Bible Question (short): Satisfactory? |
Question (full): My friend, you are correct. If I find it a bit of a stretch, I should say why. I find this scripture particularly relevant today, when a lot of externally 'iffy' people are claiming Christ as Savior. My idea is that, though many may not have all the external 'vestments' of salvation, it does us no good to call them 'unsaved.' It becomes our judgement of them from an unqualified vantage. If the word here says they 'know' God and the 'way of righteousness,' I give them the same benefit of the doubt that I would give to a man standing in front of me. I would encourage them to show forth their 'knowledge' by producing the fruit of repentance. In this particular place it seems that they denied that knowledge, and returned to their former ways, with the added burden of forsaking God. Whether or not they were ever saved, I have no CLEAR word from the Lord, nor do I know if they went to Hell. If you have more revelation from the Holy Spirit about their plight, share it with us. The point I was making was 'when we are saved,' not a detailed discussion of 2 Peter. However, concerning THEM, vs 11 says that even angels do not judge them before the Lord. Neither will I. I hope this supports my statement to satisfaction? May the Lord bless your path to Him, in Christ Jesus. |