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Although He may call on you to do it as a test of what is in your heart.

I am content in my knowledge that every apparent contradiction has a reconciliation and an answer. Therefore it is time for me to pass the baton to others. No; for Hebrews 4:2 shows clearly that there is only one gospel that was preached to us and to them; as defined by the word "the".

Of course the context will reveal whether something is for us to obey or not. For the most part, every moral precept in the Bible is to be obeyed. And I do not find much in the word where it can be said that it does not apply to us at some point in our lives. Scriptures on hell applied to us...

The term did not originate with me; but I was addressing it in the case that it might come up. I sense hostility coming from you. I do not see it that way. Levi was alive as a sperm/DNA in Abraham's loins when Melchizedec met him; and therefore he did indeed pay the tithe; just like the...

Well, it appears that we have a contradiction: because in Hebrews 4:2 it says clearly that "the" gospel was preached to them. I have done a lot of work in the field of reconciling apparent contradictions in the Bible and I think I will retire. I will therefore leave it up to you to show how...

Because scripture interprets scripture. And the load is lightened elsewhere: 1Ti 6:17, Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 1Ti 6:18, That they do good, that they be...

Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father except by me. I don't know how you interpret that; but I interpret it to mean that the only way to salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ. I do not presume to judge the end of any singular person's life...

All scripture is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). How then can any of it not apply to us?

You have not established that as a fact, and also will never be able to do so; for the scripture declares that those who do righteousness are righteous even as He is righteous (1 John 3:7).

The question you should ask yourself is whether the word "positional" is found in the Bible. I agree that the concept is there in imputed righteousness. However, it is my belief that imputed righteousness is the very thing that makes imparted righteousness a possibility. In declaring us...

In Hebrews 4:2 it speaks of "the" gospel; which was preached unto us as well as to them. Thus, there is one gospel. And also, the gospel that was preached to the Israelites is the same gospel that is preached to us today; while there may not be a record of it in Old Testament scripture.

Please explain to me and everyone else how I do this.

It is written down in the holy scripture and applies to all of us.

Do these judgments belong to God alone? It is written, 1Co 6:1, Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 1Co 6:2, Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to...

In saying this you are calling me a fool. Beware; for Jesus taught that in this you are in danger of hell fire.

There is this: Jas 4:11, Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. Jas 4:12, There is one lawgiver, who is able to...

As opposed to mere positional and imputed righteousness. Whereas before, the person was ungodly, God declares him righteous; and, since it is impossible for God to lie, the person is now righteous not only in the imputed and positional sense; but in the practical and imparted sense.

And you are not judging me in saying this. I could rail on you now as Jesus did to the scribes and Pharisees (in Matthew 23); but I refrain because it is very likely against the rules of the boards (not to mention I might be accused of being un-Christ-like. Ironic, isn't it?).

What verses tell me not to judge? The only passage that I can think of that tells me this is Matthew 7:1-6. And in that passage, it tells me to take the log out of my own eye first, and then I will see clearly to take the speck out of my brother's eye. So there is a time and a place for...

@The wind: May I ask what Bible translation you are using?