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1 | Is there any practical difference? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 20104 | ||
Greetings Forum! Sir Pent raised an interesting question (and suggested a seperate thread for it): Are there any practical differences between Calvinism and Arminianism? By this question, I am not refering to the theological differences. Rather, I am refering to differences in life application. Does either view make any difference in the way we live our Christian lives? Please do not respond with theological arguments for or against. Please be polite and understanding. I realize that this type of thread has the possibilty of raising up a bunch of strawmen. With that said, have at it! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Is there any practical difference? | Bible general Archive 1 | Bill Mc | 20132 | ||
Dear Tim, Thanks for posting your question. As I have been 'labeled' as having no 'label' in the C and A debate (this forum, ya gotta luv it!), this is not an answer to your question. If both C and A listed their core beliefs, as implied in anothor post, I would probably line up more closely with one over the other. But as this is not the goal of this string, I thought that I would offer some 'practical' areas for this question. How does your belief in Calvinism or Armenianism affect: Your personal relationship to God? How accepted you feel that you are to God? Your prayer life? Your Bible study? Your worship of God? Your ability to share the gospel with others? Your efforts to disciple others? Your fellowship with other believers? Your involvement in the local church? Your involvement in missions? Your manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit in your life? Thanks for the opportunity to ask these questions. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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3 | Is there any practical difference? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 20139 | ||
Questions to consider............................ Greetings Bill! Great list of questions! Maybe we can use them to guide our discussion! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Is there any practical difference? | Bible general Archive 1 | Bill Mc | 20202 | ||
Dear Tim, a minor observation. If this question had been on the theological differences (w/associating scriptures) between C and A, I would have had to scroll down by now. Instead, it is on what practical difference does it make in your Christian experience and there is only one person who has responded. And that response was that he would rather discuss the theological arguments pro and con. C'mon, believers, now is your chance to demonstrate why the Calvin/Armenian issue is so important. If it does not impact your life on a practical level, why is it so hotly debated? Surely something which has such a polarizing effect amongst the body of Christ must have some practical results. Humbly challenging all you C and A believers to prove the pudding, Bill Mc |
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