John wrote to DaveH: >>> I have yet to see any accepted doctrine >>> effected [sic] by textual problems.
Judy wrote: >> YOU LEFT OF THE OTHER HALF OF THE >> VERSE - THERE IS A CONDITION JD John wrote to Judy: > The "new translation" is the NASV. > Walking after the Spirit is not in the verse, IMO LOL. So do you still think that doctrine accepted by Judy is not affected by textual problems? She tries to make her case by pointing to a specific part of the text, only to have you respond that the text she points toward is not in your modern version of the Bible. Perhaps what you meant to say is that you don't see where any doctrine that you accept is affected by textual problems. However, we must assume that the doctrine you accept is based upon the corrupted modern texts, which means, of course, that you are employing circular reasoning. John wrote: > but even if it were, 8:5 defines walking in the spirit > as a state of mind -- not a physical activity -- > not obedience. Nothing wrong with obedience --- > but we are saved by faith. Works come after faith, > not before. Romans 8:5 defines the state of mind of those who walk in the spirit. It does teach that walking in the spirit is only a state of mind! Read Romans 7, John. Walking in condemnation has to do with doing things contrary to the mind of the Spirit. Romans 8 illuminates us to the idea that if we mind the things of the Spirit and have faith in Christ, we will walk in the Spirit, meaning that works follow faith, just as you say. Therefore, when we walk in the Spirit, we will not experience the condemnation talked about in Romans 7, which comes from doing those things that you don't want to do. Our state of mind and our faith determines how we live. 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.
