Excellence of speech, 1 Cor. 2:1, Not the speech of them that are puffed up, 1 Cor. 4:19, Plainness of speech, 2 Cor. 3:12,

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RichMan

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Some poster would do well to follow Paul's example when speaking or posting.
They often come across to me as having a "smarter than you attitude" by using a lot of unnecessary words to say what they believe.
 
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RichMan

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Education is great. But not proof of understanding or wisdom.
Over the years I have read after and listened to many educated men who were considered wise in the Scriptures. Was bless by many, but not all.
What I have experienced is that some like to use many words and elegant speech while not saying anything of substance.
Others use many words and elegant speech to impress those listing or reading so that what he says is not questioned.
This is the way of many false teachers.
Sadly this many words and elegant speech fools many.
When a person speaks about Scripture, it is best to listen to the content and judge it with Scripture even if that person's speech and words are simple or even crude.
 

Dino246

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Well… that’s a mouthful of a thread title. Were you paid by the letter?
 

cv5

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Education is great. But not proof of understanding or wisdom.
Over the years I have read after and listened to many educated men who were considered wise in the Scriptures. Was bless by many, but not all.
What I have experienced is that some like to use many words and elegant speech while not saying anything of substance.
Others use many words and elegant speech to impress those listing or reading so that what he says is not questioned.
This is the way of many false teachers.
Sadly this many words and elegant speech fools many.
When a person speaks about Scripture, it is best to listen to the content and judge it with Scripture even if that person's speech and words are simple or even crude.
Well this OP and thread is off on the wrong foot, that's for sure.

You see, rather than denouncing, decrying, denigrating, criticizing and reprehending someone who is an accomplished Biblical scholar (TDW), YOU SHOULD ENDEAVOR TO BE ONE!

 
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RichMan

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Well… that’s a mouthful of a thread title. Were you paid by the letter?
Do I get paid for starting a thread?
If that is the case, some must be rich by now.
Well this OP and thread is off on the wrong foot, that's for sure.

You see, rather than denouncing, decrying, denigrating, criticizing and reprehending someone who is an accomplished Biblical scholar (TDW), YOU SHOULD ENDEAVOR TO BE ONE!

WOW!
That is all I can say to that.
 
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RichMan

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Who determines that a person is a Bible Scholar?
Many who have been said to be Bible Scholars can not agree on many subjects.
Whether it be salvation, tongues, the second coming of Christ, tribulation, just to name a few.
So who do you believe?
Who is the real Bible Scholar.
Most will believe those who they agree with and call others heretics or false teachers.
I will listen, but also question and study for myself.
I think Jesus warned us about those who wish to be called by a name that suggest they are better than we are.
 

Nehemiah6

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What I have experienced is that some like to use many words and elegant speech while not saying anything of substance.
Give us an actual example, although I agree that too many words do not equate to sound doctrine. Christ was generally succinct and brief, and Paul said that he used great plainness of speech.
 
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RichMan

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Give us an actual example, although I agree that too many words do not equate to sound doctrine. Christ was generally succinct and brief, and Paul said that he used great plainness of speech.
The way Jesus and Paul taught is the perfect example of what I mean.
I will not give names because some will accuse me of a personal attack.
It is not about the person, but the method used in speaking or teaching.
And while I do not agree with the way some speak, others do and that is OK.
It is not that I disagree with all that is said, but sometimes I find it difficult to filter through what is said to understand the basic belief.
And when I do disagree, I am accused of being unlearned and should never question that person.
I question everyone. Even myself.
 
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RichMan

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Give us an actual example, although I agree that too many words do not equate to sound doctrine. Christ was generally succinct and brief, and Paul said that he used great plainness of speech.
Let me say this also.
I often agree with what you post and often disagree.
If I strongly disagree I will use the red X because that is what I though it what it was for.
No disrespect is intended.
 

Nehemiah6

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And when I do disagree, I am accused of being unlearned and should never question that person.
That is definitely not the way to respond. Every post is subject to scrutiny, and I do not hesitate to raise questions.
 

Nehemiah6

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If I strongly disagree I will use the red X because that is what I though it what it was for.
I love those red Xs. It means that the post got under someone's skin but they have nothing to counter it with other than a red X. So that is a badge of honor!:cool:
 
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RichMan

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I love those red Xs. It means that the post got under someone's skin but they have nothing to counter it with other than a red X. So that is a badge of honor!:cool:
Well not always not having nothing to counter with.
Just something I do not want take the time to get into a discussion about.:cool:
 
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notonmywatch

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Will the real biblical scholar please stand up!:)
I would, but I'm resting comfortably in my bed right now.

:p

Sticking with the Corinthians theme:

1 Corinthians 1

26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 4

7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
 

Blade

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Some poster would do well to follow Paul's example when speaking or posting.
They often come across to me as having a "smarter than you attitude" by using a lot of unnecessary words to say what they believe.
Hey.. for me what I learned is its not what others do or don't do its what do I do. The first thing Christ does is point it right back to us "If I want him to stay alive until I come [again], what is that to you? You follow Me! ". .