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Comment on Image of Tebow found…in Tortilla!! by The Master's Slave

The Master's Slave — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:36:29 +0000

Yeah kinda like Bono’s testimony as well, huh? How much does Tebow have to compromise in order to be a good team mate? Did you hear about Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins not going to the White House to see the president? He didn’t agree with Obama’s politics being a republican. Now the storm of controversy that created was amazing. his dedication to his team was questioned and he was criticized for not being a “team player”. I know for a fact that many of these teams go to strip clubs, movie theatres, and share hot tubs with (ahem) admiring fans…I would like to know just how submitted Tebow is to Christ and how submitted he is to his coach and team. Will be interesting to see…

Comment on Image of Tebow found…in Tortilla!! by ChurchSalt

ChurchSalt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:26:28 +0000

I will say I highly doubt Tim Tebow is involved in any of the off-field debauchery. He does seem to take his faith seriously, and having heard one of his sermons/talks, he seems to be legit. But there are still a lot of issues with being associated to the sensuality and “party like” spirit of the sport. The argument that always makes me laugh is the “but it gets the message out” argument, as though if Christians don’t engage in business with sensual and worldly events, that somehow our Lord will be thwarted and unable to find another way to get the message out. The “do whatever works” theme of modern evangelicals seems to be at odds with the “be in the world but not of the world” message I see in Scripture. It will be interesting to see how Tebow’s walk develops as he gets older (he is still fairly young) and more experienced and mature. I would love to see him get even bolder in his preaching and more effective in taking the attention off of him and putting it on Christ. Time will tell…

Comment on More Trouble Signs from Beth Moore by ChurchSalt

ChurchSalt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:16:16 +0000

Mormons claim their book is “another testament of Jesus Christ”, which exactly the claim made by the author of this book, although she used more popular and evangelically accepted terms to do it. The Slave isn’t so far off in his claim as you seem to think…

Comment on Image of Tebow found…in Tortilla!! by ChurchSalt

ChurchSalt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:13:43 +0000

Alan, you are criticizing someone because of "their perception of the sport"? The cheerleaders are intentionally dressed to provoke lust, and professionally trained to dance in enticing and sexual ways!! My goodness, how else is someone supposed to perceive them?!?? As far as your rebuke, I am not at all upset when the gospel is preached (by Tebow or by anybody else), nor is this post ridiculing Tim Tebow. You missed the entire point of the satire. All the hype (although over for this season) has been about Tebow himself. In all the discussions, articles and talk shows neither law nor gospel are being discussed. The spotlight is on Tebow's desire to put the spotlight on Jesus, it is not on Jesus Himself. This post was simply an attempt to move the focus off of Tebow, and back to where it belongs (on Christ and His atoning work). I highly doubt Tim Tebow would be upset about this, as he often states that he also wants the focus to be Christ, not himself. Thanks for stopping by and leaving yet another negative and accusatory comment. They are always appreciated. - Joe

Comment on More Trouble Signs from Beth Moore by ChurchSalt

ChurchSalt — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:59:21 +0000

Alan, you “hear” from God the Holy Spirit? Or are you “lead” by the Holy Spirit? There is a huge difference between the two! True Christians are indeed lead by His Spirit, both in their walk and in their prayer & study. But this author claims to have “conversations” with God, meaning back-and-forth dialogue. This is very, very different than the Scriptural teachings of being led by God! When someone says “God spoke, and this is what He said…” how can what follows be any different than Scripture? If the claim is true, the words have to be taken as the infallible Word of God. As soon as someone makes a statement like that, they elevate what follows to be on the same level as the Bible. She has stated (as have you) that she has daily conversations with God. I am confident that is what she meant to say, as she took the time to write it down and then share God’s new teachings with the world (for a small fee, of course) in a book. As for your claim to converse with God, if this isn’t what you actually do than you should begin choosing your words more carefully.
Alan, in a very short period of time (an hour or so) you have read and commented on multiple articles on this site, and in every one of them you make insulting remarks. In this one I only know “talking points” and don’t have a “deeper walk”. Is this how you approach all Brothers in Christ? I am currently teaching a class on 1st John, and it has a lot to say on showing other Christians not only respect, but love. In fact, it teaches that an absence of love is actually a trouble sign or “red flag” that there is a much bigger problem in your Christianity. I would suggest you read through 1st John (it’s a short read). I don’t know you, nor the validity of your profession, but your shotgun-like blasts of derogatory remarks and insinuations are much more akin to those I receive from the occasional atheist who visits the site than to Christians who challenge a particular view. I know this statement will anger you, and I expect I will receive another blast in return, but I hope that it will make you take pause. Maybe in the future you will consider what someone is saying and approach them respectfully before letting the bullets fly.
Take care,
- Joe

