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1 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | KSR | 156012 | ||
Good Morning kalos! I completely disagree with you. While I agree we should not require some sort of feeling to accept and believe what is written - but rather, believe and obey simply because it IS written. The Word is Jesus himself. He and the Spirit teach and direct us of and to the Father. Your info implies I need some human to know and understand. How do I know what the "human" is teaching is correct - if I don't search out and prove it with "me, God and my Bible"? I find "human" and "sound doctrinal foundation" usually severly limit knowledge and wisdom. Better to take that as a base - and let The Word speak and reveal. |
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2 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 156018 | ||
Hi KSR, I'm not sure why you would completely disagree with kalos? Re-read what he said, because his implication was anything other than "I need some human to know and understand". I think you missed his point:-) In my experience, it is usually those who have no solid foundation, or claim "you're putting God in a box" that shun or ignore sound doctrine. Without attempting to answer for him, a sound doctrinal foundation would be what has been believed and taught in Orthodox Christianity. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | KSR | 156064 | ||
Thanks BradK for your comment, I appreciate it. You speak of Orthodox Christianity as if you know it. Can you tell me where or how? I have been looking for a long time - and basically find Christians only disagree on doctrine. Do you know of a source of difinitive explanation? |
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4 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 156076 | ||
Hi KSR, I'm assuming you're being sincere in your question? It's how you phrased your response that leads me to ask:-) But, to answer, yes! Start with the Nicene Creed. Also, Spurgeons' Catechism, a bit more lengthy but detailed, provides a very solid basis for what constitutes "Sound Doctrine". By way of clarification, Paul uses the phrase several times in both the Pastoral Epistles, 1 Timothy ( 1:3, 4:13), 2 Timothy (1:13,4:3) and Titus (1:9, 2:1). So, there is something that constitues "sound doctrine" in Pauls' mind. It could also be termed Essential Christianity. The late Dr. Walter Martin wrote a book so titled. Additionally, the late William Evans has a book entitled, "What Every Christian Should Believe" that may be helpful. He makes a couple of very key observations in his introduction. They are: "The Ignorance among Christians reagrding the fundamental doctrines of their faith is surprisingly great, widespread, and alarming." "Far too many Christians, while spiritually minded, are not scripturally instructed. This is why so many are led away from the truth into the false "isms", by every wind of strange doctrine that blows about them..." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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5 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | KSR | 156128 | ||
Good Morning BradK! My question was quite sincere - I'm sorry if it sounded cynical or sarcastic. It is a subject I take very seriously. Thank you for your suggestions. I have read Dr. Spurgeon. I have never heard of Dr. Martin, but William Evans' work is familiar. I have also read Tozier, and Josephus, and Barclay's entire commentary. Orthodox Christianity sounds like something we could basically all understand and agree upon. Whether Baptist, Catholic, Fundamentalist or Pentacostal, Christians one and all, and grounded in these "truths". I have a very close Catholic friend. We agree that one of the tenents of the faith is the virgin birth. I contend it was essential, for Jesus' blood to be both man and God. He says Mary was different from other women - and that "specialness" in her was essential. Is the idea of Orthodox Christianity sufficient to override the blasphemy and heresy in today's churches? Can a person remain in a church which condones some unsound doctrines as long as the conditions of "Orthodox Christianity" are there? My answer to the question I asked you would have been, read the Gospels until you know them by "heart"! Trust no other source. All others are man-made and subject to error. When you spoke of "Orthodox Christianity", I thought perhaps you knew of a resource with difinitive info; a catechism of Christianity, if you will. Perhaps, one day, some day . . . Have a glorious day in Our Lord, sir. KSR |
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6 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 156138 | ||
Hi KSR, Thank you for sharing and clarifying your views! I sincerely appreciate that. We are definitely on the 'same wavelength":-) I'm not sure if Orthodox Christianity would be "sufficient to override the blasphemy and heresy in today's churches?" It is most certainly what one should and needs to believe to be saved. It is the core of Christianity. You inquire, "Can a person remain in a church which condones some unsound doctrines as long as the conditions of "Orthodox Christianity" are there?" That too depends on what is meant by "unsound doctrines". Are we talking minor issues (Rom. 14:1) or serious deviations that would negate core beliefs? I don't know and can't say. For instance, our pastor and I disagree in many non-essential matters, yet have respect for and can fellowship with one another. Maybe you could provide a more clear definition on this point? I too take this matter seriously, which is probably why I've been a part of the SBF for over 3 years! There are many other good men on this Forum, who though we might and do disagree on non-essentials, I could safely say ,we're united in Orthodoxy! We have more on which to agree than we do to disagree! Spiritual maturity allows for that, as I couldn't have said that 10 to 15 years ago. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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7 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Victor529 | 156146 | ||
You would be better writing 'orthodox' Christianity rather than 'Orthodox' as the latter expression will be understood by most as Orthodox Christianity, that 300 million strong group headed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. You certainly confused me. | ||||||
8 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 156173 | ||
Hi Victor, Thanks for the unsolicited advice- though the response was not directed to you:-) I'm not sure why you're confused? Did you read the entire thread? Who is the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew that you refer to? Instead of just jumping in, would you be so kind as to give myself- and thereby the Forum- an idea of where you're coming from? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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9 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156175 | ||
I found this. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a modern apostle of peace and love, is the head of the world’s second largest and oldest Christian faith community. Based in a Moslem country on the fault-line between East and West, Christianity and Islam, the developed and developing worlds, His All Holiness is, by tradition, the 270th successor to an actual apostle of Jesus Christ, St Andrew, the first-called apostle and brother of St. Peter. The Ecumenical Patriarchate has existed in what was known as Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, since the fourth century A.D. when Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople (now Istanbul), a city that he built. His All Holiness Bartholomew has led the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians for 13 years, quietly bringing together major religious leaders and intervening in wars and conflicts and the environmental crisis. http://www.archons.org/patriarchate/holiness.asp WOS |
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10 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | BradK | 156176 | ||
Hi WOS, Thanks for the info! It just proves I certainly don't know everything:-) I've never heard of EPB if I can call "His All Holiness" that. That's a title I find difficult to grasp as it assumes something that ain't so. I appreciate your research and will check out the link you provided. Thanks too for your continued, solid contributions to this Forum. They are noted. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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