2 Timothy 2:14

Is it wrong for Christians to argue about theological matters? PROBLEM: Paul seemed to forbid theological arguments when he instructed Timothy “not to strive about words to no profit” (2 Timothy 2:14) and to “avoid foolish and ignorant disputes” (v. 23). On the other hand, Paul himself argued with... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Timothy 2:25

Is repentance a gift of God or an act of man? PROBLEM: Paul speaks here of God “granting them repentance, so that they may know the truth” (cf. Acts 5:31). Yet in other places, repentance is considered a person’s own act. Jesus, for example, calls on people to “Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (M... [ Continue Reading ]

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