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1 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | FTimA | 64206 | ||
First of all I don't believe in private interpretation (1 Peter 1:20, 21). I believe that God has a purpose behind His word and that it is unique and singular. If you do not accept Acts as a God inspired writing do you also exclude Luke? Acts is a crucial book of the bible for it reveals to us the establishment and growth of the church. I know the books of the bible are not arranged in chronological order. I would have to check but it is possible that Acts was written before the gospels. If this is true how could it be a transition between gospels and epistles? | ||||||
2 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | BradK | 64215 | ||
FTimA, Brother, please don't hear what I'm not saying! I did not intend to convey that I reject Acts as an inspired writing! It is very much part of the WHOLE inspired word of God. What I said was that I do not view it as DOCTRINAL in its' focus. To repeat, I view its' primary intent as a historical bridge between The Epistles and the Gospels. This also is not intended to oversimplify its' significance. For time sake, the account by Luke picks up where the Gospels leave us(post-resurrection), the start of the Church, and Pauls' conversion and entrance onto the scene. The whole of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is the inspired word of God. Hopefully this clarifies. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | FTimA | 64216 | ||
If I misunderstood please forgive me. I cite 2 Timothy 3:16,17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for DOCTRINE, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." Notice that the word doctrine is in all caps. If Acts is scripture then isn't Acts profitable for doctrine? |
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4 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | BradK | 64220 | ||
Hi FTimA, I think that 2 Tim. 3:16-17 is a great reference point. In understanding proper interpretation of scripture there are some general guidelines. We need to know 1) who's speaking;2) who's being spoken to and;3) what's being spoken about. Consider with Acts, if doctrinal practice is being taught, then we should follow it. The "doctrine" of salvation would be taught and practiced as in 2:38, etc. Could we not also expect to see the "doctrines" of healing, tongues, raising of the dead(Dorcas-chap.9),and being unharmed by poisonous snakes in effect and pacticed today?(and I realize there are good believers who would agree with some of these) If Acts is profitable for doctrine in this manner, would not Mark 16:16-18 (debatable though it is) also provide our "doctrine" as believers in the Body of Christ. Any thoughts on this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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5 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | FTimA | 64233 | ||
I would agree with all except the "doctrines" of healing, tongues, raising of the dead(Dorcas-chap.9),and being unharmed by poisonous snakes in effect and practiced today. Spiritual gifts were given to the Apostles and only them on the day of Pentecost (Acts 1). They alone had the power to pass on a spiritual gift through the laying on of hands. Simon the sorcerer, after seeing this power, wished to purchase it. When the Apostles died this power was gone. When all those that had received a gift died, the gifts ceased to exist. By this time there was a written record of God's New Testament. Prior to this the word was spoken and the purpose of spiritual gifts was to confirm what was spoken was of God. The Corinthians had a problem understanding this purpose (1 Cor 12-14). I know this may open an issue for debate so word your questions well. Yes, Mark 16:16-18 are words spoken by Jesus Himself. Why would they not be considered doctrine? |
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