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Searcher, you have a knack for getting to the heart of the issue! Excellent citation! Regarding #3, about which NT ideas are necessary, you said "all of them" and I totally agree. Of course, as we often see in this forum, there are diverse opinions about what those ideas are and how they influence us. 3a. Can you list a few that you feel are central to our relationship with Christ and/or are generally accepted as uniquely definitive of Christianity? Regarding #2, about which OT ideas are necessary, you said "we need to understand how the OT points to Christ". Again, an excellent answer. 2a. Can you describe a few ways how the OT does this? Regarding #1, about which ideas are necessary to accept the authority of Scripture, you said "because one accepts Scripture as the Word of God does not mean one is saved" and "without the Spirit, His Word is confounding". How true! 1a. Is there any hope for those who do not have the Spirit? In other words, is there anything they can/must do so that He may/will reside in them? Your Brother in Christ, Parable |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Gen 22:1-19; Exo 3:7ff; Act 8:30-35, 16:31; Rom 10:9-15; Gal 5:22-26; Col 2:16-17; Heb 10:1 ... Parable, What is "uniquely definitive of Christianity"? -I could say look at the Sermon of the Mount (Mat 5-7), or even the friut of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-26). Non-Christians may also show these, tho the later may be harder. I'd say believing on the Lord Jesus Christ is what is unique (Act 16:31, Rom 10:9-15). How are a few ways that the "Old Testament points to Christ"? While we see this in the NT (Col 2:16-17, Heb 10:1) ... Abraham's offering of Issac (Gen 22:1-19), points to His death (Mark 15:21ff) ... Israel being called out of Egypt (Exo 3:7ff), points to His (Matt 2:19-20). There is so much more. "Is there any hope for those who do not have the Spirit? In other words, is there anything they can/must do so that He may/will reside in them?" -Again, all need to believe to have Him reside (Acts 16:31). Some read Scripture and somehow they see their need to understand more (Acts 8:30-35). Hope I've answered your questions, Searcher |
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