Interesting! We know that Peter and Paul were not always in agreement (Galatians 2). When caught between the two, I tend to be more quick to believe James or Peter, who spent years by Jesus’ side. All three were human and doing their level best to understand something that surpassed their limited knowledge. Also, God’s desire for all his children to return to him is more consistent with my understanding of a loving Father.
Hopefully I got this link copied properly. If this is something you are interested in, I highly recommend Dr. Flowers. His PhD is in this exact field. Not that it matters at all, but his explanations have been very helpful.
Personally, I never read Romans in that way, but he explained why some do. If you listen to enough of his videos, you will also hear his journey from that lens to his current POV after years of wrestling and studying. BTW, he is not a "doctor type." He comes off as a very normal and relatable guy.
In regard to your struggles getting traction on Substack, I get it. I'm right there with you. There's a lot of competition for attention. We have to just keep steady and do it because we want to or need to do it. God may be using this struggle to grow us or test us. Either way, though we may disagree on the nuance of God's methods, "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28).
Interesting! We know that Peter and Paul were not always in agreement (Galatians 2). When caught between the two, I tend to be more quick to believe James or Peter, who spent years by Jesus’ side. All three were human and doing their level best to understand something that surpassed their limited knowledge. Also, God’s desire for all his children to return to him is more consistent with my understanding of a loving Father.
This is an excellent examination of a fascinating aspect of the Bible, Steven.
I was just reading the other day about differing accounts of the same events regarding Peter and Paul that are described in Acts and Galatians.
Very interested to read more of your work.
Thank you for the encouraging words, Damien.
https://youtu.be/mycTFdXicn4?si=pl1bZg72XPic4xBh
Hopefully I got this link copied properly. If this is something you are interested in, I highly recommend Dr. Flowers. His PhD is in this exact field. Not that it matters at all, but his explanations have been very helpful.
Personally, I never read Romans in that way, but he explained why some do. If you listen to enough of his videos, you will also hear his journey from that lens to his current POV after years of wrestling and studying. BTW, he is not a "doctor type." He comes off as a very normal and relatable guy.
In regard to your struggles getting traction on Substack, I get it. I'm right there with you. There's a lot of competition for attention. We have to just keep steady and do it because we want to or need to do it. God may be using this struggle to grow us or test us. Either way, though we may disagree on the nuance of God's methods, "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28).
Praying for you, my brother.
I watched a couple of videos on his channel but he appears to believe in free will, which I do not.