It's not in the bible??

[Christ4Ever]

Sadly, generally you all on both sides in truth are on the same side and are just so obstinate at times you find it hard to be in agreement with someone we are arguing with!

You say no we are not!
Yet you are!!!

Everything I need in life is in Scripture to walk the life He has given me to walk.
The Holy Spirit guides me in ways in what I need to do.

Some are more in tune to hearing/listening to the Holy Spirit then others. Others are more learned in what Scripture is telling them. Some also don't necessarily adhere to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when they receive them. Others are not as learned in Scripture and what it is telling them.

If you do not think God covered all the bases, then you might be needing a little more of the Holy Spirit & Scripture!!!

My 2 cents.
With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[lentz]

Bible doesn’t say we are ambassadors for Christ.
Paul was speaking for him and Timothy

 

[Bill]

Dearest Brother,
Depends on which "i's" or "t's" you are looking to dot or cross?

Scripture itself lets us know as you are aware of that not everything that Jesus did was recorded. What's the word say; And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. John 21:25 KJV

Now if you're looking to insert things that might have slipped by God's attention well, I do believe even that is covered; Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments." Matthew 22:37-40 NLT

Sadly, it is everything in-between that we have a problem with!!!

Scripture has enough, with understanding through the Holy Spirit, to live a life that will bring one closer to God, if we are faithful in applying it to our everyday life. Without which we will stumble, drag ourselves off the floor, and usually time and again, in our walk! Thankfully He is faithful even when we are not! [This is] a faithful saying: For if we died with [Him], We shall also live with [Him]. If we endure, We shall also reign with [Him]. If we deny [Him], He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. 2 Timothy 2:11-13 NKJV

Even sadder is that there are those who will twist even God's Words to suit what is to them of great importance in this life, and not necessarily to what we have been tasked to do, by our Lord & Savior Jesus. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age." Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV

We can't even do the things that are written, and yet harangue each other over the things that we believe are not covered in His Word that we should be doing or not doing!

So, brother we get back to the dotting & crossing of this or that. If scripture doesn't "specifically" say I can't do it, or must do it, then it's open to what each of us feels is right because that's the loophole or so many believe (beneficial). Most times this just confirms the sinful nature that is in us, which allows self-justification for our actions that we are convicted/or not (believer/non-believer) by the Holy Spirit on but choose to ignore. You will notice that most times only the things we shouldn't be doing, or don't want to do are the ones that are seen as excusable or not covered by scripture.

Hopefully, you know that Scripture can be used for or against just about anything, then you will understand why the Holy Spirit is needed in our lives and why those without Him or don't listen to Him, are easy prey to the adversary who has no love for us. (See Temptation of Christ)

With all that being said, I loved your opening post, because it sought to see if some out there believed that "Sola Scriptura" was enough or not.
In truth sometimes it is not, and that is why Brethren like yourself and others here are available to show us that it is! lol

With the Love of Christ Jesus dear brother!
YBIC
Nick
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Beautifully written

 

[Bill]

Was the Holy Spirit more in Peter or in Paul when they had thier disagreement in Acts?

I say this as an example that both had the holy spirit in them, yet they both disagreed with each other. It is the same thing for us, that we can have the Holy Spirit in us and still have arguments among each other.

Having the Holy Spirit in you will not stop you from being yourselves.

We must come together on one thing, and that is that God is our God and we are his children even though we still bicker a little bit back and forth. This is why I do not worry over my friend Lentz, even though I might roll my eyes sometimes at his comments, LOL. Or on the other side he will definitely roll his eyes at my comments.

Let not our anger control our passion for each other nor our love for each other as the children of God

 

[Charlie24]

Was the Holy Spirit more in Peter or in Paul when they had thier disagreement in Acts?

I say this as an example that both had the holy spirit in them, yet they both disagreed with each other. It is the same thing for us, that we can have the Holy Spirit in us and still have arguments among each other.

Having the Holy Spirit in you will not stop you from being yourselves.

We must come together on one thing, and that is that God is our God and we are his children even though we still bicker a little bit back and forth. This is why I do not worry over my friend Lentz, even though I might roll my eyes sometimes at his comments, LOL. Or on the other side he will definitely roll his eyes at my comments.

Let not our anger control our passion for each other nor our love for each other as the children of God

You can sugar coat it, but the fact is that Peter was wrong and Paul called him out on it.

There seemed to be no bickering back and forth with them as Peter accepted he was wrong.

That seldom happens here on the forums, it seems no one is ever wrong.

So round and round we go! Not saying it's right, just the way it is.

 

[Christ4Ever]

Bible doesn’t say we are ambassadors for Christ.
Paul was speaking for him and Timothy

Dear Brother,
How we see "ambassador" as meaning in this day, and how it was seen to mean in the KJV/Greek/Strongs makes for an interesting determination as to what you said above.
Which of course makes one curious why that word was chosen!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[Dave M]

You can sugar coat it, but the fact is that Peter was wrong and Paul called him out on it.

There seemed to be no bickering back and forth with them as Peter accepted he was wrong.

That seldom happens here on the forums, it seems no one is ever wrong.

