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1 | Why would we be undone? | 1 Cor 11:30 | BradK | 120425 | ||
Rowdy, I can't speak for Hank, but I will address 3 points here: 1. We are seriously failing to communicate, my friend! 2. I am not "dodging" any point. However, if we don't get a basic understanding of the terminology and definitions regarding how we're saved (that's Soteriology), it's useless to continue. We'll play cat and mouse ad infinitum. 3. As to John 15, it must be understood in light of Pauline doctrine regarding salvation. Remember, Christ had not yet died on the cross. In short, I do not base my ENTIRE understanding of salvation or Eternal Security upon this passage. The thief on the cross was told by the Lord that "today you will be with Me in paradise". His faith in recognizing that Christ was the savior must have been sufficient. Lastly, this is just a recommendation, but if you're not familiar with terms such as Soteriology, etc. you might want to consider reading a work on Systematic Theology. (Lewis Sperry Chafer is good- there are many others as well). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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2 | Why would we be undone? | 1 Cor 11:30 | Sir Pent | 120426 | ||
Attempt at consensus.................................................. Hi everybody, I don't think there is as much disagreement here as you all seem to think that there is. That being said, I would like to add my two cents. We all agree that only God has the power and authority to justify us. Don't we all agree that God giving us this privaledge of salvation that we do not deserve is grace? Don't we all agree that if we accept this free gift of God and become Christians, there is a change in who we are? Don't we all agree that after who we are is changed, that our life will change as well. Our actions will align more and more with the will of God? Don't we all agree that there are people who continually live in a way that is offensive to God and they do not even try to please Him? The fruit of these people indicate that they have never been changed on the inside regardless of their claims. Therefore, it is true that salvation comes by faith alone. However, it is also true that a person's life is one evidence of whether they truly have faith or not. |
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