The Gospels and the Mystery
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Applying doctrine to the correct audience. In other words, the whole bible is written FOR us, but not all of it is written TO us. All of the bible is written for our learning, but not all of it is written for our obedience. Right division simply recognizes which parts of the bible is written to the church, the body of Christ, and which are written to the Jews. Here are the three audiences:
1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
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The ot was exclusive to Jews the nt covers this audience , this is the audience for the gospel
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (The audience )He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:15-16 KJV
Why should we then pretend it’s not the audience for the gospel ? It’s repeated
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; ( the audience ) and then shall the end come.”
Matthew 24:14 KJV
The gospel is for everyone and this is the doctrine
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations( the audience ), baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:18-20 KJV
How can you now explain that the gospel is not for everyone ?
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (The audience )He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:15-16 KJV
Why should we then pretend it’s not the audience for the gospel ? It’s repeated
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; ( the audience ) and then shall the end come.”
Matthew 24:14 KJV
The gospel is for everyone and this is the doctrine
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations( the audience ), baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:18-20 KJV
How can you now explain that the gospel is not for everyone ?
Argument? Why conflate discussions over disagreements as arguments, with folks explaining why they believe what they believe?
When it gets to the point of mere disputation, then I walk away, such as from those who engage the weaknesses of ad hominem. That shows how weak their position is, and them standing on that intentionally is meaningless to address any more.
If doctrine is not important to your thinking, then there are many Universalist institutions out there that teach the line of thought that all doctrine is equally relevant, that there are no absolutes. Standing up for absolutes has always encouraged those who have no spine for absolutes to speak up and speak out against any strong system of belief that can be demonstrated from the biblical texts.
I do appreciate your sharing your not understanding it all. You're free to ask questions, or to just watch...whatever you so choose. However, subjectively judging discussion as something that it's not, that comes across as rather harsh, if you don't mind my saying so.
Your avatar looks like John Denver. Be sure and dip your tanks before taking off.
MM
When it gets to the point of mere disputation, then I walk away, such as from those who engage the weaknesses of ad hominem. That shows how weak their position is, and them standing on that intentionally is meaningless to address any more.
If doctrine is not important to your thinking, then there are many Universalist institutions out there that teach the line of thought that all doctrine is equally relevant, that there are no absolutes. Standing up for absolutes has always encouraged those who have no spine for absolutes to speak up and speak out against any strong system of belief that can be demonstrated from the biblical texts.
I do appreciate your sharing your not understanding it all. You're free to ask questions, or to just watch...whatever you so choose. However, subjectively judging discussion as something that it's not, that comes across as rather harsh, if you don't mind my saying so.
Your avatar looks like John Denver. Be sure and dip your tanks before taking off.
MM
Yes. They are the ones I have placed on ignore so that I don't have to read the nonsensical attacks against character a spiritual status. Some simply refuse to keep the conversation on the level of the topic, and so attack in other ways when they find themselves unable to defend their position.
If there's something you don't understand, then please feel free to ask.
MM
If there's something you don't understand, then please feel free to ask.
MM
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