Are we all simple Reprobates here?

[ILG]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Not at all. He for sure is not weak by any means.

Right. Case in point. Having feelings is not wrong, contrary to much of UC doctrine concerning church problems, particularly pastor issues.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by ILG

Right. Case in point. Having feelings is not wrong, contrary to much of UC doctrine concerning church problems, particularly pastor issues.

Are you saying then that the liberal doctrine concerning church problems is all based on emotion.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Are you saying then that the liberal doctrine concerning church problems is all based on emotion.

Absolutely not. But sometimes it would appear that that is what the UC's accuse liberals of because they feel that NOBODY would veer from the "Apostles Doctrine" except that they were hurt and got bitter.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by ILG

Absolutely not. But sometimes it would appear that that is what the UC's accuse liberals of because they feel that NOBODY would veer from the "Apostles Doctrine" except that they were hurt and got bitter.

Some post here who were hurt and still seem bitter.

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Thanks Boomm.

I never thought that YOU were trying to spotlight me.

I will apologize as well for using and spotlighting your posts OP...

I was using it as a point of reference as to why the thread was started in the first place. I could have, and should have, just as easily included WH's post when he posted 'a bunch of reprobates'.

Some are concerned about the welfare of the board, and how it appears to the general public.

Some are concerned with the use of the term 'reprobate' being used so lightly and loosely. It is a grave term to them, which carries serious consequences.

Some are concerned that they are thought of as fitting into that catagory.

Troublesome and hurtful.

Maybe it would be helpful to define just exactly what a reprobate is...we could all share our own perceptions of the word and how we use it.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Some post here who were hurt and still seem bitter.

Sure. And some post here who disagree with doctrine and practices.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I will apologize as well for using and spotlighting your posts OP...

I was using it as a point of reference as to why the thread was started in the first place. I could have, and should have, just as easily included WH's post when he posted 'a bunch of reprobates'.

Some are concerned about the welfare of the board, and how it appears to the general public.

Some are concerned with the use of the term 'reprobate' being used so lightly and loosely. It is a grave term to them, which carries serious consequences.

Some are concerned that they are thought of as fitting into that catagory.

Troublesome and hurtful.

Maybe it would be helpful to define just exactly what a reprobate is...we could all share our own perceptions of the word and how we use it.

I posted the chain of events on the other thread as they unfolded to make clearer that it wasn't just OP, but not sure he understood it that way.

So, I will apologize too.

I was defensive of the forum being shown in a bad light - still am.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

rep·ro·bate(rpr-bt)
n.
1. A morally unprincipled person.
2. One who is predestined to damnation.
adj.
1. Morally unprincipled; shameless.
2. Rejected by God and without hope of salvation.
tr.v. rep·ro·bat·ed, rep·ro·bat·ing, rep·ro·bates
1. To disapprove of; condemn.
2. To abandon to eternal damnation. Used of God.

For the Mrs.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Who said this???


To keep the record STRAIGHT, it certainly wasn't me.

OP, God love ya...once again you have taken MY post to be about YOU!!

Hon, you were the farthest thing from my mind...

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

rep·ro·bate(rpr-bt)
n.
1. A morally unprincipled person.
2. One who is predestined to damnation.
adj.
1. Morally unprincipled; shameless.
2. Rejected by God and without hope of salvation.
tr.v. rep·ro·bat·ed, rep·ro·bat·ing, rep·ro·bates
1. To disapprove of; condemn.
2. To abandon to eternal damnation. Used of God.

I think you and I agree on the definition and use of this word.

It is not a word to use lightly, or humorously. It carries grave significance.

I guess one of my pastors taught me more respect for the word, and how and who it's applied to.