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1 | reassurance of lambs book of life | Rev 20:15 | Hank | 118780 | ||
Henry and Emmy: It is perfectly true that throughout the history of God's dealing with mankind, He has communicated in many ways: "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days HAS SPOKEN to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world." Please note the words "has spoken" which I placed in caps for emphasis. We learn of His speaking to us in his Son through the revealed word of God, the Bible, through which we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we may have life in His name. (cf. John 20:31). There is no new revelation. The Scriptures are complete, the canon is closed. Scripture, "sola scriptura," is that for which Jude appealed to the saints that they contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. (Jude 3). ..... You asked that Scripture be defined. Without going into a long-winded spiel, let's keep it simple. Scripture is the sacred writings of the Bible, the revealed word of God. That's what it meant to Paul when he said in 2 Timothy 3:16, "All Scripture is inspired by God..." --Hank | ||||||
2 | reassurance of lambs book of life | Rev 20:15 | Emmy | 118814 | ||
God had Jesus speak for HImwhile He was here. When He left the Spirit was sent to teach us. This Spirit has to be accessible to All. I cannot conceive of ALL having heard the scriptures, can you? That is really the point. The gospel is the gospel whether in writing or in word. There are literally millions who have never read or heard it. How can they be saved? Are you saying that one who has not heard the gospel cannot be saved? Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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3 | reassurance of lambs book of life | Rev 20:15 | BradK | 118820 | ||
Emmy, If I may interject on a point:-) Read Romans 1 and tell me if that does not answer "Are you saying that one who has not heard the gospel cannot be saved?" Particularly, is the force of verse 19 and 20. If one does not come to a saving knowledge of God through "what may be known of God is evident among them", how would one be saved? ALL are under the condemnation of sin, and ALL are judged guilty before God (vs. 32). There is simply put, no Plan B! There is no partiality with God. Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? Certainly not! For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. (Rom. 2:11,3:5,6,9) "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." (Rom. 3:23-24) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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