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1 | What happens immediatly after you die? | 2 Corinthians | jlhetrick | 180568 | ||
Hello ebrain, Sorry if I offended you, but I won't take responsibility for saying what I did not say. My friend, I believe the insult is from you and being offended is mine to claim. There is nothing in my post that should have been misinterpreted as my having said that you intentionally posted something that you knew to be false. But in the case that you are unable or unwilling to consider my words objectively, I feel obliged to make myself clear. I wrote: "I am confident that you are aware of the biblical evidence that weakens, if not totally defeats, your teaching here." I must retract my entire statement; not because it was what you interpreted it to be, but becuase you have now convinced me that you are not aware of the biblical evidence that weakens, if not totally defeats, your teaching regarding soul sleep. Had you been truly interested in considering my post and it's intent, you would have concluded that I do not take a position that calls yours wrong and another thought right. My point was that this issue has been discussed and debated for a long, long, long time. The conclusions that I have read by most teachers (who I respect and trust) is that the bible simply does not clearly defend either position. With this said, either side can make a very long-winded, logical argument and use Scripture to support their argument (sort of how you did in your 3 parts). My response to you, was to point out that while you are making the argument, there is another view that contradicts you and does so with equal enthusiasm and referencing of Scripture. My fault was in assuming you knew this. My intention was not to offend and certainly not to insinuate or out-right say that you were guilty of false teaching. Please forgive me for not being clear about that the first time. ebrain, I have followed your posts for some time on this Forum. I have agreed with much of what you have to say. I have also disagreed with some of your teaching and even confused by a few things you have posted. I willing to believe that at least one other can say the same thing about my own posts (if not many more). I am long past the place in my life where I believe I have all the answers. I am also long past the point (praise God) where I simply take what others have to say at face-value. Let me end by saying; our goal here on the Forum should always be to teach sound doctrine. On issues such as this one, our responsibility is to demonstrate to the best of our ability what the Scriptures say on the topic. I recommend reading Charles Ryrie. He is one of those I referred to that I respect and trust. I do not agree with every position he takes. I do trust him because where issues are controversial he explains both or all sides of the argument. That's responsibility. (NOTE: I am not saying that C. Ryrie takes either position on the topic of "soul sleep" as I have never read and have no idea what he does or does not believe on the topic. My reference to Mr. Ryrie was regarding his approach to teaching). ebrain, I pray that we do not allow an issue so unessential to our salvation to devide us. God bless, Jeff |
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2 | What happens immediatly after you die? | 2 Corinthians | ebrain | 180624 | ||
Hi Jeff. Thank you for your post, and kind words of encouragement. Your apology is accepted, and as you can see fellowship is restored. I do not feel ,however, that there is any point in continuing our exchanges on the subject of "Soul Sleep", for the very reason that you have given, as bellow. "The conclusions that I have read by most teachers (who I respect and trust) is that the bible simply does not clearly defend either position". You have your view, I have my view, let's leave it at that. Every blessing. Edwin. |
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3 | What happens immediatly after you die? | 2 Corinthians | jlhetrick | 180655 | ||
10-4 Edwin, I agree that there is not further need for discussion on the topic here. Just for the record, I really don't stand firmly on either side, though I do lean heavily in one direction. I try never to claim views or positions any more unless I can establish those with Scripture. Thank you for accepting my apology brother, Jeff |
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