Heavenly Pilgrim
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TCG, is it your opinion that ones doctrines have no impact on whether or not one is saved or their standing now before God, or is just Calvinism one way or another that makes no difference?
I am of the firm persuasion that doctrines do make a difference and that ones doctrines may be ones downfall. One, most likely, will eventually act in accordance to their beliefs, whether or not in accordance to righteousness and faith, or in disobedience and death. We should all consider the tendencies of the lifestyles our doctrines imbibe, should we not?
Does not the possibility exist that ones doctrinal beliefs might in fact impact ones lifestyle, intents and actions? I know some preach that sin in a believer’s life will never separate them from God, but I find Scripture to say something directly to the contrary. I say, make your calling and election certain. Prove your doctrines by the careful examination of Scripture. Be careful not to simply follow any doctrine, but rather give heed to ‘sound doctrine.’ Each one of us will make those choices and in the end God will be the final judge as to how well we did. May we exercise wisdom and pray for discernment and strength to live in accordance to sound doctrines reflecting the truth.
I am of the firm persuasion that doctrines do make a difference and that ones doctrines may be ones downfall. One, most likely, will eventually act in accordance to their beliefs, whether or not in accordance to righteousness and faith, or in disobedience and death. We should all consider the tendencies of the lifestyles our doctrines imbibe, should we not?
Does not the possibility exist that ones doctrinal beliefs might in fact impact ones lifestyle, intents and actions? I know some preach that sin in a believer’s life will never separate them from God, but I find Scripture to say something directly to the contrary. I say, make your calling and election certain. Prove your doctrines by the careful examination of Scripture. Be careful not to simply follow any doctrine, but rather give heed to ‘sound doctrine.’ Each one of us will make those choices and in the end God will be the final judge as to how well we did. May we exercise wisdom and pray for discernment and strength to live in accordance to sound doctrines reflecting the truth.