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JRob
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
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The Fruit,
I just wanted to say that I realize through reading over my post that it may sound alittle, I don't know, sarcastic or condescending. I don't like that at all and I want you to know that I welcome your responses.
This is more difficult than I thought it would be because it is so hard to articulate myself without confusion. Don't like that either.
I see that you struggle with understanding my perspective of Biblical oversight and authority. It's a tough subject in the church these days. And I can appreciate why you may question what I am saying. I am not a puppet by any means. That makes me laugh to think of myself like that because I know how much I struggle with authority. Not one of my strengths but I have come to see that God is a God of order and that things work when we submit to his order. I again assure you I am no puppet and search the Word for myself. But I can see where if you didn't know me you may struggle thinking otherwise.
Anyway, I hope I didn't say anything disrespectful. I don't mean to. I sure hope we continue to talk. It is a pleasure and your challenging me is good. It makes me reaffirm why I believe what I believe. And I know that there may be areas that I may not see clearly. I am always open to truth...you know.  |
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the fruit
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the fruit
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JRob
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The Fruit,
I tried to respond with a private message regarding some of the statements that you made but it did not allow me so I am assuming that it is disabled in this particular forum.
I do have some things I would like to say about the second to the last post you submitted but I don't want to do so in this forum.
As far as the bible study is concerned, I am not sure I have the quantity of time necessary to participate. I am obviously not making myself clear with the time I do have and therefore I feel that this may not be for me. I do believe some of my statements are being misconstrued. If you would like to discuss this further I would be glad to do so privately. I just don't know how to do that.
I also considered taking the time to share my testimony with you all in another forum so you can get to know me better and see where I am coming from. I thought maybe that would help. You know, it is hard when you don't know people. But that to takes time and I don't know if I have that kind of time, at least right now.
Anyway, you seem as if you may be some type of administrator for this forum. Please remove any of my posts that you would like, I won't be offended. Actually, if you decide to remove any please remove them all along with any that reference my posts.
Thanks so much!
Respectfully, JRob |
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the fruit
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