by Haruo » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:27 pm
Well, I too have a strong experience of God's activity in my life that took root at a time when I still didn't believe in God, let alone in Jesus. I certainly don't think that I did it. But I don't assume on that basis the divine inspiration of a particular canon of Scripture, and I value scripture mainly for its supportive role, not its regulatory one. And I certainly don't believe, some people's way of reading certain sentences by Paul notwithstanding, that only Christians are or can be or will be saved. I don't see that as wishy-washiness in soteriology, or treason, or anything, but as a very deep faith in the determination of God to save all that is worth saving. (And I believe all life contains that which is worth saving, so I have faith in God's willingness and ability (omnipotence and all) to effect that salvation.) Now what the general adoption of my viewpoint might mean in terms of support for SBC (or ABC for that matter) International Missions is another question. I don't expect large numbers of Baptists to adopt my viewpoint, and I don't spend a lot of time trying to get them to, but I do think it's worthwhile, occasionally, to recount my "experience, strength and hope" as we say in AA so that those who might find solace or hope in it may do so. This was why I recounted my in another thread here, I was surprised it drew no comment, pro or con, as received tons of feedback, mostly very positive.
Haruo = Leland Bryant Ross
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