Metaphysical Discussions
It's interesting to ponder the metaphysical aspects of salvation. Of course no one really understands how it works, although there are various theories. Arminians and Calvinsits and others have argued about it for centuries. Both sides have some passages that support their views. But there are also passages that undermine both views.
Nonetheless, the bottom line is that because God understands it, it's ok if I don't- salvation is not dependent on theological expertise (thank Heaven, or we'd all be in trouble!).
The important thing for me is to seek daily to follow Christ as fully as possible, with his help- to love and serve and obey him in all things- that's my responsibility- that's what he rightfully requires of me. May he take my feeble efforts and mix it with his grace and power and make it full.
It's fine to discuss different points of view, as long as the efforts put into the discussions don't become a substitute for the effort that should go into Following Jesus- denying self and seeking, with God's help and guidance, for Christ to increase in my life and for myself to decrease.
I've been to churches where there were long discussions about theology, but Christ was not evident in the people.
