Santiago,
I didn't mean anything hurtful, or even mean by it.
I am trying to read this thread, without much involvement, trying to understand all the different positions here. One of the ways is to understand the labels people use for others, and for that matter on themselves. I thought these definitions help me clear up some peoples background, and hoped it might help other readers have a deeper understanding for what is going on here. If they are wrong ( I posted the website I got them from) then I welcome you letting me know. But please realize I do not mean anything hurtful by them. In fact, they are not my definitions at all but another ministries.
One of the things God has been showing me through my evangelistic efforts, and in reading this thread, is many other "Christian" positions other than my own. I am trying to appreciate them, and evaluate them against scripture. If they have merit, I embrace them. If not, I dismiss them. I dismiss them as my beliefs, but appreciate them when talking to others to try to understand them and discuss the scriptures in a Godly way.
I realize that no one man is perfect, especially myself, and not every belief everyone has is 100% true. But we should strive to try to evaluate our beliefs objectively, and try to be as sure as we can before we start teaching others that they are in line with God's word.
In conclusion, please understand my statements are not directed at you. I am not stating any opinion about your beliefs in this post, just trying to tell you where I am in my growth state now. I post the definitions as a part of my attempt to understand positions, and maybe to help another trying to understand your dialogue on this thread. I humbly apologize if they were offensive to you. And just remember, these definitions might be wrong to you, but are valid to at least this ministry I got them from.
God Bless,
Steve
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