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Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 9:41am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
You don't think God forgives born again. You said Paul used the term foolish and it was a sin, was it the Holy spirit that inspired him to use such language?
Peter never listed ANGER as something that a BORN AGAIN can't fall into rather he stated:

Murderer
Robbery
Evildoer
Busybody

Moreover Paul never got angry because of his personal needs but an armed robber is greedy that's why such a person can't be a BORN AGAIN Christian.

But if you're still doubting then i will continue to take it up with you that there's a difference between a Christian and BORN AGAIN Christian both of them aren't the same.
One is born of water and spirit while the other is only born of water so while one is totally under the control of God's Holy Spirit the other is looking at the examples of the BORN AGAIN because they're the ones who will rule over them in Paradise.

So back to our discussion:

Do you still think an armed robber could be a BORN AGAIN Christian? smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 9:47am On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Peter never listed ANGER as something that a BORN AGAIN can't fall into rather he stated:

Murderer
Robbery
Evildoer
Busybody

Moreover Paul never got angry because of his personal needs but an armed robber is greedy that's why such a person can't be a BORN AGAIN Christian.

But if you're still doubting then i will continue to take it up with you that there's a difference between a Christian and BORN AGAIN Christian both of them aren't the same.
One is born of water and spirit while the other is only born of water so while one is totally under the control of God's Holy Spirit the other is looking at the examples of the BORN AGAIN because they're the ones who will rule over them in Paradise.

So back to our discussion:

Do you still think an armed robber could be a BORN AGAIN Christian? smiley
Peter never listed the things born again can never do.

You are at least a bit educated. If Peter was warning the Christians against certain things, it's because he knew they were capable of such.
I tried to teach you that it's stupid to advise a blind deaf man against pornography. You don't warn someone against something he can commit. Please stop making yourself seem uneducated
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by cornelboy(f): 9:54am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
Keep playing your role MaxinDHouse says that is your contribution to your organization
If the thief could be promised paradise without being born again, definitely paradise is not the same as God's kingdom Jesus was referring to at John 3:3.

This further shows that they are some special set of chosen people that will rule together with Jesus from heaven while the rest of us will live on earth forever in the future. smiley smiley
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 9:55am On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Peter never listed ANGER as something that a BORN AGAIN can't fall into rather he stated:

Murderer
Robbery
Evildoer
Busybody

Moreover Paul never got angry because of his personal needs but an armed robber is greedy that's why such a person can't be a BORN AGAIN Christian.

But if you're still doubting then i will continue to take it up with you that there's a difference between a Christian and BORN AGAIN Christian both of them aren't the same.
One is born of water and spirit while the other is only born of water so while one is totally under the control of God's Holy Spirit the other is looking at the examples of the BORN AGAIN because they're the ones who will rule over them in Paradise.

So back to our discussion:

Do you still think an armed robber could be a BORN AGAIN Christian? smiley
English class for you.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

This means, let none of you be a murderer or a thief or an evildoer...
If born again people can't commit these offense, why warn against them?
Also, is calling someone a fool not evil? Please check the definition of evil? So by your own definition Paul is not a born again.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:00am On Dec 06, 2023
cornelboy:
If the thief could be promised paradise without being born again, definitely paradise is not the same as God's kingdom Jesus was referring to at John 3:3.

This further shows that they are some special set of chosen people that will rule together with Jesus from heaven while the rest of us will live on earth forever in the future. smiley smiley
The big difference between you and me is that you believe that one of Jesus Christ statements have to be false for the other to be true. I know that both statements are true and without fault. Jesus knew what he was saying. He is perfect and he knows that both statements are possible.
So 2 things here.
1. Jesus Christ stated that except a man is born again he can't enter the kingdom of God
2. He promised the thief Paradise
Both are true and correct because Jesus can't lie
So even if the robber was not born again, he would definitely have been born again before entering paradise.
Lastly where is paradise?
Revelation 2:7

7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
This tells you the location of paradise. Do you still think there are 2 kingdoms?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 10:13am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
Peter never listed the things born again can never do.
You are at least a bit educated. If Peter was warning the Christians against certain things, it's because he knew they were capable of such. I tried to teach you that it's stupid to advise a blind deaf man against pornography. You don't warn someone against something he can commit. Please stop making yourself seem uneducated
He was addressing BORN AGAIN Christians and he clearly said nothing should make them fall into such mess which means their privilege of ruling with Christ is on the line! wink
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op):
cornelboy:
If the thief could be promised paradise without being born again, definitely paradise is not the same as God's kingdom Jesus was referring to at John 3:3.

