Subject: Aren't the elect commanded to repent? |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, I do believe that both sides of the "free will" vs "man's inability" are both intent on defending God's glory. Where we both fail is when we lose patience with one another and begin to throw hatefull accusations of all kinds back and forth. I don't see how the Lord is glorified when brothers quarrel and fight each other. It is a mystery to me as to why the Church has split so often over the past 2000 years. All-out wars have been fought and thousands killed over doctrine. Now, don't get me wrong, doctrine is essential! Without it we would be adrift at sea without a rudder or map. It is the distillation of the truth of God handed down to us from godly men and has stood the test of time. But it is not infallible. The Bible alone is perfect and all-sufficient. Nevertheless, I'm glad every new generation does'nt need to reinvent the wheel. (although some do it every week through "new revelations") My particular denomination is strong on doctrines, creeds and confessions. It is an old denomination whose roots go back hundreds of years to Scotland, to great men like John Knox and others who fought and died to establish the right of each christian to interpret scripture for himself. I guess sometimes we must take up the sword, but God forbid, not against our brothers. Forgive me for rambling Hank. Maybe I'm just going on because it's early in the morning an I'm still sipping my first cup of java. At any rate, it's good to talk to you again. Your Brother, John |