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Originally Posted by rdp
I will say it like this: I do not think one can go the lengths that we've seen in this thread to make the plain written Word of God of no effect & be in right standing w/ God. However, we ALL have shortcomings somewhere or another & garner the frown of God at times.
I am aware that because of my present fallen nature, my judgements can be clouded [which is why the Bible says we "SHALL (when we no longer have fallen natures) judge angels"].
So, in scholastical humilty, I reserve the possibility w/in myself that I can somehow be wrong. Though, honestly, I don't see how in the world one cannot understand the plainness of I Tim. 2:12.
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Based on this response, you are not sure yourself. Although you claim to see the plainness of 1 Tim 2:12, you still are not sure?
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Originally Posted by rdp
I would say that the safest route is to obey the Bible & encourage others to do the same...leaving eternity in God's Hands.
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Are you sure about
John 14:6? Would you tell a muslim the "safest route" is the bible or would you tell the muslim he is going to hell unless he turns to Jesus Christ for salvation?
I'm not trying to be rash with my questions. I'm just trying to point out that we should be sure of what we believe if we are going to tell others they are wrong in their belief. If we are not sure of what we believe, the we should NOT tell others they are wrong.
For instance, I know beyond every shadow of doubt that anyone that rejects the gospel of Jesus Christ is absolutely lost. Therefore I can evangelize with 100% assurance to anyone I meet. However, if I'm not sure of salvation in Jesus alone, then I cannot tell a muslim in clear conscience that he is going to hell.
My point being, if we are not sure, then do not preach it. How can we preach what we are not sure about?
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