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1 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | dgregg | 69589 | ||
Thanks for all of your research! According to the scripts used in the Online Greek Bible (www.greekbible.com), the word epignosis is used in every one of these phrases. I'm not sure exactly what this word implies about the meaning of the phrase, but to me it strongly suggests that it means nearly, if not exactly, the same thing in every case. For clarification, I'd like to know what you mean by "each of us must choose what we think these passages mean." I don't want to assume that you're saying that the Truth of the Word is relative! Please expound your statement. Thanks! | ||||||
2 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | Searcher56 | 69601 | ||
Some say we can lose our salvation using Hebrews 10:26 and other passages ... others say this passage means they never were saved. | ||||||
3 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | dgregg | 69608 | ||
Absolutely. This is why I'm concerned about the meaning of the phrase "the knowledge of the truth." If we know what that means, there should be no question about whether or not Hebrews 10:26 is talking about a saved or unsaved person. You bring up a good point by refering to another, yet related, issue in this debate - whether or not the people who accept and later reject Christ were saved in the first place. As Christians lovingly bash one another in the name of Christ over this issue, I think the point that gets lost is that, whether you believe in eternal security or not, the end result is the same: reject Christ and die, accept Him and live. The only issue, then, is whether or not that person was ever truly born again. |
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4 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69611 | ||
dgregg, that is what I was struggling with, and the reason for my original question. I was trying to determine if this is a case where Scripture describes someone as having "believed and was baptized" when that person had not actually received salvation. I have personally witnessed people who have "accepted?" Christ, and were baptized, joined the church, etc, etc. but exhibited absolutely no change in their lifestyle. I have been aware in certain cases that those people's "motivation" for gettin saved was suspect; i.e facing a jail sentence and needing support from family members, the church, etc. I wondered if the verses I originally quoted were "proof" that this sometimes happens. I am always hesitant to doubt anyones' salvation, but often feel compelled to ask these people to search their hearts concerning their motivation, repentance, belief, etc. Whenever I do this, I am usually told: "I'm not worried, my salvation is secure". I was wondering if the verses about Simon's "conversion" were applicable in those situations. Prayerfully, cwade |
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5 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | Hank | 69791 | ||
Cwade, it seems to me you have aptly described in your post the very essence of the problem with the apostate in our time that the author of Hebrews 10:26 addressed in his. You mentioned a lack of visible change of lifestyle -- good point, because Jesus said that by our fruits we are known. And the beloved apostle gave us a sure plumb line by which to measure true regeneration in Christ Jesus: "By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, 'I have come to know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the manner He walked." [1 John 2:3-6]. Isn't it a comfort to observe how perfectly in unison the Scriptures are? There is no conflict between Hebrews 10:26 and 1 John 2:3-6. Furthermore, there is no conflict between any portions of Scripture. To paraphrase Shakespeare (loosely and with apology to the Bard): The fault, dear Brutus, is not in God's Bible, but in ourselves, that we fail to accurately handle the word of truth. --Hank | ||||||