We are
absolutely forbidden to define. This
does not mean that we have no standard of authority. God Himself is the Fountain of Truth; He is
the sole source of all Light, Life, and Love; everything we are and have stems
from His relationship with us. Because
we are neither strong nor wise, He has given us His Word, the Bible, His
Apostles, The Church in heaven, which cannot be shaken, together with its
obedience here on earth, and a tradition history of faithfulness down through
the ages.
Faithfulness to this Divine Standard
includes, but is not limited to: Baptism, are you baptised? Communion, do you receive communion
regularly? Church attendance, do you
attend church regularly? Do you believe
in the following: The Fall and Paradise Lost: both cosmic and personal? Sin and Death: do I accept their
consequences? Heaven and Hell? Angels and Demons? God and Satan (the Devil)? Good and Evil? The Day of Judgement? Death and Bodily Resurrection? Spiritual Warfare: an unseen war for your
soul? (http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/armatas_transforming_our_lives/when_does_our_christian_life_begin)
Do you
embrace the Bible as God’s Word in written form, as your rule for faith and
life?
Yes, we
are absolutely forbidden to define. However,
the Bible clearly defines and judges.
This we are compelled to proclaim, and not free to deviate from its
meaning. Truth is not something we
master or control. Truth is a person we
follow. His name is Jesus Christ. And follow we must. Faithfulness in this following is outwardly
observable and measurable. Christians
have a witness to unbelievers, precisely because this faithfulness is tangible.
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