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1 | Distinction between Christian/disciple? | Acts 26:28 | Hank | 173623 | ||
Hello, Makarios, good friend and cherished 'little brother'... Along with Doc, I don't see any distinction that Scripture makes between Christians and disciples of Christ -- or followers of Christ, or His sheep, or saints. They are all the same, that is, various phrases that are used in Scripture to describe those who have been reborn in Christ. ...... Doc mentioned the Engle Scale. I don't think much of it. Frankly, I think it, along with any other theoretical point systems, or "scales," are man-made contrivances that, when weighed in the balance, are found wanting! I find it ridiculous to assume that Paul and Silas led the Philippian jailer to salvation along the 10 steps of the Engle scale. The jailer wanted to know what he must do to be saved and Paul and Silas told him forthrightly what he must do. There is no record of their having led the jailer first to point 1, thence to point 2, point 3, etc. all the way to point 10 of Engles's scale. Matter of fact, I see no evidence of a soteriological point system having been used in any conversion in all of Scripture. If you want to read more about this Engle scale, which I view as useless and inane, Google the two words, Engle scale. Good to hear from you, Makarios, and blessing to you. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Distinction between Christian/disciple? | Acts 26:28 | Makarios | 173723 | ||
Hello Hank! Thank you also for your response! I am of the same opinion- that there is no Biblical distinction between describing yourself as a "Christian" verses a "disciple of Christ".. You know, this topic could possibly have a 'reverse' meaning as well: I am thinking of 1 John 2:4-6, where it says, "Any man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.." So, if those who call themselves "Christians," but don't really mean that they are actually committed disciples of Christ may find this verse (1 John 2:4-6) as very hard to swallow.. As for the 'Engle scale,' believe it or not, this is the first time that I am hearing of it! But, I agree with you: Paul and Silas didn't put the Philippian jailer through the Engle scale, and neither did Paul subject Agrippa to such a scale in Acts 26:28 (I am sure that Paul would have not forgotten it.. :) ).. And Philip did not give such a 'scale' to the eunuch in Acts 8:27-40 either.. So, I'm of a like mind on this subject as you are, my friend! As always, it is great to talk to you! Wife and baby on the way are doing well. Please keep me and Katie in your prayers, as we are moving to a townhouse on June 30th and expecting our little girl on August 13th. Bless you for your prayers! May the Lord continue to richly bless you, Makarios |
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