tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post114655175757998546..comments2023-10-12T03:10:09.276-07:00Comments on emerging thought...: Thoughts on Postmodern/Emergent/emergingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147659482966117492006-05-14T19:18:00.000-07:002006-05-14T19:18:00.000-07:00Anonymous,BTW I am not that hung up on words... I ...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>BTW I am not that hung up on words... I too call myself a follower of Christ, but with full acknowledgment it falls short the true reflection of "which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."<BR/><BR/>Again, be blessed!<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147659324644063782006-05-14T19:15:00.000-07:002006-05-14T19:15:00.000-07:00Dear Anonymous,I am honored then by your willingne...Dear Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I am honored then by your willingness to comment, and I do understand your reason to remain anonymous.<BR/><BR/>I will confess I am a little gun shy from certain people accusing me of fraud and other things...<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your response and thank you very much for clarifying your thoughts. It seems I get people who read my thought on this blog and miss what I am saying… then say I am saying the opposite! With these accusations I often wonder if one only sees “postmodern”, “Emergent “,“emerging” and never read what I have written.<BR/><BR/>I first and foremost call myself a “child of God”, that is my identity! I do not accept the vain philosophies of this world… as the passage in <BR/><BR/>Acts 17: 18. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, "What is this babbler trying to say?" Others remarked, "He seems to be advocating foreign gods." They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. <BR/> 19. Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? <BR/> 20. You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean." <BR/> 21. (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) <BR/> 22. Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. <BR/> 23. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. <BR/> 24. "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. <BR/> 25. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. <BR/> 26. From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. <BR/> 27. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. <BR/> 28. `For in him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, `We are his offspring.' <BR/> 29. "Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone--an image made by man's design and skill. <BR/> 30. In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. <BR/> 31. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead." <BR/> 32. When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject." <BR/> 33. At that, Paul left the Council. <BR/> 34. A few men became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others.<BR/><BR/>Paul went into the heart of the city of Philosphies and told them of the Person of Jesus and the Resurrection. The people, who were the panicle of philosophers gathered at Athens just to “think” and “discuss” all the new ideas that were coming out! Paul cuts across all that vanity and tells them of JESUS! It is of interest to me that some wanted to hear it over and over yet did not grasp what Paul was saying…. Yet some did!<BR/><BR/>Why? They became followers of Paul… and believed in Christ. They latched to the one person in Athens who knew Truth… or rather the Person of Jesus… Who is Truth.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I believe they could only believe as God had opened their hearts to receive. Some will listen and not understand, some will listen and sneer out of pride, and some will accept the Truth of the Gospel…. And receive that Truth into their heart and let Him be their very Life…<BR/><BR/>Anonymous be blessed!<BR/><BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147655340001907452006-05-14T18:09:00.000-07:002006-05-14T18:09:00.000-07:00Sorry, I meant it's awesome that God moves through...Sorry, I meant it's awesome that God moves through you the way he does. He doesn't need anyone but we need him and that means we need each other to manifest him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147654902849183502006-05-14T18:01:00.000-07:002006-05-14T18:01:00.000-07:00Hello,To answer that question, this comment was no...Hello,<BR/>To answer that question, this comment was not at all about you. And yes, I agree with you about the following of Christ. I meant to say let him do the work and just be still. I'm sorry but my identity cannot be revealed for I am a public figure. Keep doing what you do. God needs more people like youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147613488686574772006-05-14T06:31:00.000-07:002006-05-14T06:31:00.000-07:00dear Annonymous,I am not sure if the comment was t...dear Annonymous,<BR/>I am not sure if the comment was to me to what...<BR/><BR/>This is what I have been preaching from the begining of my blog.... <BR/><BR/>That walls come down.... being i "christian" in not just following the "likeness of Christ" but rather letting the indwelling Christ live His Live in and Through you... meaning it is He and only He that is doing His works and will and good purpose in and through us.<BR/><BR/>The following is a way of identitfying ones loyalty and purpose... but still it falls short of the true Life that Christ desires for us... His Life Eternal.<BR/><BR/>I do nto preach doctrine to save anyone... and ifi you read more than this post you will see that.<BR/><BR/>So I can only assume we are in agreement... and that the comment was not to me...<BR/><BR/>And please do nto hide behind anonymous... be bold and stand with your words... there is no shame in Christ nor Him being the Truth...<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147603217272296062006-05-14T03:40:00.000-07:002006-05-14T03:40:00.000-07:00All walls must come down.Lay down your sword, for ...All walls must come down.