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Christianity Etc › Re: Holy Mary And Protestants by Syncan(m): 1:45pm On Dec 22, 2016

sonmvayina:
the morning star is the planet Venus....it is always discribed as a "she"..just as earth is too..Mercury, Mars etc are always discribed as "he",,..

Revelation 22:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Is Jesus a He or She?

Christianity Etc › Re: Is Mary The Mother Of God? Is Mary The Theotokos (God-bearer)? by Syncan(m): 8:03am On Dec 22, 2016

OLAADEGBU:
"I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was" (John 17:4-5).

No, He did not stop being the Son of God but He did not come with His glory as God. He laid aside His glory for a time so that He can finish God's work with His creation.

Does "laying aside his glory" make him less God? In other words, if I had worshiped him at that time, would I have committed idolatry?

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Christianity Etc › Re: Was Joseph Married Before Mary? by Syncan(m): 7:55am On Dec 22, 2016

OLAADEGBU:
Was Mary Joseph’s second wife? Did Joseph have a wife and children before he married Mary? I hope faithful Roman Catholics will be able to help us out here.

If i tell you, you go gree? It's not in the bible.

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 6:30am On Dec 22, 2016*

JMAN05:
No, if only you understand that by tradition he is not limiting it to things not written. Those not written and was essential for any xten were later committed to writing. 2tim 3:16,17.

Nothing was taught then that was not implied in the written text nor were they ever against the written word.

2Tim3:16,17

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

In the text you quoted, I see "All scripture...", I did not see "Only Scripture...". No one is arguing against the profitability of scripture, don't deviate us, but scripture has no where made itself the sole authority. Rather, scripture did recognize that there are written and unwritten inspired teachings. That is what scripture contain in 2Thess.2:15.

"Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle".

I don't know why "word and epistle" is so ambiguous a grammar to understand. It seems each time you read "tradition" in that sentence, you switch off, tradition there means all Christian teachings, his epistles and oral teachings (he stated this clearly). I cannot still find where scripture said every thing has been put down in writing, at the time of the apostles, show me if you know.

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Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 3:22pm On Dec 20, 2016

Ubenedictus:
Webster's Bible Translation
And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself, and to Apollos, for your sakes; that ye may learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you on account of one, may be puffed up against another.

Exactly.

That's why i wonder how he supposes it nullifies "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle". 2Thess.2:15 (same Webster's Bible Translation)

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 2:21pm On Dec 19, 2016

JMAN05:
1cor 4:6

Really

Are you saying that you understood, what Paul wrote in 1cor 4:6 as a contradiction and nullification of, what he wrote in 2 Thess 2:15?

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 8:41am On Dec 17, 2016

yetseyi:
Well they are not true and you didn't comment on my veiled question,
Are there other materials or books you classify as scriptures ?

By scripture in this discuss, I understand we are talking about the books of the Bible. Isn't that what you also understand?

Now tell me why those my points are not true.

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 8:29am On Dec 17, 2016

yetseyi:
Seems there are other stuffs you guys refer to as scriptures apart from the bible but if not I just observed that the 3 of you are still using the scriptures as a reference in this discourse

I really can't believe what I am reading, The Bible cannot be used as the sole authority in faith conduct or our Christian life? traditions seem greater than the Bible? Issorait.

May the eyes of our understanding be enlightened Amen.

God bless you too.

No point being sentimental about it, I laid out points. Are they true or do you have any thing to counter them?

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 6:39am On Dec 17, 2016*

yetseyi:
Hello, I am not really interested contributing to the discourse itself I was just reading through as usual and I saw these set of statements and I was . I couldnt just let it pass.I have not read the comments after this post yet.

Why shouldn't the scripture be the basis of every Christian conclusion , If its not biblical then its not right. In fact the holy spirit will NEVER contradict the bible and that's one way to be sure its the holy spirit that is speaking.

So Yes the bible should be the basis of everychristain conclusion .

At bold...because Jesus did not leave us any scripture as our basis of conclusion when he established the way.
...because it isn't in the scripture that only the scripture is our basis of conclusion
...because it actually contradicts scripture to claim that only the scripture is our basis of conclusion.
...because the scripture contains only a part of what is known as the Christian tradition, hence cannot be the basis for all conclusions.

Lastly, it's important to take note that those names mentioned by the OP are the Originators of "sola scriptura" ie they believed in only scripture as the basis of conclusion, yet they believe in the perpetual Viginity of Mary, this should make a humble person ask what he is missing, find out which scripture guides them, and not dismiss them all as not following scriptures.

God bless you.

