Re: [TruthTalk] A Divine Mystery - some questions from JD

[Terry Clifton]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some questions I am considering: Why is Paul's theology presented only is personal letters --- a style of presentation not found in First Testament scripture. Why is it not systematic in nature? ==================================================== Let me offer a scientific wild guess, brother John.  Paul had no idea that he was writing for the ages, or that his words would be seen as Holy scripture.  He was expecting the Lord's return at any moment, and was simply writing to educate and encourage small groups and individuals, in most cases, to keep the faith until that glorious day. And ---- why does no NT writer quote Jesus in support of his individual theologies and admonitions. I would expect to find something to the effect of ---- "Jesus while on this earth, presented to us the very advice I am giving to you now. It is He who is the author and finisher of our faith -- my words are only a mirror of His earthly and present ministry." Seems reasonable to expect such wording. Not there at all. ================================================== Again, with the SWG.  Matthew presented Jesus as king of kings.  John presented Him as God in the flesh.  Their feelings for Jesus, along with all the others, were not only of admiration or respect.  They worshipped Him.  They lived for Him and they died for Him, and they represented Him.  He was in them and they were in Him.  He was their authority, and it showed.  Some things are so obvious that they need no comment.  You have no doubt that they were faithful to what Christ taught despite their lack of testimony to that fact.  How much more those who were there and could observe instead of reading? Thems my thots on this crisp cool morning. Terry John --- bounding about in the wilderness of thought and wonderment. ---------- "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.