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Hello and peace to you,
I am struggling with difficult doctrinal harmonization issues within the books of Hebrews and the James Epistle.
I am not new to scripture and study the Bible regularly. I have read the KJV numerous times and am now reading through the NLT.
Whenever I read through Hebrews, the message that is portrayed to me is confused. A mixture of Old Testament imagery (with incorrect detailing) and sentences such as Jesus "made perfect through suffering", a warning of lost salvation and emphasis on works, as if Salvation is primarily of ourselves.
The James Epistle is easier for me to read but contrary to the teachings in Romans re: Grace vs Works and very "Self" oriented.
I have prayed on this, however, i find myself conflicted between how I know Our Lord as Messiah through The Spirit and these lessons.
I am not blinkered by any denominational bias but at times have felt like just tearing these books from my Bible as I feel that they do not belong.
Did anyone else have these issues which are now resolved?
If so, guidance and input is appreciated.
I am struggling with difficult doctrinal harmonization issues within the books of Hebrews and the James Epistle.
I am not new to scripture and study the Bible regularly. I have read the KJV numerous times and am now reading through the NLT.
Whenever I read through Hebrews, the message that is portrayed to me is confused. A mixture of Old Testament imagery (with incorrect detailing) and sentences such as Jesus "made perfect through suffering", a warning of lost salvation and emphasis on works, as if Salvation is primarily of ourselves.
The James Epistle is easier for me to read but contrary to the teachings in Romans re: Grace vs Works and very "Self" oriented.
I have prayed on this, however, i find myself conflicted between how I know Our Lord as Messiah through The Spirit and these lessons.
I am not blinkered by any denominational bias but at times have felt like just tearing these books from my Bible as I feel that they do not belong.
Did anyone else have these issues which are now resolved?
If so, guidance and input is appreciated.