Can We Really Exercise Free Will?

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You may be right but I would have to go through many posts to find it again my eyes cannot do that very well it strains my eyes to much now had he done this to someone else instead of me then yeah I would report him instantly. you can report him if you so desire but an attack against me is nothing new it happens a lot on this site for many people

I was however shocked that he even said something like that
It's upto you blain, I know you would probably be happy with an apology, and I know if either cv5 or kroogz apologised to you, you would forgive them quickly, but there both to stubborn to in my book, they display a constant theme of self justification for there.actions,
 
You are not fit to be a teacher plain and simple and you are not as wise as you think your prideful spiteful and arrogant that makes for a very bad teacher
You've been offered fine teachings by Godly teachers on a silver platter but you have rejected them. And then you and several others ganged up and attacked both the messengers and teachers themselves. And then you proclaim that God (and yourselves) is quite pleased by all of this odious behavior.

Okay then now we know your attitude when it comes to the teaching of sound doctrine.
Now all that you have to do is support your case with actual Bible passages and exegesis.
We await your reply.

BTW........You might want a review that situation with Elisha, the two she bears and 42 youths......
 
It's upto you blain, I know you would probably be happy with an apology, and I know if either cv5 or kroogz apologised to you, you would forgive them quickly, but there both to stubborn to in my book, they display a constant theme of self justification for there.actions,
Yes an aplogy would be nice but they won't do that unless they are forced to by the admins if I was able to find that post then yes I would report him for that not because it was against me but if he acts this way to me then what else does he do to others?

but I have already forgiven him my issue is how they act this way constantly towards others and they don't see anything wrong with it because the enemy has crept in and blinded them to it they are speaking from the spirit of the enemy not God if it was from God then love would be in their words but talking down to others like that mocking slandering puffing themselves up this is all attributes of the enemy not God so they cannot be justified
 
You've been offered fine teachings by Godly teachers on a silver platter but you have rejected them. And then you and several others ganged up and attacked both the messengers and teachers themselves. And then you proclaim that God (and yourselves) is quite pleased by all of this odious behavior.

Okay then now we know your attitude when it comes to the teaching of sound doctrine.
Now all that you have to do is support your case with actual Bible passages and exegesis.
We await your reply.

BTW........You might want a review that situation with Elisha, the two she bears and 42 youths......
Show me where I have attacked you you and your friends are the ones who ganged up and started attacking and you look down on others you deem lesser than yourself you offer teachings but if those teachings are what made you act as you do then I want nothing to do with it your so obsessed with the idea of sound doctrine that your blind as to how you are acting

So yes I rejected and still reject those teachings because of you and your friends the fruits of the spirit are love and peace patience and joy you show none of this and so of course I would not be drawn to your teacher or the teachings of you and your buddies I mean after all how do you expect me to when all you do is show anything but the fruits of the spirit and when called out on it you don;t change and you don;t stop either.

But by all means show me where I attacked you
 
Show me where I have attacked you you and your friends are the ones who ganged up and started attacking and you look down on others you deem lesser than yourself you offer teachings but if those teachings are what made you act as you do then I want nothing to do with it your so obsessed with the idea of sound doctrine that your blind as to how you are acting

So yes I rejected and still reject those teachings because of you and your friends the fruits of the spirit are love and peace patience and joy you show none of this and so of course I would not be drawn to your teacher or the teachings of you and your buddies I mean after all how do you expect me to when all you do is show anything but the fruits of the spirit and when called out on it you don;t change and you don;t stop either.

But by all means show me where I attacked you
"Okay then now we know your attitude when it comes to the teaching of sound doctrine.
Now all that you have to do is support your case with actual Bible passages and exegesis.
We await your reply."
 
"Okay then now we know your attitude when it comes to the teaching of sound doctrine.
Now all that you have to do is support your case with actual Bible passages and exegesis.
We await your reply."
Yeah I didn;t think so you cannot provide what is requested because there is nothing to provide if I had attacked you then I would apologize but of course that didn't happen

As for any scripture that you may want I see no reason to provide that because you and I both know that it doesn't matter
 
Yes an aplogy would be nice but they won't do that unless they are forced to by the admins if I was able to find that post then yes I would report him for that not because it was against me but if he acts this way to me then what else does he do to others?
yep and what good would there apology do anyway if there forced to do it ?

It wouldn't be sincere anyway, This is why i don't report any posts.

We know how it is, we tell people what's at fault and leave it with them, and hope they repent, sometimes we just accept a change in heart, on how.people speak to us rather than an direct apology after we have made are feelings known.

It's called respect blain,

You've probably done it yourself many times just accepted a change in how people respect how they speak to you after you've told them,.your not happy rather than a direct apology. On the grounds of accepting people make mistakes and all that.

But we don't see much of that from either one of them. What we do see mostly is a continuation of there self justification.
 
"Okay then now we know your attitude when it comes to the teaching of sound doctrine.
Now all that you have to do is support your case with actual Bible passages and exegesis.
We await your reply."
Unreal @cv5. 2 whining babies have taken over. At least false doctrine isn't being spread as much....... Just temper tantrums.
 
That's very kind thanks.
But do you love the Lord enough to want to understand His word and doctrine? So that you may yourself broadcast seed, thereby fulfilling the great commission?

You see, these principles take precedence over group hugs:

Mat 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mat 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Luk 10:27 - And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Luk 11:28 - But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

Luk 10:39 - And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Tit 1:9 - Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

So please cease and desist in despising God given wise men and scholars, Godly teachers, and especially the TEACHING of sound doctrine. And please stop exalting willful ignorance, stop glorifying self pity, stop resisting the truth.
Me loving the Lord is the only reason I love you and all others. Before I came to Christ I would have given you an address of where to meet me for speaking to me or others in the way you have. Guess He changes us all in different ways. Not sure where you get that I despise anyone. All I’ve said is that we should teach in a loving patient way and not in a sarcastic rude hateful way. I figure anyone following Jesus could see that should be the case. And that someone acting on His commandments impresses me rather than someone that just knows of His commandments. Knowing about God is completely different than knowing God. I don’t pity myself but rather I pity those that haven’t learned to love themselves, others, and most importantly God.
 
