Certainly the Jesus they describe is different from the Jesus that you
and I describe.
and I describe.
Then I can not agree with them!
I can not agree to something on which we DISagree.
It seems to me that only if we act from a religious spirit, seeking to create lines of demarcation between religions
Drawing lines of demarcation, us vs them, like Paul the apostle did?
To the Philipians 3:3 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
To the Colosians 4:4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
To the Galatians 4:28 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. Of course don't forget Gal 1:8 anyone who preaches another gospel is acursed.
To the Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
To the Corinthians 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
anyone who says that the Jesus of the Bible is the Savior of the world will get a hearty amen from me.
Acts 16:16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
Paul was grieved you would say a hearty Amen? Devils also believe & tremble.
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kevin wrote:
> ... To aid & abet this false hope of the LDS in any way
> is a shame. The divide is infinitely wide & is an uncrossable
> chasm! But with God all things are possible!
Hi Kevin. I surely hope you understand that I agree with you on most of
your points. Any differences I have regarding how you express the
problems with Mormonism are relatively minor.
The real difference between us here is that you seem to think that I am
aiding and abetting Mormonism by agreeing with them that the Jesus of
the Bible is the Savior of the world. You consider that a shame. On
the other hand, I consider it a shame that you cannot agree with them
that the Jesus Christ of the Bible is the Jesus Christ who is the Savior
of the world. I consider this an important point of agreement.
Certainly the Jesus they describe is different from the Jesus that you
and I describe. Nevertheless, such has happened among Christians and
non-Christians for thousands of years. It seems to me that only if we
act from a religious spirit, seeking to create lines of demarcation
between religions, would we be hesitant to agree with others that the
Jesus of the Bible is the Savior of the world. Whether it is a Mormon
or a Muslim or Jew, anyone who says that the Jesus of the Bible is the
Savior of the world will get a hearty amen from me. I think agreement
on this is helpful because it sends a message to others that no matter
what we disagree about, we agree that the Jesus of the Bible is the
Jesus who saves us, and that might compel others to read the Bible for
themselves and see who this Jesus is. I'm convinced that a person who
actually obeys the Bible and walks in the doctrine of Christ will
understand the truth. I believe that the Bible will lead such a person
into the truth they need to obtain salvation and a true knowledge of
Jesus Christ.
Peace be with you.
David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida.
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