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Doesn't everyone want to be right about God?
We do this forum stuff day in and day out and it is so rare--it happened today, that a biblical case is made against what someone believes, and you almost never hear, "Hmm, let me put that before God, maybe do a little more research."
Kudos to the brother who did--it shows great character!
But it brings up a topic that I think is missing in the mindset of most Christians: That is that these times have been ordered by Christ to lead us into all truth by the Holy Spirit. Now, I know that could be perceived many different ways, some of which are just too scary for some. Nonetheless, scary or not--that is the order of the day. Which, no, does not come in the many ways imaginable. It comes just as Jesus outlined it:
But back to Jesus' declaration of how things are to be revealed during the church age: Clearly it is not by flesh and blood, but by the Father, whom is spirit. In other words, the rest of what is to be revealed of all truth is to be revealed spiritually.
So...what does that look like in a forum setting?
Well...it doesn't look like one scripture pit against another as if God made a mistake on the other scripture. We need to do better than that. It also doesn't look like majority rule. Nor does it mean "what has always been believed" gets a pass to continue in error. And it doesn't look like agreeing-to-disagree or just going away. Remember, that "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:16
What it does look like then, is that we should expect "knowledge shall increase." EXPECT IT. It means facing the music--for crying out loud. Because error is a foretold fact by Jesus, as well as both Peter and Paul. So much so, that it is referred to as the believing of a "lie" and "strong delusion." Jesus made a few statements along these lines specifically regarding Israel, telling them things like "You have heard such and such, but I say this." He was addressing hundreds of years of what needed correction. And with the somber predictions of what would occur during our own times--it might even be worse for us.
So, what, should we just put our blinders on, believe what we have always believed, not heeding the warnings, and continue the same old pitting of one scripture against another, and squabbling? Or should we take a more honest approach and be prepared to concede before we die and get hit with it all at once, in shame?
Please.
We do this forum stuff day in and day out and it is so rare--it happened today, that a biblical case is made against what someone believes, and you almost never hear, "Hmm, let me put that before God, maybe do a little more research."
Kudos to the brother who did--it shows great character!
But it brings up a topic that I think is missing in the mindset of most Christians: That is that these times have been ordered by Christ to lead us into all truth by the Holy Spirit. Now, I know that could be perceived many different ways, some of which are just too scary for some. Nonetheless, scary or not--that is the order of the day. Which, no, does not come in the many ways imaginable. It comes just as Jesus outlined it:
Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
Which I do not bring up to make this a Catholic issue. Please don't. Start another thread if you want--I'll even join you there. But that is not the issue of discussion here. Please.Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
But back to Jesus' declaration of how things are to be revealed during the church age: Clearly it is not by flesh and blood, but by the Father, whom is spirit. In other words, the rest of what is to be revealed of all truth is to be revealed spiritually.
So...what does that look like in a forum setting?
Well...it doesn't look like one scripture pit against another as if God made a mistake on the other scripture. We need to do better than that. It also doesn't look like majority rule. Nor does it mean "what has always been believed" gets a pass to continue in error. And it doesn't look like agreeing-to-disagree or just going away. Remember, that "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:16
What it does look like then, is that we should expect "knowledge shall increase." EXPECT IT. It means facing the music--for crying out loud. Because error is a foretold fact by Jesus, as well as both Peter and Paul. So much so, that it is referred to as the believing of a "lie" and "strong delusion." Jesus made a few statements along these lines specifically regarding Israel, telling them things like "You have heard such and such, but I say this." He was addressing hundreds of years of what needed correction. And with the somber predictions of what would occur during our own times--it might even be worse for us.
So, what, should we just put our blinders on, believe what we have always believed, not heeding the warnings, and continue the same old pitting of one scripture against another, and squabbling? Or should we take a more honest approach and be prepared to concede before we die and get hit with it all at once, in shame?
Please.
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