The Highway Open Forum http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php The Highway Open Forum The Highway - UBB.threads(tm) Re: How do you think the homosexual movement http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48808/Re_How_do_you_think_the_homose.html#Post48808 Posted by Pilgrim:
On the basis of sheer personal speculation, I expect that homosexuality but especially gay marriage will be given full recognition by law in the majority of the states here in the US. And, I fear that homosexuality will be appended to the current "hate crime laws" so that anyone speaking out against it will be subject to persecution, much like it is now in Canada.

In regard to co-habitation, I assume that real, true Christians have always considered this a sin which should be repented of no less than homosexuality, blaspheme, or fornication.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 05:42:04 PDT Re: What is your understanding of this passage? http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48802/Re_What_is_your_understanding_.html#Post48802 Posted by Pilgrim:
My understanding of the passage is similar to what the others have written but with a few differences.

The context of this passage follows a rather detailed excursus by the Lord Christ concerning His warning against "false prophets". He distinguishes between two types of trees; one that bears bad fruit and the other that bears good fruit. And He summarizes this teaching with, "Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.", in verse 20. And this "fruit" is that which is in conformity to the will of the Father. Jesus then explains the consequences and end of those who do not bear "good fruit" with an illustration, which is the passage under consideration.

1) On the last day, i.e., the day of Judgment... MANY, not few, but many will say. This should strike a note of fear in our hearts and cause everyone to examine themselves to see if they have a tendency to preen themselves over their alleged accomplishments, dedication, etc., toward God.

2) One's own personal assessment is not the (...)]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 10:45:35 PDT Re: Heretics in the PCA? http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48782/Re_Heretics_in_the_PCA.html#Post48782 Posted by chestnutmare:
This might help to answer your question Johan, The PCA's Apostasy: No More Lines in the Sand ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:52:16 PDT Re: The Mindset of Men At War http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48779/Re_The_Mindset_of_Men_At_War.html#Post48779 Posted by Jobeluan65:
“The last couple of weeks have been consumed with honoring fallen heroes, I have been directly involved in six U.S. fatalities over the past two weeks. It would be seven fatalities if you count the military working dog that we rendered honors for. There have been five Army Soldiers and one Navy Sailor that assisted with their mortuary preparation and conducted their ramp ceremonies. By way of review, the Ramp Ceremony or Hero Ceremony is a very solemn ceremony filled with military customs and courtesies. It is where I lead the procession of heroes, pall bearers and escorts between two lines Soldiers rendering honors as we load the heroes on the air plane or helicopter to begin their final flight home. It is for me a very sacred moment as a chaplain. I truly hate to do them because it means that America has lost some of its greatest treasures. But I also consider it a high calling and honor to be able to do it for these great Americans who have given their lives for their (...)]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:18 PDT Re: The Bible http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48769/Re_The_Bible.html#Post48769 Posted by Pilgrim:
Originally Posted By: Adopted
\Since the sin of not believing in God's words that are in union with His Spirit is truly inexplicable (blasphemy of the Spirit), I sometimes wonder even if our holy omniscient and innocent God even understands the depth of this sin.

1. God, being Omniscient certainly knows the nature and depth of pride, autonomy and rebellion, which is what unbelief is.

2. Since God ordained Adam's disobedience from all eternity, He obviously understood the depth of this sin which resulted in the Fall of all mankind, with the consequential and just punishment of a) an infinite guilt, and b) a corruption of man's very nature. The only remedy to redeem fallen mankind was the incarnation and crucifixion. The punishment and redemption of God's elect I think is evidence enough that God fully understands the 'depth of this sin'.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 03:06:21 PDT Re: Speaking out in the workplace/grievances http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48763/Re_Speaking_out_in_the_workpla.html#Post48763 Posted by Pilgrim:
We must at least try to be respectful and cordial to all men. When the Scripture commands us to love our neighbor as ourself, it isn't referring to our emotions, but rather to our actions. We are to do what is most beneficial for them rather than harmful to them. And this must NEVER be construed to mean we are to restrict our actions to those things which the world has classified as "positive". The Church is most loving when it excommunicates an unrepentant member. Thus, our actions must be prudent, just, done with the sole intent of the other person's good and motivated by one's love for God and the desire to glorify Him. Sometimes, wisdom would dictate that we remain silent too. wink]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 11:04:39 PDT Re: A Quote I Dislike http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48396/Re_A_Quote_I_Dislike.html#Post48396 Posted by li0scc0:
I think this is the main point...what does the user mean when they say this! Do they mean we are so focused on Biblical Orthodoxy that we fail to notice earthly sufferings? This CAN very well be true!
Or do they mean that we should ignore Biblical Orthodoxy and focus on the Social Gospel?
More times than not, I think people (indirectly) mean the 2nd. But it is imperative to know where they are coming from!]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:14:15 PDT Re: Free Bibles http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48369/Re_Free_Bibles.html#Post48369 Posted by chestnutmare:
Many years ago, I was involved in as a student handing out Bibles at Keene State College and the college would not permit us to distribute these on their property but the City of Keene did give us permission, so as long as we stood on the side-walk (property of the City) we were able to distribute the Bibles. Those distributing the Bibles were all KSC students too. I suppose if we were giving out anything else, there might not have been a problem, but, Bibles were not permitted.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:58:34 PDT Re: Shaking http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48200/Re_Shaking.html#Post48200 Posted by chestnutmare:
The University web sites says its "OREGON'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY" and "In keeping with our mission of Christian higher education, all employees – faculty, administration and staff – are committed Christians" It was called the "Friends Pacific Academy, established in 1885." So its a Quaker college.

I suppose when they finish school there, they could come to New Hampshire to get married since NH marries homosexuals. puke]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:28:28 PDT Re: Intentional or not http://www.the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/48181/Re_Intentional_or_not.html#Post48181 Posted by Pilgrim:
1. The EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) is not considered by some to be "conservative", i.e., holding to the doctrines and practices of the historic Presbyterian Church as it has applied the doctrines of the Westminster Standards, e.g., worship, ecclesiology, ecstatic gifts, etc. Their position on the ordination of women can be read HERE. Basically, the EPC relegates many of what have been considered to be 'essentials' to the non-essential category and thus there is a WIDE variation in doctrine and practice within the EPC's individual congregations.

2. The qualifications for Elder and Deacon are PRECISELY set forth in the propositional passages found in 1 Timothy and Titus. Those who reject them most often resort to linguistic gymnastics to justify ordaining women to those offices, or they flatly reject them as authoritative.]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:35:14 PDT