Dr. Sanger, Good day. Twitter, like all things, has a purpose; having genuine conversations with real people isn’t it. Thanks for providing this forum. I enjoyed your essays on Christ and His Church. I believe you accomplished your goal; logically defending the faith, to a degree rarely seen. I also appreciate you acknowledging the universe Church and not contributing to the division. With that being said, I’m in the same position (like many others), unable to find a Church that satisfies theological issues; even to the degree you’re able. I go back and forth; how is a teacher allowed to be? Jesus went to the Temples during the rule of the Pharisees. There are so many point you touched on that I’d love to discuss but unfortunately I’m nearly at the limit. I’d like to end with what you touch on about those gentiles B.C. All people, in time, will be confronted with the reality of the supernatural good and evil. Those who chose good and seek it; their choice is honored. Thanks!
Hi Christopher, sorry for the delayed response. Since I went back to X, I stopped posting and checking here regularly.
I don’t quite understand this bit: “I go back and forth; how is a teacher allowed to be? Jesus went to the Temples during the rule of the Pharisees.” Also this: “I’d like to end with what you touch on about those gentiles B.C.” Can you clarify?
Dr. Sanger, Thanks for the response! Sorry for my lack of editing. To answer your first question. I was inferring, ‘forsake not the assembling together of yourselves’ and ‘A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;’. Surely we wouldn’t worship in a temple for Satan. How poorly can you defend and practice your faith before you’re not qualified?
Now my comment on the “gentiles”. I was referring to your retort about grace to those in the time before the sacrifice of Jesus. As it is written in Hebrews 11, Abraham’s relationship with God is based on faith, not the law. No Jew was ever approved by the Law, but, our Lord. Israel, Daniel, Abram, and the gentiles also were saved by grace through faith. Whoever searched after the spirit of the true God was saved and is saved. Now, though, If you are aware of Jesus, he is required.
Does this fit? Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.