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1 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | charis | 21776 | ||
Dear Tim, Blessings in Jesus' name! You lose! (tsk, tsk, betting is unbecoming! :-)) I have spent time with each doctrine, and disagree with both on major points, and agree with both on major points. While this may seem impossible to man, I trust fully that it is possible in the grace of the Lord Jesus, with the leading of the Holy Spirit. Each bases a good deal of their belief on assumption and conjecture that the Bible is bound by human logic or feeling. I do not accept this restraint. God's way is beyond human intellect and human emotion, both of which can lead us to a path of little faith and a lot of religion. Whatever a Calvinist might say, when faith is visited upon a person, he knows that Christ's blood is applied to him. This assurance is given to all believers, and clearly stated in the Word of God. Brother, I do not make these statements lightly, or without study, thought or prayer! In fact, the sum of my effort has caused me to reject both of these extremist, absolutist doctrines. I still say that God is above and beyond either of these poles, whether you want to call that the 'middle' or not. (personally, I prefer 'Jesus-centric') Peace to you, my friend, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | EdB | 21817 | ||
Charis Well said, I think many would be wise to heed you in this. I don't know how to articulate this but the more I examine the salvation experience the more I'm convinced it is beyond understanding. More importantly it can not be summed up in a few well chosen words. I have seen preachers preach at a person and the person believed he was talking to someone else. At other times I have seen a preacher talk about the weather and have someone jump up and ask Jesus into their heart. In the inverse I have seen preacher preach to someone and they receive salvation and while others chose to reject it. I have seen people resist salvation for years only to relent and I have seen others passing by walk in and ask for prayer. I have seen many that claimed to be saved have a real salvation experience and I have seen the worst of the worst come to Jesus. I have seen a preacher that can speak only English preach salvation and woman that understands only Spanish hear every word and receive Jesus. Each one was unique, each one as miraculous as the other, and each one reassures me I have no understanding of the process much less a way to articulate it. EdB |
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