but that is not an answer, even if it is true. Perhaps he has just rejected your definition of God, as we seem to naturally accept that casting out demons = exorcism, when it may just be a kind word, etc.
Timmy and I have strong disagreements. I believe as an atheist he ought to repent and trust the Savior.
However he is respectful and shouldn't just be blown off. Even if there is an element of sarcasm in his posts he asks legitimate questions.
And above all else our Lord loves him and therefore so should we. Not be so dismissive of him.
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"Resolved: That all men should live to the glory of God. Resolved, secondly: That whether or not anyone else does, I will." ~Jonathan Edwards
"The only man who has the right to say he is justified by grace alone is the man who has left all to follow Christ." ~Dietrich Bonheoffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Preachers who should be fishing for men are now too often fishing for compliments from men." ~Leonard Ravenhill
I hope you exercise better reading comprehension when you study scripture than when you read my posts. I think they all go right over your head. Or to you just believe whatever your pastor tells you to believe.
Now if you believe that every believer will speak in tongues then do you also believe that every believer will cast out devils, heal the sick, take up serpents, and drink deadly poison?
If yes, explain why.
If no, explain why.
After all "Jesus said it".
Please provide an actual answer. But Ive got a feeling all you can do is post a smiley to cover up your lack of ability to post a thoughtful response. We shall see.
Still waiting Abiding Now. Bro Eastman feel free to answer also.
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"Resolved: That all men should live to the glory of God. Resolved, secondly: That whether or not anyone else does, I will." ~Jonathan Edwards
"The only man who has the right to say he is justified by grace alone is the man who has left all to follow Christ." ~Dietrich Bonheoffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Preachers who should be fishing for men are now too often fishing for compliments from men." ~Leonard Ravenhill
Timmy and I have strong disagreements. I believe as an atheist he ought to repent and trust the Savior.
However he is respectful and shouldn't just be blown off. Even if there is an element of sarcasm in his posts he asks legitimate questions.
And above all else our Lord loves him and therefore so should we. Not be so dismissive of him.
Timmy knows I love him, I even told him so in Timmy Talk, you should look it up since once again you are judging me. BTW Timmy is on my friends list. I know he is amiable and asks legitimate questions, but I also know him well enough that he scoffs at the ones who have faith.
I have 8 days left to send in my dues to the Vatican in Hazlewood, Mo. or I lose my credentials.
To pay or not to pay. That is the question.
Being totally honest with myself, I do not see how having them has helped me or enhanced my ministry in the slightest. I can live without a free minister's meal after nightly camp meeting services. In fact I can live without camp meeting all together. Nothing will change in my life by giving them up except I'll have 50 dollars more a month to put in my gas tank instead of having to borrow from family members while seeking gainful employment. Since most churches are family owned businesses I'm not going to be referred to a church as pastor. I'll have to start my own church if I want to pastor. The only country that I felt any leading to go to as a missionary has been abandoned by the organization.
If I sell my property and move to a different State, the last thing I'm going to do is seek out a pastor to chain myself to and surrender all of my individuality and decision making to.
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"Resolved: That all men should live to the glory of God. Resolved, secondly: That whether or not anyone else does, I will." ~Jonathan Edwards
"The only man who has the right to say he is justified by grace alone is the man who has left all to follow Christ." ~Dietrich Bonheoffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Preachers who should be fishing for men are now too often fishing for compliments from men." ~Leonard Ravenhill
Do those signs follow believers now? Do ALL of them? Some? None?
Yes, why wouldn't they? However I challenge the idea that everyone of them is normative for every believer.
I believe Mark 16:17-18 describes the signs that will follow the church (corporately), I don't see every single believer doing each one of those things as some sort of checklist. It seems a summary statement of God's activity in/amongst His people. Not a list or requirements to prove you are a true believer.
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"Resolved: That all men should live to the glory of God. Resolved, secondly: That whether or not anyone else does, I will." ~Jonathan Edwards
"The only man who has the right to say he is justified by grace alone is the man who has left all to follow Christ." ~Dietrich Bonheoffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Preachers who should be fishing for men are now too often fishing for compliments from men." ~Leonard Ravenhill
AN points to the "signs following" as proof that all Christians will speak in tongues, and yet he doesn't think all Christians pick up snakes or drink poison. For serpents, the same wording is used as for tongues: "they shall". For poison, as you pointed out, it's "if". But please tell me if this is a true statement for you, personally:
If you drink poison, it will not harm you.
True or false?
AN, you should also answer this question, if you don't mind.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
but that is not an answer, even if it is true. Perhaps he has just rejected your definition of God, as we seem to naturally accept that casting out demons = exorcism, when it may just be a kind word, etc.
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