Protestantism

» pink101 - Off The Hook

In response to Wisdom Of Free Methodist Men posted by Brother_Jones:
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Once you get off the hook?
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Don't go back and take the bait again.
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Time to come up with your information about the Church at Quail Creek. At least outline the details so we can get on with your concerns.
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:)

-- posted by pink101

» pink101 - James Moore

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Hey, Jones, is James Moore an acquaintance of yours?
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I know he is a journalist and political writer who hails from Austin.
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And, you say you are from Austin and are a writer in the Texax Monthly if I remember correctly.
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That article you want us to read? Are you the author?
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-- posted by pink101

» pink101 - Uvalde

In response to Jesus posted by Brother_Jones:
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OKay. I found the site with the article.
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It is asking for three pieces of information.

#1. Email Address
#2. Texasmonthly.com password
#3. Current Access Code
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When I use the uvalde password, I am sent to a place to get the current access.
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Then, it wants my address at it appears on the last issue I received.
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-- posted by pink101

» Migisi - Uvalde

In response to Uvalde posted by pink101:

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I wonder if the article is worth jumping through all those hoops.

-- posted by Migisi

» pink101 - L.O.L.

In response to Uvalde posted by Migisi:
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You can buy a subscription and then you can read it.
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They accept all the major credit cards.
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:)
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Does Jones get a commission? L.O.L.
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-- posted by pink101

» Brother_Jones - on following Jesus

In response to James Moore posted by pink101:

I am unfamiliar with James Moore and not a writer for Texas Monthly or any publication, (I wish). Sorry for the trouble. It really is a short article on a speaker and author who has written a book called, The Return. It is perhaps very familiar ground for those who grew up listening to dispensationalist premillenialism. I did not grow up that way.

In the 60's and early 70's there was significant debate between Baptist and Church of Christ over the idea of Jesus' return. The complex details of Tribulation Theology generally were of little interest to me, but there were some folk who studied it in detail to 'prove' the textual difficulties in trying to make a case for Jesus return with a heavenly army. It is interesting that so many followers of Christ seem ready at a moments notice to abandon the quiet lifestyle of teaching and sharing the faith for a stance that seems to include being 'more than a conqueror,' and standing over some supposed enemy with drawn sword. It seems that everytime a major war has engulfed the world, there are certain Christians who heat up the evangelical crowd with promises of ruling and reigning over a defeated set of nations.

i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

-- posted by Brother_Jones

» pink101 - on following Jesus

In response to on following Jesus posted by Brother_Jones:
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"It is interesting that so many followers of Christ seem ready at a moments notice to abandon the quiet lifestyle of teaching and sharing the faith for a stance that seems to include being 'more than a conqueror,' and standing over some supposed enemy with drawn sword."
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With apologies to William Shakespeare:
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"Seems, jones! nay it is; I know not 'seems.'
'Tis not alone my inky cloak, good brother,
Nor customary suits of solemn black,
Nor windy suspiration of forced breath,
No, nor the fruitful river in the eye,
Nor the dejected 'havior of the visage,
Together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief,
That can denote me truly: these indeed seem,
For they are actions that a man might play:
But I have that within which passeth show;
These but the trappings and the suits of woe."

-- posted by pink101

» Migisi - on following Jesus

In response to on following Jesus posted by Brother_Jones:

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It seems that everytime a major war has engulfed the world, there are certain Christians who heat up the evangelical crowd with promises of ruling and reigning over a defeated set of nations.
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You said a mouthful!

-- posted by Migisi

» pink101 - Sunday's Sermons

In response to on following Jesus posted by Migisi:
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Want to take any wagers on what many evangelical sermons will be about this coming Sunday?
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-- posted by pink101

» _Boanerges_ - grow up that way?

In response to on following Jesus posted by Brother_Jones:
It is perhaps very familiar ground for those who grew up listening to dispensationalist premillenialism. I did not grow up that way.

Does one have to grow up a certain way for this doctrine to be true? either it is, or it is not. As one who has looked at this subject, without the brainwashing of "growing up" with some denomination, it appears to me that the premillenial version is as the scriptures reveal.

In the 60's and early 70's there was significant debate between Baptist and Church of Christ over the idea of Jesus' return. The complex details of Tribulation Theology generally were of little interest to me, but there were some folk who studied it in detail to 'prove' the textual difficulties in trying to make a case for Jesus return with a heavenly army.

Heavenly army? Uhmmm...

The complex details of Tribulation Theology

Complex? Seems a rather simple doctrine to understand, in my opinion:)

It is interesting that so many followers of Christ seem ready at a moments notice to abandon the quiet lifestyle of teaching and sharing the faith for a stance that seems to include being 'more than a conqueror,' and standing over some supposed enemy with drawn sword.

#1 - I don't think the bible says that a person will have a quiet lifestyle if they decide to preach the Gospel message. In fact, it is more likely to cause serious confrontation. The beginning of the Church, it actually cost a persons life. Nothing quiet about it, especially with our brothers and sisters who are now being murdered for declaring the Gospel message, such as in Vietnam, China, etc...

They Suffer for Their Faith
http://www.freedomhouse.org/religion/new...

It seems that everytime a major war has engulfed the world, there are certain Christians who heat up the evangelical crowd with promises of ruling and reigning over a defeated set of nations

I think that would apply to just about anyone who would call themselves anything!

-- posted by _Boanerges_