musterion
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Yet for all that, he did not share the Gospel of the grace of God with them. Anyone want to guess why not?
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world...dis-Christian-priest-sex-torture-Iraq-Baghdad
Tortured priest gives terrorists sex advice
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http://www.express.co.uk/news/world...dis-Christian-priest-sex-torture-Iraq-Baghdad
Question: How exactly was he a "spiritual father" to them if he never shared the gospel of salvation?
annabenedetti
like marbles on glass
It's so easy for you to talk big and sanctimonious when you're not getting your nose broken, your back broken, your teeth knocked out, and threatened with beheading. That priest who was prepared to be a martyr has more Christian charity in one drop of his blood than you have in your entire self-righteous body. You have no idea what he shared, yet you sit in comfort and safety and look down your nose at him. You make me sick.
These people whine and bleat about their own imagined "persecution" in this country, then mock their brethren actually going through it. Beyond repulsive.
Idolater
"Foundation of the World" Dispensationalist χρ
For crying out loud what's your problem. When's the last time you partook of the bread and of the cup? Or...do you not do that?
Anyone who sees "the enemy" as human and worthy of God's love is unwittingly carrying out the Kingdom of God on earth.
Jesus is the norm of my Bible and he is the standard for godly human behavior.
This man is spreading the gospel, whether you or he would admit it or not.
What is salvation to you?
Salvation, as Jesus demonstrated, is all about transformation in this life.
He granted salvation to many long before he was killed on a cross.
your link was too jumbled - why not ?
Cruciform
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Proof, please.
Wick Stick
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The National Enquirer would like to borrow the title of this post for their upcoming issue...
OK.
Matthew 16 KJV
(20) Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
(20) Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
Take some Tums and lie down for awhile.
Having my sins covered by Christ and in restored relationship to God. What is it to you?
"Why do you call ME good? Only God is good!"
Jesus did not consider himself divine or "the Light of the World." After his death he was given his exalted titles by his followers.
Jesus referred to himself as a prophet--obliquely, not directly--and called himself "Son of Man." That term is translated as "Son of Adam" or simply "human being."
I can agree with your personal interpretation.
Where I might disagree is that God requires the spilling of blood to ensure our salvation.
Jesus offered and granted salvation to many long before he turned his face toward Jerusalem for the final time.
Salvation is all about transformation in this life.
Your "disagreement" denies the mode of salvation and goes against scripture.
Hebrews 9:22 And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
2 Peter 2:1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.
Acts 20:28 "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Corinthians 6:20 For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.
My disagreement denies your interpretation of the "mode of salvation" and goes against your opinion of scripture.
Some traditions of the Bible maintain a blood sacrifice for sin is needed. Other traditions--particularly the oldest one--speaks to a God of mercy who demands repentance and a contrite heart.
This is Jesus's tradition--in my view. This is the tradition I believe in and that makes the most sense to me.
The Bible must be interpreted by humans.
I look for patterns of traditions and hold to a belief in a Jesus who talked of a God that desires "mercy, not sacrifice." A God who sets the world right by acknowledging a command to work out our conflicts with others by beginning to forgive our sins/debts/trespasses by first forgiving ourselves and then forgiving others.
You and I have a different interpretation. I understand your interpretation completely, I think. You are certainly not the only one who holds this idea of obedience to God.
Only i didnt give an interpretation or an opinion, i quoted the bible itself. The bible calls you a false teacher that denies the purchase of believers by His blood.