Pickles
Although I agree that all should seek to know the bible and its teachings, this does not make one saved.
Just as you said that many know Jesus but are not saved , this also applies to the word.
Many know and understand the bible very well yet they will not gain salvation.
So if it is not being saved, not about knowladge and understanding then what do you say brings one salvation?
Im curious as to your answer.
God bless, pickles
Totally agree with all you said.
Pickles I give the same answer I have all along on here,
Salvation can only come through ones faith. That faith of course cannot be like most of ‘chrsitendom’ which is blind faith.
That faith is believing as Abraham did. (faith of Abraham), the faith in knowing the true gospel
Knowledge is essential, one cannot have faith in something they don’t understand. They have to totally know what it is they have faith in. There is no mystery involved in faith as many claim
So the simple quick answer without all the details of what goes into ‘gospel and what it is etc’
Is KNOWLEDGE TO UNDERSTAND THE GOSPEL AND FAITH IN BELIEVING IN THAT
cheers
I wanted to ask this because of my concern for you.
I see a good want of truth in scriptures in you, I respect this and see your faith . But you came to this site and started to critisize the walks of many here and elsewhere.
Now you may say that you are called to do this because scripture speaks to this, but I do not see this in your words. I see only one that stomps on others.
I do not know if this is your intention, but this is how you come across.
You say there should be no such thing as blind faith, but to know and follow Jesus ,blind faith is as important as the scriptures. Blind comes before faith, we are blind before we believe, once we believe Jesus is the light in which we are able to see.
Jesus also said we must be like little children if we want to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children believe without seeing.
Just as you believe you carry the truth , many here also carry the truth in Jesus.
I only speak, to say, that to witness to what you have learned in the word is good, but to call all others faith wrong simply because of your knowlage, is to stomp on those you have not even taken the time to hear or know. There are alot of catch phrases in the christian community, understand the different language culltures. Also where each ones faith in Jesus may be. Then give all the benefit of time before you crush them.
Jesus is the witness of what we strive for in Him.
Mathew 12:18'' Here is my servant whom I have chosen,
my loved one in whome I delight.
I will endow him with my spirit
and he will proclaim justice to the gentiles.
19 He will not contend or cry out,
nor will his voice be heard in the streets.
20 The bruised reed he will not crush;
the smoldering wick he will not quench
untill judgement is made victorious.
21 In his name, the gentiles will find hope.''
We all are called to witness, you might consider that Jesus has something for you to learn as well,
before you crush others with your knowlage.
There is more to the scriptures than just knowladge, there is a great understanding that is given in Jesus. I and others here will witness to this.
You would be heard a bit more, if you listened a bit more yourself.
I know, been there myself.
Remember the great comandment, to love God with all your mind,
heart,soul, and streangth!
And your neighbor as yourself!
Seems to me it involves more than just the mind.
Thankyou for reading this.
God bless, pickles