tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post7366917157640917862..comments2023-03-31T03:31:39.785-07:00Comments on Say What?!?: Does it, really?karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-32010669637832775532009-09-28T06:27:02.247-07:002009-09-28T06:27:02.247-07:00NO!!! The Gospel stands on it's own.
Even if ...NO!!! The Gospel stands on it's own.<br /><br />Even if that weren't the case though I think the motives of most of those who so vehemently make this claim are far from pure.<br /><br />As an example look at this post along with your post 'Enough Already'. There are those who would adamantly defend the Gospel against the "<i>heresy</i>" you put forth that men don't rule women. That women aren't supposed to always submit to a man.<br /><br />Why would they do that? The reason is obvious. They do not want to give up the control over the women in their lives and churches. So they feel a need to defend the Gospel.<br /><br />In my opinion the whole defending the gospel thing boils down to maintaining our pet doctrines at any cost.The Lead Heretichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766876949080026405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-59138114764341194352008-12-04T09:30:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:30:00.000-08:00I read you, too, Becky. I'm always amazed at your ...I read you, too, Becky. I'm always amazed at your insight--you befuddle me sometimes! That's a good thing.<BR/>Sorry about the image, but that was how I saw the folks I referenced in their snarly defense of their interpretation of the scriptures...and their treatment of anyone who disagrees.<BR/>Blessings!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-12760917673643016002008-12-04T08:24:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:24:00.000-08:00I keep reading and re-reading this....the picture ...I keep reading and re-reading this....the picture I think the most scares me, is that what people see in me....I really sincerely hope not....hope you're well and enjoyed your holidays and will have a wonderful Christmas....just wanted you to know I still read you all the time.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805941956462456865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-49877417968642449602008-11-29T14:50:00.000-08:002008-11-29T14:50:00.000-08:00Hello, Paul.Hello, Paul.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-11924128394237733252008-11-29T14:39:00.000-08:002008-11-29T14:39:00.000-08:00HelloHelloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-82485003534099754652008-11-21T16:37:00.000-08:002008-11-21T16:37:00.000-08:00"They all believe in different things, according t..."They all believe in different things, according to the way they have interpreted scripture. The word "heretic" has been bandied about. . ."<BR/><BR/>By those who think they are the sole interpreters of scripture.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-49137502631671733442008-11-20T16:54:00.000-08:002008-11-20T16:54:00.000-08:00From what?From what?Jeannette Alteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574051760314762024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-20736071232991173662008-10-03T13:16:00.000-07:002008-10-03T13:16:00.000-07:00Thanks, Mike. I agree. The anger and the name-call...Thanks, Mike. I agree. The anger and the name-calling needs to stop.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-66651231979715820002008-10-03T11:32:00.000-07:002008-10-03T11:32:00.000-07:00God needs no defense. But we have been called to "...God needs no defense. But we have been called to "give a sound defense". This is seen throughout the NT. <BR/><BR/>Sadly there is a lot of name calling today. I love theological debate. It forces me to think. But the name calling I can live without. I don't think we have learned the concept of love well enough. If we love people there is no need to slam them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-76390760699944327632008-09-23T06:48:00.000-07:002008-09-23T06:48:00.000-07:00I don't think so, especially if you think the best...I don't think so, especially if you think the best defense is a good offense. :)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638784910676212171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-43426563761221835972008-09-23T05:43:00.000-07:002008-09-23T05:43:00.000-07:00Hi, Bruce, nice to hear from you! Great answer.Hi, Bruce, nice to hear from you! <BR/>Great answer.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-27039921672081450572008-09-23T05:40:00.000-07:002008-09-23T05:40:00.000-07:00Whatever divides... destroys. Whatever unites... e...Whatever divides... destroys. Whatever unites... edifies.<BR/><BR/>Whatever pushes you away, does what it should. Whatever draws you in, does what it should.<BR/><BR/>Love!brucedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839887792626090688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-90247797579718400622008-09-22T15:06:00.000-07:002008-09-22T15:06:00.000-07:00Thanks, KB. Great answer.Don, lol....I knew you'd ...Thanks, KB. Great answer.<BR/>Don, lol....I knew you'd answer succinctly! I love the heresy mudpuddle. I'm very familiar there.<BR/>Lynne, what a great answer. You took the words right out of my mouth. I love to discuss differences and try to learn. I don't like the fight, because then I wonder, who is benefitting from the fight? Certainly not on the side of love.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-62365036058603165402008-09-22T14:52:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:52:00.000-07:00This is something that's bothered me for a while -...This is something that's bothered me for a while -- why do so many belligerent people fee they have to spill so much ink, or electrons, or, if they lived in a different place and time, blood, to "defend the gospel"? Since when did God's truth stand or fall on my efforts? I'm willing to preach about it (when asked to) talk about it (when edifying and helpful), I'm not prepared to fight about it. firstly, I don't imagine thatI-and-my-little-group are the only people who really understand the truth (my God is quite a bit bigger than that)and secondly I'd rather put my energy into trying to be a little bit more obedient to the bits that are crystal clear -- like trying to be a little more loving to the people in my immediate world.Thirdly (if we need a thirdly) I think that sort of fighting edifies no one and is a really negative display to the rest of the world.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982043538182690871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-53628581862565750322008-09-22T13:38:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:38:00.000-07:00NO!How's that for a short answer....When you say G...NO!<BR/>How's that for a short answer....<BR/>When you say GOSPEL, it is immediately open to different interpretations. Then, back into that mudpuddle you like so much. The mud is cool!Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148676728860411325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-44274968985742440182008-09-22T13:36:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:36:00.000-07:00My take is that if you don't 'know' that is of/fro...My take is that if you don't 'know' that is of/from God then we should wait until we 'know'.<BR/><BR/>So much opinion and drivel gets passed off as 'prophetic' or 'God said'.. maybe if you 'have to' say 'God says' then maybe it really is not God.<BR/><BR/>I have times when I or someone else said something that just left us with a sense of awe.. God spoke but nobody had a clue that He was hanging around with us :)kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-47948035456900688132008-09-22T12:31:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:31:00.000-07:00I agree. God is God.So, how do we tell if someone ...I agree. God is God.<BR/>So, how do we tell if someone is really speaking for God? I've been pondering this.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203594257221430139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491711663135178724.post-31781404717389904312008-09-22T11:22:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:22:00.000-07:00God is able to defend Himself.. now if He chooses ...God is able to defend Himself.. now if He chooses to use one of us.. I have no problem with that.. not that everyone who says that they speak for God really does :)kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.com