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1 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | DocTheo | 165105 | ||
Thank you DocTrinesograce, Again, however, you point to (vs. quoting this time) someone elses statement or confession. I am trying to get an understanding of your position in the same way that you have been doing with Mr. Moran. That is, to have you state clearly in your own words what it is you believe. You seem unwilling to do this though I am unsure why. You seem to have conviction regarding your beliefs, one would think articulating them in your own language would be desirable. Is your pointing to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith (which I have read) your way of saying, I believe what they believe, without really saying it specifically? Thanks for pointing me to your previous posts, but I believe in the context of an ogoing thread, your belief regarding the subject at hand should be provided plainly as you request, or rather, demand of others. DocTheo |
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2 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | DocTrinsograce | 165110 | ||
Dear DocTheo, Those of us from confessional backgrounds agree to and embrace the wording of the confessions. A great deal of thought has gone into those confessions. I've spent a great deal of time in the past year alone studying, in particular, the historic Baptist confessions, comparing and contrasting them. I've read them over and over, discussed them in class, and heard lecture after lecture on them. That's why I can point so confidently to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith as representing my own theology. I don't even come close to being as precise and eloquent as the old divines. I would never have been able to word things as well as they have done. The best I can do for you -- i.e., the very best -- is to point you to that confession. If you are seriously interested in what my theology, go there and read it for yourself. Within the appropriate restrictions of this forum, I will be happy to explain any questions you might have afterwards. I'm also open to Email communication. Brother Tim is being very indulgent with me. He does not come from a strictly confessional background. Consequently, he is very patiently helping me to properly articulate his position. I have a great deal of love and respect for Brother Tim. I would not put words in his mouth about his own theology. The most honest method, therefore, to insure that I am not misrepresenting his teaching is to re-articulate it until he is satisfied that I properly understand. In Him, Doc PS You don't want me to quote anyone, nor reference any authority... does this mean you are interested in my ability to paraphrase, perhaps? ;-) PSS Welcome to the forum. You might want to populate your profile for everyone's benefit. |
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3 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | kalos | 165112 | ||
DocTrinsograce: You write: "I don't even come close to being as precise and eloquent as the old divines. I would never have been able to word things as well as they have done. The best I can do for you -- i.e., the very best -- is to point you to that confession." You also write: "Does this mean you are interested in my ability to paraphrase?" Exactly! This is exactly why I so frequently quote various preachers, teachers, and scholars. It's because: - I don't even come close to being as precise and eloquent as they. - I would never have been able to word things as well as they have done. - The best I can do is to point people to the writings of others. - If I try to paraphrase, I might make a mistake and misstate whatever it is I'm talking about. One thing no one needs is more error and confusion regarding Bible questions. There is no point in me trying to reinvent the wheel. And that is why I quote other people. Grace to you, John P.S. I even found it necessary to quote you to explain why I quote others. :-) Thanks for expressing it so well. |
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4 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | DocTrinsograce | 165115 | ||
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted." --Groucho Marx :-) | ||||||