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1 | Are Reformed people lost souls? | 2 Pet 1:10 | Aixen7z4 | 99490 | ||
Dear John: It was good to hear from you. When I logged in today and saw the notice, I was afraid we might have lost you. I supose we have all seen the notice, to wit, "NOTICE: Pushing one's denominational bias and engaging in debates, such as Calvinism/Arminianism, (is) strictly forbidden on this StudyBibleForum. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your privilege to post to this Forum". But now I am not sure I can respond to your question because I fear it will renew the debate and I myself may be a castaway. It was with a desire to end the debate that I made a call for reconciliation. I do believe that it is better to try to reconcile the two positions than to doggedly stand for either extreme. Now, if you cannot see the logic in the statement you have cut and pasted above, there is nothing more that I ccan say. If God is either irresistible or unapproachable, then my words are also likely to be incomprehensible. Two things more, or three, I hope are now allowable. First, you are correct that I do not know much about those who use he name “Reformed”. It is really not important to me, and I do fear that those who cling so tightly to such a label should have given that kind of attention only to Christ himself. It seems to be quite important to them and I wonder whether it is the object of their faith and their hope of salvation. Secondly, I was really not aware that Luther and Bunyon and Spurgeon were Calvinists. It may be that with further digging I will find that they were, but I do not think they said so, and I do not think it is worth the while to find out. I am more familiar with the modern proponents such as Harold Camping. He makes his stance quite obvious. The third point is the most important. I suppose that importance of personal salvation is so great that no one should despise the chance to reconsider it. Obviously, no one can determine whether another person is saved, but it seems strange to me that a person should become defensive when he has a chance to look again at his salvation experience. I welcome it. For me, salvation is personal and primary. It does not reassure me to associate myself with others then. I have to walk that valley all by myself. The BibleStudyForum is a good thing. I hope to see you there, discussing important topics such as personal salvation. It is my hope that the goal of each participant in each discussion would be reconciliation of the viewpoints and resolution of the issue. |
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2 | Are Reformed people lost souls? | 2 Pet 1:10 | John Reformed | 99499 | ||
The way uderstand it is that debating the relative merits of a particlar theology, Calvinism vs Arminianism for example are "strictly prohibited". I do not believe that it prohibits users from engaging in civil debates over differences in doctrine. If that were the case, only one viewpoint would be permitted. Take the doctrine of the Trinity for instance. The majority of evangelical denominations hold this doctrine to be an essential truth without which Salvation is not possible. Regardless of whether a particular member of the forum believes it or not, forbidding it's discussion would be unthinkable! The same is true for baptism, atonement, the incarnation, damnation, salvation... I could go on and on. My advice would be to state the truth as you see; Found your statement on Scripture and speak it in words salted with love. The problem is not theology it is the failure to manifest the fruit of self-control. It is my prayer that God will bless us all with that particular grace. Grace and Peace, John Reformed |
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3 | Are Reformed people lost souls? | 2 Pet 1:10 | Aixen7z4 | 99501 | ||
I think that that notice was put up specifically because of a current debate on the recurring topic of Calvinism, in which there seemed to be a certain pushing of a denominational bias, which many people were expressing the wish that there was a way to stop it. I think that was the moderator's attempt to stop it. | ||||||
4 | Are Reformed people lost souls? | 2 Pet 1:10 | John Reformed | 99503 | ||
I don't recall discussing the topic of calvinism. The topic I was engaged in was "the Potters freedom". To make sure that I had not inadvertantly been pushing a denominational bias or engaging in a C/A debate, I reviewed my posts and found that I had'nt even used the "C" word once! But perhaps I missed an occasion or two. I did recieve posts from certain others who attempted to revive the old debate, but my replies clearly show that I did not rise to the bait. What people think of a particular theologian is neither here nor there to me. My interest is in "what sayeth the Lord". And I certainly did not speculate about whether those whose beliefs differ from mine were saved! Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Grace and Peace (I really mean it!) :-), John Reformed |
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