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1 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | Hank | 8464 | ||
Mark, I will attempt to satisfy your curiosity. You ask how I can say that the Bible is THE source which defines our relationship with God and by means of which we are led into a right relationship with Him through the Lord Jesus Christ. I can say that because that is exactly and precisely what the Scriptures teach, a generous sample of which I included in my post. Your citation of Paul in Romans 1:20 does not negate anything I have said about Scripture. A careful reading of this verse in context shows that Paul is speaking of the invisible attributes of God as being clearly seen and understood by His creative power; it is a powerful attestation to the existence and might of God as manifested by the things that He has made. The psalmist said that the heavens declare God's glory and the earth his handiwork. But all the glories of God's creation cannot lead us to a saving knowledge of God. Through nature we exult in the greatness of God; it is only through his Word that we come to know His plan for our redemption....... You observe that "our relationship starts when we say yes to God (and no to sin) not yes to the Bible." Where, then, do we learn enough about God and who He is to be able to say anything to Him? Where do we learn about sin and its consequences? If our knowledge about these things comes not from God's word, whence then does it come? --Hank | ||||||
2 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | userdoe214 | 8656 | ||
Dear Hank, This is for me such a touchy issue, because it can sound all wrong if the words don't come out just right. Possibly I erred by bringing it up, for it sounds like I am saying there is a substitute for Scripture, but history (both mine personal and of the Church) has proven that is not the case. There is a branch of theology called Natural Theology, which treats this subject with great care, which seems to have been developed primarily to aid evangelism. Most of writers start out with the Romans 1:20. I don't feel up to expounding, for I doubt anyone on this forum would find it interesting; or at least reading my lack-luster rendition. Most texts on systematic theolgy are not considered complete without treating this subject. mrk |
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3 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | Hank | 8667 | ||
Mark, this "natural theology" is not a "branch" of theology in any Biblical sense whatever. It is, in fact, as far removed from orthodox Biblical theology as east is from west. --Hank | ||||||
4 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | userdoe214 | 8668 | ||
Dear Hank, I don't think the New England theologians of the 18th and 19th century would agree, and I've never known a group more committed to the Bible, nor more mindful of the history of the faith which we call orthodoxy. They were Calvinists and the forgers of a truly unique theological tradition. There's been much written about them, but all my books are in storage, so I can't give any references. mrk |
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5 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | Hank | 8671 | ||
Mark, it's quite possible we may be thinking about two different groups. The "natural theology" website is the group I have in mind. No matter. The original point at issue was whether God reveals in His creation or in His Word His plan for our redemption. My thesis was, and remains, that He speaks to us on that issue by His revealed Word. The heavens declare the glory of God, as the psalmist says, but they do not tell us how to be saved. --Hank | ||||||
6 | The dream was from God? | Heb 1:1 | userdoe214 | 8676 | ||
I know nothing of such web site. And I'm still in no shape to pull the sword on this subject. I defer to New England. All I know it that, they are without excuse. A most frightening thought. mrk |
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