Re: [TruthTalk] The Hebrew Mindset

[Pete]

> Plato via Plotinus through Augustine into the way of seeing for some.
> Aristotle via Aquinas into the way of seeing for others. The effect of
> ancient Greek philosophy/philosophers on the Christian thought of some is of
> great, great importance. It reflects PAGANISM writ large. It is present and
> it is harmful!
>

Hey Lance.

 

I am not saying Christian doctrine was taken from ancient Greek philosophy.

 

Some things are just understood because we have it in ourselves to know what is truth. 

 

 Rom 1:20  For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

 

Don't misunderstand me, I am not saying that ALL philosphers have the right understanding concerning what is true, Plato being one of them, but you have to admit that there is a speck of truth in some of the things they say.  Just because some of what Plato or other philosphers say doen't line up with Christian doctrine, doesn't mean everything they say is wrong.  You can say that about any great thinker or scientist.

 

We have to be rooted and grounded in Him and understand where truth comes from.

 

 Col 2:7  Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

 

Our foundation should be built upon Him. 

 

 Col 2:8  Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

 

Philosophy can spoil a man's foundation because it leaves out Christ.  That doesn't mean that philosophy is bad, but when it leaves out Christ, it becomes meaningless because the focus is just on ideas, concepts and science.

 

 Pete