This further shows that they are some special set of chosen people that will rule together with Jesus from heaven while the rest of us will live on earth forever in the future. smiley smiley
If there were a set of special people chosen and another set that would make then kingdom of God without being born again, as you say, the that would make Jesus statement false.

For your religion to be correct, Jesus Christ needs to be wrong. But for me, I am comfortable accepting all his truths.
I know that only the born again can see the kingdom and so the robber will never enter his kingdom without being born again.
What I do not know is if the robber was born again at that moment but clearly, he must fulfill that condition before entering the kingdom of God.

Jesus says a man can't enter the kingdom of God without being born again but you are saying that a man can actually enter the kingdom of God without being born again.
One of you is wrong. I am comfortable believing Jesus and not you.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:17am On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
He was addressing BORN AGAIN Christians and he clearly said nothing should make them fall into such mess which means their privilege of ruling with Christ is on the line! wink
Yes he was addressing born again Christians. And there would not have been a need to advise them if like you say, they are not capable of such.
Now to the part 2. He also mentioned wrongdoing or evil doing. By your definition, Paul calling people fools was wrong so according to you, Paul is no longer a born again.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 10:18am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
English class for you.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

This means, let none of you be a murderer or a thief or an evildoer...
If born again people can't commit these offense, why warn against them?
Also, is calling someone a fool not evil? Please check the definition of evil? So by your own definition Paul is not a born again.
Calling someone a FOOL for not practicing the things taught by the group is not the same as calling someone who is a fellow believer FOOL because of personal grievances.

Learn to know the difference.

Paul was struggling with the tendency to anger just as he has always been in the past {1Timothy 1:13} before Jesus called him he was never an armed robber o! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 10:20am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
If there were a set of special people chosen and another set that would make the kingdom of God without being born again, as you say, the that would make Jesus statement false.
Jesus says a man can't enter the kingdom of God without being born again but you are saying that a man can actually enter the kingdom of God without being born again.
One of you is wrong. I am comfortable believing Jesus and not you.
Was the thief BORN AGAIN? cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:22am On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Was the thief BORN AGAIN? cheesy
The bible did not state if he was or not. Was Paul born again?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:23am On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Calling someone a FOOL for not practicing the things taught by the group is not the same as calling someone who is a fellow believer FOOL because of personal grievances.

Learn to know the difference.

Paul was struggling with the tendency to anger just as he has always been in the past {1Timothy 1:13} before Jesus called him he was never an armed robber o! cheesy
So it was correct for Paul to call the people fools?
Is anger a fruit of the spirit?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by cornelboy(f): 10:33am On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
If there were a set of special people chosen and another set that would make the kingdom of God without being born again, as you say, the that would make Jesus statement false.

Jesus says a man can't enter the kingdom of God without being born again but you are saying that a man can actually enter the kingdom of God without being born again.
One of you is wrong. I am comfortable believing Jesus and not you.
So explain what paradise mean and was the thief born again?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:36am On Dec 06, 2023
[quote author=cornelboy post=127343345]So explain what paradise mean and was the thief born again?[/quote
I have told you a million times that I don't know if the robber was born again at that moment.
Now look to your Bible to know where paradise is located
Revelation 2:7

7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by cornelboy(f): 10:38am On Dec 06, 2023
[quote author=tctrills post=127343386][/quote]What does it mean to be born again?
What's paradise?
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 10:44am On Dec 06, 2023
cornelboy:
What does it mean to be born again?
What's paradise?
To be born again means to be born of water and the spirit.
As for what is Paradise, let's look to Paul to learn more.
1 Corinthians 12
I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink such an one caught up to the third heaven.

3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink

4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

He called paradise the 3rd heaven so it's clearly not on earth but in heaven.
It's also the place where we have the tree of life. This is the best I can do and I hope it helps
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:02pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
The bible did not state if he was or not. Was Paul born again?
So a person who robbed you this morning can still preach in your church as a Born Again today? grin
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:04pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
So it was correct for Paul to call the people fools? Is anger a fruit of the spirit?
Anger differs from bitterness note that Jesus also called people "FOOLS" {Matthew 23:17} so the context differs but neither Jesus nor Paul was an armed robber! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:06pm On Dec 06, 2023
cornelboy:
What does it mean to be born again?
What's paradise?
They've mixed it all up that's why they can't say for sure what is right or wrong what can lead one to Paradise or destruction.

They're totally confused.

And when JWs want to help them they will start arguing blindly! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:09pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
To be born again means to be born of water and the spirit.
As for what is Paradise, let's look to Paul to learn more.
1 Corinthians 12
I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink such an one caught up to the third heaven.

