Let's Get Back to the Bible | Counterpoint with Mike Hixson & BJ Clarke

[@thunderstruck5484]

I’m blessed to have grown up in Church of Christ, that foundation has guided me my 60 plus years, thank you sweet Jesus

[@thinksouls113]

I'm often puzzled how everything would be on this earth if God did not give us the Bible.

[@marshallgiles6255]

Amen, All Glory to God.

[@mombeaubob]

Excellent topic.

[@mombeaubob]

Well done.

[@thinksouls113]

I'm very sorry and saddened that since the world began, Satan has always tried counterfeit God and by so doing, he gets masses, fortunately, God has been very specific in His His plans that honest souls can't get confused.

[@markdeduke606]

To passages ; 2 Corinthians 10:5-We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Proverbs 3:5-6-5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

[@merlyopena9950]

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[@jamesstrohl2016]

Unless the Christians are willing to stand up for the truth and the righteousness of God, the world will continue down this failing path. The righteousness of God is His Laws. (Save the sacrifices since Christ fulfilled them)

[@bobconolty2692]

Paul's doctrine is what we will be judged by (Romans 2:16). Paul's teaching on salvation/justification is completely different than Acts 2:38. Both can not be correct for us today. Thoughts?

[@brianbreanna8478]

Both are correct for us today there are no contradictions in the teaching of Peter and Paul's teaching. Paul taught baptism for Greek word "eis" to recieve the remission of sin. He was baptized and baptizing people for "eis" the remission of sin. Only one way into Christ, Gal.3:27, baptized into Christ!

[@bobconolty2692]

@brianbreanna8478 Here are the seven baptisms in the bible. - John's water baptism unto repentance - Believers baptism with water - Baptism with Jesus' death/suffering - Baptism with fire - Baptized unto Moses - Baptism with the Holy Spirit - Baptism into the body of Christ Paul says there is one baptism. According to I Cor 12:13, the Spirit baptizes us into the body of Christ. This is not water, and it is nothing we do. Paul says that we are saved by grace through faith and that it is not from anything we do. That's much different than 'repent and be baptized.'

[@brianbreanna8478]

@@bobconolty2692 Matt. 12:28, Jesus was casting out demons by the Spirit. So He was doing nothing right? The Spirit was actually doing it thats what your saying. You are now the teacher so maybe you can explain how Jesus is casting out demons and the Spirit is casting out demons. Eph.1 tells us that Jesus is the head of the body we are added to its His body. It also declares that his body is the church. Remember this is Paul speaking. But Peter in acts 2:38 is saying they must be baptized in the name of Jesus for (eis) the remission of sin. Vs 41 those who gladly received his word were baptized. Mk.16:16 believers baptism saves. Acts 2:47, the Lord added to the church, His body, by obedience to words of Peter. Daily such as should be saved. Same message as Paul. The Spirit adds us to the body of Christ through the baptism water of Peter and Paul. If there is a contradiction between them the apostles you are wrong in your interpretation.

[@brianbreanna8478]

@@bobconolty2692 Its your contradiction. There is no contradiction between Peter and Paul. Peter declared some of Paul's teachings are hard to understand, 2Pet.3:16. When you can reconcile the teaching of Peter and Paul you will be closer to the truth. I can help but I can't change your mind only you can do that. Matt.12:28, Jesus said I cast out demons by the Spirit of God. So is Jesus casting out demons or is it just the HS casting them out and Jesus is not really doing anything? Eph.1:22-23, head over all things to the church which is his body the fullness of Him. Paul's teaching. Act.2:38, repent and let everyone be baptized in the name of Jesus for, to recieve, the remission of sin, and you shall receive the gift of the HS. When? after you are baptized. This is believers baptism. Believers baptism is the only one that is in the name of Jesus, done after believing, after repentance, and gives the gift of the HS. Now Vs. 2:41, those who gladly received his word, Peter's words were baptized, and that day 3000 souls were added to them. Vs. 2:47, the Lord added to the church= his body, daily those who were being saved. How? He just added them poof just like that as you said. But no thats not how they were added, they were added by Christ through gladly receiving the word of Peter which meant believing, repenting, being baptized, thats when Jesus and the HS working together added them to the church the body of Christ. Which is what 1Cor.12:23 is teaching. So Peter and Paul are not teaching different gospels, but the same gospel, same baptism, same Jesus, same HS.

[@bobconolty2692]

The Kingdom of Heaven is not the same as the Kingdom of God. One is not physically observed. The other can be taken by force at the hands of the violent (Luke 17:20 & Matthew 11:12). Properly dividing this is necessary in not causing confusion and false doctrine. Since we are accentuating the bible here, right?

[@jjphank]

Matthew 24:3 they asked Jesus three questions, two of them have to do with the end of the world and the other one, the destruction of the temple, so don’t mess that up. Jesus said look for these things “watch and pray” because if you’re not ready, you’ll end up in hell, with tribulation starts! great tribulation it is cold , the worst time in earths history.! Matthew 24:3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Now, look at his response

[@dsvet]

A good topic one day might be "has the restoration movement been a failure?"