Subject: Saved by belief or belief and baptism? |
Bible Note: I agree Coty, God has not lost control of anything. Although I try not to be dogmatic about anything I believe on this point we can say that not only has God not lost control, He never will nor is there any threat to His sovereign control of all He has created. Praise God! I ask you the questions because of your statements. As your brother in Christ I wanted to reassure you that regardless of how things may appear to us at times, God is always in control. Nothing happens that He does not allow to happen. The book of Job is a good example of this very point. Also the book of Jonah, the book of Habakkuk and on and on and on. Yes, His sovereignty runs throughout the scriptures. Amen! We both agree God is in control. I might add we should never cease to fall on our knees and thank Him for that!!! I'm now wondering if we both will agree on my next thoughts. That is, do you think it wise to judge who is and who is not a member of Christ Church? Do we (mankind) have the authority to choose who belongs and who doesn't? Also, isn't it true that there is only one sinless one in the Church? He Christ being the head of His Church. (Colossians 1:18) Who else belongs to His Church that is sinless? (Romans 3:23) Who else but Christ has the authority to say who is and who isn't a part of His Church? Coty, I agree that there are some out there who do not teach the gospel of Christ. But many of the different denominations do. There are differences of opinions on doctrines and even many of the same members of the same denomination differ on their interpretation of scripture. This is a far cry from teaching the doctrines of men as you say. We cross the line I believe when we usurp authority over God's word as if we are the one who determines God's truth. Romans 14 has a lot to say. Would you agree? Your Brother in Christ, Steve |