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1 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 77689 | ||
Well, since salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, aren't questions about such things as the volume of water (a sprinkle or a deluge) and the modes of baptism (immersion or a "little dab will do you") rather moot ones as far as salvation is concerned? How far do we go with this issue until we run into legalism? (Rhetorical question, by the way, thrown out for our "edification" and no response is sought.) --Hank | ||||||
2 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77701 | ||
Rev 22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; Rev 22:19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. |
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3 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 77719 | ||
Greetings Sniper! Where exactly did Hank's post 'add' to or 'take' away from the prophecy of Revelation? ;-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77751 | ||
Dear Tim, Are you suggesting that these words apply only to the book of Revelation? Are you suggesting that we may add, take away, or alter the words of any book which does not within its confines give us such a warning as the one on Revelation? As for Hank's post I mean to point out that these are not mere quibbles on which we can "agree to disagree". Sniper |
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5 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 77775 | ||
Greetings Sniper! Actually, I'm not suggesting it, the verse itself says it! :-) 'This book' refers to the Letter of Revelation, since the Bible wasn't actually compiled as of yet. My concern is two fold. 1) These kinds of verses are usually taken out of context to begin with! 2) These kinds of verses are usually meant to cut off debate and make it sound like any position with which I disagree is 'adding' to or 'taking' away from Scripture. Of course, my position is fine! :-) Simply put, this verse adds nothing to the debate on baptism! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77780 | ||
I am not trying to cut off debate. I am pointing out that these are not moot points as Hank says. These disagreements over baptism are serious ones. In my opinion it is statements like Hank's that are an attempt to cut off debate - to duck in declare the points moot and say that he does not want a response. If there are differences, then someone is right and someone is wrong, it is not possible for both to be right. That is my point. By the way, do you believe that that it is acceptable to add or take away from a book of the Bible which does not give a specific warning such as the one in Revelation? | ||||||
7 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 77783 | ||
Greetings Sniper! I agree that one is right and one is wrong! The question is which one? My vote is....! :-) But, no, I don't believe it is okay to add to any Scripture. But, neither do I believe it is okay to misapply Scripture either! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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