From: Mr. Gary S. Dykes (yhwh3in1@lightspeed.net)
Date: Thu Dec 16 1999 - 21:26:42 EST
I have immensely enjoyed reading some of the responses. I am about to leave
for awhile, so I thought I would cap my post with this post.
The text of Col. 1:21-23 contains much more than many exegetes seem to see,
I often find that most Biblical scholars (pagan or elect) have not spent
much time in Paul's linguistic world.
Some of the replies showed good original thinking, and a sincere
examination of the evidence. Some (such as Conrad's) just rehashed old
traditional views adding nothing insightful. One implied that theology was
seen as the guide as opposed to the grammar.
Years ago, I had a particular belief system and felt smug in it, it was
well endorsed by the "certified". But after years of textual analysis, I
changed my theology, as BASED upon the grammar. My theology is Word
driven.
I am glad I made a few souls think. Paul will present some souls "complete"
in Christ before God. These are souls who sincerely studied and lived
revealed truth and grew. But even if an elected person did not live the
Word, his/her election was/is never jeopardized. And all of us waver in our
faith, but NOT in one respect....
N.B.
"remaining in the faith" of verse 23 of our text: is/are those who are
elect. This is a constant reality (thus the present tense). The faith is
not our faith per se, it is that imputed faith which is of or belongs to
Jesus Christ. That same faith given to Abram. It is via His faithfulness
wherein I stand. I may go astray, but I am eternally secure. When astray
the indwelling Holy Spirit will begin a heavy disapline of me and my
wayward ways. Grammatical studies of numerous Pauline passages moved me to
this conclusion and freed me from the chains of religion. Galatians 2:16 is
a good verse for starters. May it open your eyes. End of this thread.
Mr. Gary S. Dykes email -- yhwh3in1@lightspeed.net
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