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- Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:18 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: Are there any Anabaptist Networks to help single mothers?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 808
Re: Are there any Anabaptist Networks to help single mothers?
In the evangelical world and particularly the liberal Christianity world, a great deal of focus goes into helping "single mothers". I think it's a bit misplaced, and the fruit isn't particuarly good. I spent years in a liberal Christian setting supporting this kind of ministry and it did ...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:10 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
The conclusions of Nicea were correct, but hey, even a stopped clock is right twice a day. J.M. If the above statement is true, then why did it take another 50 years to get it "right"? They were nit picking over words, and inferences, which I highly doubt was inspired by the Holy Spirit. ...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:08 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
You assume the Church was clueless about it, but history reveals that Christ revealed the truth about who He was- but then Arian misinterpreted 'Scripture'- I don't believe Christ left them in the dark on who He was before He became 'flesh' and dwelt among us. Not only that aren't we mindful of wha...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:14 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
But it is interesting that you make this remark, and also in regards to those who talk about 'sola scriptura'. I probably do not understand all of the ins & outs of these arguments, so I'll just stick to the statement I originally gave WBT. I think it adequately covers both of these issues. But...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:11 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
Popularity does not determine orthodoxy (at least it shouldn't...) Neither should unpopularity determine orthodoxy. I think you're straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. ;) It seems fairly obvious that the Father, Son, and Spirit all existed in the OT era. David was filled with the Spirit. Jes...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
This is an interesting observation. I remember when I was being considered for membership in Wycliffe Bible Translators. Part of the application process was writing out our complete doctrinal statement. Regarding the Inerrancy of the Scripture, I initially wrote something simple, like the "the...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:59 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
Which is worse, Arianism "heresy", or Constantine merging the church and state and waging war to expand his earthly kingdom? I can't really see what's majorly wrong with Arianism or why any of should even care. Jesus is the Son of God, and 1 Corinthians 11 describes the headship order of ...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:13 am
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
.... Strangely, those who hold strongly to the inerrancy of scripture are the ones who also stand the strongest behind this construct, which, as I said, is entirely manmade. .... This is an interesting observation. I remember when I was being considered for membership in Wycliffe Bible Translators....
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:08 am
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: The Trinity
- Replies: 159
- Views: 555871
Re: The Trinity
I wonder how Jesus felt about people using violence and warfare to kill "heretics" who didn't believe quite the right doctrine about the nature of Jesus. Yeah, Nicea must have been quite a show. Including fights; http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/bishop-nicholas-loses-his-cool/ My gue...
- Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:55 am
- Forum: The Homestead
- Topic: Pregnancy complications (prayer request)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3953
Re: Pregnancy complications (prayer request)
We will pray for you and yours, and God is Faithful and Sovereign, He will provide what you need to endure this trial- and prayers will not fall on deaf ears, He loves you