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1 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | Brent Douglass | 663 | ||
This is a difficult question to answer because it's hard to determine exactly what you're suggesting and what prompted the suggestion. Is this a reaction or response to something that was said on the list, or simply a general suggestion that we should not take the Bible too literally or too seriously in judging the merit of theological "truths"? If this is a reaction to someone dismissing a biblically orthodox view based on their interpretations, I would agree that we should practice humility in recognizing our fallibility (as well as that of Calvin, Luther, Arminius, Wesley, etc.). However, if you're suggesting that (in the name of tolerance and good will) we ignore contrary arguments or retreat from using Biblical texts to test someone's theological claims, I think you're way off base. When (you or) I find that my (or my most respected theologian's) understanding disagrees with God, I need to have the humility to acknowledge that He is infallible (and therefore correct) and that we are fallible (and therefore wrong). Likewise, if you and I agree to usurp the authority of Scripture and place our own sensibilities over those of the Scriptures, we have rejected the only authoritative source by which to test doctrine. We become "like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind" and simply go after the doctrines that "tickle our ears" most. This is anathema to the discovery of Truth; this would be futile and foolish. | ||||||
2 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 665 | ||
Great comments! I am in no way suggesting we stop discussion of the whole in order to arrive at the kernel. In fact that is my purpose, to arrive at the kernel. I do not believe we should 'agree to disagree' and ignore faults, then slap eachother on the back and say, "brother!" The purpose of holy discussion should be to review what we say and what we hear in prayer before God, the ask for the simple truth. I am convinced that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is simpler than many portray it, or live it. L.C.D. could also be applied in this mannner. Dr. Lloyd-Jones once warned us not to preach a sermon for the sake of a few eminent colleagues, but for the 'cleaning woman in the back row.' If our words are not for the majority, we run the risk of spiritual arrogance, which often blinds the bearer. | ||||||
3 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | forrest | 3336 | ||
Amen, on the simplicity of Christ. Whenever we confound we place a burden on seekers who God came to illuminate and to bear their burden. God chose a simple plan of coming in the form of a simple man and telling a simple truth about His love and provision for us and desire to save us from the consequence and just judgment awaiting us. This simplicity or "foolishness" confounds the wise who seek to understand through their own faculty rather than through His grace and illumination which enables their faculty and without which the truth is not made visible. Amen, to the simplicity. If we discuss or disagree, let us first agree: God is. God is good. Man has sinned and been separated from God and His desire for us. Christ is God and came to save. There is life and redemption in Jesus. If we trust Him (believe in Him) and recognize Him as complete Lord of our life, we will and do have eternal life in HIm. He is with us and ministers through the person of the Holy Spirit (also part of the same God). He is entirely sufficient for our every need. He is coming again and will renew all creation. He is worthy of our praise and worship. We can, and do, delight in Him. Amen |
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