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1 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99587 | ||
Dear EdB, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question. I know you are correct in the Categories you outlined in your answer, but I am still wondering: 1. Why aren't the Pauline epistles listed in the order they were written? According to the Life Application Bible notes: Galatians was probably written in 49AD, making it the first of Paul's epistles. Why wasn't Galatians placed 1st in the Pauline epistles? 1st and 2nd Thessonians were written in AD51 and Romans was written in AD57. Both were written from Corinth by Paul. And yet 1st and 2nd Thess are listed last in the Pauline epistles, just before the pastoral epistles. Why weren't they placed before Romans? The rest of the Pauline epistles seem to be generally listed in the order they were written except Philemon. 1Cor AD 55-56; 2Cor AD 55-57; Eph AD 60-62; Phil AD 61-62; Col AD 60-61; 1Tim AD 62-64; 2Tim AD 66-67; Titus AD 63-64; Philemon AD 60-62 2. I am also wondering why the General epistles were put in that order. The only one that seems out of order according to the date it was written is Jude AD 65-80. If the date they were written is not the criteria for why they were placed in that order, why didn't they group the epistles from the Lord's brothers (James and Jude) together? Or at least put Jude before 1st John and keep all the epistles John wrote together which includes Revelation? I would appreciate any comments on these questions that you may have. Blessings, Pam D |
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2 | Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? | NT general Archive 1 | EdB | 99633 | ||
Pam First the dates are very subjective. Most can be debated. Secondly chronology is really not important here as much as how one book builds upon another. It is hard to explain and maybe I see it because that is how it is but I see a flow of one thought to the next and they seem to complement each other. To me the only two books I think could be move around is Jude and James and their placement seems reasonable to me. As to their actual sequence I don’t have a definite answer, but I think I once read Paul’s epistles were placed in that order based on the perceived importance of the teaching of the each epistle. I suspect that may be the reason for the sequence of the rest also. EdB |
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3 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Pam D | 99673 | ||
Glad to have found you on the internet Ed. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I very much appreciate your answer to my question. I have another question that I have posted on this site, but since you seem so knowledgeable I would be very interested in hearing your response to my question. I have already searched this site for this subject matter and came up with nothing helpful. My question is "What is my role in my own sanctification?" Blessings. Pam |
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4 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | EdB | 99711 | ||
Pam Let me take the coward's way out and let some one else answer for me. SANCTIFICATION, ENTIRE. Is it the privilege of believers to be wholly sanctified in this life? The doctrine of the Roman Catholic church is that baptism, rightly administered, washes away not only guilt but also depravity of every kind; and thus, in its own peculiar way, that church answers the question in the affirmative (see Baptism). Among Protestant theologians there is wide difference of belief; and there are undoubtedly greater differences of statement, because of confusion in the use of terms. We have space only to indicate in a most general way the two leading views and to add a few suggestions for guidance. The Calvinistic View. To the Calvinists, sanctification is imperfect in this life. Corruption of nature remains even in the regenerate so that during this life no man is able to live without sin. For formal expression of this doctrine the reader is referred to the Westminster Confession and to the Larger Catechism of the Presbyterian church. The Methodist View. The Methodists, on the other hand, despite various shades of opinion and form of statement, see entire sanctification in a true and scriptural sense as being attainable in this life; and accordingly, Christians may arrive at a state of spiritual purity in which they are able to remain free from condemnation. This view is in agreement with the Calvinistic in regarding sanctification as distinct from regeneration (see Regeneration). But it is in strongest contrast thereto in regarding the work of spiritual purification as one that may be wrought instantaneously and in the present life. It should be said that the essential features of Methodist doctrine are held by many other denominations. Summary of New Testament Statement. The NT presents the doctrine of sanctification in three aspects: positional, experiential, and ultimate. Positional sanctification is the possession of everyone “in Christ.” The great doctrinal epistles of the NT first present the marvels of saving grace manifested in the believer’s position and then close with an appeal for life consonant with this divinely wrought position (Romans 12:1; Ephes. 4:1; Col. 3:1-2). Positional sanctification is just as complete for the weakest and youngest believer as it is for the strongest and oldest. It depends only upon one’s union with and position “in Christ.” All believers are “saints” and are “sanctified” (Acts 20:32; 1 Cor. 1:2; 1 Cor. 6:11; Hebrews 10:10, 14; Jude 1:3). First Corinthians presents proof that imperfect believers are nevertheless positionally sanctified and therefore “saints.” The Corinthian Christians were carnal in life (1 Cor. 5:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:1-8), but they are twice said to have been “sanctified” (1 Cor. 1:2 and 1 Cor. 6:11). Thus this positional aspect of sanctification is absolutely essential if the doctrine as a whole is to be clearly understood. Experiential. The basis of experiential sanctification, or actual holiness of life, is positional sanctification, or what one is in Christ. Only those “in Christ,” that is, regenerate and thus concomitantly sanctified, are candidates for experiential sanctifications. This phase of sanctification is effected by faith that reckons upon one’s position in Christ (Romans 6:1-10). One’s position is true whether or not he reckons or counts it as true. But it becomes experientially real only in proportion as one reckons it to be true (Romans 6:11). Ultimate. This is glorification or complete conformity to Christ at His coming (1 John 3:1-3; Romans 8:29-30; Jude 1:24-25). The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright © 1988. Database © 1997 NavPress Software. EdB |
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5 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 99713 | ||
EdB - What's the term they use on Fox News: fair and balanced? And what's their slogan: We report, you decide? That's what I believe your post is: fair and balanced. You report and let the users decide. That's the kind of informative stuff I like to see on StudyBibleForum. Good work, Ed. --Hank | ||||||
6 | What is my role in my sanctification? | NT general Archive 1 | EdB | 99714 | ||
Hank Thank you my brother EdB |
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