Comments on: Catching Up http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/ GraceConversation.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:43:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Levi Nueva http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-657 Levi Nueva Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:27:51 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-657 In this world of relativism how can we distinguish between doctrinal errors to truth when all of us will not honestly lay down our reasons but will die to defend what we believe is true to our conviction. We are all agreed that the Bible is without error (just on the premise of Biblical Christians) and yet we contend to passages of scriptures which does not fit us. Who will be and what will be the basis of our so called 'biblical truth' and 'error' when we cannot find somebody whom all of us will respect and accept his 'standard'of defining truth and error? How can we end this doctrinal dispute when in fact the Lord blatantly said to LOVE ONE ANOTHER? Can doctrine save ua? Did Jesus came and said I come to bring a doctrine to save you? Is not salvation in the person and work of our Lord? Why mudslinging, and the bickering. Why not accept each other as brothers in the Lord. Thank you. In this world of relativism how can we distinguish between doctrinal errors to truth when all of us will not honestly lay down our reasons but will die to defend what we believe is true to our conviction. We are all agreed that the Bible is without error (just on the premise of Biblical Christians) and yet we contend to passages of scriptures which does not fit us. Who will be and what will be the basis of our so called ‘biblical truth’ and ‘error’ when we cannot find somebody whom all of us will respect and accept his ‘standard’of defining truth and error? How can we end this doctrinal dispute when in fact the Lord blatantly said to LOVE ONE ANOTHER? Can doctrine save ua? Did Jesus came and said I come to bring a doctrine to save you? Is not salvation in the person and work of our Lord? Why mudslinging, and the bickering. Why not accept each other as brothers in the Lord. Thank you.

]]> By: Randy http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-546 Randy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:35:11 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-546 "Perhaps we could ask each side to share a couple of doctrinal errors they think are, in and of themselves, “non-fatal”? -I agree. This would give some direction and understanding where each Author stands. Could you guys, in the future share some doctrinal errors that you consider non-fatal? Randy “Perhaps we could ask each side to share a couple of doctrinal errors they think are, in and of themselves, “non-fatal”?

-I agree. This would give some direction and understanding where each Author stands. Could you guys, in the future share some doctrinal errors that you consider non-fatal?

Randy

]]> By: Charles McLean http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-543 Charles McLean Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:19:41 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-543 I confess to some disappointment so far. Greg took far too many words to simply restate the question at hand. Perhaps we could ask each side to share a couple of doctrinal errors they think are, in and of themselves, "non-fatal"? I confess to some disappointment so far. Greg took far too many words to simply restate the question at hand.

Perhaps we could ask each side to share a couple of doctrinal errors they think are, in and of themselves, “non-fatal”?

]]> By: Royce http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-537 Royce Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:34:03 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-537 Perhaps the best way to go forward would be for the blogmaster to cut off responses until the 4 men have had a chance to completely state their views and conclude their discussion. Then let the fur fly! So far I can't see that any progress has been made. Todd's observations stated in his book are true and these comments prove it. Royce Perhaps the best way to go forward would be for the blogmaster to cut off responses until the 4 men have had a chance to completely state their views and conclude their discussion. Then let the fur fly!

So far I can’t see that any progress has been made. Todd’s observations stated in his book are true and these comments prove it.

Royce

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]]> By: Dell Kimberly http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-367 Dell Kimberly Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:59:43 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-367 GATidwell, Nor do I feel the four men engaged in this discussion have any ill will towards one another. It is the rest of us who choose to participate by stating our thoughts who choose sides based on our pre-conceived beliefs. I only wish we could open our minds and hearts during this effort. GATidwell,
Nor do I feel the four men engaged in this discussion have any ill will towards one another. It is the rest of us who choose to participate by stating our thoughts who choose sides based on our pre-conceived beliefs. I only wish we could open our minds and hearts during this effort.

]]> By: John Mark Hicks http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-312 John Mark Hicks Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:10:38 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-312 I appreciate the point, Richard. We all sin; we all have doctrinal error running in our veins. We all need Jesus. It is about connection to or relationship with God through Jesus who has redeemed us from all condemnation. This is the grace that saves through faith and because of which we gratefully serve our God and yearn to mirror him in every word, thought and deed...and in every doctrine. I appreciate the point, Richard. We all sin; we all have doctrinal error running in our veins. We all need Jesus. It is about connection to or relationship with God through Jesus who has redeemed us from all condemnation. This is the grace that saves through faith and because of which we gratefully serve our God and yearn to mirror him in every word, thought and deed…and in every doctrine.

]]> By: GATidwell http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-304 GATidwell Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:46:53 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-304 Dell; I don't feel the four men engaged in this discussion have any ill will towards one another. We do, however, have quite different perspectives on some issues we all believe to be important. If it were not for these differences, why would we be posting these thoughts? --GATidwell Dell;
I don’t feel the four men engaged in this discussion have any ill will towards one another. We do, however, have quite different perspectives on some issues we all believe to be important. If it were not for these differences, why would we be posting these thoughts?
–GATidwell

]]> By: Terry Francis http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-295 Terry Francis Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:01:43 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-295 What is the purpose of locating the edge of the cliff? Is it to determine who we can stand next to and call brother? Or is it to determine how close to the edge I can get? Just so all know where I stand, I'm not fond of heights so I'm not close enough that I can look down! What is the purpose of locating the edge of the cliff? Is it to determine who we can stand next to and call brother? Or is it to determine how close to the edge I can get?

Just so all know where I stand, I’m not fond of heights so I’m not close enough that I can look down!

]]> By: Dell Kimberly http://graceconversation.com/2009/04/08/catching-up/#comment-294 Dell Kimberly Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:50:33 +0000 http://graceconversation.com/?p=82#comment-294 Titus chapter two defines "Sound Doctrine." Today, we make the definition much broader than the definition given by Paul to Titus. Which definition shall we use. Will we let Scripture define the term or will we define it by how we use the word today? According to the definition given Titus, "Sound Doctrine" is that which promotes a lifestyle following in the steps of Jesus. Perhaps, if we would let Scriptural use of terms be the usage we follow, we might be able to agree to so much more. Just a thought..... Titus chapter two defines “Sound Doctrine.” Today, we make the definition much broader than the definition given by Paul to Titus. Which definition shall we use. Will we let Scripture define the term or will we define it by how we use the word today? According to the definition given Titus, “Sound Doctrine” is that which promotes a lifestyle following in the steps of Jesus. Perhaps, if we would let Scriptural use of terms be the usage we follow, we might be able to agree to so much more. Just a thought…..

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