thessalonian
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"So please correct me if I am wrong: in order to be saved one must have correct understanding and interpretation of EVERYTHING that is taught in Scripture. "
Your comeback was not at all unexpected. Your solution to the problem is unworkable. (that some things are less important than others). I see hope that the three wise men ended up in heaven (though I do not know for sure) even though it is not likely that they knew of Jesus death on the cross and resurrection. They were not Jews. But they did act in faith on the knowledge that they had. On the light they had recieved. They did not reject the resurrection, they simply did not know of it. They may well have gone home and told others of Jesus birth, who believed them and these people may have lived after the resurrection. They may well not have known. God is the judge of the light that they have recieved. But I cannot say because I can see that they may have gone to heaven that believe in the resurrection is not neccessary. I have recieved it and can never turn from it under pain of eternal punishment. Those who hear the words must follow them or they become void of their meaning. Mental excercises or debate fodder. Those who recieve them and recieve the grace to know them must follow them.
"to whom much is given much will be required. The one who does not know will recieve the lesser punishment" Luke 12. Those who have not recieved this grace will have God as their judge and I cannot say he won't be merciful, for I am not the judge. Neither can I say what grace and light anyone has recieved. Thus I cannot judge them (though I can judge their actions and doctrine), but can examine myself.
Hope that helps.
Your comeback was not at all unexpected. Your solution to the problem is unworkable. (that some things are less important than others). I see hope that the three wise men ended up in heaven (though I do not know for sure) even though it is not likely that they knew of Jesus death on the cross and resurrection. They were not Jews. But they did act in faith on the knowledge that they had. On the light they had recieved. They did not reject the resurrection, they simply did not know of it. They may well have gone home and told others of Jesus birth, who believed them and these people may have lived after the resurrection. They may well not have known. God is the judge of the light that they have recieved. But I cannot say because I can see that they may have gone to heaven that believe in the resurrection is not neccessary. I have recieved it and can never turn from it under pain of eternal punishment. Those who hear the words must follow them or they become void of their meaning. Mental excercises or debate fodder. Those who recieve them and recieve the grace to know them must follow them.
"to whom much is given much will be required. The one who does not know will recieve the lesser punishment" Luke 12. Those who have not recieved this grace will have God as their judge and I cannot say he won't be merciful, for I am not the judge. Neither can I say what grace and light anyone has recieved. Thus I cannot judge them (though I can judge their actions and doctrine), but can examine myself.
Hope that helps.
. (please note : said in jest).
