Why do people reject Christ?

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Why do people reject Christ?

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Let's hear some reasons for such behavior.

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YahDough wrote:
Rejecting any dogma associated with the term fundamentalism:

Fundamentalism is the only place you can start with Christianity.

The fundamentals are:
1. Repentance
2. Getting baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
3. Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Unrepentant sinners don't like the fundamentals.

Professing Christians may have never started with the fundamentals or more likely they haven't gone past the fundamentals into sanctification in Christ.

The Holy Bible is meant to be studied by the believer, not criticized. A lot of blood went into it's compilation, and not just the blood of our Savior, Christ Jesus.
2Tm:3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Have you ever heard of progressive Christianity?

By the way, the epistles of Timothy were not written by Paul. They are second century fakes.

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kayky wrote:
YahDough wrote:
Rejecting any dogma associated with the term fundamentalism:

Fundamentalism is the only place you can start with Christianity.

The fundamentals are:
1. Repentance
2. Getting baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
3. Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Unrepentant sinners don't like the fundamentals.

Professing Christians may have never started with the fundamentals or more likely they haven't gone past the fundamentals into sanctification in Christ.

The Holy Bible is meant to be studied by the believer, not criticized. A lot of blood went into it's compilation, and not just the blood of our Savior, Christ Jesus.
2Tm:3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Have you ever heard of progressive Christianity?

By the way, the epistles of Timothy were not written by Paul. They are second century fakes.
Christianity doesn't need an adjective, especially one that suggests dogma as opposed to sound doctrine.

Sinners will do anything to belittle the truth of the Gospel. :)

Mk:16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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YahDough wrote: Sinners will do anything to belittle the truth of the Gospel. :)
Putting the preaching to one side for a moment, let's suppose some evil 'sinner' back about 2000 years ago snuck something false into the Gospel. Something that was not from God. How would you be able to tell?

What is from God and what is from man, let alone 'sinners?'

And how do you know?

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Danmark wrote:
Putting the preaching to one side for a moment, ........
While I try to obey the rules, I always consider preaching an option, even if it gets me kicked off the forum. Sometimes it seems necessary and even convenient when a notable question is presented. I think the rules allow for that. :)

2Tm:4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Regarding your questions: God runs the "show". God knows everything. Ask Him.

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YahDough wrote:
Danmark wrote:Putting the preaching to one side for a moment, let's suppose some evil 'sinner' back about 2000 years ago snuck something false into the Gospel. Something that was not from God. How would you be able to tell?

What is from God and what is from man, let alone 'sinners?'

And how do you know?
While I try to obey the rules, I always consider preaching an option, even if it gets me kicked off the forum. Sometimes it seems necessary and even convenient when a notable question is presented. I think the rules allow for that. :)

2Tm:4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Regarding your questions: God runs the "show". God knows everything. Ask Him.
That's all well and good for someone who is able to have a two-way conversation with God. But how do you know? Do you communicate with God, and does he communicate directly back?

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YahDough wrote:
Christianity doesn't need an adjective, especially one that suggests dogma as opposed to sound doctrine.

Sinners will do anything to belittle the truth of the Gospel. :)

Mk:16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
"Sound doctrine" is dogma. By saying that Christianity needs no adjective, you are claiming possession of the one true Christianity. Any Christian who has a different point of view is a "sinner" headed to hell. Tell me. In your version of Christianity, is arrogance a sin?

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YahDough wrote:

While I try to obey the rules, I always consider preaching an option, even if it gets me kicked off the forum. Sometimes it seems necessary and even convenient when a notable question is presented. I think the rules allow for that. :)

2Tm:4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Regarding your questions: God runs the "show". God knows everything. Ask Him.
You're quoting from that fake epistle again! Funny how you seem to prefer it to the authentic writings of Paul.

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kayky wrote:
YahDough wrote:
Christianity doesn't need an adjective, especially one that suggests dogma as opposed to sound doctrine.

Sinners will do anything to belittle the truth of the Gospel. :)

Mk:16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
"Sound doctrine" is dogma. By saying that Christianity needs no adjective, you are claiming possession of the one true Christianity. Any Christian who has a different point of view is a "sinner" headed to hell. Tell me. In your version of Christianity, is arrogance a sin?
Sound doctrine is the rhema (word) of God. Dogma is man's attempt to explain it and the message often gets distorted and even lost. The Holy Ghost makes clear the scripture. That's why it's necessary to have the Holy Ghost, a "fundamental" aspect of Christianity.

Jn:14:26: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

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YahDough wrote:
Danmark wrote:
Putting the preaching to one side for a moment, ........
While I try to obey the rules, I always consider preaching an option, even if it gets me kicked off the forum. Sometimes it seems necessary and even convenient when a notable question is presented. I think the rules allow for that. :)

2Tm:4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
You redacted the main part of my post so you would not have to answer it. Here it is again:

... let's suppose some evil 'sinner' back about 2000 years ago snuck something false into the Gospel. Something that was not from God. How would you be able to tell?

What is from God and what is from man, let alone 'sinners?'

And how do you know?

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Danmark wrote:
Danmark wrote:
Putting the preaching to one side for a moment, ........
While I try to obey the rules, I always consider preaching an option, even if it gets me kicked off the forum. Sometimes it seems necessary and even convenient when a notable question is presented. I think the rules allow for that. :)

2Tm:4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
... let's suppose some evil 'sinner' back about 2000 years ago snuck something false into the Gospel. Something that was not from God. How would you be able to tell?

An infidel could call it a lucky guess. :)
What is from God and what is from man, let alone 'sinners?'

Everything is from God.

Col:1:16: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Incidenty I did answer those questions in my last post to you. Pay attention. :)

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