Re: [TruthTalk] Spirit/Soul

[Terry Clifton]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:     On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:24:18 -0500 Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this proves the point--such zeal for asceticism totally eclipses the Gospel   =================================================== If this is true, can you explain how that happens, and who makes that decision? Terry   T, Do you think JC is into asceticism, as much partying as he did?   E.g., in an over-arching biblical theology, place Jn 10:10 fairly, squarely in the mainstream of NT descriptive thought   Example, as far as Izzy's concerned, denying one's self (e.g.) a week of wedding partying in Cana and renouncing asceticism to follow JC are identical NT theologies (..think about it: =================================================================== We are followers.  Followers are commanded to deny self.  We are not told to party and the Bible does not portray Jesus as a party animal.  (After some thought) Terry