[Redeemed Papist]

Re: introduction

Sorry, I meant dwell in the sense of "be around" which is incorrect English. My point was that he spent his time with sinners, did he not?

Yes, but you said prostitutes. Make your mind up. You see, you are fond of stating your traditions as Biblical fact. Why, next you'll be telling me that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute.

[FollowerofJesu s]

Re: introduction

Yes, but you said prostitutes. Make your mind up. You see, you are fond of stating your traditions as Biblical fact. Why, next you'll be telling me that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute.

I dropped the prostitute charge since it's not literally said. I was accused of sinning for attending churches other than LBC. I don't see any scriptures that say not attending LBC is a sin.

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: introduction

I dropped the prostitute charge since it's not literally said. I was accused of sinning for attending churches other than LBC. I don't see any scriptures that say not attending LBC is a sin.

Once again you try to divert from the point. On such a simple matter you have had to backtrack like a prattling child from your assertions because you actually haven't got a clue what you are on about and are citing from half-remembered traditions rather than what it actually says in the Bible. What else are you very much mistaken about?

Go away, and read it, then come back and tell us what it actually says rather than what you think it says based on something you were told long ago by a respected elder whom you trusted.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: introduction

My point was that he spent his time with sinners, did he not?

First of all, is there a reason you're not capitalizing the male pronoun when referring to Our Lord and Savior?

Secondly, how is this even a point? You think you're making a point, son?

OK, fine! I'll grant you that point. Jesus did, in fact, spend time with sinners!

What of it, friend?

An oncologist spends a lot of time with people who are sick with cancer. Do you think that means he's endorsing cancer? Do you think that makes cancer any less of an illness that needs to be eradicated?

[FollowerofJesu s]

Re: introduction

First of all, is there a reason you're not capitalizing the male pronoun when referring to Our Lord and Savior?

Secondly, how is this even a point? You think you're making a point, son?

OK, fine! I'll grant you that point. Jesus did, in fact, spend time with sinners!

What of it, friend?

An oncologist spends a lot of time with people who are sick with cancer. Do you think that means he's endorsing cancer? Do you think that makes cancer any less of an illness that needs to be eradicated?

The only reason we were on this topic is because I was accused of sinning for attending various churches.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: introduction

The only reason we were on this topic is because I was accused of sinning for attending various churches.

Not "various" churches; false churches.

Don't try to use Jesus' example to justify attending false churches, because He specifically forbade you to do so.

2 Timothy 4:3-4

3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

[FollowerofJesu s]

Re: introduction

Not "various" churches; false churches.

Don't try to use Jesus' example to justify attending false churches, because He specifically forbade you to do so.

How can I tell which church is true?

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: introduction

The only reason we were on this topic is because I was accused of sinning for attending various churches.

And see where it has got you! You don't even have a clue about God's word but you have a confusing mish mash of half-baked traditions in your head.

Penny dropping yet?

[FollowerofJesu s]

Re: introduction

And see where it has got you! You don't even have a clue about God's word but you have a confusing mish mash of half-baked traditions in your head.

Penny dropping yet?

That was only one example. How can you be so sure?

[Faith_Machine]

Re: introduction

How can I tell which church is true?

Is it a Baptist church?

It is a Baptist church which preaches that the entire Bible, from cover to cover, is the literal, inspired word of God?

Those are the first two questions you should be asking yourself about any church.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: introduction

I dropped the prostitute charge since it's not literally said. I was accused of sinning for attending churches other than LBC. I don't see any scriptures that say not attending LBC is a sin.

Where were you accused of sinning for attending churches other than Landover Baptist Church? I can't find that accusation anywhere in this thread.

Thank you and God Bless,

Mary