Survey About Doctrinal Beliefs

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Socialite

My children hear me praying, my children pray with me, my children see me feeding the poor, caring for neighbors, have dinner with sinners, they see our family proclaiming justice, helping the needy, living life as a Gospel family, they hear the Good News in a way that it was intended -- Good News. They are discipled in The Way, I've entrusted them ultimately to God, who cares for them and loves them even deeper than I ever could. They will hopefully not have to endure a judgmental culture, one with uniforms and vacuous sanctification, one where godly living is where the rubber meats the road, not focused on their closet or wardrobe. They will see all believers and followers of Jesus as family, not as unfortunate souls bound for hell, apostates and satan's army. They will view unbelieving people as image bearers, who Christ died for and loves, who without the cross, are really no different than you or I. They have friends outside the Bubble. They've learned to live life in a such a way that radically reflects God's graciousness and goodness.

They may never see an aisle runner, be told to speak in tongues on the spot, or have to have their dresses measured by a pastor, but I think they will be just fine

Thank you.

[OldPathsII]

Originally Posted by Ferd

oh well... this thread actually had some potential. i see it has turned into a quagmire.

I agree. The libs seemed to have had a contest to see who could mock prayer and consecration the most.

[OldPathsII]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Correct!
The love of God and God's people!

The Libs have forgotten about the God who administers justice. Love is more than hugs and pats on the back, sometimes love yells, corrects, and punishes. Show me a parent who never corrects his children and I'll show you children who are totally our of control.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Correct!
The love of God and God's people!

That Love of David went right down to Uriah's house...

[OnTheFritz]

Originally Posted by OldPathsII

I agree. The libs seemed to have had a contest to see who could mock prayer and consecration the most.

I don't like the term "lib". I thought you considered us just "lost".

[Truthseeker]

Amazing how church world is almost identical to the politcal world.

[OldPathsII]

Originally Posted by OnTheFritz

I don't like the term "lib". I thought you considered us just "lost".

I do, pretty much. But if I'm referring to "The Lost" it might make you think I'm talking about your next door neighbor when in reality I'm talking about you. Just trying to help you out.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by OldPathsII

I agree. The libs seemed to have had a contest to see who could mock prayer and consecration the most.

I thought you didn't like those terms? Anyways nobody mocked prayer or consecration. Rather they took issue with what seemed like a self gratuitous declaration of your spirituality

[OnTheFritz]

Originally Posted by OldPathsII

I do, pretty much. But if I'm referring to "The Lost" it might make you think I'm talking about your next door neighbor when in reality I'm talking about you. Just trying to help you out.

Thanks, dude.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by OldPathsII

I agree. The libs seemed to have had a contest to see who could mock prayer and consecration the most.

No one mocked prayer and consecration. We only questioned why you felt the need to inform us that you had been in prayer all evening.