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1 | John MacArthur an antinomian?!? | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 38399 | ||
I am writing this in love and with the hope for the Peace of Jesus to prevail. How jealously the reputation of John MacArthur has been guarded! I wonder what he would think of this thread. But more importantly, how do you think OUR Lord feels when His children cross words with one another? We are participating on the Forum to share God's WORDS - it is a privilege, yet I don't think anyone should ever be made to feel that they have to withdraw! "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:31-32 I believe it is important for us to recognize and respect our differences and yet love at all times, even when it becomes very difficult. Not only did Jesus tell us to love one another - but the world will know that we are His because we do! You have had have an apology, I hope that you will extend the same grace that has been extended to you. With love in Jesus for YOU! Mommapbs |
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2 | John MacArthur an antinomian?!? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 38416 | ||
Mommapbs: There is not and never has been any bitterness on my part. What there was on my part was a concern for the truth of what God's Word does indeed say, and for the reputation of another brother in Christ who had been falsely accused of holding some very unbiblical teachings. We can love one another and still vigorously contend for the truth. I have not suggested that anyone withdraw from the forum, and I would be disappointed if that were to happen. However, correction is called for within the body of Christ, and I would say that the attempted correction started out quite gently. Rebuke is also sometimes necessary within the body of Christ, and that is also very biblically supported. Loving one's brothers and sisters in Christ does not mean allowing them to propagate error. It seems that mercy is one of your spiritual gifts, and it is a very needed one in the communion of saints. However, teaching and knowledge and discernment are also important gifts, all of which I have been given to some degree. The exercise of them is just as crucial as the exercise of mercy and service. I harbor no ill will against anyone, and even if I had felt personally offended (which I did not), what is Christianity without forgiveness? --Joe! |
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3 | John MacArthur an antinomian?!? | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 38441 | ||
Greetings Joe! I was glad to see your post as well as EdB's this AM. Problem with cyberspace is that it's not as instantaneous as we would like. Its interesting that you would presume that mercy is one of my spiritual gifts. It is not. I am perhaps the most unmerciful person I know! Yet last night when I hopped on line to see what was going on in the Forum, I was so distressed by what I had read that I felt compelled to bring a reminder of God's mercy to everyone's attention. I completly concur that we need to attend to correction and "church discipline." We also need to esteem one another and the treasure that God has placed within each believer. When one falls, we must be on guard to restore and not retailiate. I am not suggesting that this took place, but some damage was done and it needed to be repaired. I thank you for your efforts to encourage our brother in CHrist not to leave the forum and I look forward to reading more of what God has to say to you! Blesssings, Mommapbs | ||||||