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1 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Hank | 9745 | ||
JVH, along the thread of your post concerning the use of study Bibles and other scholarly aids to the understanding and interpretation of Scripture: Indeed, why not presume that they are, the whole lot of them, just so much unnecessary hogwash and throw them out! What does one need to take with him except perhaps a rudimentary knowledge of English in order to understand and interpret one of the most complex books ever written?...... Somewhere in the world there must be a parrot who can recite John 3:16 with precision. Perhaps there is an exceptionally bright parrot who can quote the 23rd Psalm without hesitation. If a parrot can do it without the use of a study Bible, why can't we. Of course, the parrot has no idea of what his words mean, but that doesn't trouble the parrot. Why should it then bother us? --Hank | ||||||
2 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | kalos | 9755 | ||
Hank: I see you get it. (And I know Nolan gets it, too.) You've made some very good observations here. Weeks or months ago, I posted the thought that a lot of people are quoting a lot of Bible verses without knowing what the words in those verses mean. If the Holy Spirit in me plus the text of the Bible alone always equaled the right interpretation, then pray tell, why do 20 supposedly Spirit-illuminated people read the same passage and come up with 20 different interpretations? There is some weakness in either the Bible, the Holy Spirit, or the individual. Well, I wonder which one it is. We could post these thoughts every day for 1,000 days and some still would not get it. |
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3 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | EdB | 9797 | ||
JVH0212 You have brought up one of the biggest mysteries I see. I think we could all agree R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur and Jack Hayford are about equally intelligent men, have about the same theological training, have spent about that same amount of time studying scripture. I think it safe to say all three are saved, all three are spirit filled, all three know the voice of God. Yet there are significant passages in the Bible the each of these three would differ on, security of the believer, pre/post/mid trib, pre/post/a millennialism, Pretrerist, Historicist, Futurist, Pentecostalism, Arminianism, Calvinism and etc. Does the fact that any of these not agree with the other, stupider than the other? I think not! Does it say that one is closer to God than the other maybe but I doubt it. What could cause this problem? I’m not sure. I think the problems stems from the fact that each is trying to support a different doctrine. In any case this is why we have so many denominations. |
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4 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | kalos | 9801 | ||
EdB: You make a good point here. Yours is a very interesting observation, one that deserves serious consideration. And, may I add, the doctrines on which these three men would disagree are all considered secondary (not trivial, not unimportant, but secondary) doctrinal issues. None fits the category of the essentials of the Christian faith, i.e., the basic doctrines of the Bible. (See previous postings for a definition and discussions of what is meant by essentials vs. secondary issues.) For example, acceptance or rejection of tongues, Calvinism, the rapture doctrine, etc. does not determine whether one is going to heaven. These are secondary issues. On the other hand, if one does not believe in the Trinity of God or the Deity of Christ, then, by definition, one is NOT a Christian. The Deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity are examples of the essentials of the Christian faith. What we believe about these two issues has everything to do with whether we are Christians. |
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5 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | EdB | 9815 | ||
JVH0212 Your absolutely right when I said these men disagreed I meant on secondary issues not essential truths. These three men stand in total agreement of the essential truths of Christianity and I should have made that clear. Denominations and debates within Christianity is not as many people suppose a disagreement over the essential truths of Christianity, but rather over secondary issues that have no real effect on the Jesus Christ, His work on the cross, salvation, or any other part that defines orthodox Christianity. Let that be perfectly clear. Also let it be known JVH0212 and I do publicly agree sometime! :-) Love you my Brother Be blessed and be a Blessing Ed |
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