12 Jan 17
Originally posted by Rajk999By comparing scripture with scripture.
What do Christians make of this verse:
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. (John 9:31 KJV)
God does not hear sinners, but hears those that worship and obey?
How can this verse be interpreted?
John 6:37
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Originally posted by josephwThumbs up.
By comparing scripture with scripture.
John 6:37
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Originally posted by josephwThose two passages contain expressions which are open to varying interpretations
By comparing scripture with scripture.
John 6:37
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
- cometh to me
- enter in
I interpret those to mean to follow Jesus and his teachings, because that is the way one comes to Christ or enter into Christ.
Others interpret the phrses more loosely to mean anyone who say they believe Christ with their mouth.
So the opening passage is not at all changed. If a man accepts Christ but continues to live a sinful life, then God would not hear him. God hears only those he considers faithful and obedient.
12 Jan 17
Originally posted by Rajk999Just wondering, do explanations in this thread need to be based on your interpretation?
Those two passages contain expressions which are open to varying interpretations
- cometh to me
- enter in
I interpret those to mean to follow Jesus and his teachings, because that is the way one comes to Christ or enter into Christ.
Others interpret the phrses more loosely to mean anyone who say they believe Christ with their mouth.
So the open ...[text shortened]... nful life, then God would not hear him. God hears only those he considers faithful and obedient.
Just wondering because based on your interpretation the Bible is gibberish.