Things New and Old

Ancient truths revealed in the Scriptures are often forgotten, disbelieved or distorted, and therefore lost in the passage of time. Such ancient truths when rediscovered and relearned are 'new' additions to the treasury of ancient truths.

Christ showed many new things to the disciples, things prophesied by the prophets of old but hijacked and perverted by the elders and their traditions, but which Christ reclaimed and returned to His people.

Many things taught by the Apostles of Christ have been perverted or substituted over the centuries. Such fundamental doctrines like salvation by grace and justification have been hijacked and perverted and repudiated by sincere Christians. These doctrines need to be reclaimed and restored to God's people.

There are things both new and old here. "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things"
2Ti 2:7.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Don't be fearful of asking questions

Heed the advice of a sage

https://www.facebook.com/sing.f.lau/posts/10210420010832067
November 17, 2017

Don't be fearful of asking questions; it is an excellent tool for gaining knowledge and understanding.

Heed the advice of a sage.

Make fewer statements and ask more questions; questions help to elucidate the meaning of the statements made. They may also help to highlight any deficiency or inconsistency in the statements.

When we do make statements, let's also be prepared to answer reasonable questions that may be generated since sincere folks are desirous to understand the statements made, and wiser people wish to help us to be more accurate; there is no virtue being woolly. We learn BOTH by asking relevant questions and seriously responding to sincere inquiries.

There will be occasions when the inquirers are not interested in your response; there will also be people who make statements but entertain no questions. Leave both kinds alone.

James 1:5 KJV — If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.