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The problem of language.

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by 37818, Apr 21, 2024.

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  1. 37818

    37818 Well-Known Member

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    People using words differently.

    Oh, I am guilty.

    To.me, narrow minded and close minded are not the same thing.

    I am not close minded, but I am narrow minded.

    To me without the concept of Christ providing a penal substitution there is no gospel.

    To me, with a limited atonement no one can be sure of being saved.

    It goes to how each of us understand the ideas.
     
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    I bug my wife by choosing meanings fir her words she didn't imply.

    Language can be a barrier especially in written media.

    To me, Penal Substitution (something I believed most of my life) is a corruption of the gospel of Jesus Christ and places human philosophy over the Word of God.

    I cannot understand how a person can be saved while believing Penal Substitution because it changes the gospel to such an extent. BUT I know they can because I was. So I chalk it up to my Catholic observations (people saved despite error).

    Limited Atonement is not an issue with me because it only works within Penal Substitution as its logical conclusion.
     
    #2 JonC, Apr 21, 2024
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    I have found that different theological systems try to isolate words into categorical boxes and it causes me to overthink too much.
     
    #3 Baptizo, Apr 21, 2024
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    My understanding stands.
     
    #4 37818, Apr 25, 2024
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