Unreal @cv5. 2 whining babies have taken over. At least false doctrine isn't being spread as much....... Just temper tantrums.
No your to bothered about your own feelings to even remotely consider anyone elses feeling first.

Your comments frequently reflect that, I'm not surprised tho, since you and cv5 are both fully endorsing Catholic heresy.
 
Unreal @cv5. 2 whining babies have taken over. At least false doctrine isn't being spread as much....... Just temper tantrums.
How very christian of you calling others babies you do know that every word we speak is accounted for on judgement day right? And also for the record you owe an apology not to me but for everyone else who has had to see this immature way you speak to others and about others.

The fruits of the spirit that is what we are called to show are you showing that or is the fruits your showing something else?
 
Me loving the Lord is the only reason I love you and all others. Before I came to Christ I would have given you an address of where to meet me for speaking to me or others in the way you have. Guess He changes us all in different ways. Not sure where you get that I despise anyone. All I’ve said is that we should teach in a loving patient way and not in a sarcastic rude hateful way. I figure anyone following Jesus could see that should be the case. And that someone acting on His commandments impresses me rather than someone that just knows of His commandments. Knowing about God is completely different than knowing God. I don’t pity myself but rather I pity those that haven’t learned to love themselves, others, and most importantly God.
A contrary antagonistic attitude toward teaching and teachers and despising/ignoring/denying sound doctrine has to be the LEAST loving thing anyone could ever do IMO.

Because without it you'll never be able to preach the gospel accurately, whereby men might be persuaded and saved.

Other men. You know....those outside of this group hug that you enjoy.

IMO most of what parades around here as Godly agape love is more akin to narcissistic whiney infantile self love falling far short of the mark.
 
A contrary antagonistic attitude toward teaching and teachers and despising/ignoring/denying sound doctrine has to be the LEAST loving thing anyone could ever do IMO.

Because without it you'll never be able to preach the gospel accurately, whereby men might be persuaded and saved.

Other men. You know....those outside of this group hug that you enjoy.

IMO most of what parades around here as Godly agape love is more akin to narcissistic whiney infantile self love falling far short of the mark.
Yeah let me stop you right there he has shown actual love towards you and this is how you respond? Have you no shame? Are you even a Christian?
 
Here's irony because if Troy Brewer makes me like you? I'll pass. You are far to vague for my tastes. Never know what it is you actually believe. You remind me of the bohemian type where they live by the "love is all you need" trope. Sounds good but the first strong wind comes along and you're blown all over the place.

I did watch a couple of Troy Brewer's videos and was surprised as he doesn't seem to have a Bible on the stand with him but he does have his books he wrote. He also preached the Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost are two separate "entities" and I put entities in quotes because one sounded more like an attitude. Even as a non Christian I knew that was simply a translation issue and the Holy Spirit is God.

People seem to forget that Jesus is not some peacenik hippie type. When He returns the sword He comes with is a big broadsword designed for one thing, to lop off people's heads.

Matthew 10:34
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

The sword in that verse, in His first coming, is a long bladed knife that is used more or less for slicing and dicing. He came originally to save and that sword is used to cut out the rubbish, the lies, the self deception so that we are saved from ourselves, the cosmic system and the devil. There is no salvation with the next sword He brings, only judgment.

Now is the acceptable time to stop worrying about how you feel a thing should be and start learning the truth of a matter. We are not on this earth to feel good about ourselves but to worship and honour the Living God Almighty.

Neither of His swords care about our bruised egos, He cares about truth and seeks our highest well being and more often than not, that is a painful process to endure for a time.
You remind me of the bohemian type where they live by the "love is all you need" trope. Sounds good but the first strong wind comes along and you're blown all over the place.

It's not all all nice to watch this happening in real time around here that's for sure.

I did watch a couple of Troy Brewer's videos and was surprised as he doesn't seem to have a Bible on the stand with him but he does have his books he wrote.

Sounds like a fire alarm and an air raid siren all going off at once to me. Run do not walk to the nearest exit....:oops:
 
A contrary antagonistic attitude toward teaching and teachers and despising/ignoring/denying sound doctrine has to be the LEAST loving thing anyone could ever do IMO.

Because without it you'll never be able to preach the gospel accurately, whereby men might be persuaded and saved.

Other men. You know....those outside of this group hug that you enjoy.

IMO most of what parades around here as Godly agape love is more akin to narcissistic whiney infantile self love falling far short of the mark.
Just going off of Matt 7:15-16 it’s not likely that many will listen to your doctrine. But hey you do you. I’ll pray for ya. Have a good night.
 
Just going off of Matt 7:15-16 it’s not likely that many will listen to your doctrine. But hey you do you. I’ll pray for ya. Have a good night.
Nope. Definitely not my doctrine.

Jhn 7:16 - Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

However, my earnest desire is to spare you from that which is in fact false.

2Ti 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
 
1 Corinthians 13:1-3.
Wonderful passages.

So what then if you (supposedly) have love but zero accurate doctrine to proclaim as regards salvation? I mean totally dead wrong don't know it can't teach it?

For example teaching salvation by lottery ticket vs salvation by shed Blood?
 
Yeah let me stop you right there he has shown actual love towards you and this is how you respond? Have you no shame? Are you even a Christian?
It's what they do blain, they consistently reply on the intension of your feelings dont matter.