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 7/3/10 11:49 AM |
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June wrote:
while at the same time you regard Ian Paisley as “an excellent and pious politician”. One final point June, if I may.
It is surely simple logic that political diversity in all communities and nations, is not under Biblical sovereignty, and indeed like society itself never can be.A constant assault upon governments lack of Bible direction is like chasing the wind. Blame upon any one individual for the overall output of parliament is like attributing all sin to one person, - when all involved are sinners.
None are righteous no not one! "Prov 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall." PS I guess I am not the only person around here who accepts Rev Paisley, seeing that there are hundreds of his sermons on SermonAudio. [URL=http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=Dr%2E%5EIan%5ER%2E%5EK%2E%5EPaisley]]]Rev. Dr. Ian Paisley[/URL] |
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| 7/3/10 10:20 AM |
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June wrote:
I find it curious On Rom 13"From the institution of magistracy: There is no power but of God. God as the ruler and governor of the world hath appointed the ordinance of magistracy, so that all civil power is derived from him as from its original, and he hath by his providence put the administration into those hands, whatever they are that have it. By him kings reign, Prov. 8:15. The usurpation of power and the abuse of power are not of God, for he is not the author of sin; but the power itself is. As our natural powers, though often abused and made instruments of sin, are from God’s creating power, so civil powers are from God’s governing power. The most unjust and oppressive princes in the world have no power but what is given them from above (Jn. 19:11), the divine providence being in a special manner conversant about those changes and revolutions of governments which have such an influence upon states and kingdoms, and such a multitude of particular persons and smaller communities. Or, it may be meant of government in general: it is an instance of God’s wisdom, power, and goodness, in the management of mankind, that he has disposed them into such a state as distinguishes between governors and governed" (M. Henry) |
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| 7/2/10 7:38 AM |
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AVG wrote:
Since it is VERY OBVIOUS that you are on the side of Ian Paisley and he can do no wrong in your eyes then all that remains is for us to know is First ALL mortals are sinners. Including Rev. Paisley.Second The question is NOT about Rev. Paisley. Third The question is about June's sweeping statement upon "ALL" politicians. AND about God's statement in Romans 13, which describes GOD's ACT in national government. Fourth This is a discussion about Bible precept. Consider Romans 13 and the government of Paul's day, and make a logical connection between his words, (the Word of God) and those "called" to be in government, (then or now). God's providence gives to us in the west "Democratic government" today. The basis of the way in which it works is that ALL people of a certain age and above can vote (choose) a representative of a party. Ulster did this and all religious convictions and none were voted in to Stormont. This also happens in all western nations including yours and mine.
Decisions and legislations then carried forward reflect these events and convictions. This is NOT the "fault" of any one individual. It is majority result whether we might agree with it or not. |
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| 6/30/10 4:07 PM |
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June wrote:
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." James 4:17 Ah June, I could equally post that verse to you in this debate.I would add
Jesus commands;
"43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Remember the people of Ulster June, the ordinary folk who yearned and bled for peace. That peace has been hard fought and won across the table as well as across the barrel of the gun.
Now they have democratically voted on both sides for their elected politicians. Would you deny them their peace? |
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| 6/30/10 3:00 PM |
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June wrote:
Central to true repentance is a turning from sin. Were an IRA man to turn genuinely from his murder and other terrorist crimes, he would turn himself in to the police! Only such an act will prove genuine repentance. Until such a change, professions of support for the police and the judiciary fall very far short of June
When Paul was inspired by God to write Romans 13 Israel was under military rule by the Roman Army. That was the government of the day which Paul addressed in this chapter.Paul does not call for repentance by the Romans. He accepts the foreign military government and then writes... "1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation." I suppose I could now say, "Go ye and do likewise!" Because it is God's Word. _____________ Colin Wallace. 700 British soldiers died in the "troubles" as they call it. Who shall we prosecute for their deaths? |
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| 6/30/10 9:16 AM |
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June wrote:
Now I pray that if God does not grant him repentance for his sell-out that He will remove him before he compromises even more than he has" I've never heard of your Mr. Carson, but if this is an example of his theological position on God's work in society, and specifically in government, then he like yourself, deletes Romans chapter 13.But my original point below is this sweeping conviction you imply, that God is not involved in the government of nations! And that when a specific Christian works in this field and sinful acts and decisions emerge from the WHOLE body of parliament, that God is somehow disengaged from the process.
The way which you and those whom you follow seem to think, is that God and His Church is ONLY working in the "perfect and pure" areas of life on earth. That when government makes unrighteous decisions that God is separated from that parliament/administration. The truth is that "ALL" mankind are sinful. - "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one" Ro 3:10/Psa 14:1,3. Also your premise does not deal with Rom 13. Does a Christian "perfectly" overcome all iniquity and unrighteousness around him/her? In reality the answer to this question is obviously "NO!!" |
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| 6/28/10 10:23 AM |
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BWS wrote:
Passing out Bibles is not consistent with the wisdom of Jesus Choosing a specific public event as depicted in this case, to hand out Bibles is picking a fight with the reprobate. We all know why he is attending this event and handing out Bibles.The question is why just this event? Why does he not hand out Bibles to all and sundry as a daily practice? There are many people who attend churches and don't get the truth from Scripture.
Why should he expect the reprobate and especially the sodomite to be any wiser? OR
Does he have the SPIRIT??? John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. |
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| 6/26/10 6:34 PM |
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If you are the Elect of God and God requires you to work in a political situation then God's Elect cannot be defeated, because God is their salvation - NOT work on earth!God is not defeated or perplexed by man's governing philosophies. Surely that is plain to all Christians. To suggest that there is a vocation which can defeat God's purpose or people is not a Christian conviction. Rev Ian Paisley proves this fact today. He is a Christian without doubt and proved to be an excellent and pious politician. As God states in Scripture Rom 13:
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." Now thats as plain as the nose on your face - Can't you read the Word of God? |
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