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1 | "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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2 | "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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