Ken Silva Is A Great Watch Dog

While i’m all about putting people in their place i wouldnt waste any of that amazing creative energy you have on slamming this Silva douche. He’s obviously got no life to speak of and spends his time picking apart other peoples lives.

and when it really comes down to it we know jesus cares about words like shit, fuck, and damn because the bible clearly states it somewhere.

First clean up your mouth then love your neighbor. i think thats something the white bearded, blue eyed saviour once said. i’m not really sure though, its been a while since i cracked open the good book.

*wiping a tear from my eye*

I love you, man.

I love you, man.

Ken… we love you too. At least we try.

Corey,

Maybe you should crack open your Bible more often so you know the truth of God.

2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

Colossians 3:8
But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for
edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 5:4
and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

I could go on and on but I think those verses clearly state that type of talk is not necessary for Christians. You might want to think about 1 Corinthians 5:20 and what it means to be an ambassador of Christ.

I find the above post offensive as a person who claims to be a follower of Christ.

Josh,

I guess you didn’t know those are not my words but the word of God. The truth is sharper than a two edge sword. I guess it hurts.

Hey Josh what does God mean when He says be holy like I Am holy. What does it mean when Jesus says if you love me you will obey my commandments?

It is one thing to desire not to sin and fall way short of perfection but it is another thing when you embrace it and say things like Corey said. Of course I wouldn’t expect anything different from a site that glorifies sin.

Josh,

So to point out sin is wrong? Really? Hmm what did Jesus do to the your rich young ruler? Did he not point out his sin and what did Jesus let him do? Walk away sad. He didn’t tell him well its ok come and follow me anyways.

I guess I should just embrace sin, role in it, take part in it? We shouldn’t hold each other accountable? Try to encourage one another not to sin?

There is a huge difference between me and a pharisee you might want to read through Luke 18. I am the sinner sitting on the flour banging my chest asking God to forgive me for I am the worst of all sinners.

I don’t desire to sin against the God who was willing to die for me. If you claim to be a Christian then the desire not to sin against a perfect God should be a high priority.

You might also want to take a look at Ezekiel 33 and read about being a watchman.

“is it ok if i desire a sin drenched form of perfection?”

Hmm; well “Christ-follower,” what did Jesus say – “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48)

Uh-oh, looks like perfection isn’t a sin…it’s a command to live up to. And then there’s that rascal Paul also upsetting the emerging worldly wagon:

“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.”

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

“All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” (Philippians 3:10-16)

Near as I can tell, doesn’t look to me like you boyz iz even tyin’ here.

Ken, i never professed to be a “christ follower”, so i’m not sure were you’re getting that from.

Not everyone that comments on josh’s blog professes a seamless faith in jesus or for that matter any faith at all.

Josh,

sorry man, i probably should just shut up at this point. i’m just having a lot of fun getting a rise out of these religious types that keep commenting on this post. i suppose it could also be the Bridgeport Ebenezer Ale talking.

“i’m playing around too with my coy, veiled comments.”

Yo cuz. I b 2. I thought ya’ll were trackin’ wit’ me homez.

Ain’t lookin’ 2 throw down. Peace out dawg. Fer real.

And thanks for the nomination sparky.

Wow.

“THE GODS AREN’T ANGRY” maybe but certain Evangelicals sure are.

I never got as far as psych0logy 101, but I’m sure all that anger tells us something.

“Ken is sarcastic?”

O, surely you jest!

just relax. have a beer. and ligthen up.

Ha… first time I read this I read:

have a bear. light up.

have a bear. light up.

And when I say bear, I mean beer. Ugh.

Have a beer. Light up.

“Hell is a human construct.”

Nah-uh; ‘les one is referring to the God-Man’s human nature.

But to the actual Jesus of the Bible, Hell is a very real place originally created for the Devil and his angels.

And even as nice a guy as he seems to be, Doug Pagitt isn’t going to be able to argue it away.

Matthew 25:41 to be exact, strait from Jesus’ mouth.

Not made up by humans but created by Jesus.

You might want to read all of chapter 25 so you can get the full gest of what Christ claims. It’s always good never to read a single Bible verse without taking it in context. Verse 46 in that passage reiterates that it is eternal punishment.

Dave,

Well when we want to talk scripture I am all about it. If people have real questions and seeking truth then I am willing to discuss. If people want to play games than I am out.

How many scriptures talk about hell? Dave go check Revelation 21:8. That also talks about who is going to hell or called the second death (separation from God).

Why do you deny such a clear scriptural truth. There is a hell and people are going to be punished eternaly. Can you tell me what the heck Jesus is talking about in this passage if it is not a place of eternal punishment?

Why not do a word study. Look up all the passages on hell, lake of fire, gnashing of teeth, outer darkness and let me know what all these passages mean if it is not a literal place.

Give me some scripture references that says there is not a hell. Give me any scriptutural evidence. Instead of opining your opinion.

So if we do a word study are we to think that Jesus is reffering to the dump outside of the city that had constant fire?

but what about the original manuscript was matt 25 41 in the original? or added later?

Nicholas,

We better not throw out chapter 25 of Matthew. I couldnt remember if it was the end of Mark or Matthew but it is Mark.

Matthew 25 is found in the Barcelona Papyrus (dated 66 AD) (early manuscripts) Anyways there is more than enough scripture to prove an actual hell.

yeah there is definitely no end of mark. . that is for sure. .

but what about the second half of that matt 25? is that in the 66 CE script?

Why don’t we throw out the whole Bible and you guys just continue to believe what you want to believe?

How about study the Bible and instead of pouring your own meaning into it let it speak for itself.

Do you think the questions you are raising haven’t been addressed by people smarter than both you and I? Again I ask show me something from God that refutes what I am saying. Show me some scripture that says I am wrong?

You can speculate all you want. Can you show me the evidence that the Matthew 25 was added after the fact? Where is the evidence? Is Matthew 25 the only spot where Jesus or any other author talks about hell?