Bible Discussion Thread

The case for the ( lost?) art of biblical argument .

The best examples of biblical argument can be found in the two letters of Paul to the Romans and Hebrews.

There is in the UK one or two national papers that publish the apeal courts ruling and arguments .

I'm no lawyer but they are enlightening . The case is stated and the appeal courts ruling with their argument as to why the appeal is upheld or denied . If you can follow their argument and it is sound you will reach the same conclusion as the courts and thus Justice is seen or understood to be done .

If there is a flaw in the argument then there may well be grounds for a further appeal .

Paul's two letters in particular can be likened to such arguments in that he has under God written them in such a way as they are meant to be followed . ( not as easy as you might think) " It is written " How can to men walk together unless they agree"?

If two men are discussing something of import as they are walking ,they do not look at each other but each is considering the matter in their own mind . If something is said that is either misunderstood or disagreed with . They stop and face each other and either resolve the matter and carry on or part company or stop the discussion .

So likewise we must walk with Paul up the mountain .

Every so often he stops ( as all men do) and takes a breather and looks back and says " Therefore ." (In the light of all that has been said so far ) " count yourself dead to sin" for instance.

Then continues developing his argument . To what purpose? That we may judge things as he does ,come to the same conclusions arrive at the same goal " till we all come..".

In his arguments he does not neglect the scriptures but rather uses them in their proper context to uphold his argument.and thus proves his case to the Jews as also to the Gentiles .

Faith is not blind . We have two sets of eyes . That of the body and " the eyes of our understanding "