Proof: Parkland Survivors Screaming For Gun Control Aren't Serious About Fixing The Issues

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    edited March 2018

    @davidtaylorjr said:

    There is more Scripture than just the sermon on the mount.

    None of the New Testament supports your position on violence. Nor does the Old when you speak of the violent overthrow of your God ordained Government.

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    @Dave_L said:

    None of the New Testament supports your position on violence. Nor does the Old when you speak of the violent overthrow of your God ordained Government.

    What does Romans 13 actually say about that Government? You really should read it more carefully. It does NOT say never go against your government.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    What does Romans 13 actually say about that Government? You really should read it more carefully. It does NOT say never go against your government.

    Romans 13 says Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

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    @Dave_L said:

    Romans 13 says Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

    Wow talk about taking a verse WAY out of context.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    Wow talk about taking a verse WAY out of context.

    “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:” (Romans 13:3)

    Rulers = Power in Romans 13:3

    ἄρχω, used as subst.: one who is in a position of leadership, esp. in a civic capacity.
    ① one who has eminence in a ruling capacity, ruler, lord, prince
    ⓐ of earthly figures, οἱ ἄ. τῶν ἐθνῶν Mt 20:25; cp. B 9:3 (Is 1:10); οἱ ἄ. the rulers Ac 4:26 (Ps 2:2). W. δικαστής of Moses (in quot. of Ex 2:14): 7:27, 35 and 1 Cl

    Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000). A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature (3rd ed., p. 140). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

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    @Dave_L said:

    “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:” (Romans 13:3)

    Rulers = Power in Romans 13:3

    ἄρχω, used as subst.: one who is in a position of leadership, esp. in a civic capacity.
    ① one who has eminence in a ruling capacity, ruler, lord, prince
    ⓐ of earthly figures, οἱ ἄ. τῶν ἐθνῶν Mt 20:25; cp. B 9:3 (Is 1:10); οἱ ἄ. the rulers Ac 4:26 (Ps 2:2). W. δικαστής of Moses (in quot. of Ex 2:14): 7:27, 35 and 1 Cl

    Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000). A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature (3rd ed., p. 140). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

    That doesn't change anything. When the rulers cease to be a terror to evil and become evil, that changes everything.

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    edited March 2018

    @davidtaylorjr said:

    That doesn't change anything. When the rulers cease to be a terror to evil and become evil, that changes everything.

    That's nowhere in Scripture. Paul wrote Romans 13 under Roman occupation. And they were the powers that be. He also wrote Romans 13 under Nero. And who is more wicked than he?

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    @Dave_L said:

    That's nowhere in Scripture. Paul wrote Romans 13 under Roman occupation. And they were the powers that be. He also wrote Romans 13 under Nero. And who is more wicked than he?

    I'm not sure what part of we need to agree to disagree on this you don't understand? You will NEVER convince me you are right on this and I will never convince you that you are wrong on this.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    I'm not sure what part of we need to agree to disagree on this you don't understand? You will NEVER convince me you are right on this and I will never convince you that you are wrong on this.

    I am not trying to convince you of anything. But Jesus nowhere teaches your position on violence. Nor does the NT. Jesus based NT ethics on the Sermon on the Mount, as reiterated by Paul, and nowhere do we see Christians doing what you think they should.

    My only grief is in what John Says:“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” (2 John 9–11)

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    @Dave_L said:

    I am not trying to convince you of anything. But Jesus nowhere teaches your position on violence. Nor does the NT. Jesus based NT ethics on the Sermon on the Mount, as reiterated by Paul, and nowhere do we see Christians doing what you think they should.

    My only grief is in what John Says:“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” (2 John 9–11)

    Well I don't put a lot of stock in interpretations that are from left field from somone who doesn't adhere to Hebrews 10:24-25

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    Well I don't put a lot of stock in interpretations that are from left field from somone who doesn't adhere to Hebrews 10:24-25

    That's OK, but you still need to get around Jesus and the non violence of NT ethics.

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    @Dave_L said:

    That's OK, but you still need to get around Jesus and the non violence of NT ethics.

    No I don't actually. I use the whole Bible, not just bits and pieces taken out of context.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    No I don't actually. I use the whole Bible, not just bits and pieces taken out of context.

    Even the OT does not support your position.

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    @Dave_L said:

    Even the OT does not support your position.

    What do you think my position actually is Dave?

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    edited March 2018

    @davidtaylorjr said:

    What do you think my position actually is Dave?

    To put it mildly, the NRA sets off my "alarm bells". Along with any who support it.

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    edited March 2018

    Doesn't sound like the NRA is the organization for you, Dave. That is OK.

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    edited March 2018

    @GaoLu said:
    Doesn't sound like the NRA is the organization for you, Dave. That is OK.

    It is not an organization for followers of Christ especially. No more than Planned Parenthood is. Both organizations make possible under law the mass killing of innocents.

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    @Dave_L said:

    It is not an organization for followers of Christ especially. No more than Planned Parenthood is. Both organizations make possible under law the mass killing of innocents.

    You have no biblical basis for that position. You can hold that position for yourself but you cannot make it universal.

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    @Dave_L said:
    It is not an organization for followers of Christ especially. No more than Planned Parenthood is.

    I find that we often agree on certain matters and Christians not being part of Planned Parenthood is one of those. I think we could celebrate with a cup of coffee. My wife makes the BEST coffee. Maybe you can stop in sometime?

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    You have no biblical basis for that position. You can hold that position for yourself but you cannot make it universal.

    Thou shalt not kill. Or set the stage so others can.......

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    @GaoLu said:

    I find that we often agree on certain matters and Christians not being part of Planned Parenthood is one of those. I think we could celebrate with a cup of coffee. My wife makes the BEST coffee. Maybe you can stop in sometime?

    That would be great!

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    @Dave_L said:

    Thou shalt not kill. Or set the stage so others can.......

    Ever heard you shall not add to the words of Scripture? Which you just did....

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    Ever heard you shall not add to the words of Scripture? Which you just did....

    You are part of the killing if you help create and maintain the environment for it....

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    @Dave_L said:

    You are part of the killing if you help create and maintain the environment for it....

    That line is getting really old since it has zero basis in reality, fact, or evidence.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    That line is getting really old since it has zero basis in reality, fact, or evidence.

    We know people by their fruits. And no matter your motive, your position ends with more innocent people losing their lives than not.

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    @Dave_L said:

    We know people by their fruits. And no matter your motive, your position ends with more innocent people losing their lives than not.

    And for the last time, we will have to agree to disagree on that point.

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    @davidtaylorjr said:

    And for the last time, we will have to agree to disagree on that point.

    Jesus disagrees with you too:

    “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

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    @Dave_L said:

    Jesus disagrees with you too:

    “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

    First, no.

    Second, that verse has nothing to do with this topic and is taken way out of context.

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    In view of Jesus' stated purpose for coming to earth, I believe we should always ask if our doctrinal or political positions tend to abundant life or detract from it.

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    @Dave_L said:
    In view of Jesus' stated purpose for coming to earth, I believe we should always ask if our doctrinal or political positions tend to abundant life or detract from it.

    I would think saving lives leads to abundant life, that is what the 2nd Amendment allows for.

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