That is the problem.
Do we interpret scripture as the people the letter was origionally written to interpret it?
or do we interpret it wiht as you say a worldview in mind?
Every one of pauls letters were written to different churches in the region who had induvidual problems in their churches. He exposed the problems, The false teachings. and gave answers to what God wanted him to answer (inspired word)
So should we not see what the problems facing the roman church are, which caused these three chapters to be written?
I truly belief failure to do so will lead to a world view. And even though you MAY get it right, you risk getting it wrong.
Do we interpret scripture as the people the letter was origionally written to interpret it?
or do we interpret it wiht as you say a worldview in mind?
Every one of pauls letters were written to different churches in the region who had induvidual problems in their churches. He exposed the problems, The false teachings. and gave answers to what God wanted him to answer (inspired word)
So should we not see what the problems facing the roman church are, which caused these three chapters to be written?
I truly belief failure to do so will lead to a world view. And even though you MAY get it right, you risk getting it wrong.
You said yourself you went to a 'legalistic church' and you started asking questions, and seeking answers - could it be that possibly when looking for free will theology - you started with a position, and then used that question to interpret what supports free-will theology? I know that I started very man centered in theology, and as my walk progresses - i see less of me and my felt needs, and my thinking of how things should be, and more of God is just, God will do as He pleases, I don't understand all things - i am just here to obey and bring Him glory