3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knowethwink

4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

He called paradise the 3rd heaven so it's clearly not on earth but in heaven.
It's also the place where we have the tree of life. This is the best I can do and I hope it helps
Hmmmmmmm! cheesy

Both Paradise and heaven means the same place since it's all God's kingdom and there is no separation! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:17pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Hmmmmmmm! cheesy

Both Paradise and heaven means the same place since it's all God's kingdom and there is no separation! cheesy
Ok
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:18pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
They've mixed it all up that's why they can't say for sure what is right or wrong what can lead one to Paradise or destruction.

They're totally confused.

And when JWs want to help them they will start arguing blindly! cheesy
Please use the scriptures and not your guesswork. Anyone can guess
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:19pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Anger differs from bitterness note that Jesus also called people "FOOLS" {Matthew 23:17} so the context differs but neither Jesus nor Paul was an armed robber! cheesy
So you are saying Paul was right to call people fools and you think anger is a fruit of the spirit
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:24pm On Dec 06, 2023
For instance Jesus said we shouldn't call our Christian brother a "FOOL" yet Paul addressed his fellow BORN AGAIN Christian brothers in Galatian "FOOLISH GALATIANS" So he is really battling with a violent heart and that's a sin because a born again Christian must have self control! Galatians 5:23 smiley

It seems you changed your mind. Yesterday you said Paul committed a sin but today you say he was just like Jesus in calling people fool.
Your beliefs change by the day. Very nice.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:29pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
Please use the scriptures and not your guesswork. Anyone can guess
Ọmọ you've been doing guesswork all this while that's why you can't answer any scriptural questions straight ahead all you do is quote and fail to substantiate anyone can do that even Boko Haram are quoting the Bible before killing people! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:31pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
So you are saying Paul was right to call people fools and you think anger is a fruit of the spirit
Before you condemn Paul condemn Jesus too both of them called people "FOOLS"

That's what happens when you feel you're too big to be taught! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:32pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Ọmọ you've been doing guesswork all this while that's why you can't answer any scriptural questions straight ahead all you do is quote and fail to substantiate anyone can do that even Boko Haram are quoting the Bible before killing people! cheesy
Please mention 1 question I have not answered straight. Since the first day we met I have answered all your questions via the scriptures. Not for once have I disappointed.
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:33pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Before you condemn Paul condemn Jesus too both of them called people "FOOLS"

That's what happens when you feel you're too big to be taught! cheesy
I never condemned Paul it was you who did. Yesterday you said he committed a sin but it seems the JW opinion changed overnight
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:36pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Paul himself openly penned it down in his letter that he is still battling with sin {Romans 7:15-25} so if you feel he was ROBBING PEOPLE or SLEEPING AROUND WITH PEOPLE'S WIVES or KILLING PEOPLE or DOING SOME FORMS OF EVIL just say it now because as his Christian brother i can tell you that he was still struggling with tendency to do what is bad but he is really fighting that urge.
For instance Jesus said we shouldn't call our Christian brother a "FOOL" yet Paul addressed his fellow BORN AGAIN Christian brothers in Galatian "FOOLISH GALATIANS" [b]So he is really battling with a violent heart and that's a sin [/b]because a born again Christian must have self control! Galatians 5:23 smiley
Here are your words it was you who said he sined not me.
That's what happens when you tell too many lies, you get caught and then start shifting blame
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:37pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
I never condemned Paul it was you who did. Yesterday you said he committed a sin but it seems the JW opinion changed overnight
You're just hiding behind a finger come out openly and i will teach you.

I quoted Paul saying he's still battling with the tendency to sin and you quickly concluded that he must be commiting serious sin secretly that's why i point out that it's violence that the servant of God is battling not ROBBERY like your BORN AGAIN ARMED ROBBER! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by MaxInDHouse(m): 12:40pm On Dec 06, 2023
tctrills:
Here are your words it was you who said he sined not me.
That's what happens when you tell too many lies, you get caught and then start shifting blame
I'm still saying the same thing that the only sin our brother was battling back then was violence due to anger NOT ROBBERY like your BORN AGAIN ARMED ROBBER! cheesy
Re: What Does It Mean To Know God? John 17.3 by tctrills(op): 12:40pm On Dec 06, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
You're just hiding behind a finger come out openly and i will teach you.

I quoted Paul saying he's still battling with the tendency to sin and you quickly concluded that he must be commiting serious sin secretly that's why i point out that it's violence that the servant of God is battling not ROBBERY like you BORN AGAIN ARMED ROBBER! cheesy
Sorry to say but you have no shame.
Yesterday you openly said Paul committed a sin but today you compare his actions to that of Christ.
You are a very dishonest person.
I have not for a second condemned Paul. I did not even say Paul committed a sin.
But not you see yourself arguing against your own words.
Funny people.
An organization that lacks integrity.
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