Should women be in the military

[n david]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

If it had been necessary for his salvation or for his continued walk with Christ, it would have been clearly addressed.

Homosexuals say about the same thing. "Since neither Jesus nor the Apostles said anything against it specifically, it must be okay."

Hogwash. Silence isn't consent.

Paul clearly wrote that our warfare isn't carnal, neither are our weapons. ie: a Christian's war is not of the flesh, it's a spiritual warfare.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by n david

Homosexuals say about the same thing. "Since neither Jesus nor the Apostles said anything against it specifically, it must be okay."

Hogwash. Silence isn't consent.

Paul clearly wrote that our warfare isn't carnal, neither are our weapons. ie: a Christian's war is not of the flesh, it's a spiritual warfare.

The problem with this logic is that homosexuality is a sin and is clearly described as sin, even in the New Testament.

The first Gentile that God chose to fill with His Spirit was a military man.

To teach that a Christian must leave the military service to remain a Christian is to add to the Bible.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

The problem with this logic is that homosexuality is a sin and is clearly described as sin, even in the New Testament.

The first Gentile that God chose to fill with His Spirit was a military man.

To teach that a Christian must leave the military service to remain a Christian is to add to the Bible.

There is no significance to his being a military man. The only significance to that passage is 1) He was a Gentile; 2) He was considered a devout man, yet had not received the Holy Ghost or been baptized; 3) The Holy Ghost was poured out also on Gentiles, evidenced by those who heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.

His being a Centurion of the Italian Band is not significant to the story.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by n david

There is no significance to his being a military man. The only significance to that passage is 1) He was a Gentile; 2) He was considered a devout man, yet had not received the Holy Ghost or been baptized; 3) The Holy Ghost was poured out also on Gentiles, evidenced by those who heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.

His being a Centurion of the Italian Band is not significant to the story.

What you say is insignificant is germane to this discussion. Our Father, in His Divine Wisdom, made sure that fact was included in the Holy Bible so that 2,000 years later you could add to the Bible a prohibition on Gentiles, who are saved by Grace, must never serve in their country's armed forces.

This is what it comes down to-- your desire to read your personal, unbiblical conviction into the Holy Bible.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Some of the opinions expressed on this thread really do seem to flow from the hearts of Christians who believe in a works-based and unbiblical salvation.

I love you all still.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by n david

Homosexuals say about the same thing. "Since neither Jesus nor the Apostles said anything against it specifically, it must be okay."

Hogwash. Silence isn't consent.

Paul clearly wrote that our warfare isn't carnal, neither are our weapons. ie: a Christian's war is not of the flesh, it's a spiritual warfare.

Paul is talking about how that we should not use force to convert people to Christianity.

This is not a prohibition on military service.