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1 | Where are the scriptures, believers? | Matt 6:15 | Bill Mc | 15280 | ||
Dear Tim, You right, James 5:15 is a difficult passage. Here's what I believe. James was addressing problems in this body of believers. One of them is that they couldn't get along. See James 4:1. I understand James 5:15,16 to be forgiveness between members. (I could be wrong, that is why I ask to be challenged. The truth will survive serious scrutiny.) He says in verse 16, confess your sins to one another (not to God) so that the relationships can be healed. We still very much need to do that. Why? Because we do not often offer each other the unconditional love that Christ offers us. The antithesis of James 5:15 would be, "his sins won't be forgiven." This just doesn't fit with the rest of the scriptures about forgiveness and what, I believe, Christ has done. But, thanks for the challenge. I really do appreciate it. I will definately have to look at the book of James closer. That, believe it or not, was what I was seeking - some scripture that doesn't line up with my 'theology.' Now, where's my commentaries...? ;) Thanks for the honest reply without labeling me a heretic. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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2 | Where are the scriptures, believers? | Matt 6:15 | Morant61 | 15282 | ||
Hi Bill! I almost forgot! Concerning your exegesis of James 5:15, the only thing that I would see in opposition to that explanation would be that James doesn't appear to use the word "sin" in that way in the rest of James. He uses the word "hamartia" six times: James 1:15, 2:9, 4:17, 5:15, 5:16, and 5:20. They all appear to be refences to sin as a violation of the Law. Have fun! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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