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1 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151565 | ||
Yes, dear brother we already are, but just as in the days of the Apostles, there is so much division. So then, how can a house divided, stand? I know that the Church will never fall, but there are so many within, who are conforming to the ways of the world, and so few who seem to care enough to “fight the good fight.” You state, "You wrote, " There are many 'positions' in scripture." That is not true. There are many positions held by man men. The Scripture does not hold positions. The Scripture is truth revealed. God has communicated coherently and clearly.” Perhaps I could have worded my statement more appropriately, but I would like for you to show me where scripture gives an absolute answer to the "once saved, always saved" question, or the doctrine of Grace and predestination. No doubt you can show me what "you consider" an absolute answer, I can too, but then there is much scripture which can be provided to cast doubt on either of our assertions. There is no doubt that “God has communicated coherently and clearly,” but no one can truthfully make the statement that there is any one particular individual who understands “all His communications, coherently an clearly,” thus I stand behind my statement, " There are many 'positions' in scripture." Yet I will reword it to say that there is much in scripture, which has many interpretations to choose from, numbers of which, are scripturally founded... Until our eyes are opened, who can say which is the correct interpretation? Bottom line, Proverbs 3:5-6. I would love to see the "doctrines of the necessity, clarity, and sufficiency of Scripture." Even more so, I would love to meet the man who has mastered them. Oh, there are many who profess, and many who, no doubt do know much, butI simply do not believe that there is anyone on the face of the earth who fully understands the whole of the word of God. |
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2 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151578 | ||
Dear NYP, You wrote, "just as in the days of the Apostles, there is so much division." There is also a great deal of unity. You will find, for example, that the Nicene and Apostolic Creeds, which articulate specific Scripture doctrines, are affirmed by very many people. Further, they have stood the test of time, under a great deal of Biblically based scrutiny. You wrote, "but no one can truthfully make the statement that there is any one particular individual who understands �all His communications, coherently an clearly,�" That is why we study, study, study. We do not avoid study because it might dishearten unbelievers are cause some kind of unspecified problems with new believers! On the contrary, we are commanded by God to study and learn! You wrote, "I simply do not believe that there is anyone on the face of the earth who fully understands the whole of the word of God." This assertion differs from your original objection. I have not had opportunity to examine the understanding of everyone on the face of the earth, so I am unable to affirm that position. However, I have the Word of God, a variety of tools, a large quantity of scholarly discussion, and a mind. I intend to use them so that I can come as close to a mastery of what God has graciously provided. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels. (Proverbs 1:5) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7) I will post on the doctrines of Scripture in another month or so. We're still working through the order of salvation. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151787 | ||
Doc. You are using words, names and such, which I have never heard of. I have no doubt that the "Nicene and Apostolic creeds" are scriptural, and mean something to someone. Were I familiar with them, they might even mean something to me. No doubt they are said to articulate specific scripture, and are affirmed by many. Perhaps they are everything they are said to be, but they are not scripture. Where, dear brother does my assertion differ from an original of mine? I have never made a comment, which would oppose the one you quote... And why do you include "gibberish such as �" when quoting my words? I do not think you understand them at all? Perhaps we should end our conversing on a pleasant note, for they do not appear to be heading in a direction which will be glorifying, Your scriptural quotes imply that you simply do not understand my words. It should be noted as well, that many are "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." 2Ti 3:7 I will be looking forward to your postings. In His Loving name. |
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4 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151796 | ||
Dear NYP, Ignorance of the creeds is easy to remedy. I have never used the word "gibberish" in this forum until this very post -- you can also verify that fact very easily. Please don't put words in my mouth. 2 Timothy 3:7 is speaking of apostate, non-believers. To accuse someone of being outside of the will of God... indeed as one who is an active enemy of God... is a very, very serious charge! I have spoken kindly and respectfully, sir. I will choose to assume that you are simply one who fails to understand the implications of his own words, since the alternatives are far too unpleasant. It saddens me, but I find that interacting with you is failing to edify anyone. In Him, Doc |
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5 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151869 | ||
If it is not in scripture, my friend, it is secondary. Necessary as one may consider it, edifying as some may think it, it is secondary. I, dear sir, understand perfectly well, the implications of my words. It is funny how I felt the same concerning yours, but I chose to mention it a little less abruptly. How one who reads my words, or chooses to take what he/she considers the implications thereof, is totally up to that one. It is apparent that you simply do not understand my words, and choose to take offence at what you do not understand. I am sorry, for I have spoken kindly and respectfully to you as well, sir. That you should consider my words otherwise, saddening as it may be, it is of little consequence, for I am sure we will both get along very well without the other. This is a prime example of my topic. I choose to forget it, and go on as though this, and our previous postings have never occurred. Though I am not sure why we end up as we so, I will take the experience gleaned from them to heart. May He multiply His blessings on you and yours, dear brother. |
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