Comments on: In the World But Not of the World: The Separation of Christians From the Ways of This World http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:03:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pete Macinta http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18147 Pete Macinta Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:04:00 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-18147 Very interesting article. As a pastor, in the past decade or so I have been avoiding the worldly trappings of these holidays (Resurrection Day/Christmas) in church. Notice I say Res. Day. Yes, "Easter" does occur in the KJV, but unless I am mistaken, it is the passover. Will have to check the Greek again on that. We note the incarnation around the end of Sept and start of Oct. There is a theory that that is when Christ was born. Years back we had "Hallelujah Night" for Halloween time, but that has now become "Reformation Day." Worshiping on Sunday I see no problem with--we should worship every day. Besides, thanks to one of the kings of England, our calendar was changed by 10 days. I can go on. Anyhow, great article. Very interesting article. As a pastor, in the past decade or so I have been avoiding the worldly trappings of these holidays (Resurrection Day/Christmas) in church. Notice I say Res. Day. Yes, “Easter” does occur in the KJV, but unless I am mistaken, it is the passover. Will have to check the Greek again on that. We note the incarnation around the end of Sept and start of Oct. There is a theory that that is when Christ was born. Years back we had “Hallelujah Night” for Halloween time, but that has now become “Reformation Day.” Worshiping on Sunday I see no problem with–we should worship every day. Besides, thanks to one of the kings of England, our calendar was changed by 10 days. I can go on.

Anyhow, great article.

]]> By: Teresa M Sims http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18143 Teresa M Sims Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:19:52 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-18143 I really like this article it was like going to sunday school. I enjoyed all of your work and thank you so much for all of your support and advice I really like this article it was like going to sunday school. I enjoyed all of your work and thank you so much for all of your support and advice

]]> By: Mama Heartfilled http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18089 Mama Heartfilled Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:06:55 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-18089 Good work! You make a good Bible scholar! Good work! You make a good Bible scholar!

]]> By: clay hurtubise http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18049 clay hurtubise Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:44:46 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-18049 Good job. Thanks, Clay P.S. You deserve a McKitten for that! Good job.
Thanks,
Clay
P.S. You deserve a McKitten for that!

]]> By: Karen Gross http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-18025 Karen Gross Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:28:39 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-18025 Yes - I am saying that Christianity was a new religion right from the time of Christ and that the idea of the early church leaders incorporating pagan customs into Christ's church is the very opposite of the history recorded in the Bible. The Corinthian Christians lived in a city well-known for its prostitutes and excess in every vice popular at the time - somewhat like the Las Vegas of the first century. Paul instructed them to live in the world (that is - don't go off and live in a cave ) but not of the world (don't join in with the sinful practices of the people around them.) Yes – I am saying that Christianity was a new religion right from the time of Christ and that the idea of the early church leaders incorporating pagan customs into Christ’s church is the very opposite of the history recorded in the Bible. The Corinthian Christians lived in a city well-known for its prostitutes and excess in every vice popular at the time – somewhat like the Las Vegas of the first century. Paul instructed them to live in the world (that is – don’t go off and live in a cave ) but not of the world (don’t join in with the sinful practices of the people around them.)

]]> By: jamie mullen http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-17991 jamie mullen Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:01:04 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-17991 I'm not sure what the point you are trying to make here. Are you claiming that all the christian customs that resemble pagan customs being practiced simultaneously with the conversion to christianity are merely coincidences? I’m not sure what the point you are trying to make here. Are you claiming that all the christian customs that resemble pagan customs being practiced simultaneously with the conversion to christianity are merely coincidences?

]]> By: Goodselfme http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-17981 Goodselfme Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:01:29 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-17981 Well done with presentation to be so uplifting. Thank you. Well done with presentation to be so uplifting. Thank you.

]]> By: PR Mace http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/comment-page-1/#comment-17971 PR Mace Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:32:13 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world-the-separation-of-christians-from-the-ways-of-this-world/#comment-17971 Another inspiration for us. I really enjoy your writing. Another inspiration for us. I really enjoy your writing.

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