DaveH wrote: > ... there seem to be many Protestant factions who > are divided over this issue [baptism]. Why are they > divided? Because the Bible lacks explicit information > regarding it, and then men have concocted their own > doctrines and theories in place of what is missing from > the Bible.
Plain statements in the Bible would not necessarily remedy this situation. For example, the Bible is pretty plain that Jesus considers us his brethren, yet Glenn says he is the brother of nobody. The Bible also says quite plainly that we are justified by works, but Glenn would likely jump on those who would make an emphasis of this. The bottom line is that life and the philosophies that seek to make sense of life is all very complicated. Language is imprecise, and then most people are imprecise in using that imprecise language. The result is misunderstanding and arguments. No matter how plain the Bible might appear to be about matters, men can twist it to their own destruction if they want to. The mind can rationalize just about anything. What determines whether a person will walk in the Truth or walk in falsehood is not a plain book that makes things clear, but what is in the heart. If a person loves Jesus and obeys him, he will walk in the truth and be led into clear knowledge of the truth. If a person walks in selfishness and sin, he will be blind and unable to understand the Bible or any other holy writings. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
