RolandJS
April 23rd 2003, 01:17 AM
[I copyNpasted the post below from another board; and modified for use here. Since it's my post, I decided to use it here also.]
Systematic theology, philosophical theology, theological apologia, if the outgrowth of Holy Spirit divine revelation, God's Written Word (the best each of us has available), and balanced, moderate Christians serves everyone (and not just the academic environs). Most would probably agree that prayer, meditation, study, prayer, meditation and study works wonders in increasing knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
One strength (among many) found amongst many Protestants is a United Nations: ambassadors from all walks of life coming together, determining common ground of the Essentials, disagreeing agreeably in the nonEssentials, with love one for another in all things. Ambassadors striving to fly, and march under, the banners of Sola (not solo) Scriptura, and the Life, Death & Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour.
One strength (among many) fround amongst many Catholics is a united entity, an army striving to fly, and march under, the banners of the Holy See, downline Church Leadership & Magisterium, and the Life, Death & Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour. Now, addressing directly the topic.
The answer cannot be found by simply elevating one verse or clump of verses up out of the history, culture, audience, speaker context; rather,
the answer(s) are going to found in the compiliation of verses, groups of verses and some good old fashioned "mind grease" amongs moderate Christians.
I sometimes see board posters (elsewhere) marching under the banner of "solo scriptura" (me, my Bible and the Lord) -- such works for some topics, but probably not this one. I sometimes see board posters (elsewhere) marching under the banner of "clergy-led" (I believe only because my church says so) -- such works for some topics; but probably not this one.
The topic of where do babies and small children go when they die is much bigger than can be covered in any sentence or paragraph. To me, the answer is going to come from the Nature of God, Master Plan of God, Times/Eras of Salvation and a few other linked, associated topics.
Personally, I believe God has a time period after the Lord's 2nd Coming in which every individual (who, known to God, didn't have a first chance) to be raised and allowed to live a life being given the real first chance. The Bible presentation to prove this is very extensive, I simply suggest securing booklet(s) from United Church of God, an International Association -- many denominations believing similarily, I think UCG presents the most balanced approach to this major topic set.
I attend Worldwide Church of God (transformed by Truth)'s Family Christian Fellowship (www.family-christian.org), which also has balanced and moderate material concerning The Wonderful World Tomorrow, differing somewhat from UCG. WCG and FCF does NOT believe what I believe concerning this post.
In summary, I believe this topic cannot be answered by elevating verse or verse clumps out of their contextual grounds; rather, this topic can be answered by a Magisterium of clergy and laity alike, [re]searching, prayer & meditation. And most important: remember you are speaking about the children belonging to Almighty God, walk carefully and prayerfully.
Roland
Systematic theology, philosophical theology, theological apologia, if the outgrowth of Holy Spirit divine revelation, God's Written Word (the best each of us has available), and balanced, moderate Christians serves everyone (and not just the academic environs). Most would probably agree that prayer, meditation, study, prayer, meditation and study works wonders in increasing knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
One strength (among many) found amongst many Protestants is a United Nations: ambassadors from all walks of life coming together, determining common ground of the Essentials, disagreeing agreeably in the nonEssentials, with love one for another in all things. Ambassadors striving to fly, and march under, the banners of Sola (not solo) Scriptura, and the Life, Death & Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour.
One strength (among many) fround amongst many Catholics is a united entity, an army striving to fly, and march under, the banners of the Holy See, downline Church Leadership & Magisterium, and the Life, Death & Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour. Now, addressing directly the topic.
The answer cannot be found by simply elevating one verse or clump of verses up out of the history, culture, audience, speaker context; rather,
the answer(s) are going to found in the compiliation of verses, groups of verses and some good old fashioned "mind grease" amongs moderate Christians.
I sometimes see board posters (elsewhere) marching under the banner of "solo scriptura" (me, my Bible and the Lord) -- such works for some topics, but probably not this one. I sometimes see board posters (elsewhere) marching under the banner of "clergy-led" (I believe only because my church says so) -- such works for some topics; but probably not this one.
The topic of where do babies and small children go when they die is much bigger than can be covered in any sentence or paragraph. To me, the answer is going to come from the Nature of God, Master Plan of God, Times/Eras of Salvation and a few other linked, associated topics.
Personally, I believe God has a time period after the Lord's 2nd Coming in which every individual (who, known to God, didn't have a first chance) to be raised and allowed to live a life being given the real first chance. The Bible presentation to prove this is very extensive, I simply suggest securing booklet(s) from United Church of God, an International Association -- many denominations believing similarily, I think UCG presents the most balanced approach to this major topic set.
I attend Worldwide Church of God (transformed by Truth)'s Family Christian Fellowship (www.family-christian.org), which also has balanced and moderate material concerning The Wonderful World Tomorrow, differing somewhat from UCG. WCG and FCF does NOT believe what I believe concerning this post.
In summary, I believe this topic cannot be answered by elevating verse or verse clumps out of their contextual grounds; rather, this topic can be answered by a Magisterium of clergy and laity alike, [re]searching, prayer & meditation. And most important: remember you are speaking about the children belonging to Almighty God, walk carefully and prayerfully.
Roland