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1 | Acts 13:1 | Bible general Archive 4 | jamison | 203816 | ||
Hello Tamara, Let me start by saying I am not a SDA. However, the idea of soul sleep has plenty of Biblical basis. Whether it is accurate or not, it is not as simple as saying it comes from one verse that is read out of context. For example, there appears to be no idea of an afterlife in the OT. The Jews did not mention (save once in Daniel) any life continuing after death. Quite the opposite, Solomon especially acted as if at death, it was all over. There are other verses in the NT that support soul sleep as well. However, the point isn't to present a case for it, only to point out that we do others a disservice if we shoot down another theology as if it had no basis in Scripture just because it does not line up with our interpretation of Scripture. Again on the works to get into heaven. Take Matt 25:31-46, the separation between the goats and sheep is not on faith or belief at all. There is no mention of either. There is only a mention of works. Again, not trying to defend the works belief, but it isn't proper to shoot down this theology as having no basis in Scripture. Take whichever side you want, but it is better to learn about what another "sect or cult" believes by hearing their points from them than from someone who disagrees with them. Jamison |
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2 | Acts 13:1 | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 203817 | ||
Dear Jamison, You claim that the idea of soul sleep has “plenty of biblical basis”. Please support that with scripture references. Concerning your reference to Solomon, Ecclesiastes 12:7 says otherwise: Ecclesiastes 12:7 and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. And we don’t do others disservice for shooting down a theology that isn’t in harmony with scripture. We do Christ a disservice as well as the individual for not correcting them. Any interpretation doesn’t amount to a hill of beans if it is not the truth. Concerning your reference to Matthew 25 and it only mentioning works: You are not looking at this with all of scripture in mind… Take for example James 2:26 and what Matthew Henry wrote concerning it: “Faith is the root, good works are the fruits, and we must see to it that we have both. We must not think that either, without the other, will justify and save us. This is the grace of God wherein we stand, and we should stand to it.” – Matthew Henry As well the following: “If faith produces no fruit of good living, that fact proves that it is dead, that it has no power, and that it is of no value. This shows that James was not arguing against real and genuine faith, nor against its importance in justification, but against the supposition that mere faith was all that was necessary to save a man, whether it was accompanied by good works or not. He maintains that if there is genuine faith it will always be accompanied by good works, and that it is only that faith which can justify and save.” – Albert Barnes What is the root of the good works described in Matthew 25:31-46? Faith? What is the root concerning the lack of good works? There is none because faith is lacking. Please support your claims with scripture. As Matthew Henry points out: “This is the grace of God wherein we stand, and we should stand to it.” Stand in His grace, WOS |
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3 | Acts 13:1 | Bible general Archive 4 | lionheart | 203820 | ||
WOS, Well done brother. Scripture will always confirm or disprove what people will come up with. This was one of those times. Is there any place I can go to find more info from Albert Barnes? I was quite impressed with his handling of faith and works. Thanx for sharing this. In Him, lionheart |
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4 | Acts 13:1 | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 203831 | ||
Brother lionheart, I'm actually looking for a site as well. All I have as of now is his commentary that I downloaded with E-Sword. I'm sorry I haven't more than that right now. If you happen to find a good source, please let me know. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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