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1 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | EveryHome | 1382 | ||
Greetings charis. I have made many visits to Japan although not in recent years. As an Arminian believer... I too believe the concept of being "snatched away from God" is not taught in the Scripture. Yes I do know Arminian thinkers who would say differently but then that has never been an issue for our discussions. I am simply trying to work through a very well presented system of thinking in the Pre Wrath position. I really do disagree that a good Christian has nothing to worry about if that position is true since the challenges at that time will be far greater than most modern day believers are being taught and expecting. True... I meant "centralist" as a compliment when applied to modern thinking but being a centralist with Jesus is a bit of a stretch for me. I think He is looking for some very serious people to complete the task he left for us (and I sincerely assume you are one of those people). That is why I remarked that most of what I read on internet groups has to do with verses and/or concepts that really don't impact the lives of those that are perishing. I am really concerned about that with all there is to be done in world evangelism. I appreciate your comments about persecution and the positive impact that has on the church. You are correct. I believe that can even be enhanced however if we are expecting it and possibly even developing a strategy to take advantage of it with our current theology. Blessings to you charis... it is my turn to go to church. Good morning and good night. | ||||||
2 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | charis | 1416 | ||
Good morning and good night, EveryHome :-) I am centrist in doctrine, in that I desire to be unaffected by the swinging, swaying and bobbing of the 'plumb bob.' I am centralist in that I believe that all authority should rest on one Entity, Jesus Christ. I don't want to be 'of Apollos' or 'of Paul,' (or of Arminus, Calvin, the Pope, etc.) but of Jesus Christ. A thought (with a touch of irony): "...the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Acts 11:26 Could it be that the belivers in Antioch were the first to be free from denominationalism? You know, the 'Reformed Pharisees Fellowship,' the 'Church of the Circumcision Plus,' the 'Resurrection Sadducees,' and the 'First Temple of the Forgiven Tax-men' factions that were popular in Jerusalem. I agree with you that evangelism is paramount. Preaching the Good News to all the earth is a command to all believers, and leading the church to live the Good News is the responsibility of those called to serve as ministers. This would include the 'enlightened' U.S.A. Many 'enlightened' missionaries are more worried about making disciples of their thinking than disciples of Christ. Here is where we can be strengthened against the 'wiles of the devil.' Preaching Jesus, rather than doctrine, we will not be overcome by Satan. In Christ Jesus. |
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