Is it Scriptural: Calvinism And Arminianism -Jack Kelley

 

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"IS IT SCRIPTURAL"

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Jack Kelley
 

Calvinism And Arminianism

Q.  Would it be safe to say that you espouse Arminianism?

 

A.  No it would not.  Both Calvinists and Arminians are correct in what they affirm.  Calvinists affirm eternal security and Arminians affirm agency (freedom of choice). But both are incorrect in what they deny.  Calvinists deny agency and Arminians deny security. I affirm both agency and security.  I believe we can (must) choose to be saved (Matt. 7:7-8) and that once we do it can never be revoked for any reason (Ephes 1:13-14).

Tags: Once Saved Always Saved

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Is it Scriptural: The Literal Interpretation -Jack Kelley

 

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?

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"IS IT SCRIPTURAL"

"Sometimes some say things are scriptural when they may not be Biblical"

Jack Kelley
 

The Literal Interpretation

Q.  I was discussing something with a family member and they said ‘You just can’t interpret the Bible literally because so many people argue over what the literal interpretation of that verse is.’ He makes a good point. In what way should we go about finding the ‘literal’ interpretation of a verse? And another question, when do we know when to not interpret a passage of Scripture literally?

 

A.  There’s only one true literal interpretation, so among those who argue only one can be correct.  You can tell you have the literal translation because you read it just as it’s written taking the context of the passage into consideration. According to the dictionary the context is the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular passage.  It can be discovered by looking at the verses that precede or follow it that influence its meaning or effect.   Most arguments over the interpretation of Scripture have more to do with context than anything else.

We know we shouldn’t interpret a passage literally when the Bible tells us not to.  For instance parables and other obviously symbolic passages are not meant to be understood literally.  A good rule of thumb is that if the literal interpretation of a passage makes sense, then we shouldn’t try to take it any other way.

Tags: Interpreting Verses

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