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1 | Why do we disagree? | 1 Thessalonians | wdc | 2018 | ||
We disagree because we are human and our thinking is tainted by sin, that I think is the primary reason. I think also we disagree because the Bible, at least to me, (and I run the risk of really sounding bad here) is often hard to understand. For example, the issue of speaking in tongues. Both sides, those that believe tongues are for today and those that say tongues have ceased, both prove their point by quoteing scripture. How can that be? We all have one major flaw when it comes to reading the Bible, well two, the mentioned at first, our sin tainted mind, and the fact that we tend to bring a lot of baggage with us when we read the Bible. How many of us can honestly read the Bible with an open mind? Not many. How many of us are really willing to change when proving wrong on something we have believed the Bible taught since we were children? Not very many of us. That is why it is so important to pray before studying the Bible and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. That is also why I like this forum so much, it allows to see and hear things I might not have ever thought about. I do believe that it is God's will for us to be one, and if we all were lead wholly by the Spirit, we would be, God is big enough to do that. But I kinda doubt it will happen on this earth. later...wdc |
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2 | Why do we disagree? | 1 Thessalonians | charis | 2024 | ||
Dear wdc, Don't give up hoping! As one who (also) has had to scrap an awful lot of 'baggage' (still more to go!), I firmly believe that it is not only possible, but probable that we will find unity as we come closer to the return of our Lord. Even this forum has helped me to learn about discussion and disagreement without bigotry. I never had the opportunity to have faith as a child, I found Jesus for the first time at the age of 25. Even so, the faith that was poured upon me from heaven was wrapped in a fleshly package of opinion, tradition, and prejudice. Several years ago I realized (the Spirit revealed) that the 'package' wasn't going to pass through the 'narrow gate.' Nobody's 'package' will! Not one denomination will be represented in the presence of a holy God. I firmly believe that Joel tells us that the Spirit will reveal this truth to all believers. Some will accept it and repent, and others will not accept it, and the divisions will become so profound that they will be absurd. The details of the manner of this restoration are hidden, and obviously no human power, system, or organization can claim it as their own. The Holy Spirit will do it! I await eagerly His return, and in the meantime attempt (feebly and humbly) to serve Him and obey Him. "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." John 14:15 NASB. I do not believe these commandments are rules, laws, or even complicated 'man-written' creeds. They are the truth and the wisdom of God. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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