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1 | Dake's Annotated Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 54291 | ||
Blast! I always miss these things! :) Of course, it is important to note that what Martin states is that Jesus did not EXERCISE these traits of deity, not that he didn't POSSESS them. Also, before you criticize all of us "heresy hunters," keep in mind that discernment is a spiritual gift and Robert Bowman himself is a countercult apologist who will call heresy "heresy" when he sees it. You wrote: "I've studied the subject a good deal. Heresy is a very serious charge. The history of heresy hunting goes back several years. It began because some people seriously opposed healing and prosperity. To prove those two subjects heretical, one must prove the source is heretical." I am not sure what you mean by that last sentence, but "heresy hunting," or apologetics/polemics, has a much more ancient heritage. Paul and John both wrote against false teachings (the Judaizing heresy and gnosticism) in the New Testament epistles. The 2nd-century apologist Ireneaus wrote "Against Heresies." Other famous "heresy Hunters" include Athanasius (who defended the Trinity), Augustine (who defended the necessity of God's grace in salvation), Martin Luther (who contended with the "enthusiasts" of his own day), and on down the line. Opposition to heresy certainly didn't start in the 20th century, although with the modern day proliferation of pseudo-Christian and New Age cults here in the United States, they certainly have their work cut out for them! Please let me know what you mean when you say that to show something to be heresy one must show the source to be heretical. Thanks! --Joe! |
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2 | Dake's Annotated Bible | Bible general Archive 1 | In the Andes | 54294 | ||
Unfortunately my playtime is over. My wife has returned for a 3 week trip to the states. So I won't be able to visit as often. We are busy busy you know. I've missed her terribly. Appearently you've got Bro Bowmans book. I'll let you reread it. He states very clearly about sources etc. I'm not critizing you. I only want you to be aware that what most people call heresy, is not based upon what is said but upon their bias. I'm aware of the history of apologetics. I was specifically refering to the last 25 yrs. As context will show. I shall enjoy reading the follow-up responses over the next day or so. However, I will not have time to respond. Perhaps something shall be said that will cause me to make time in my planner for a response. It has been a wonderful week conversing with you all. Hopefully, I shall have time in the future to visit you again. If not, be blessed and highly favored by God until we meet face to face in heaven. Then we shall know as we are known. And all of our doctrinal differences will vanish in the light of His glorious kingdom of love. In Him, Andes |
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