----- Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not " loving"? David wrote > I'm glad to see that you agree with this passage. Does this mean that you also agree with Judy that Scripture is sufficient to perfect us, without input from Torrance, Wright, or others?
I guess that depends on who's reading it. I don't suppose any of us would, had we not had some teachers along the way. Talk to you later, Bill > Bill Taylor wrote: > > when I read some of your statements, I think > > to myself, Hmmmm, this is coming from a man > > who considers himself to be "perfect." > > This would be a mischaracterization or reflect a misunderstanding. I do not > consider myself to be "perfect" in this sense of your use here. I am > continually growing. > > Bill Taylor wrote: > > I think, in accordance with the lexical definitions provided > > below, that "perfect" is not the most desirable rendering > > of this passive participle > > I think you perhaps let your religious training improperly bias you here. > The word perfect has a broad range of meanings. Look it up in the > dictionary. There are more than a dozen definitions. None of the lexical > definitions that you offer seem to make the word choice "perfect" a poor one > from my perspective. Scripture is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for > correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God might be > perfect [complete], thoroughly equipped for every good work. I consider the > words "perfect" and "complete" to be interchangeable in regards to this > passage. > > I'm glad to see that you agree with this passage. Does this mean that you > also agree with Judy that Scripture is sufficient to perfect us, without > input from Torrance, Wright, or others? > > 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. > ---------- "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.
