I agree with you but I like the writings of Paul Ricouer which note how we are always confronted in interpretation with a dilemma between: hermeneutic of faith and hermeneutic of suspicion. Our struggles could lead to the lack of faith and hell. Our struggles could also lead us toward heaven.
The hermeneutic of faith recognizes that the debate Paul and Peter were having was a productive one inspired by God— not to destroy either of them— but to lift up all of humanity in a difficult question of grace versus works. This is a timeless question.
In failing to see the value of debates God lays out in his spirit, we close off his unique manner of harvesting within humanity. We need to each speak honestly about what the Bible is saying to us and let God drive the reconciliation process. Ultimately God will judge and we are all the better for that. Rushing the closure of scripture can only end up placing the Bible prematurely on the shelf to gather dust.
What does it all mean? I am still interested in finding out— by faith.
The very definition of hermetics is the study and interpretation of texts.
The hermeneutic of faith recognizes that the debate Paul and Peter were having was a productive one inspired by God— not to destroy either of them— but to lift up all of humanity in a difficult question of I think that both were sinful men, and they had a disagreement, and Paul won because he was correct.
OK.
No one ever won a debate against Christ, because He was God - but no man who could follow, despite being servants of God, could do that.
What is so hard about this for people (not necessarily you, but I am asking) to understand?
grace versus works. This is a timeless question
If we get tin the argument of Hermeneutics overall, I grow faint when I know the folks that may join in. Whew! Which texts? If I introduce the Koran, the North Korean Pamphlet to the Dear Leader?.......Little Women?.......what?...we will be here all month..... but you are correct that the debate is the study.
Christ valued faith above all (see how the faith of the Centurion thrilled Him).
In failing to see the value of debates God lays out in his spirit, we close off his unique manner of harvesting within humanity. We need to each speak honestly about what the Bible is saying to us and let God drive the reconciliation process. Ultimately God will judge and we are all the better for that. Rushing the closure of scripture can only end up placing the Bible prematurely on the shelf to gather dust.
That was very well put.
I go to this guy in that situation and when I feel such. Take care.