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1 | But isn't that a contradiction | Gal 2:17 | Justin White | 13644 | ||
Hello Scripture must be read in context. 'an eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth', from face value, contradicts 'turn the other cheek' but in context it makes complete sense. Think how Satan deceived Eve by twisting the truth of God's word. Think how Satan tempted Jesus by using scripture out of context. The apparent contradictions in scripture are not contradictions at all. Try not to look at scripture in isolation. With regard your question how would you then explain God asking us to pray for His will (this indicated that His will is not being done) and also the fact that He works all things together (why would He have to work things together if they were merely part of a “script” playing itself out) Many other religions have been fooled by only following part of the inspired Word of God and thereby ignoring the fundamental "in context" rule of thumb. If I maybe haven't answered your question I hope that at least I have encouraged you not to read (or find understanding) in isolated scripture. Yours in Christ Justin |
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2 | But isn't that a contradiction | Gal 2:17 | Morant61 | 13650 | ||
Greetings Justin! I think that part of the struggle people face concerning human events and God's sovereignty is that many operate under a definition of sovereignty that is philosphical not necessarily biblical. What I mean is simply this: Where in the Bible does it say that Sovereignty means that every act and every decision must be a direct result of God's determinitive will? A. W. Tozer used an example years ago that explains both sovereignty and free will very well. Imagine that God has placed us upon an ocean liner. We have no way to steer the liner. We have no way to change the speed. We have no way to determine the destination of the liner. All of this has been determined by God. However, within the confines of our limitations, we have a multitude of choices. We can choose what we will eat. We can choose with whom we will fellowship. We can choose the attitude with which we will approach our journey. This is an excellent illustration of the tension between God's sovereignty and our freedom. God doesn't determine what we will eat for breakfast. We freely choose our food. God doesn't force us to obey His commands. We freely choose to obey or disobey. However, we suffer the consequences of our choices. Thus, I don't see any contradiction between God's sovereignty and our free will. The things that God has determined will come to pass and there is nothing that we can do about those things. However, God does not and does not need to determine every single detail. For instance, look at the Garden of Eden. If you take the approach that God determines every event and decision, than God is the Author of sin, since Adam and Eve had no choice. However, if God sovereignly put Adam and Eve in a situation where they could freely choose to obey or disobey, than God is not the Author of sin. We bear full responsiblity for our choice. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | But isn't that a contradiction | Gal 2:17 | Justin White | 13654 | ||
Dear Tim Thank you for your input. Our viewpoint on this subject is the same. Yours in Christ Justin |
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