Where do we draw the line?

[Rev. Eric Culberson Jr.]

On my way home from work I began to comtemplate on this topic. Here on BPN I have been involved in, and observed many a discussions, some have gotten heated and some have been in fun. Some have been informative and some have not. Many have been repetative, and every now and then you will get a fresh topic that sparks a lot of interest. But I have also observed this not everyone believes the same thing. So my question is this when do we draw the line? Not everyone that we call brother/sister (in Christ) is. I heard a man say this about the faith some things we can debate vigorusly but we dont have to divide over it. But somethings dont line up with the Word and therefore should be divided over below I will list a few things that I belive are debatable if you have some or want to chime in please do so!

But ultimatley the foundation of every conversation needs to line up with this question that Jesus asked (highlighted means where or focus should be):

Matthew 16:13-18
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? [14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. [15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? [16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. [17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. [18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.


Here we see that the church was built on the foundation of the answer to this question!

So here we go:

Can salvation be lost?- Debate
Women Preachers?- Debate
Adherance to the Mosaic Law?- Debate
Certain Interpretations of scripture?- Debate
Name of God/YHWH- Debate
Can salvation be lost?-Debate
Speaking in tounges?- Debate
Tarring for the Holy Spirit?- Debate
When you recieve the Holy Spirit?-Debate

Is Jesus God?- Divide
The way to salvation?-Divide

What say ye?

[James Pierce]

Rev,

Which one shall we talk about first?

[Evangelist Altha Fugett]

I think your question is where do we draw the line? when one does not confess Jesus Christ

[James Pierce]

Evan,

If one confesses Jesus as Lord, then that means He is Lord over our lives, and we should be modeling His walk, which is in Torah.

[Evangelist Altha Fugett]

I agree

[Rev. Eric Culberson Jr.]

The walk "which is in Torah" is defintley a debate topic.

[Toni]

smilin'

[Rev. Eric Culberson Jr.]

Thanks your right I fixed it Sis. Fugett. But what if they confess Jesus but it's not, the one who raised bodily, the one whom Peter said "thou art the Christ!"?

[Toni]

None of the doctrines/topics mentioned would cause me to draw the line in terms of debating. Jesus didnt practice an exclusionary ministry. I'll talk scripture topics with anyone, but I also recognize when a persons spirit is open and/or when someones' mind is closed.

Jesus preached and ministered truth, even to religious leaders who didnt want to hear it. Today we have the Holy Spirit to help us discern where to throw down our pearls and to set us up with divine appointments so men can hear Him.

If there is a doctrine I know we dont agree on I leave it alone... trust God to send another laborer across my path or the other persons path and pray we receive truth. Otherwise its hey bro or sis, you'r you doing?!

[Rev. Eric Culberson Jr.]

But question now is are they really a brother or sister if ya'll not agreeing on the same foundational pripciple and that is the question of "Who do you say that he is?"

[James Pierce]

Rev,

Yashah says those who do the will of the father(keeping Torah) are them that are His brothers and sisters. So, go figure.

[Rev. Eric Culberson Jr.]

No, Jesus said the keep HIS commandments. That is a difference! And it's getting the topic off the course I intended. First answer where should the line be drawn?

[James Pierce]

Rev,

Yashah's commands are no different than His fathers! First, show me the difference between Yashah's commands, and Yehwah's commands, then you can make your case???