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To: Forest Keeper; xzins
Yes and no, depending on the technical use of the word "saved". In normal conversation, you and I would talk about being "saved" in the sense of coming to belief, having the Spirit indwell, and all the rest of it. All of this is clearly laid out in the Bible. However....

However... you seem to place your theoretical soteriology in a higher position than the words of God himself.

You can't answer "yes and no" It was a simple yes OR no question.

The answer is an unqualified "yes".

727 posted on 11/28/2006 7:28:23 PM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: P-Marlowe; Forest Keeper

The jailer said, "What must I do to be saved?"

FK, what verse tells us the answer did Paul give to that Jailer? What does that verse say?


728 posted on 11/28/2006 7:32:20 PM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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To: P-Marlowe; xzins; Dr. Eckleburg; HarleyD
However... you seem to place your theoretical soteriology in a higher position than the words of God himself.

I don't think so. All of the words of God were written for our benefit and all are perfectly true. Paul's answer was absolutely correct and in accordance with God's wishes.

You can't answer "yes and no" It was a simple yes OR no question.

I said I think it depends on one's use of the term "saved". In one way that you and I both use the term, "Yes", there are clear instructions on how to be saved. However, if that is the only way to properly use the term, then other Biblical terms like "predestination" and "election" must be explained. Under your singular view, those terms would appear to be meaningless. How is this reconciled?

740 posted on 11/29/2006 2:13:41 AM PST by Forest Keeper
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