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1 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 186696 | ||
I agree with Steve that there is no "requirement" to study Calvin, Arminius or any other specific uninspired writings. With that said, let me add that there is plenty of "reason" to study them. God has given some as teachers (see 1Corinthians)-why? Eph 4:12-15. So if the point is to be made that being alone with the Scriptures is sufficient to fulfill God's purpose for the Church, then the point is far from being on target. God has given teachers for the reason set forth in Scripture. So to attempt to down-grade or in any way insinuate that there is no benefit from learning from them is simply contrary to God's plan for the Church as revealed in Scripture. And speaking to the question of motivation, know that none will be drawn into a debate on the doctrine of election here on the Forum. If it's the debate your interested in, simply study that between the Calvinist and Arminius points of view. There is far more there by minds greater than yours and mine that further illustrates there is no need for us to take it up again here. God bless, Jeff |
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2 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 186784 | ||
After reviewing some of the responses to your question I feel "I must respond." The debate (if you want to call it that!) between the calvinist view verses the arminian "IS ABSOLUTELY PARAMOUNT!" The arminian "freewill" view is very damaging and distructive! God's honor and sovereignty are being destroyed by the freewill mentality.I have thoroughly, for many years, studied both sides. I started off being freewill.I was taught contempt for calvinists. For a person to study their Bible with a "freewill mentality" will greatly distort their entire outlook and create many many confustions about God and His purposes. The freewill view will leave you many unanswered questions, many! The calvinist view answers "all of them." Our carnal nature refuses to acknowledge God's sovereignty, thus man had to come up with "an out." | ||||||
3 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 186805 | ||
Psalm 25, I hope that my previous response to you was sufficient to address this post as well. God bless, Jeff |
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