Apostolic Friends Forum
Tab Menu 1
Go Back   Apostolic Friends Forum > The D.A.'s Office
Facebook

Notices

The D.A.'s Office The views expressed in this forum are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of AFF or the Admin of AFF.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #151  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:23 PM
*AQuietPlace*'s Avatar
*AQuietPlace* *AQuietPlace* is offline
Love God, Love Your Neighbor


 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,363
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On View Post
But, if the Bible is telling us to do something (short hair on men, veil or long hair on women), isn't that a distinction for us?

Of course, it doesn't make us saved. I am only staying saved as much as I submit myself to God. But, really, if the Bible is instructing us to do anything, it is a separation from what the world is doing. It is a mark for us, isn't it?
He wasn't telling them to do something different than the world was doing, he was telling them to DO what the world was doing. It wasn't a mark of separation - quite the opposite.
Reply With Quote
  #152  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:25 PM
Socialite Socialite is offline
Banned


 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,280
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace* View Post
He wasn't telling them to do something different than the world was doing, he was telling them to DO what the world was doing. It wasn't a mark of separation - quite the opposite.
Profound point.
Reply With Quote
  #153  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:28 PM
Pressing-On's Avatar
Pressing-On Pressing-On is offline
Not riding the train


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 48,544
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socialite View Post
Thus saith, PO.

It's not just the basis, it's the width, depth and breadth of it. It's all-encompassing.

Wearing sleeves to your elbows, requiring brown pantyhose only, no pants, and making sure you consciously go to great pains of looking different than the church down the street is not the sign of a disciple.... it's a sign though
I wasn't coming from the perspective of standards. But from the point of modesty, we do have a distinction set by the Word of God. We always seem to say or think that our outward appearance is not discussed, but was discussed.

And my opinion is that every man/woman should live by their convictions and I don't question someone's convictions. It's none of my business and my convictions are not anyone's business either.
Reply With Quote
  #154  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:28 PM
Pressing-On's Avatar
Pressing-On Pressing-On is offline
Not riding the train


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 48,544
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace* View Post
He wasn't telling them to do something different than the world was doing, he was telling them to DO what the world was doing. It wasn't a mark of separation - quite the opposite.
I don't think so. That doesn't even make sense. The Apostles preached a distinction.

I'm sure the whole "world" wasn't doing this:

1 Timothy 2:9 "I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety," (NIV)

1 Timothy 2:9 "And I want women to be modest in their appearance." (NLT)

1 Timothy 2:9 "I would like for women to wear modest and sensible clothes." (CEV)

Last edited by Pressing-On; 03-30-2011 at 06:35 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #155  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:38 PM
Socialite Socialite is offline
Banned


 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,280
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On View Post
I don't think so. That doesn't even make sense. The Apostles preached a distinction.

I'm sure the whole "world" wasn't doing this:

1 Timothy 2:9 "I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety," (NIV)

1 Timothy 2:9 "And I want women to be modest in their appearance." (NLT)

1 Timothy 2:9 "I would like for women to wear modest and sensible clothes." (CEV)
Yes, it makes sense. Paul's reference to what seems natural/normal, is appeal to not shaming the husband (not according to Church teaching, but social more), etc.

Our separation affects how we even clothe ourselves, though I'm not sure that's as glaring a recognition/contrast as many preach it, force it, command it to be.
Reply With Quote
  #156  
Old 03-30-2011, 06:42 PM
Pressing-On's Avatar
Pressing-On Pressing-On is offline
Not riding the train


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 48,544
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socialite View Post
Yes, it makes sense. Paul's reference to what seems natural/normal, is appeal to not shaming the husband (not according to Church teaching, but social more), etc.

Our separation affects how we even clothe ourselves, though I'm not sure that's as glaring a recognition/contrast as many preach it, force it, command it to be.
Yes, I agree!
Reply With Quote
  #157  
Old 03-30-2011, 09:58 PM
Esther's Avatar
Esther Esther is offline
Administrator


 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 12,362
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On View Post
I think everything we do and how we look is also involved. Not just love alone. That is, of course, the basis of everything - love. But, IMO, it's like the gifts of the spirit. We operate in them, but the basis of our operating is and needs to be centered in love.
Exactly.
__________________
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.
Reply With Quote
  #158  
Old 03-30-2011, 10:00 PM
Esther's Avatar
Esther Esther is offline
Administrator


 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 12,362
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace* View Post
He wasn't telling them to do something different than the world was doing, he was telling them to DO what the world was doing. It wasn't a mark of separation - quite the opposite.
Somehow I don't think this is what you mean in the entire of not being different.

If you are saying they didn't dress different than the world, I for the most part agree with you. But a blanket be like the world is not what Jesus preached.
__________________
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.
Reply With Quote
  #159  
Old 03-30-2011, 10:40 PM
Pressing-On's Avatar
Pressing-On Pressing-On is offline
Not riding the train


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 48,544
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther View Post
Somehow I don't think this is what you mean in the entire of not being different.

If you are saying they didn't dress different than the world, I for the most part agree with you. But a blanket be like the world is not what Jesus preached.
I think they may have dressed, somewhat, different or Timothy wouldn't have raised the issue and given the teaching that he did. It would be the same circumstances with us today. Two blouse choices - one low cut, one not. Two skirt choices - one short and tight, one not. Two pant choices - one tight and one not. Worldly and Christian choices. We make them today.

IMO, he wouldn't have said what he did if he wasn't contrasting the issue with what he saw as an outside influence. If everyone was dressing the same and it was all peachy keen, I don't think Timothy would have addressed what he wanted from them.
Reply With Quote
  #160  
Old 03-30-2011, 11:47 PM
mfblume's Avatar
mfblume mfblume is offline
Registered Member


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB CANADA
Posts: 38,161
Re: Mark Johnston Drops from UPCI, Garner Next???

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by AQuietPlace
He wasn't telling them to do something different than the world was doing, he was telling them to DO what the world was doing. It wasn't a mark of separation - quite the opposite.
I don't think so. That doesn't even make sense. The Apostles preached a distinction.

As far as 1 Cor 11 is concerned, the world WAS doing that, though. The custom of everyone in that part of the world was a woman wearing a veil to indicate submission. And Paul also noted that any woman felt it was a shame to be bald, in the world or not.
__________________
...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.

"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."

Last edited by mfblume; 03-30-2011 at 11:54 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Mark Barnaby has resigned his church? Left UPCI? DAII The D.A.'s Office 115 12-21-2011 07:12 AM
Gietner Speaks, Dow Drops 5% deacon blues Political Talk 11 02-16-2009 03:48 PM
Dow drops to 5 year low ILG Fellowship Hall 18 11-21-2008 06:34 PM
MARK JOHNSTON DROPS THE BOMB....The Aftermath J-Roc Fellowship Hall 46 10-02-2007 01:33 PM
PBS Drops Film On Islamic Extremism CC1 Islamic Issues and News 1 04-11-2007 11:07 AM

 
User Infomation
Your Avatar

Latest Threads
- by jfrog
- by Salome
- by Amanah

Help Support AFF!

Advertisement




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:32 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.