This is a continuation of a few comments.....these (origin here = http://www.christianforums.com/threads/advice-needed-i-am-confused.7935704/page-2 ):
and I responded with:
....and something that I've noticed is that what's often labeled as "modern philosophies" aren't as new and modern as we think (we can find writings from centuries ago that line up). So....instead of "modern" (which often implies "heretical")----maybe they are just "different" from what we once believed (and maybe even true)?
Link said:A lot of people like to read their new modern philosophies back into these passages.
and I responded with:
mkgal1 said:Is that supposed to be a bad thing (new modern philosophies)? Wasn't that what Christ was doing in His time (turning old teachings on their head)? Didn't Paul continue in that mission---to turn people's hearts/minds away from their *old* way of thinking? Aren't we encouraged to "put on the new"? Personally.....I don't believe that's an event....but a progression (not just as individuals---but as a culture as well).
I like to look at it this way: the Bible is the living Word. It's not a stagnant text that remains static and unchanging. Culture changes. He is redeeming us---not a one time event, but a progression. That takes an open mind and open hearts to see things in fresh light. If we read the same passages over and over again throughout the years of our lives---and come away with no new revelation---can we sincerely say that we are maturing in Him? That our faith is growing?
The mysteries of God aren't things we cannot grasp---it's revelations that are given to us layers at a time (as we mature and are ready to understand).
....and something that I've noticed is that what's often labeled as "modern philosophies" aren't as new and modern as we think (we can find writings from centuries ago that line up). So....instead of "modern" (which often implies "heretical")----maybe they are just "different" from what we once believed (and maybe even true)?