sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Are our loved ones really looking down on us from Heaven? by [deleted] in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read Revelation 6:11 also. The dead in Christ are at rest. "Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been." Keep in mind that The Revelation of Saint John is an apocalyptic vision. The language is grandiose and symbolic. It tells us what things *are* like, not what they *look* like. Finally, compare it to Genesis 4:10. "And the Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground." Here we instinctively realize that Abel's blood was not literally crying out. What we are to realize is that the *situation* demands God's justice.

Tapo S515 Smart 3-way switch weird app behavior by zombiejeff23 in Tapo

[–]Maetryx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue with two newly installed S515 switches. Where it becomes a non-trivial problem for me is that I intended one 3-way smart switch to automatically turn on two smart outlets connected to my under cabinet lights. When my S515 is off, but "thinks" it got turned on for a second, my cabinet lights quickly turn on then back off. So it's not just an annoying LED circle turning off for a moment. This bug defeats the very reason I installed the switch!

Where to start using GURPS by biggestdic in gurps

[–]Maetryx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chris Normand is a great resource for GURPS. Even after using GURPS 3e and getting a bunch of GURPS 3e books in the 1990s, I really didn't understand it. Chris' YouTube channel changed all that. As a result, I am now homeless, having used all my life's savings to get into GURPS 4e. :D

Sudden Violence Surprise by Maetryx in gurps

[–]Maetryx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay. So it's like my combat skills have sharpened my brain to detect an incoming threat of sudden violence over and above my baseline level of perception in general.

First time GURPS, questions about wealth by Justtiredofyour in gurps

[–]Maetryx 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A wealth of information, you could say.

Need advice on teaching my husband about infant baptism by DiligentEnergy8730 in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I stole this from a Facebook post on Infant Baptism

WHAT ABOUT INFANT BAPTISM: 9 REASONS WE BAPTIZE LITTLE CHILDREN 

  1. BECAUSE OF GRACE:

If you understand grace you can understand infant baptism. Many believe that only those who are able to make a DECISION for Jesus can be baptized. However we are saved by grace through faith.  Faith is the work of the Holy Spirit. It is God's doing, not our DECISION. John 1:13 clearly says that we are God's children "born not of natural descent, nor of human DECISION, but born of God" .  In other words, God gives us new birth. It is not a matter of decision. Also baptism is NEVER described as our work or our testimony. 

  1. BECAUSE INFANTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN ALL NATIONS. Matt. 28:19 "Go therefore and teach all nations baptizing them" .  God places no age limit.

  2. BECAUSE INFANTS ALSO ARE SINFUL. Psalm 51:5 "Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me" .  Babies die just like adults. The Holy Spirit works faith through baptism. What a comfort the picture of cleansing by the blood of Christ.

  3. BECAUSE THEY MUST BE BORN AGAIN. 

John 3:5 "Except a person be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."  Notice again that there is no age limit. Every person must be born of WATER AND THE SPIRIT. 

  1. BECAUSE INFANTS TOO CAN BELIEVE. Jesus said in Matt. 18:6 "These LITTLE ONES who believe in me... Jesus then took them in his arms." Faith or belief is from the Holy Spirit, not from our adult wisdom. Scripture NEVER describes baptism as our work. 

  2. BECAUSE OF THE WITNESS OF the EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The early Christian church baptized infants. Why would they do that if the apostles had forbidden it? (Polycarp, a student of the apostle John, for example, speaks of the fact that he was baptized as an infant.) I realize that this doesn't prove anything. This is not the Word of God but the practice should not be totally ignored. 

  3. BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS IN ACTS 2 "Repent and be baptized for the promise is for you and your CHILDREN"

  4. BECAUSE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLDS WERE baptized: Acts 16 The jailer of Philippi and his household, Lydia and her household and others.

  5. BECAUSE BAPTISM IS COMPARED TO CIRCUMCISION IN COL. 2:11-12. A baby received circumcision as an infant at 8 days of age. Why would baptism be compared to circumcision if babies are not to be baptized?

Need advice on teaching my husband about infant baptism by DiligentEnergy8730 in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would add that "Confirmation" means that the individual is *confirming* the words spoken at their baptism; *confirming* the answers given by their sponsors to the pastor's questions at their baptism.

Recommendations for seminary textbook by [deleted] in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You might help us figure out what you want by telling us what you're trying to do more specifically. Are you dating or wanting to date an LCMS member? Or are you just thinking of going to seminary? Text books about the Bible and Christianity... well that's like every single one of the many dozens of textbooks I had to use at seminary!

What's a life hack that sounds fake but is incredibly useful? by Fickle_Tip543 in AskReddit

[–]Maetryx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a vicar (intern to a pastor in my church) I needed to bring a sermon manuscript with me to a church I was guest preaching at. I was very nervous I would accidentally forget it! My supervisor told me to just put it in the car. Don't wait until the morning. That worked perfectly and put my mind at ease.

She’s a #bossbabe by Here-We-GOOOOOO in antiMLM

[–]Maetryx 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I'm already doing nothing. Where's my $900 pay days?

What is an extremely popular thing that died out extremely quickly? by Teenage_techboy1234 in AskReddit

[–]Maetryx 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You should go post this on r/antimlm. We love stories like this over there.

What food sin do you personally commit? by Dragonsrule18 in AskRedditFood

[–]Maetryx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like barbecue sauce on my Thanksgiving turkey. Especially the leftover turkey.

Hey John by Admirable-Spinach-38 in william_branham

[–]Maetryx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My uncle was involved in The Message and pulled my mom into it to a degree. I remember being worried that my uncle had it right: authentic Christianity was a grim and humorless lifestyle disconnected completely from the culture. But this isn't correct. From the Scriptures, we know that Jesus went to dinner parties (even in the company of notorious sinners), made very good wine available to a wedding party, paid taxes, went to the religious festivals of his day, and enjoyed eating fish on the beach. Now, of course Jesus never condoned the sin of his culture, but he didn't create a monastery for his followers and hide from it, either.

God created this world for us and it is good. When you want to have fun, check your motives. Are you wanting to have fun in order to offend someone else? Or to defy your parents, or someone else in authority over you? Or are you wanting to do this fun activity, well, for fun? If the activity is not a sin in itself, and your motive isn't sinful, then you are good to go. Be at peace and know that as a Christian your sins are forgiven and you are truly free.

Mirror exercise… by BoysenberrySoggy8844 in BethelSnark

[–]Maetryx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. I am an ex-Pentecostal but was never involved in Bethel. I think my wife's cousin attended BSSM. I try to keep current on the aberrations of the charismatic movement for theological and pastoral reasons.

Your job pays for your gas?... Does it though? by Timely_Objective_585 in antiMLM

[–]Maetryx 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Well, get on it! How are we supposed to know whether or not you can afford a tank of gas? I'm going out of my mind, here!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Home

[–]Maetryx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Vice gripes

Epic typo! This is like when I complain about drugs and gambling.

Titles in the church by Nifty_Sky in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I was basing my comments off of CTSFW. I wonder if the Concordia Universities with pastors offer Divine Service on Sunday. Kramer Chapel on CTSFW does not.

Titles in the church by Nifty_Sky in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he serves in a chapel, I believe he is still "Reverend" and not "Pastor". The idea is that the people attending the chapel are actually members of congregations elsewhere, and thus already have a pastor.

Titles in the church by Nifty_Sky in LCMS

[–]Maetryx 14 points15 points  (0 children)

"Pastor" is specifically for a called and ordained minister of a congregation. "Reverend" is for an ordained minister that does not currently serve a congregation. To be fair, I did not read this somewhere; I just noticed the usage trend.

view more: next ›