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Salvation must be one of the most important subjects in the Bible. However, many noted theologians agree that a scriptural paradox exists between Bible verses dealing with the sovereignty of God in eternal salvation–God working completely alone without assistance from any human–and Bible verses that appear to state the responsibility required by man if his eternal “salvation” is to become effective.

We must understand that it is man’s theology that has created the paradox by not “rightly dividing the Word of truth.” There are no contradictions in the Bible or the Bible would be divided against itself. In Matthew 12:25-29 Jesus explains how anything divided against itself cannot stand, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: etc.”

Obviously the Bible, which is the Word of Truth, could never be divided against itself by saying God is sovereign–needing no human help–in the eternal salvation of His children, but then turn right around and tell us of “works” one must perform so as to make his eternal salvation effective.

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Show Notes and Links

“Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth” | Basic Bible Doctrines
http://www.basicbibledoctrines.com/rightly.html

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth [Paperback] | Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Rightly-Dividing-Word-Truth-Hagler/dp/B000OLIZA2/ref=cm_cmu_up_thanks_hdr
November 28th, 2011 | Jeremy Sarber | 1 Comment

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Jeremy Sarber

As pastor of Angier Primitive Baptist Church, I attribute my blessings and all of my successes to God’s wonderful grace. It seems only a short time ago, I was the prodigal son, wasting my substance on riotous living. By grace was I saved in more ways than one. Since then, I have been determined to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.