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NASB | John 12:36 "While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light." ¶ These things Jesus spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:36 "While you have the Light, believe and trust in the Light [have faith in it, hold on to it, rely on it], so that you may become sons of Light [being filled with Light as followers of God]." Jesus said these things, and then He left and hid Himself from them. |
Subject: While You Have Light |
Bible Note: I have to admit that it is so humorous to encounter people who are more defined by what they are disavow than what they believe. These poor guys drip with such irony, yet as Paul said, they are never coming to the truth. Although I see the humor in it daily, post by post, I must admit that it is sad. I love these people, no matter how they curse and froth. I pray for them by name, whenever possible, that God would show them mercy and grace. Years ago, Hank asked me here in the forum to post on theological terms. Read some of Hank and Kalos posts over the years. God worked in their lives to transform them into the image of Christ. Now they in His presence. They brought glory to God in this world, and will continue to bring Him glory in the next. Hank, a fundamental Baptist. Kalos, a solidly Calvinistic Pentecostal. Kalos was the only Pentecostal that I had ever met who held solidly to the doctrines of grace. Only recently have I come to know Pentecostal pastors who hold these doctrines. On Facebook a Reformed Baptist Theology and Fellowship Forum with over 7000 participants. New members are required to read the 1689 LBCF, and post in harmony with it. The Pentecostal pastors evidence the fruit of the spirit in so many ways! Not only do they follow the Terms of Use for the forum, they are loving, patient, and kind. They glorify Christ alone, not a critique of everyone else.They are enthusiastic about Pentecostalism coming to the doctrines of grace. To that end they preach, teach, and live. Hank asked me years ago to present theological doctrines on the forum as a means of instruction. The need was obvious, since there were few that had even the fundamental basics of the faith. In that spirit, I thought I would post some explanations about what I believe. As you think about it, consider the many others who don't have even the most rudimentary list of what they believe. I've noticed here on the forum that most of them hide, failing to describe their fundamental beliefs in their profiles. We often see this done by Russelites, Campbelites, and Parhamites. Corner them and demand that they list their essential doctrines. They are unable to do so, as they resist being held accountable for their beliefs. Let me start with the superset of what it means to be Reformational. Of course, any that are not Romanists might be called Reformed in the broadest sense of the word. Unfortunately, they would not be able to define those concepts that allowed them the freedom to become Reformed. This isn't because they resist those things -- although you'll see them do just that -- but I would invite every one to be open and honest about what they believe. As a Historic Baptist I am fundamentally Reformed. What does that mean, to be reformed? There are five points that help us to comprehend Reformed theology. They are as follows: Sola Scriptura -- This is the root of Reformational doctrine. The Bible is the complete, closed, clear, and sufficient authority in all matters of faith, belief, and obedience. No one can bind our conscience outside of the Word itself. It has authority over all councils, opinions, doctrines, private spirits, etc. It is the final authority. We believe that all of scripture -- not just pieces of it -- must be examined on any subject. (Recently someone holding their own teaching tightly to their breast, actually suggested that Paul's didactic explanations were Satanic!) We believe that we live by every word of God, not just the ones that we prefer. Solus Christus -- Our confidence is in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Not in Jesus Christ and our choice; not in Jesus Christ and our obedience; not in Jesus Christ and the acceptance of our church. Note that word alone. You will see it in all of these points. Our redemption is not partially our effort and partially God's. No, it is through Christ's redemption alone. Sola Gratia -- Grace secured redemption without reference to works. As Paul instructs us, works are a consequence of being a new creature. Indeed, it is for good works that we were redeemed. Nonetheless, no one ever, at any time, has been able to merit salvation by what they have done. Our wickedness, fundamental to our natures as sons of Adam, could never be compensated fro by an infinit number of good deeds. Sola Fide -- We are declared righteous by God through faith alone. Every elect human being is safed through faith alone. Yes, each of the redeemed must believe. Yet it is by their faith that God applies the righteousness of Christ to them, and their sin to Christ. Soli Deo Gloria -- Goal of creation and redemption is God's praise. God doesn't share His glory. Indeed, there is nothing in this universe that warrants glory and praise, except God Himself. His eternal purpose is all about bringing Him glory. After all, who could possibly be worthy of glory except God Himself? I will write more as time avails. |
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