Bible Question:
I came across this quote and I had to append it to the forum after all the discussion on Election – Free Will and Calvinism - Arminianism “… in Romans 9, which deals with one of the thorniest theological problems in the Bible: predestination. It comes on very strongly on the side of divine election, which may lead you to conclude that Paul was a Calvinist and not an Armenian. I, however, believe he was both. You see, I believe that in most of the great theological controversies that have separated the Church, there has been light on both sides. Each side quotes the Scriptures that support them and ignores the Scriptures that are against them. I personally believe that it is logically possible to find an interpretation that affirms both truths. I believe it is the inevitable choice you have to make if you believe the whole Bible.” Quote by Derek Prince in the Summer 2001 issue of Christians for Israel Today. Could we all search for that middle ground Derek Prince talks about? I like his last sentence it is something you have to do if you believe the whole Bible. |
Bible Answer: Since both views contradict each other, they both cannot be true. If one view is in error, what "middle ground" can there be? What is the middle ground between truth and error. I think Prince's suggestion is part of the tripe our secular culture has been trying to feed us. Yes, the issue is complicated, but on the ponts the two views disagree, there is clearly no compromise possible. Just thank God that his word is truth. We may not agree sometimes what that truth is, but both sides agree where it can be found. |