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Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Protestants Who Surprisingly Defended Mary’s Perpetual Virginity by Syncan(m): 11:34am On Dec 14, 2016

MrMontella:
let me help you...
Cc syncan
italo
ubendictus...
Would like to see syncan's reply on this tho..

I think the bible supports their position tho...but i dont think its possible in a real life setting...

The person you are trying to help is too proud. What he needs first is humility.
"God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble." James 4:6.

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Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:15pm On Dec 08, 2016

polkabluedot:
It seems as if I have to beg for everything a normal person has in life.
I am tired of the life I am living. Imagine praying for something you are not suppose to pray for, for 3 years and still no answer.
Why God has chosen to make my life like this, is what I can not understand.

I agree with SalC, be patient and do good while you wait. I pray for you too.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 4:55pm On Dec 08, 2016

Ubenedictus:
I think u got d passages mixed up, my ubenedictus bible says, 'though they be black as coal they shall be whitter than snow'. U dont nid to be decleared white.

Oh, ok na that kind of white, I see.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 7:04pm On Nov 30, 2016

jnrbayano:
Ocho okwu...lol

Chai, You too don join dem?

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 7:03pm On Nov 30, 2016

Mzflexydeeva:
Wow! Am honored. Thanks and a big amen

You're welcome. Abeg who you throw flower give sef, hope the person dey this thread.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:23am On Nov 30, 2016

Congratulations to you Mzflexydeeva on your wedding (12/11/16). May all you need, from the good Lord,Jesus Christ, for a fulfilled married life be yours. May you make heaven through a faithful service in your vocation, and may the blessed Virgin always intercede for you.

First it was Italo, now its mzflexydeeva,...ehm...ehm...Jnrbayano I greet you o.

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to you all

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Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:05am On Nov 24, 2016

SalC:
You be character walahi

Good morning to you dearie.

Nwanyi oma, It's scrptural o cheesy

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 6:34am On Nov 24, 2016*

Ubenedictus:
na! i don repent, i am now as white as snow.

its snow calling pot black.

White

Hahahaha, it's not yours to declare that of yourself, which priest viewed and pronounced it, because it is said thus : "then the priest shall look; and, behold, if the leprosy have covered all his flesh, he shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague: it is all turned white : he is clean". Lev.13:13

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

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Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 6:18pm On Nov 23, 2016

OZAOEKPE:
I am back from prison

Welcome bro, go and "commit" no more.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 6:17pm On Nov 23, 2016

Kamsified:
2 of u are the same to me

Hahahaha, Ubenedictus...kettle calling pot black.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 6:16pm On Nov 23, 2016

Ubenedictus:
hehehe, One of syncan's hobby is harvesting interesting quotes from d bible.

It's a season of harvest thanksgiving. cheesy

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 6:14pm On Nov 23, 2016

Kamsified:
Jeeezzzzzzzzzzzz where did u get this from?

Person no fit play with you again?

Na question I just ask o. I was trying to understand the passage, you know example de help.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 3:41pm On Nov 23, 2016

SalC:
Hian

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 3:40pm On Nov 23, 2016

SalC:
Some kin posts dey confuse me sometimes.

Greetings bro.

Lol, I de hail you o

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 1:28pm On Nov 23, 2016

Kamsified:
Good morning bro. I'm fine o. Was just busy doing nothing

Ehm...Is this what you mean you were doing? "For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies." 2Thess.3:11

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 10:39am On Nov 23, 2016

SalC, nne no be everybody dem de ask "are you ok?" Kamsified, Pope secretary, Adanne how you de, long time o.

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

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Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:55am On Nov 22, 2016

SalC:
Now this is unfair

Eiyaa, *Veronica mode activated*

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:38am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Off to mass. Waiting for a straight answer when i get back

Wow! She actually evaded making a choice. Catch ya later

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:35am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Yes, that was a long time ago, am not sure i enjoyed it o, i only remember my joints being weakened by it lol

Hmmm, its sweetness is unmistakable.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:30am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Lol congratulations

Thanks dearie. grin

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:11am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Typical! Always dribbling me, you really enjoy keeping me in suspense?

Indeed its like undiluted Palm wine, have you had a taste of undiluted Palm wine before?

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:08am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Maybe, i just laughed out when i discovered i posted right after you on a thread i didn't even see you viewing. I was like "did he just pop out of the moon"?

hahahahaha, no wonder I already got two likes on the post, people must have loved the effect it had on you.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:04am On Nov 20, 2016

SalC:
Why ask me to choose when you can tell me outright?

Why take away the fun and thrill of playing a little game with SalC?

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