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manichunter -> Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/3/2008 12:13:17 PM)

Has the Body of Christ every experienced a period of silence of any sort?



I myself do not know for sure, but I suspect that it is possible that certain segments or groups of Christianity can experience silence out of judgment for sin.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

From a quick and casual scan of information, books, and web information there are gaps in our history when there were periods of time when there was a lack inspiration and revelation that we know of. This might be due to a lack of written documentation existing and recorded as creditable. The information could have been controlled and destroyed. I will investigate.

Would God close His mouth and shut His ears off from His people who abide and persist in sin, and moreover corrupt His people and Scripture? I have no tangible proof, just speculation at this time. It could have happened. I will post after my research is complete.



colliefan -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/3/2008 10:24:57 PM)

Do you mean silence as a discipline of the church?

Lord, teach me to silence my own heart that I may listen to the gentle movement of the Holy Spirit within me and sense the depths which are of God.

Elijah de Vidas (Sixteenth Century)



J_Michael80 -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/4/2008 12:15:11 AM)

This is what manichunter is trying to ask:

Has the church and/or Christianity ever experienced "periods of silence?"

This is his theory:

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original: manichunter

From a quick and casual scan of information, books, and web information there are gaps in our history when there were periods of time when there was a lack of inspiration and revelation that we know of. This might be due to a lack of written documentation existing and recorded as creditable. The information could have been controlled and destroyed.



cybrjewls -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/4/2008 1:09:49 PM)

Greetings! It is written in Judges concerning periods when The Word of The Lord was rare, at certain times. The last Judge before the Kings of Israel were asked for by The People, as written beforehand in The Law of Moses that it would occur, was named Samuel. For God is Sovereign in His dealings with The People Israel, just as He is Sovereign in His Works with other Peoples on earth.

Perhaps because of the era so named in history of The Church of God involving itself in matters not found in faithful precepts, the Muslim Ottoman Empire expanded at The Allowance of God Almighty to reach even unto France in the battles and incursions of war. Suleyman, The Emporer or Mighty King of the Empire is well known and is named after Solomon the wise. Although that His name translates, also, as judaica in lineage family line may be notable as well.


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ORIGINAL: manichunter

Has the Body of Christ every experienced a period of silence of any sort?



I myself do not know for sure, but I suspect that it is possible that certain segments or groups of Christianity can experience silence out of judgment for sin.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

From a quick and casual scan of information, books, and web information there are gaps in our history when there were periods of time when there was a lack inspiration and revelation that we know of. This might be due to a lack of written documentation existing and recorded as creditable. The information could have been controlled and destroyed. I will investigate.

Would God close His mouth and shut His ears off from His people who abide and persist in sin, and moreover corrupt His people and Scripture? I have no tangible proof, just speculation at this time. It could have happened. I will post after my research is complete.



colliefan -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/4/2008 1:39:04 PM)

From that angle the church has never experienced God's silence. It was born through the Holy Spirit, and continues to experience direction through the Holy Writ. Her shepherds are to guide their flock by the feeding on the Word.



J_Michael80 -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/5/2008 1:14:18 AM)

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original: cybrjewls

It is written in Judges concerning periods when The Word of The Lord was rare, at certain times.


Thank you for that helpful insight. Could you please provide the specific chapter from the book of Judges? I'm sure everyone, including myself, would like to look into it.



Stephanos -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/5/2008 2:02:34 AM)

As a developing Church Historian, I have to say that at no time has there been "silence" in Christianity. I dont mean to make accusations or assumptions about people on this forum, but often times when people do say this, they tend to make generalizations about events, and see them as isolated events outside of the context as a whole.

For instance, if it was not for the Crusade, the Renaissance/Enlightenment would not have taken place, as through the Crusades many Italian City States gained money and power which gave them the ability to spend fortunes on development of the arts.

There also is a tendency to ignore parts of history because it deals with groups/issues that a perosn might find troublesome. Take for instance some great scholars and theologians in the Roman Catholic Church. SOme people ignore their works because they hate the RCC, but in doing so they ignore the works of great thinkers, and the impact they had on the entire Body of Christ. People such as Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis of Assisi, or several dozen Popes (good or bad) whose impact (again good or bad) influenced the development of Christianity.

I would say that in the entire history of Christianity, it would be very easy to pull several major events out of each century, as they relate to the development of Christianity as a whole. And dare I say, that I do believe that God has had His hand on these developments.



J_Michael80 -> RE: Periods of Silence for Christianity (7/5/2008 10:00:13 AM)

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original: stephanos

I don't mean to make accusations or assumptions about people on this forum, but often times when people do say this, they tend to make generalizations about events, and see them as isolated events outside of the context as a whole.


I believe the OP was just asking a general question in light of his theory. It was a harmless question and so far, has been a meaningful and interesting discussion. [;)]

Just an FYI. When I first joined this forum, I was accused of heresy, legalism, ignorance, fanaticism, full of bitterness, and going against God. Were these accusations hurtful? Yes. Nevertheless, I believe we all make mistakes and bad judgement (including myself). The most important thing is to make sure these unfortunate events don't happen on a consistant basis.



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