farouk
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In our Bible reading it's good to have a balance between reading Old and New Testaments; so much to read and appreciate....... Think I need to make a trip to Ecclesiastes. Now there is a book I don't study much!!!
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In our Bible reading it's good to have a balance between reading Old and New Testaments; so much to read and appreciate....... Think I need to make a trip to Ecclesiastes. Now there is a book I don't study much!!!
They are all Scriptural; and a good study to follow through the references!Where do the solas come from? I like them!
In our Bible reading it's good to have a balance between reading Old and New Testaments; so much to read and appreciate....
When do you stop studying? Like digging deeper/excavating to see if something is true or not. I need to stop at confusion when it comes to different doctrines on God's Word. Or frustrated. It is very hard. I go back and forth on a lot of things. Anyone know when to stop? How deep do you go? How do you best resolve what you believe?
When do you stop studying? Like digging deeper/excavating to see if something is true or not. I need to stop at confusion when it comes to different doctrines on God's Word. Or frustrated. It is very hard. I go back and forth on a lot of things. Anyone know when to stop? How deep do you go? How do you best resolve what you believe?
Right now salvation has been a topic I have been on regarding what repentance is and if it is necessary for salvation as a gift of grace or a work separate from salvation. But while salvation is one of those topics I like to be crystal on, I know I meddle in things that just leave me more frustrated then inspired by the Word of God.
if my understanding of repentance is a necessary, yeh I want to be crystal.
If you have not invested in Nave's Topical Bible as yet, please do so right away. Once you have gone through each Scripture reference for say *salvation*, that should be enough. After that you are to rest in the Word of God.But while salvation is one of those topics I like to be crystal on, I know I meddle in things that just leave me more frustrated then inspired by the Word of God.
Romans 2 is a strong and helpful passage on repentance.....Understanding is not necessary. Repentance is a gift that we can't help but take hold of when it is offered to us. God knows when to grant it. God knows when we're ready to take hold of it like only those desperately in need of salvation can.
There is the faith we understand, but there is also our faith seeking understanding. We cannot seek understanding without faith. Faith is what is necessary.
We need always to keep digging into the Scriptures...Everybody refers to it as digging. I like your idea of excavating though. Good way to put it.
No doubt, but the way she put it reminds me of what it means to get serious about what we're doing. When one is committed, they tend to improvise a more efficient way to use their time. She's got the right idea. The Greek word for the "power" of the Spirit is "dunamus" which is where we get the word dynamite, so we could also bore into it with tnt, and blast away at the word as well; move mountains as Jesus would say.We need always to keep digging into the Scriptures...