<BR/>Lay down your sword, for the war is over. You can't prove God, he proves himself. He doesn't need any help from man. Man needs him. Man needs to be still and know that God is God. And yes it says He is the truth. It also states he is the word. THERE IS ONLY ONE ACCUSER - When U accuse, you are manifesting the accuser. Stop using the word to destroy. God is UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Where is the Love? Christ came to save, and redeem. Not to destroy. Being a "quote unquote" Christian means following after the likeness of Christ. Not after traditions and doctrines of men. We will know them by their fruits. So far it doesn't look too good. But it can change by laying down the sword and let God use what he chooses. Many are being awakened through emergency. If one is touched, it is worth it all. Be still!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147113714586307162006-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:002006-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:00I want to apologize again, as i did not mean to dr...I want to apologize again, as i did not mean to drag Phil Perkins into this conversaion. I regret I made a bad call in thinking mar was Mr.Perkins. I also apologize that I asked if you were a student of YBC as i see mar may be from another state in location altogether.<BR/><BR/>I did not mean any comment in a mean spirit, but rather in jest, yet I think many may not catch I have a sense of humor and it gets the best of me at times.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147064855086085892006-05-07T22:07:00.000-07:002006-05-07T22:07:00.000-07:00mar,Sorry, the scripture is not 1st John 1:1 but J...mar,<BR/>Sorry, the scripture is not 1st John 1:1 but John 1:1... yet I beleive you already knew that... I mistyped.<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147064337430501832006-05-07T21:58:00.000-07:002006-05-07T21:58:00.000-07:00My sincerest apologies then mar. you sounded just ...My sincerest apologies then mar. you sounded just like Phil Perkins… do you attend YBC?<BR/><BR/>Your "point" seems off based and a little out of touch with what I wrote. As well as your sarcasm. I do know that the Bible is God’s Word. Yet even in that you are mistaken, as it is God’s Written Word and Jesus according to 1st John 1:1 is the Logos, or Word… Jesus is the Word made Flesh. <BR/><BR/>Your comment was:<BR/><BR/>"My prayer for you is that your desire would not be to defend your emergent church movement, but rather to spend your time seeking to learn more about God's Word (and by God's Word I mean the Bible). In doing so, I believe that you will soon realize that the "Truth" you are so into is not really truth because you are twisting it to mean what you want it to mean."<BR/><BR/>In what way have I twisted truth? Can I twist Jesus for He is the Truth... as scripture teaches "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." Again, do you not think Jesus is the Truth? <BR/><BR/>You are way off based on your assumptions on my personal walk and faith…. In fact your comment garnered a laugh from those who know me as to your being so far off base.<BR/><BR/>It is not wise to judge before you have proper knowledge on the topic you are discussing. It is unscriptural to make a judgment without taking time to know the person. I am willing to discuss anything with you, but please do as the Bible you say you hold so high teaches and use Grace. Be assured, as so far I seem to hold the Bible in higher regard than you do and Jesus higher as in regards to Truth. <BR/><BR/>Do not believe all others say about me, nor fall into the same issue of judging me without knowing me... <BR/><BR/>Prov 18:2. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1147062452240558972006-05-07T21:27:00.000-07:002006-05-07T21:27:00.000-07:00"mar" stands for marcie... not phil.Anyways, you m..."mar" stands for marcie... not phil.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, you missed my point. I'll try again when sometime when I'm prepared to be frustrated.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1146626968478573012006-05-02T20:29:00.000-07:002006-05-02T20:29:00.000-07:00BTW Phil, I did ask you to not post on my blog any...BTW Phil, <BR/><BR/>I did ask you to not post on my blog anymore of your hate...<BR/><BR/>I sill forgive you and am praying for you to see hate is not a Christian virtue.<BR/><BR/>BLessings,<BR/> iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1146626696639794212006-05-02T20:24:00.000-07:002006-05-02T20:24:00.000-07:00Most bizare as i guess you do not think Jesus is t...Most bizare as i guess you do not think Jesus is the absolute in Truth or is Truth Himself? You do not see Jesus as the True Reality?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I think actually you may be reading into this what you want... and really missing what I am saying, and in stead of disussing attack. <BR/><BR/>You seem to hide behind a name, but still remain annonymous... owe well <BR/><BR/>I do know who you are... it is very obvious...<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>iggyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894632401827590745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984861.post-1146615606108694812006-05-02T17:20:00.000-07:002006-05-02T17:20:00.000-07:00It's frustrating when an "ordained" minister like ...It's frustrating when an "ordained" minister like yourself uses Scripture out of context to support your points. But I guess that is what you have to do when your teaching is based on false pretenses.<BR/><BR/>My prayer for you is that your desire would not be to defend your emergent church movement, but rather to spend your time seeking to learn more about God's Word (and by God's Word I mean the Bible). In doing so, I believe that you will soon realize that the "Truth" you are so into is not really truth because you are twisting it to mean what you want it to mean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com