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NASB | Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil. |
Subject: Make this Forum a forum |
Bible Note: Dear saints, Blessings in Jesus' name! After finding myself rather put out by the attitude that certain subjects were not profitable for forum discussion, among these the sovereignty-free will debate over salvation, I pulled back from active participation for some time. I have devoted myself to study the Bible concerning this very issue, and have come to the following conclusion: Such debate is NOT divisive. The Word of God is divisive, separating spiritual truth and emotionalism; "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 NASB Jesus, the Rock, was divisive, separating the observers of religion from the faithful; "...and, "A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE"; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this doom they were also appointed." 1 Peter 2:8ff NASB The prophets were divisive, separating the unfaithful majority from the remnant of God; "In the same way then, there has also come to be at the present time a remnant according to God's gracious choice." Romans 11:5ff NASB Discussion concerning repentence, faith toward God, resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgement (aka salvation) IS profitable for Christians. (also about washings and laying on of hands). "Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment." Hebrews 5:11-6:2 NASB The context of this verse speaks of the necessity of good foundations in order to mature in Christ. Those foundations are clearly written. Milk is necessary to grow to the point of being able to digest solid food. Once you lay foundations, you shouldn't have to do it again. So many Christians are ignorant about those things spoken of in vss 6:1,2, yet they are encouraged to ingest huge quantities of "perfection food," i.e. understanding love, the spiritual gifts, the tri-une nature of God, the kingdom of God, etc. It is obvious that every Christian should clearly understand these "foundation stones," and this forum is a perfect venue for clarifying these issues, in order that these babes may indeed find fundemental truth and move on. To assume that "babes in Christ" will be confused by speaking of these things is condescending, and robs young Christians of a perfect opportunity to hear a broader discussion of these important themes. After all, this IS a Study Bible Forum, not a PARCCLPJCE (Politically And Religiously Correct Consortium of Like-minded People of Judeo-Christian Ethic). How many saints attend church for years (lifetimes) without ever knowing what they believe, or what others may believe. Talk about a recipe for close-minded religion and bigotry! I adjure you, brethren, to make this forum a forum. love and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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