58-63AD written by Luke
John 90AD written by John
Acts - 63AD written by Luke, the beloved physician
Romans 58-60AD the 6th of Pauls letters written in Crinth and sent to Rome by Phebe
1 Corinthians 59AD written by Paul at Ephesus
2 Corinthians 60AD written by Paul
Galatians 69AD written by Paul
Ephesians 64AD written by Paul
Philippians 64AD written by Paul
Colossians 64AD written by Paul
1 Thessalonians 54AD written by Paul
2 Thessalonians 54-55AD written by Paul
1Timothy 67AD written by Paul
2 Timothy 68AD written by Paul
Titus 67AD written by Paul
Philemon 64AD written by Paul
Hebrews 68AD written by Paul
James 45AD written by James the brother of Jesus
1Peter 60AD written by Peter
2 Peter 61-65AD written by Peter
1-3 John 90AD written by John the Apostle
Jude 66AD written by Jude
Revelation 96AD written by John the Apostle
Now, when was it again the RCC thinks they wrote the Bible?
Esperanto!
It was the DESIRE to know God's word that led me to study God's word. And it was the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, as a believer, who led me. No fireplace, no organ music, no incense, no pretty art on the ceilings, no stained glass windows, no wafers and wine. Just seeking God and His word with all my heart. You should try it sometime. It will set you free from the bondage of "religion". And being dead in your sins.
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