tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post945517007953516371..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Really?Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-67226555956832798022010-03-29T08:51:06.266-04:002010-03-29T08:51:06.266-04:00By the way, I apologize for unclear sentence struc...By the way, I apologize for unclear sentence structure. When I was writing my most recent comment, I was in a bit of rush, and the fruit of that is easily seen in how ugly my thought structure was laid out in type. Good times!<br /><br />Anyway. Have a great day!<br /><br />ZachZachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559715613833694598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-72049406040028695842010-03-29T07:55:44.755-04:002010-03-29T07:55:44.755-04:00Zach,
Thanks for clarifying. Thanks also for you...Zach,<br /><br />Thanks for clarifying. Thanks also for your openness. We all, myself included, have far to go. Thank God for His amazing grace.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-18882551100958837962010-03-28T20:38:38.629-04:002010-03-28T20:38:38.629-04:00I was not implying that you do worship the Bible. ...I was not implying that you do worship the Bible. Please do not misundertand. I do think that there have been some any various movements, while not intentionally doing so, have end up placing the Bible, or certain spiritual truths, in a place where only Jesus should be. Jesus is the sum of all spiritual truth.<br /><br />I also agree with you. I have just begun. And have far to go. But He with us at all times. He is patient. And for that, I am thankful!<br /><br />God Bless.<br />Zach<br /><br />I do agree with your sentiment that 'it is more difficult to hold to sola scriptura is in how we live our lives on a daily basis.' My original intent of commenting, which I did not accomplish well at all, was that our goal is not live better lives but to have Christ formed in us. By abiding in Him. His life will flow out.<br /><br />The crux of your original post, I believe, is live out sola scriptura, as people say they are adhering to.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559715613833694598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-23560543797107260742010-03-28T13:12:58.246-04:002010-03-28T13:12:58.246-04:00Zach,
Thank you for commenting.
If "sola sc...Zach,<br /><br />Thank you for commenting.<br /><br />If "sola scriptura" means that someone is focused on scripture to the exclusion of Christ, then that is a serious problem. If, however, "sola scriptura" means that scripture is authoritative, then that is good.<br /><br />I think the point of the Reformers, with which I agree, is that God has spoken to us through His word. The Holy Spirit illuminates us to understand His word. When we drift from the bible, almost any belief is open for debate.<br /><br />So, I hold to sola scriptura for authority. However, I don't worship the bible.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-53583357329078291742010-03-28T08:48:10.164-04:002010-03-28T08:48:10.164-04:00I have a hard time with the premise of sola script...I have a hard time with the premise of sola scriptura... I do truly believe Scripture is authorizatitive, but many in reformed circles see Scripture as the end, not the means. I am unable to go that far. The Lord said that He was going to send His Spirit to lead us into all truth. All truth is in Jesus, of whom the Spirit was sent to testify of (Eph. 4:21). The Bible is most precious, but it was never meant to take the place of the Lord Himself. Knowing the book of the Lord is not our goal; our goal is to know the Lord of the book. I believe this truth was initially very helpful for the Church, but as it has happened many times in Church history, this spiritual truth has become the focal point, when Jesus should be all along.<br /><br />"(4)Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. (5)Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,(6)who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."<br />2 Corinthians 3:4-6<br /><br />God Bless.<br />ZachZachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559715613833694598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-9368174152571699922010-03-24T17:16:01.505-04:002010-03-24T17:16:01.505-04:00John,
We far too often believe what we want to be...John,<br /><br />We far too often believe what we want to believe. We are happy when the bible fits our desires.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-36738106443007579132010-03-24T16:33:32.230-04:002010-03-24T16:33:32.230-04:00Eric,
Amazing! Was sitting at my desk this mornin...Eric,<br /><br />Amazing! Was sitting at my desk this morning thinking about this very subject.<br /><br />Sola Scriptura! But we reserve the right to discard that which doesn't fit our theology, philosophy, or personal ambitions.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com