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I reserve my judgement until I am convinced that the poster is qualified to be heard - and I invite you to convince me on the three matters I raised in post #1367.

Good questions... I don't believe that our individual senses of truth are infallible. This is why we are in a body. But fellowship that operates in Love is a rare experience and we need to be led to the right place where we can fit and be accountable. Then the corporate discernment kicks in...

Before I start seriously reading someones theology, I look for a few qualifying features. Firstly are they relating in a way that one recognises the Fruit of the Spirit. Second do they have a sound understanding of the Character of God. Lastly is their theology learned from second hand...

Different person sorry...

You are really on form - Is Scripture fodder for a fight or a treasure to be enjoyed?

This retoric sounds like the present election - kill the opponent with accusations and don't process his policies.

@Brakelite @amadeus @Azim @Pearl @Rita @Ritajanice @APAK @MA2444 @faithfulness @GTW27 @Berean @rockytopva @quietthinker @ScottA @Hidden In Him @grace @Oneoff @Hillsage @VictoryinJesus @Angelina @seatts79 @GodsGrace OK Acts 9... Amazing that we have a detailed account of Pauls conversion. It...

Feel free to alert me if you raise the issue elsewhere...

Hey - I don't deny that such matters deserve discussion and you are welcome to start a thread accordingly. Our focus is different - here folks are invited to contribute to a friendly discussion around the text we are reading without the heavy weight of contention so common on other threads. It...

Is that what I said? No, it is not. So why make it sound as though I did?? Not cool. I quote you... "But we need to understand and receive the word even though some abuse their position." Personally I would move on and seek fellowship that expresses the Fruit of the Spirit.

Interesting response - submit to abusive unaccountable leadership ? I trust the Biblical model - currently in fellowship with wise, humble, loving leadership. Yes - we take the Bible seriously here and as it reads, "Lording it over" is not the way of Jesus.

Branches of the modern church have elevated leadership to the extent that there is little accountability. "Do not touch the Lord's anointed" was commonly quoted - leadership became untouchable and isolated, then smitten by the enemy of souls. 'Lording it over' is the prevailing culture in...

Leaders fall because they fail to be in mutual submission. Mark 10:42-45 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But...

Mod's do not allow debate on Trinity - lets desist and return to Acts please.

Nicene Creed - bit more detailed... See post #697 Will kick things off again in a couple of days... Welcome aboard !!!

Hi there, Nice to hear from you again. We are working through Acts and I introduce a chapter every 10-14 days. We have created a friendly space to hear a variety of angles on the text without the head banging that usually goes on. Those who don't hold mainstream views usually can't agree...

They are in perfect unity and mutually submitted sharing the same authority. However we must not debate the Trinity - I suggest being careful to agree with the Nicene Creed.

OK interesting take, however Jesus was given the Father's name above every name and the Name equates to Authority. This same Name is shared by the Father and the Son as recordrd twice in John 17. As in the body of Christ there is to be mutual submission reflecting how it is in the Godhead...

I don't think rank applies to the Godhead except for a short season during the earthly life of Jesus.

Yes I do too, but when it applies is the issue I guess...