Bill wrote: > Do you consider these men who had "crept in > unnoticed" to be men who were former "believers"?
No, I do not consider them to be such, but one point of the passage is that many other believers do not make a distinction between those among us who do not really believe and those who do. In other words, among the ranks of Christians are those who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Simon Magus in Acts 8 would be an example of such a person. Bill wrote: > Perhaps it would also be helpful to us who have not been > here for that long, for you to go into some detail as to what > or who you believe a "believer" to be. You explained to us > the way you use the word "Christian" but you didn't elaborate > on "believer." A believer is someone who trusts in Jesus Christ. I'm not sure that it needs more elaboration than that. 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.
