Timmy's Religion

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Sam

DM posted a series of questions for Timmy and then said, "I would like to ask these questions of KWS and not of works also."

I would like to volunteer my answers to the same questions.


Question 1: Do you believe in God?
Answer 1: Yes

Question 2: Do you believe the bible is the inspired, infallible word of God?
Answer 2: Yes

Question 3: Do you believe in the oneness of God?
Answer 3: This is not as easy to answer as the first two questions. The "oneness of God" means different things to different people on this forum. We don't even agree among ourselves what "oneness" is. I believe that God is an invisible Spirit who is everywhere at all times. I believe that God visited planet earth in the person of Jesus Christ to die for our sins. I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father. I believe that Jesus lives in me as the Holy Spirit. I believe that God dwells in me; Jesus dwells in me; the Holy Spirit dwells in me; and the Spirit of the Lord dwells in me; and that He does that as a single Spirit being who has united Himself with my spirit.

Question 4: Do you believe acts 2:38 is the plan of salvation?
Answer 4: No. I believe Acts 2:38 speaks of three separate experiences: salvation/conversion; water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ; an empowering experience called the Holy Ghost Baptism or the Promise of the Father.

Question 5: Do you believe in speaking in tongues?
Answer 5: Yes

Question 6: Are you a one stepper or three stepper?
Answer 6: In the way I understand the use of the terms "one stepper" and "three stepper" as used on this forum, I would consider myself to be a one stepper.

P.S. I consider myself to be "Apostolic"

Originally Posted by pelathais

You didn't really ask me... and I know it's because you really don't care about my feelings and such; but anyhoo...

"Timmy has such a big influence on this forum, I was curious to know what Timmy actually believes.

Do you believe in God?

YES!

Do you believe the bible is the inspired, infallible word of God?

"Inspired?"

YES!

"Infallible?"

There are differing ways in which "infallibility" is expressed. There is, for example, the doctrine of Plenary Verbal Inspiration. This means literally: Full word-by-word inspiration. I don't hold to that.

Do you believe in the oneness of God?

YES! - - But again, there are differing views of "Oneness." My own is the "correct" view.

Do you believe acts 2:38 is the plan of salvation?

No. Acts 2:21 expresses the hope and instruction for individual salvation. Acts 2:38 encapsulates the rites of "initiation" into the new life and the empowerment available to sustain that life.

Do you believe in speaking in tongues?

I have never witnessed Acts 2:4-20 occurring at any time in my life nor have I ever experienced this, so "No" if "Acts 2:4" is what you're after. On the other hand, Paul mentions "unknown tongues" and "tongues of angels" in his letter to the Corinthians. I know of no way to substantiate just what that refers to - however I have had deep Spiritual encounters where I spoke "in an unknown tongue."

Are you a one stepper or three stepper?

Acts 2:21 again. One Stepper all the way. Jesus, and Jesus only saves us; and not we ourselves. It is the gift of God, not of works, lest any should boast.

I would like to ask these questions of KWS and not of works also.

Failure to respond to these questions means revoking my vote for Timmy as GS."

Sam and Pel's answers sound pretty much like I would answer. (though more eloquent)

However, I would say what may appear to be in error concerning scripture is either not attributable to the original writings, or faulty interpretation on our part.