We all know the saying, "ignorance is bliss." I've been thinking about this phrase a lot in context with my faith in God. I'm not saying that because I have faith in God I am ignorant, so please don't hear that. What I am saying is there are certain ideas and questions I have remained ignorant in, because I've been afraid of how it might change what I believe, or how I'm called to live.
-Where did the Bible come from?
-Who decided which books would make up the Bible?
-What about the books that weren't chosen?
-Did Jesus really mean what he said we he commanded to sell all we have and give to the poor and needy?
-Predestination? (won't go into too much detail on this one. It would take another blog...)
-Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit something that is separate from becoming a believer? If so, how do you become baptized by the Holy Spirit?
-What about speaking in tongues and prophesy? There are chapters in Corinthians dedicated to these gifts.
-How is baptism used in the scriptures? Should infants be baptized? What about age of accountability?
-Is the Bible God's only source of authority? Or does he still speak through people today?
-If God says we are not under the law, why are the Ten Commandments still preached?
-What does it mean to be lukewarm? Am I lukewarm? (see Revelation 3:16)
-As a Christian, should I be supporting wars when Christ calls for peace?
These are just a few of the things that I have thought about briefly, and then looked away in order to prevent a possible uncomfortable realization that what I have been living and breathing for the last 20+ years might not be exactly right....
I'm sick of looking away. I'm tired of being ignorant. In the past I've been defensive toward people who make me question. I would refuse to hear. I don't want to be that anymore. So as I start digging deeper into God and discovering who he really is and what he desires, some of my perspectives might start to change. And I'm alright with that.
11 years ago
1 comment:
Oh, Andrea. I have been thinking about the same things. Especially predestination and baptism. Predestination is something I believe, but don't understand. Baptism is something I understand in theory, but don't know what to believe.
I always have had the same reaction to those who believed otherwise, or wanted me to question what I so strongly believed was true. I had my "back pocket" passage that backed up what I had been taught...and whatever passage he/she had to make me question my belief was purely a misinterpret ion of the Bible.
I totally get where you're coming from. Coming to terms with the fact that you're willing to allow your perspectives to change is HUGE. It was for me...its exciting :)
I'll be praying for you. You're a strong lady who wants to believe and understand things the way God intended...God will lead you in the right direction!
Love you :)
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