[Faith-talk] The Bible Literally

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Sarah,

Of course I don't believe we should stone people.  New Testament 
Christians are not under law, but under grace.  Please don't 
over-react to what I say.  I wasn't trying to put words in your 
mouth, and I'm not going to argue points with you.  Scripture 
comments on Scripture, and we need to take it as a whole.

I'm not judging, and you shouldn't either.  Every time I say 
something about my beliefs, you come back with statements that 
insinuate that I come at things from the wrong perspective.  I'm 
not where you are, and I don't deal with the people you deal 
with.  So many people have negative church experiences, and I 
only share mine here to be an encouragement, not to hold it up as 
better or worse.  I agree that things were much different when 
the Bible was written, but basically humans were the same for the 
same sin nature and the same need for a Saviour.

Nowadays people leave out things like the shed blood of Christ as 
part of their beliefs, saying its disgusting or whatever.  I 
could give many examples of things that many who call thems 
Christians disregard.  This is not the place for that, and I 
don't have time right now, as I need to get ready for work.

I don't want David Andrews to shut down this list because we 
can't get along.  As long as we are living on this earth, there 
will be differences in living standards, poverty, sickness, 
blindness, sadness, happiness, immorality, and such like.  God 
has placed each of us where He has so that we may grow in our 
relationship with Him and minister to others around us.  Please 
don't slam me because I'm a conservative, fundamental believer.

Have a great day in the Lord!

Blessings,

Linda