So round and round we go! Not saying it's right, just the way it is.

x
exactly,

 

[lentz]

Dear Brother,
How we see "ambassador" as meaning in this day, and how it was seen to mean in the KJV/Greek/Strongs makes for an interesting determination as to what you said above.
Which of course makes one curious why that word was chosen!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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I reckon the word was chosen to describe his and Timothy’s work amongst the gentiles. 2 Corinthians 5:20 He is referring back to 1:1.
But it could have other implications as well. I reckon

 

[Bill]

You can sugar coat it, but the fact is that Peter was wrong and Paul called him out on it.

There seemed to be no bickering back and forth with them as Peter accepted he was wrong.

That seldom happens here on the forums, it seems no one is ever wrong.

So round and round we go! Not saying it's right, just the way it is.

I'm not quite sure I follow you, I was using the example to show that two people can be filled with the Holy Spirit and still have a disagreement. Just the same way that we are here having disagreements but still both having the spirit

 

[Bill]

Dear Brother,
How we see "ambassador" as meaning in this day, and how it was seen to mean in the KJV/Greek/Strongs makes for an interesting determination as to what you said above.
Which of course makes one curious why that word was chosen!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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Ambassadors, stewards of the word is how I like to look at it. Because I think in many ways we are all stewards of the word to the rest of the world

 

[Christ4Ever]

Ambassadors, stewards of the word is how I like to look at it. Because I think in many ways we are all stewards of the word to the rest of the world

Very true Brother Bill. I also look at as being as we take it today. Representatives are we of Jesus Christ and is how the non-believer sees us as being...especially when we fall/stumble.

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2 NKJV

There are so many more verses of scripture that alludes to how we should behave as well and why. To His Glory & Praise!!!

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[Charlie24]

I'm not quite sure I follow you, I was using the example to show that two people can be filled with the Holy Spirit and still have a disagreement. Just the same way that we are here having disagreements but still both having the spirit

Yes, I'm with you on that! But we here on the forums don't get the results Paul and Peter got by agreeing in the Holy Spirit.

We're hard headed, and I include myself. Instead of agreeing in the Spirit we will argue with no end.

Most of us here (again, myself included) are a far cry from filling the shoes of the great apostles, who could work it out.

 

[Bill]

Yes, I'm with you on that! But we here on the forums don't get the results Paul and Peter got by agreeing in the Holy Spirit.

We're hard headed, and I include myself. Instead of agreeing in the Spirit we will argue with no end.

Most of us here (again, myself included) are a far cry from filling the shoes of the great apostles, who could work it out.

To be honest I think you're closer than you think, because in the scripture we only see a snippet of their true lives. And I think in many ways if you look at the Christians of the early churches that they too had disagreements that Paul had to keep going back and knocking heads and talking to people about different things. So I would definitely say that we're on the right track we just have to remember to recognize each other as the children of God. And to love each other as God's children even though we don't always agree with each other

 

[Bob Carabbio]

Or maybe give a example of the Holy spirit telling you something that is not found in the Bible? is that even possible?

Simple: you pass a stranded motorist on the road, and the Holy Spirit tells you to render aid. Not found in the Bible.

 

[Charlie24]

To be honest I think you're closer than you think, because in the scripture we only see a snippet of their true lives. And I think in many ways if you look at the Christians of the early churches that they too had disagreements that Paul had to keep going back and knocking heads and talking to people about different things. So I would definitely say that we're on the right track we just have to remember to recognize each other as the children of God. And to love each other as God's children even though we don't always agree with each other

To be honest I think you're closer than you think, because in the scripture we only see a snippet of their true lives. And I think in many ways if you look at the Christians of the early churches that they too had disagreements that Paul had to keep going back and knocking heads and talking to people about different things. So I would definitely say that we're on the right track we just have to remember to recognize each other as the children of God. And to love each other as God's children even though we don't always agree with each other

On the right track for the One World Church! Charlie will have no part of that!

I don't want to be the stick in the mud, just being honest, I find it very difficult to fellowship with some.

 

[Bill]

On the right track for the One World Church! Charlie will have no part of that!

I don't want to be the stick in the mud, just being honest, I find it very difficult to fellowship with some.

The one world church, that group in Dubai, they are leaving Jesus out of everything.

I do not see anyone among us leaving Jesus out

 

[Dave M]

Simple: you pass a stranded motorist on the road, and the Holy Spirit tells you to render aid. Not found in the Bible.

interesting the first thing that comes to mind is scripture the parable of the good Samaritan. SO I would say yes in general it is in scripture, but I do understand what you are saying

 

[Bob Carabbio]

interesting the first thing that comes to mind is scripture the parable of the good Samaritan. SO I would say yes in general it is in scripture, but I do understand what you are saying

And the "Good Samaritan wasn't even a "Christian" (nobody was yet). There's an element in the Church generic that says that "God doesn't communicate with non-Christians", but He communicated with then all through the OLD Testament without a problem.

 

[lentz]

And the "Good Samaritan wasn't even a "Christian" (nobody was yet). There's an element in the Church generic that says that "God doesn't communicate with non-Christians", but He communicated with then all through the OLD Testament without a problem.

He had to have communicated with us when lost,or wouldn’t have been saved

 

[Bob Carabbio]

He had to have communicated with us when lost,or wouldn’t have been saved

BINGO!!! Absolutely!!