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1 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | Brent Douglass | 664 | ||
On this same topic, I also noticed after finishing my message that you were quoting from John 17:17-20 "that they may be one" as the reasoning behind looking for the "Lowest Common Denominator". This passage also clearly sets God's word as the means by which we, as Christians, are set apart ("sanctified") to be separate from the world but united to each other in the same kind of agreement that the Father and the Son share. I assume that you meant to include the complete and final authority of Scripture within your view of this agreed-upon "lowest common denominator". If not, the unity of his people for which our Lord so yearned (and yearns) is simply mocked and twisted rather than pursued. With the Scriptures as our starting place, we have a basis upon which to pursue the commonly held faith that binds all mature Christians (and any truly "Christian" congregation or denomination)in unified faith. This agreement often proves elusive, but it is surely Biblical and desirable to pursue it. | ||||||
2 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | forrest | 3335 | ||
I am relatively new to the forum and find it rather difficult to follow and to see where meaningful comment is being made. I did however, stumble across this message and your profile. I am similarly Wesleyan and I know the truth of God can withstand sincere questions, however, be careful with the "central" and "non-central" distinction concerning tenets of the faith. Unless the distiction is clearly part of scripture we must trust that God has revealed only what is important. Application becomes an issue, but not at issue is the importance of the Word. God has revealed deeply in little items which may not seem "central." 2 Tim 3:16 refers to "all scripture." My understanding is laid out elsewhere in this forum. Stay obedient and submissive to God and His Word. forrest |
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