| Re: They that are Without the Law [message #320 is a reply to message #319] |
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Dragon
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As with all these philosophical questions, we must establish a definition.
Quote:law
1    /lɔ/ Show Spelled[law] Show IPA noun
1. the principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people, whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision. - dictionary.com
A1. The law of the gospel. Or, more specifically, the law which causes the need for people to repent of their sins.
A2. If we assume the other group is exempt for the same reason as children, it would be those who never achieve the mental capacity to make decisions. They are therefore not accountable for their actions.
The other possibility I see are those who do not know the law. The degree to which an individual knows a specific law, rule, or regulation is impossible for a mortal to determine. That is why the judgment is given to Jesus as both our advocate and judge.
A3. Sin is defined as knowingly acting against the will of God. Those who are without the law do not know they are acting against God's will and therefore do not sin. They transgress, but do not sin.
A4. I would say those who have no law at all are few. There are many who have only a small measure of the law. For them, few rules apply, but there is one rule that applies to anyone and everyone that meets the criteria of accountability. That is the commandment to acquire more knowledge. Certainly not at any cost, but we cannot be saved in ignorance. If we stop growing, we regress and exaltation becomes unreachable.
I am curious to read what the rest of you say on this one.
- Dragon
- Dragon
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