Where are all the Acts 2:38 folks (3-steppers)??

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by scotty

Reality?!

Originally Posted by scotty

Of course I can't know for sure since I can't imagine it.

This could loop for a while

"Imagine Reality!" That would make a good post-postmodern catch phrase.

What does come after "Postmodern" any way? Aren't we there yet?

According to this, Postmodern may not have even happened. We're still "modern" in some people's eyes. In others, "modernity" has failed - except for the air conditioning and Starbucks, they won't give up their treats.

Personally I question the underlying assumption of this thread, "Where are the Acts 2:38 folks (3-steppers)?" The question is presented in the typical Postmodern method of "question framing."

That is, the question itself is designed to provide its own answer. Thus, if you already have the answer, what is the point in asking a question - unless that is precisely the point! You're not "asking," you're "telling."

And so, I ask "Where are the traditional Acts 2:38 people? The ones who discovered a remarkable truth and were eager to share it with their brethren?" And, "Why have so many left the old paths of Acts 2:38 salvation and adopted sectarian exclusivism and condemnation?"

Whatever happened to the A.D. Urshans, John Dearings, Stanley Chambers, Howard Goss and A.T. Morgans and the W.T. Witherspoons among us? Did we drive them out for being "weak on the message?"

[Jekyll]

Ahh, the ole, "When did you stop beating your wife?" Question

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

Ahh, the ole, "When did you stop beating your wife?" Question

You are amazing. You cut right through all of the haze and confusion and get right down to business. But what are you talking about?

[Jekyll]

Originally Posted by pelathais

You are amazing. You cut right through all of the haze and confusion and get right down to business. But what are you talking about?

People love creating incredulous, impossible, or even far fetched scenarios to disprove doctrine.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

People love creating incredulous, impossible, or even far fetched scenarios to disprove doctrine.

You're supposed to take the hat off now, Jek. Let's see your dome!

[Apprehended]

It appears to me that three stepper Apostolics (and I am oneof them) have become professionals at minimizing the all inclusive power of the blood of Jesus as evidenced in this discussion. Acts, without the Gospel is bloodless.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Apprehended

It appears to me that three stepper Apostolics (and I am oneof them) have become professionals at minimizing the all inclusive power of the blood of Jesus as evidenced in this discussion. Acts, without the Gospel is bloodless.

that may be true in some instances but not in this thread.

we have repeatedly stated that we believe the Gospel, preach the Gospel, love the Gospel. the Gospel is JESUS. it is what Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost.

im not sure what you are talking about?


Just because our detractors have said this does not make it true.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Ferd

that may be true in some instances but not in this thread.

we have repeatedly stated that we believe the Gospel, preach the Gospel, love the Gospel. the Gospel is JESUS. it is what Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost.

im not sure what you are talking about?


Just because our detractors have said this does not make it true.

Sad isn't it? And this person claims to be a 3 stepper...

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Apprehended

It appears to me that three stepper Apostolics (and I am oneof them) have become professionals at minimizing the all inclusive power of the blood of Jesus as evidenced in this discussion. Acts, without the Gospel is bloodless.

The blood of Christ washes away our sins when we are baptized in Jesus name. There is no minimization going on but a spiritual circumcision, a removal of the body of sin by the blood of Jesus.

[Apprehended]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

The blood of Christ washes away our sins when we are baptized in Jesus name. There is no minimization going on but a spiritual circumcision, a removal of the body of sin by the blood of Jesus.

Therefore, according to your interpretation of Acts and the Epistles, one cannot expect to have their sins forgiven and cast into the sea of forgetfulness until one is water baptized??? Is that what you are saying? If so, I disagree with your interpretation of Acts and the Epistles.