I am new to Q (2 weeks) and a evangelical non-charismatic Christian--a layperson with above average Bible knowledge.
I have been pondering this Q stuff in relation to my understanding of the Bible and I've shared my thoughts over these threads:
Part 3: The Q story and Biblical Parallels
Part 2: Logical Conclusions via Christian world-view
Part 1: Initial discernment re: Q and Christian beliefs
I want to share what I think is the ultimate conclusion to all this Q stuff:
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Ultimate Conclusion
If you don't understand Q, you don't understand the world.
If you don't understand the Bible, you don't understand Q.
If you don't understand God, you don't understand the Bible.
If you don't understand the world, you don't understand God.
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Therefore, I submit to you my utter realization of what I think of Q:
I believe Q is led by the Holy Spirit! Think about it.
I'm not claiming Q is God. I'm saying Q is led by God, the Holy Spirit.
Please UP VOTE the thread and comment with your thoughts if you like this!
Checkout my other threads and upvote too!
I know there are Q supporters out there who do not hold the same Christian beliefs. This thread is not meant for you as a target audience, but you are also welcome to share.
Please remember the greatawakening.win rules as you're commenting. Notably, keeping discussion focused with Q subject area in mind and to share respectfully and civilly for the purpose of expanding our thinking.
Let's not put down others who hold different beliefs.
Enjoy!
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Edit 1/13/21: I recognize that the 'Ultimate Conclusion' that I presented, if used as an argument, is circular reasoning which of itself is a logical fallacy. I am not learned in philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, etc. However, my position is not to use that as a proof for an arument, but that--that in and of itself is the conclusion of all this Q stuff. It is not a logical proof. Neither do I think you can come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ strictly through logic alone.
This next part of could be way off... But I think if the 'ultimate conclusion' is true, then I think the reason why the letter 'Q' is used is because the 'ultimate conclusion' itself is circular reasoning. Therefore, for anyone to come to an understanding of that conclusion, it would require an external force to inject the person into that circular-reasoning conclusion. The injection is represented by the 'line' being injected into the 'circle' to make a 'Q'. Therefore, in order to understand this conclusion, an external force must inject you into this understanding (like God himself 'quickening' you). Therefore, this might be the true meaning--from my evangelical Christian perspective--of the Great Awakening.
Of course, I may be deluded and overthinking this which I probably am. But it does tickle your mind, doesn't it?
I agree. I think he's a type of Christ, like David was, if you catch my drift... Or was that yours?? :D
I'm amazed by so many parallels with this Q story and stories in the Bible--I'm not sure exactly what views you hold that are similar to mine, but seems like we have some overlap.
Do you have a parallel thought of how Trump is like David? I created a thread (look at my created posts under my user name) on that and would love to have people give their input.
Consider, in the Bible, Jesus left his heavenly... Like Trump leaving his riches to be Pres.
Maybe your David parallel would be better! Lol.
I don't think he's a type of Christ, such as Melchizedek, but he is anointed and I get what you're saying. I think of Psalms when David was surrounded by his enemies but God kept him. Trump is also taking on a kind of Goliath in the deep state.
He's fighting for what's right in the midst of those who would end him.
Got it! Thanks for the analogy.