Comment on Image of Tebow found…in Tortilla!! by The Master's Slave

The Master's Slave — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:34:51 +0000

Kinda like the “Christian” wrestler? “Christian” stripper? Etc…What do you say about that? Can a Christian wrestle? Hang around with the Undertaker, those slutty women and focus on hurting each other as well? It all boils down to honouring God with our lifestyle, words, actions…Do you know what these football players do for their bonding days? Take a guess. We are to avoid the very appearance of evil and live our lives to God’s glory, sorry football, wrestling and other professions that focus on hurting people, being paid millions for playing a game, hanging around cheerleaders, strippers and evil, ungodly people is just not what I call, and I believe scripture calls Christ-like. Argue as you wish, I know my convictions anger and frustrate a lot of people, that’s okay. You enjoy your carnal living, and I will enjoy living for Christ…k?

Comment on More Trouble Signs from Beth Moore by Alan

Alan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:52:37 +0000

Wow. Don’t even know where to start on your comment. Even stranger than ChurchySalt guy’s? The Book of Mormon? You say she puts her book on that level? Christians reject the Book of Mormon. Mormanism is a cult, and not even related to Christianity in any way, shape or form. Wow, just wow.

Comment on More Trouble Signs from Beth Moore by Alan

Alan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:47:32 +0000

Well, I hear from and talk to the Holy Spirit on a daily basis. The bible has instructed me (and all believers) to do this. In fact nothing I do in life as a Christian is based on anything other than the leading of the Holy Spirit. How well do you really know the New Testament scriptures anyway?

From your comment “I believe God is all powerful and completely sovereign, so I would say He can absolutely speak to someone if He so chooses. Having said that, I also hold that this is not at all normative ” I would say you only know the Christian talking point scriptures, and not much that goes deeper in the Christian walk.

I object to you saying that because this woman hears from God, and has written it down that you believe the book has been elevated to level of the Word of God. Without a doubt the book consists of words that He has spoken to the woman and she is sharing, but you are the one elevating it to the level of the Word of God. Can you provide a quote from the book that would clearly prove that Sarah believes she has published the word of God on the level of the bible based on what the Holy Spirit has spoken to her. Just my opinion.

Finally, do you hear the Holy Spirit when he speaks to you? Are you listening for the voice of God from within?

Comment on Image of Tebow found…in Tortilla!! by Alan

Alan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:17 +0000

“I’m not impressed with anyone who calls themself a Christian, yet plays a sport that focuses on hurting one another, sharing the same field with scantily clad cheerleaders and being paid millions to play a game. It’s just not Christ like on so many levels.”

So I guess it is salvation by grace for everyone except Tim Tebow. Can we now put all Christian athletes in the un-Christ-like circle based on how you feel about it, and you perception of the sport? Have you heard Tebow’s testimony, and his mother’s testimony? Probably millions of people this year as a result of Tebow playing football and having a public witness are asking, what is this Jesus thing all about? Paul said it didn’t matter to him whether Christ was preached out spite for the situation he was in or out of truth. He rejoiced that Christ was being preached.

And ChurchSalt guy. You make up something fictional to satirize a fellow Christian? Shame on you. Please repent and ask God for forgiveness.

I believe you both are saved and are born again Christians. But I have to say, you are talking like lost men who hate Christians. Just my opinion.

“I thought a fictional satire might cause some to pause and reflect on some of the ridiculous aspects of what is going on.” Really? What do see going on ChurchSalt guy? What is ridiculous about a Christian living his faith in the public eye?

Comment on Recommended – 2012 True Church Conference by ChurchSalt

ChurchSalt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:09:30 +0000

I’m looking forward to it as well! As a side note, I believe there is some sort of campground lodging available for a very reasonable price. I am of the understanding it is bunkhouse style lodging (for men only) and runs $15 a night. If anyone needs more details, contact Anchored in Truth when registering for the conference.