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1 | Can belief be excluded from exegesis | Ephesians | John Reformed | 62408 | ||
Is it possible for a person to answer a question, make a statement related to the Bible or interpret even one verse but not have their theological persuasion influence what they say? If your answer is Yes, please explain how one is to do this and yet say they have presented the whole truth of God? Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration of this thorny and difficult question. John John |
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2 | Can belief be excluded from exegesis | Ephesians | Cyclist | 62409 | ||
Brother John, It is good to give thanks to our God! Thank you Father for all of the wonderful things that you do! Thank you Father for ginving Your only begotten Son who gave His life for our sins! To be honest with you, I had to look up the defenition of "exegesis". That will tell you how much of an expert I am on theology. My answer is yes dear brother, and, as far as an explanation, I will let the scripture speak for itself. Eph 4:1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, Eph 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, Eph 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, Eph 4:6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. Eph 4:7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. Eph 4:8 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." Eph 4:9 (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? Eph 4:10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) Eph 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, Eph 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; Eph 4:13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. Eph 4:14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; Eph 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, Eph 4:16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. Always your brother in Christ, Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |
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3 | Can belief be excluded from exegesis | Ephesians | John Reformed | 62418 | ||
Dear David, Thank you for your reply. I am in full agreement. The way we act and respond to others should reflect that of our Lord Jesus. But that does not speak to the qustion I asked. Lets say, a person's belief is that God is Soverign over all things that occur, and this person is convinced by Scripture that this is GOD'S truth revealed to him through the enlightenment of the Holy Ghost. Should that person be prohibited from communicating his belief to others simply because it is not the view of the majority of his brethren. I am not speaking here about heretical views, but of views that are based on Scripture ALONE. I have never attemted to bully anyone into accepting my theology, but have tried to reason with them from Scripture. I have sought to be patient and loving to all and the ovewhelming majority of my conversations have been friendly and courteous. Have I always been kind and loving? No, and I regret every unkind and unloving remark that that I have spoken. But there is a difference between a passionate expression of one's belief and a verbal attack on a persons character or intentions. No one knows with certainty what lie in the heart of another, and to say that they do know is repugnant and obnoxious to that person. He may even stumble and sin when so attacked. Go back a bit and read the recent exchanges between pastor Glenn and myself, and Tim Moran. I don't say that we are all sugar and spice with each other all the time, neither should we be. Paul was very straight forward himself from time to time. When two Brothers are in sharp disagreement over a doctrine, and both are convinced that their arguements are God's truth, some sparks may fly! They each feel that they are defending God's glory and passions may be aroused. It is at that point that the brother who first realizes that the peace of God has been disturbed must begin to temper and salt the conversation with words of love. This does not mean that he should not contiue to discuss the matter if his brother is still inclined to do so. If his brother says he does not wish to discuss the matter further, then he should refrain from continuing the converasation with him. But to say that he should not speak of this to others is unfair and even unjust. That is my opinion. Unity is what Christ Himself prayed that the Father would grant to those that the Father had given Him. This should humble all of us and cause our faces to grow hot with shame for our behaviour to one another. God willing, this will lead us to repent of our arrogant pride and self-righteouness. However we must never sacrifice truth for the sake of unity. John |
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4 | Can belief be excluded from exegesis | Ephesians | Cyclist | 62432 | ||
Dear, dear Brother in Christ, On the mountain top, I will praise Him! in the valley, I will praise Him! If I am taken down to the ocsean floor or the center of the earth, He will hear my praise! Blessed be the Lord our God! I must apologize if I misunderstood and did not address your original question. Obviously I do not yet understand theology and the meaning of exegesis and disputing(s) over interpretation of the Word of the Lord our God. In fact, there are questions that are asked on the forum and notes posted that I probably should not have responded to, and have at times refrained myself from responding to. So please, by all means my brother, re-post your question and may the blame for a double post be laid to my charge. Not that I am nor would I be offended, I am just sorry that I did not understand your question. Searcher submitted an answer also. Did you read it? Maybe that better addressed your question. Bless you brother, Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |
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5 | Can belief be excluded from exegesis | Ephesians | John Reformed | 62451 | ||
Dear Cyclist, Your humility is inspiring! Thank you for being my friend. Please don't take all my remarks as pointed at you personaly. You have always behaved as a christian gentleman to all, including me. You must know, I have nothing but affection and respect for you. You are a power of example for the rest of us. Your Brother, John |
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