Subject: eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen |
Bible Note: Hi doc! I suppose it is a tactic of yours to try to embarrass someone, when you don't know the answer to a simple fundamental question. I really don't appreciate it, but I forgive you. And I was not resorting to the priority of love Because of my inability the communicate my opinion on election over free will. And I don't believe election is sound doctrine. By the way. And very frankly I do not think that it is substantively efficacious to even discus it. It was the object of my affection that I had in mind when I asked, ... What is greater? I am surprised you mist it. John 3:16 "for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son" It was not my intention to turn the discussion to love. I Just don't happen to agree with the statement. that follows. Evidently you do agree with it. "There is nothing more important than getting to the truth of God's Word." Respectfully that is. And was trying to (point out some truth.) And, point out things in the Bible that I believe it says are greater. And, by the way, I assumed it was appropriate to comment, as it is practiced quite often here. I was not aware it was taboo to make a comment on something that was off subject, it was rude of me to do so. I am sorry. And also, nor do I agree with your admonishment, and, respectfully as well. "Love is, indeed, the sum-mum bon-um, the greatest good. But, that isn't the whole story. Nor is it appropriate, to appeal to it as being somehow superior to the truth." That would not be my opinion. the quest for knowledge of truth, can in and of its self, become an object of affection, and therefore blind one to the very truth that one is seeking. And, by the way, appropriate for whom? And, I would place God above love as the greatest good, but, then, God is love, and we could go round and round on that one for quite some time. Nor do I believe that Paul's teaching of the virtues of faith hope and love, can be misleading. Unless perhaps they are being read by someone not lead by the Spirit. I am not suggesting that you are not led by the Spirit, but perhaps you have read commentary by someone who was not. cant tell if your incredulous 'Huh' was skeptical or humor. Hope my intrusion didn't offend. God bless, John |