tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post3491524659556619849..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: THE CHARGE OF "EXCLUSIVISM" AND AN ANSWERPaul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-26784045998932878622013-10-16T12:45:17.919-05:002013-10-16T12:45:17.919-05:00Aussie J,
I love this..."I have no doubt, ha...Aussie J,<br /><br />I love this..."I have no doubt, having met many, that there are those, claiming to be Christian, who, like the Pharisees in Jesus day, use the Scriptures like a gymnasium, reading diligently as a spiritual muscle building exercise, and yet are doing what the Pharisees did, as Jesus said,"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life".<br /><br />Thanks!!Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-11832791889559716262013-10-15T15:25:52.436-05:002013-10-15T15:25:52.436-05:00Paul,
Thank you for the affirmation of the amazin...Paul,<br /><br />Thank you for the affirmation of the amazing truth!<br /><br />I have no doubt, having met many, that there are those, claiming to be Christian, who, like the Pharisees in Jesus day use the Scriptures like a gymnasium,reading diligently as a spiritual muscle building exercise, and yet are doing what the Pharisees did, as Jesus said,"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life".<br /><br />In this life we can never attain the level of spiritual fitness required to live in the presence of the Father. <br /><br />Our ONLY substitute fulfilled that requirement for me, and my brethren.<br /><br />"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need". <br /><br /> Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-9004999508995257042013-10-15T14:07:07.457-05:002013-10-15T14:07:07.457-05:00Garen,
I hope it helps. Garen,<br /><br />I hope it helps. Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-11312574571300130982013-10-15T13:12:36.160-05:002013-10-15T13:12:36.160-05:00I have a relative who argues this point. Thanks fo...I have a relative who argues this point. Thanks for some clarity for me to use when having this discussion with them.Garen Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031467509030126812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-57239641286964498112013-10-15T10:00:00.170-05:002013-10-15T10:00:00.170-05:00Chuck,
Thanks my friend and welcome home from a R...Chuck,<br /><br />Thanks my friend and welcome home from a REALLY SUCCESSFUL [I saw all the pics] hunting trip. That's one for the record books for us ordinary hunting guys. Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-34816604288285226792013-10-15T09:54:18.757-05:002013-10-15T09:54:18.757-05:00"It seems to me that in scripture mankind has..."It seems to me that in scripture mankind has been offered an either/or [“Yes” or “No” if you will!] choice of whether we will accept redemption and eternal life in Christ. A "yes"brings inclusion. The opposing choice of "no" is rejection of Him with the result of...you get the picture I'm sure."<br /><br />This is exactly what Peter preached when he said,<br /><br />“He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone. “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” (Ac 4:11–12)<br /><br />Relativism says there "might" be other ways. The Gospel of grace says there is only one way "by which we must be saved."<br /><br />Great explanation of exclusivism!!!Chuck Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303211354773227743noreply@blogger.com