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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now I mean this, that each one of you says, "I am [a disciple] of Paul," or "I am [a disciple] of Apollos," or "I am [a disciple] of Cephas (Peter)," or "I am [a disciple] of Christ." |
Subject: Creating converts to Islam? |
Bible Note: Brian: You write: "If this individual is being guided towards a stronger relationship with Christ, by a true Christian denomination - are other Christian denominations justified in creating an environment of confusion and dissatisfaction in which this soul could be lost from Christ." First of all, if the person is truly being guided toward a stronger relationship with Christ, it is very unlikely that an outsider is going to be able to come in and undermine that. Since a relationship with Christ is strengthened primarily by knowing the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit using that means to sanctify us, a person growing in the true faith will not be shaken by the lies of another religion. Secondly, a soul that is chosen by God to be conformed to the image of Christ (2 Timothy 2:10) is not going to "be lost from Christ." God finishes what He starts in us. Lastly, are all those church councils (Jerusalem, Nicaea, Orange, Chalcedon), with all of their debate over what constitutes the Christian faith and the nature of God, examples of creating confusion and dissatisfaction? There is no prohibition against dialogue, discussion, and even debate among religious groups with opposing views (and this includes Christian denominations which differ on the non-salvific issues) becasue we are charged with the task of worshiping God in Spirit and in truth. If I were in theological error (as you think I am), wouldn't it be the most compassionate thing for you to point out the truth to me rather than letting me wallow around in a mire of lies? If momentary confusion led to eventual enlightenment, then it would definitely be worth the effort. Islam is largely converting from churches where individuals are Christians in name only, not from churches with sturdy, biblical foundations. --Joe! |