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1 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | McGracer | 53823 | ||
Readers, Evidently, there is some misunderstanding of what I meant in my post to Emmaus. I will attempt to clarify my post and view: 1. I DID NOT label Emmaus as an ignorant person. What I said (check my post) was that his supposition that the 4 gospels had primacy over the other New Testament scriptures was ignorant - meaning that he lacked the knowledge that Jesus Christ is the author of ALL the scriptures, not JUST the gospels. But it is being proliferated that I believe Emmaus to be an ignorant person. This is not what I meant in my post and it is certainly not what I said. Therefore, I am NOT the one trying to cause strife between the brethren. 2. I am ignorant in many areas. There are many things that I don't know. If those who feel I am being divisive and should disqualify myself from posting because they feel that I have labeled someone as "ignorant" would read MY other postings, they would see that I am ignorant in areas. I readily admit it. But... 3. I will not compromise on the truth. If someone submits a post similar to what Emmaus has said that stipulates that the Old Testament has primacy over the New Testament because it came first or because God is greater than Jesus Christ, I will confront that belief to the best of my ability. I hope this clarifies my stance and intent. McGracer |
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2 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | McGracer | 53847 | ||
Emmaus, I hope that I didn't offend you with my first reply, bro. You have not responded to these postings and I hope that it is not because I have caused you offense. I'm sorry if I came across too brashly in my response. Please accept my apology. McGracer |
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3 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | Emmaus | 53860 | ||
McGracer, Sorry to so slow in my response. I was working today and then after composing a response it was lost before being saved when a thunderstorm came up and shut down my computer with a power outage. In hindsight it is apparent that my use of "Bull!" was imprudent and inflamatory and for this I apologize to Andes and the other members of the forum. Would you believe I chose that word after discarding several other words that I felt too harsh. I should have searched longer and used my Thesaurus. I obviously have not yet attained the literary heights of Hank who is able to express stong opinions with gentle words. However, I stand by my stated opinion, that the Gospels have primacy over all other parts of scripture, which I believe you have misunderstood. If ignorance is the strongest charge brought against me when I stand before my Maker I will feel truly blessed. Another member of the forum whom I highly esteem has in a heated moment accused me of much worse and our online forum relationship has survived. Allow me to re-state my position, hopefully with more temperance amd clarity. To say that the Gospels have primacy over all other scripture is not to deny that other scripture is the inspired word of God. On the contrary the very phrasing implies and acknowledges the other portions of scripture as part of God's inspired revelation. It does, however, say that the Gospels are preeminent and all others scripture is fully understood only in relation to the Gospels. Therefore, I think it folly to suggest that "The Letters Rom-Jud are what we should be studying the most", their larger relative amount of print notwithstanding. Without the Gospels St. Paul and the other Apostles have nothing to build or elaborate upon and the inspired writings of the prophets are not fulfilled. The Gospels are the keystone at the top and center of the arch of scripture which holds all other scripture in its proper place.Without the Gospels the arch collapses (I realize this is an imperfect analogy)because it looses it center of focus and unity. How often have I heard the question: "Where should I start reading the bible?" and heard the answer, "with the Gospel of John." Never have I heard the answer, "Romans" or any other Epistle, which can be fully understood only in the context of the Gospel. The Christian in order to become ever more like Christ must be saturated in the Gospels until they ooze from the very pores of our body mind and spirit. It is in relation to the Gospels that all other inspired scripture is fully understood and illuminated. Thank you to everyone who has had a kind word to say on my behalf, especially Cyclist and Hank. Emmaus |
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4 | rock foundation | Matt 7:24 | reasnerm | 53866 | ||
Emmaus, I would agree with you primarily due to the fact that in my copy of the Bible, much of the text is written in red. I don't ever want to tell Jesus,"sorry, I didn't bother to study what you had to say, I preferred Paul's messages." To he who would dispose of the Old Testament study to study "Rom - Jud", does he also eliminate the many old testament passages that are quoted or alluded to in those few sacred epistles? |
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