Gnostic texts..what are they?

Theology
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Only a pleasure @Joanne.1966 .

J.

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Noted @ns13 should be interesting on what you have to say.

J.

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lol so you can type a question into your AI lol seems like anything you post has never came from your heart or your head just a computer sad

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@ns13. What you are surmising, has never been my personal experience with @Johann. Even when he copies, or pastes text from another source, I have always felt it is EXACTLY what he wants to say, i.e. I have always felt the message of the text comes from his heart. Maybe I’m just looking through the process into the person. IDK.

KP

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Hmmm. @ns13

In all cases, Romans 12:21 commands mē nikƍ hypo tou kakou alla nikā en tƍ agathƍ to kakon (do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good). The one who mocks may type with sarcasm, but the believer speaks with truth and calm, showing that the mind of Christ (phronein en Christƍ, Philippians 2:5) governs every reply.

Marks of the True Christian
Rom 12:9 Living in Love
¶ Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; be attached to what is good,
Rom 12:10 being devoted to one another in brotherly love, esteeming one another more highly in honor,
Rom 12:11 not lagging in diligence, being enthusiastic in spirit, serving the Lord,
Rom 12:12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in affliction, being devoted to prayer,
Rom 12:13 contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

Rom 12:14 ¶ Bless those who persecute, [Some manuscripts have “who persecute you”] bless and do not curse them .
Rom 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Rom 12:16 Think the same thing toward one another; do not think arrogantly [Literally “think not the arrogant”], but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own sight [Literally “in the sight of yourselves”].
Rom 12:17 Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for what is good in the sight of all people.
Rom 12:18 If it is possible on your part , be at peace with all people.
Rom 12:19 Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” [A quotation from Deut 32:35] says the Lord.
Rom 12:20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by [*Here “by ” is supplied as a component of the participle (“doing”) which is understood as means] doing this, you will heap up coals of fire upon his head.” [A quotation from Prov 25:21–22]
Rom 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Why NOT rejoicing WITH me @ns13 ?

J.

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I’m holding a feast, you wanna join?

Gonna be grandeur
it’s a wedding, such a beautiful day right


I have two uncles, both of them makes speeches
 complete the following sentence

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I have two uncles, both of them make speeches, but one speaks to move hearts while the other speaks to impress minds.

Close enough?

J.

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No, both uncles are none other than the dad and step-dad, the step dad gave a heartfelt message but the dad, never came


Yep
it happened yesterday
.

The dad was a drunkard, if you don’t know


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To be precise, @Samuel_23 asked the reader to complete the “following” sentence, but then no sentence followed. @Johann, you complete the “preceding” sentence. I like your completion, but it didn’t follow the specific rules, even if you feel you followed the implied rules.

(smile)
KP

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I’m holding a feast, you “wanna” join?

“Gonna” be grandeur
it’s a wedding, such a beautiful day right


I have two uncles, both of them makes speeches
 complete the following sentence.

You “complete” the sentence @KPuff

J.

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Still waiting on a “following” sentence in want of completing. Are you asking to have the preceding sentence completed? Or didn you mean to say:

" I’m holding a feast, you “wanna” join?
“Gonna” be grandeur
it’s a wedding, such a beautiful day right


(Complete the following sentence.)
I have two uncles, both of them makes speeches


When I parlay with Sam, precision is paramount,
Not that to Sam I need give an account,
But since Sam’s persona projects exactness
It leaves no room for sloppy abstractness.

So, what sentence would you have me complete, Bro @Samuel_23?

Your friend in Truth
KP

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No, both uncles are none other than the dad and step-dad, the step dad gave a heartfelt message but the dad, never came


Yep
it happened yesterday
.

The dad was a drunkard, if you don’t know


Not that I have to give an account to you or Sam @KPuff

J.

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Confidential to @Johann
Right, I read that too. I have a theory, but I don’t think I should share it; not publically anyway. Some clues to my theory were drawn from Sam’s participation in the “Lobby” recently, and his trip to Athens.

K

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Then I would suggest that all theories, discussions, and personal sharings be kept in the “Lobby,” and not brought into this space.

J.

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“The Lobby” is a public space. Do you mean in a private chat (DM)?

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What seems to be the issue here, @Kpuff? What led you to step in regarding what I wrote to Sam?

J.

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No issue. I’m just a bit concerned about Sam, that’s all. DM me, if you want to talk about it more.
K

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sorry guys I became drunk and wrote nonsense, even I don’t know what I wrote :blush:

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Hmm, it read as such.
I know you are dealing with a lot of pressures. I am praying Our Father bless you with His unignorable presence.

KP

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If I ever fooled yall into thinking I understood you please accept my sincerest apology.