Originally posted by Sparko
View Post
There are lots of places in the Bible where verses seem contradictory, and they are addressing our very salvation - the most important thing possible. To me, salvation is not "clear" by any means, and I think that is evidenced by all the different views on what all must be done to attain salvation. Some will say that this is due to people "twisting" scripture for the own gain, but I say, after reading the verses myself, the text is genuinely confusing. Yes, textual criticism and historical study might be able to fix some of these "contradictions," but what is the common layman supposed to do?
I am not trying to start debates here; I promise. I know I write in an argumentative style. It's just because I am so frustrated over the whole thing!
Comment