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I understand and respect your belief that simply having faith is insufficient for salvation; you emphasize the importance of pairing belief with actions and good works. However, my perspective diverges from yours in a significant way. While your viewpoint focuses on the interplay of belief and...

The Bible is crafted in a human language, deliberately designed so that all people can grasp its messages and teachings. Yet, within its pages lie profound truths that often confront us on a deeply personal level, prompting a challenge to the very essence of who we are. Some of these revelations...

In reality, the opposite is the case. My approach to reading the Bible is quite standard and aligns with general reading practices, applicable to any text, not just the scriptures. The challenge arises from the fact that many Christians receive the message, both through sermons and personal...

The Hammer is the solution to the nail only for those who pick up the hammer. Sure. I learned that some words have more than one meaning, depending on the context. For example, consider the word "spiring." After the long winter, I couldn't wait to see the flowers bloom in spring. The old...

A comprehensive study of the gospel illustrates that mere belief is not a sufficient assurance of salvation. In chapter 3, Jesus delves into the profound idea of being "born again" or "born from above," a transformative experience that Paul elaborates on by emphasizing the importance of...

Notice that Paul changes the pronoun from "all" to "many" between verses 18 and 19. Romans 5:18-19 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. For as through the one man’s...

What issue do you think you see?

If you did, I didn't see it. All I saw was a dismissal, telling me that one's hermeneutical method wasn't crucial for this particular discussion. It’s important to emphasize that without employing the appropriate hermeneutical method, truly grasping the meaning of a passage becomes nearly...

John clearly identifies his intended audience as second-generation Christians, individuals who likely spent their formative years surrounded by the teachings and values of Christianity. These believers are the offspring of those who either received the gospel directly from the apostles or...

This is a problem because you interpret helpful suggestions and observations as an attack. Do you want to see a contradiction in the text so bad that you are unable or unwilling to hear counsel concerning your method of interpretation?

The seemingly conflicting ideas are not caused by any inconsistency within the text itself. Instead, they arise from the way you are interpreting and engaging with the material.

I do see an issue, and I have been bringing it to your attention.

What I said to you IS part of the discussion. You simply don't know how to read the Bible so how do you expect to understand it?

What is the issue?

What is the problem in your view. Why do they need to be reconciled?

Why would you settle on a potential answer?

Many individuals pose questions with full knowledge of the answers they seek. This tactic typically serves one of two primary purposes: either the question is designed to elicit a specific response as a form of bait, or it functions as an icebreaker to prompt conversation. In the former case...

You're mistaken. I shared the answer. The OP asks for a comparison between several verses taken out of context. This is a fruitless exercise because it violates the basic principles of language.

There is no answer to the OP. That's the point.

All that I know of N.T. Wright is what others have said in support of his writings. Based on that, I think N. T. Wright misunderstands Paul. I would not recommend that anyone read N. T. Wright. As I previously noted, I have already shared a detailed response in a comprehensive post that...