Subject: Is belief in the bible needed to be save |
Bible Note: Hello hetfield, I wanted to respond to the post/response you made to Jayell. I want to ask a simple question to help give you more perspective on how to approach this issue as you seek the truth. You say you accept the OT. The OT teaches that God has authority over all things and is the creator of all things. It says that He promises to uphold His word. Do you not believe that He was in control of the writing and the compiling of the bible which is believed by those who He has called to Himself to be His word? If He chose to use the written word to speak to us then it must be the bible. No other writing makes the claim. If it is not the bible, then you and I have no hope in what we say we hope in. If it is the bible, do you not think that an all powerful God who has control over all of creation also kept control over the writing and compiling of His word to us? Plese don't be offended, I have not seen that others are judging you in their disagreement. It's only that your debate is not logical or rational and others are having a difficult time, I believe, following your argument. It is beginning to appear that you are not "seeking" the truth in this matter, but that you have already concluded what you believe to be the truth and are resistant to what others are trying to teach/explain. We love you and want you believe what God says, not what we say because we say it. God says: Isa 55:10-11 10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. NIV God's word is the bible, both OT and NT. It's purpose is to bring worship of Him and salvation to men. It is to provide for our budding as new christians and our flourishing as we grow in knowledge of Him. It provides the seed that we sow and the bread for those who hunger for Him. It is what sustains us in Him teaching us His love, grace, and mercy and how to be obedient to Him. I pray that you continue to seek with an open mind and an open heart. I do believe that God Himself will show you if your sincere in your search. Sincerely, Jeff |