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1 | 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." | ||||||
2 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 186785 | ||
Dear God's elect: I am so sorry you have been misunderstood. Seems like many respondants have "attacked you" rather than try to help. Shame on them! It is very confusing and I understand your frustration, too bad those that have responded to you havn't studied 1 Corinthians 13...Trust the Lord and He will guide you into all truth if you allow Him to. However, I must say that you will never find truth (especially today) if you don't seek it earnestly. God Bless | ||||||
3 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 186794 | ||
Again, I say, my Christian friend read 1 Corinthians 13......what I saw was an attack on a new Christian and my response was to him,not you. And by the way "who put you in charge?" | ||||||
4 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 186826 | ||
Please forgive me, I apologize to all.... I had no idea what I was getting into! I made some assertions that were poorly worded and misunderstood.I lashed back at several respondents. I was wrong in my assesments and my responses. I violated 1 Cor 13, please forgive me. Next time around I will choose my words carefully and respectfully.I had no intention of demeaning any one person's views or them personally. I am still very confused! I thought I was addressing the young man's questions and had no idea I would have to answer to everyone out there? Why don't we address the issues and try to help instead of finding it necessary to "tear apart" each other? (which admittedly I too got caught up in) |
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5 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 186845 | ||
No, you're not wrong.The Bible is the only infallable truth. However,we all use the Bible "to prove our point." I too have utmost confidence in what I believe. All that any Christian can do is ask the Holy Spirit to guide them.But, the only way any of us can discern error from truth is "study both sides." The first place, I think, is to look at church history as far back as possible. It is my opinion that Christians who have maintained the "calvinist view" have strayed far less than the free will or arminian view. All five points that the arminian view express is the "exact opposite" of the calvinist view. What each person must do is look at each point "individually" and see if it lines up with scripture.The Greek text, being the original, is the only way to get to the bottom line. I am not a Greek expert but I do have the tools to study the Greek. Unfortunately, a study of these debated areas will leave the arminians with nothing to stand on. I have done so through many many scriptures for many years. As I said earlier, I started out as free will as can be. One such proof text regarding the eternal security of the believer is Ephesians 1:13: "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promice." (NASB) In the Greek "sealed in Him" is an action from eternity past to eternity future. God has sealed the believer in the Holy Spirit from eternity past. Salvation is not eternal if it can be lost. What God has sealed can not be undone. So, therefore, if we can disprove one point of arminism where does that leave the other points? Joseph Arminius was branded "a heretic" by all on the council. Also, I don't think you will find a single, respected, Greek scholar today who is arminian. If you can I would (sincerely) like to see his arguement from the Greek text. | ||||||
6 | Where or where is CDBJ? | Bible general Archive 3 | Psalm 25 | 188680 | ||
Cheri, God Bless, thank you........ InGodITrust |
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7 | Is interracial marriage wrong? | Ruth 4:13 | Psalm 25 | 186997 | ||
e-brain, where in the book of Ruth does it forbid interracial marriage? Or anywhere else in scripture? Sincerely, Psalm 25 |
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8 | Is interracial marriage wrong? | Ruth 4:13 | Psalm 25 | 186999 | ||
My sincerest apology, I misread your answer! Forgive me, (next time I will be more careful) Sincerely, Psalm 25 |
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9 | Who and why..... must be a reason? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187427 | ||
Thank you for your response. My only intention was to understand God more, in keeping with His honor and glory. After all, the only foolish question is one you don't ask. I realize this is a "dangerous area" but one I hoped godly men may have pondered in their hearts. My goal is to know Him more and not to "question Him." Again thanks to you and all. God Bless, Psalm 25 |
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10 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187615 | ||
Jeff, I am not trying to "split hairs." I am extremely upset/concerned about doctrinal errors that are growing by leaps and bounds. What I was addressing, in all respect, was that Watchman Nee was labeled a cultist. While not defending him whatever my understanding of "cultist" is anyone who leads others away from salvation and/or leads them "to paths of destruction" and into the arms of Satan which will result in them going to hell. I do not see how Watchman Nee is saying anything that would qualify him as a cult leader or a cultist. I am as dedicated and as sincere in promoting truth and exposing error as any one I know. I am just concerned when we put "labels" on someone whom we may have a disagreement with even if that disagreement is a large one. Your thoughts? Psalm 25 |
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11 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187618 | ||
Doc, Well, by the very definition that you quoted from Dr. Martin. I still do not see how Watchman Nee,whom I'm sure I disagee with, has meet the qualifications. Unless there is more I don't know about what Nee said, I see absolutely no effect on anyones salvation or the security thereof. Nor do I see how this would effect a believer's everyday walk with God? If anything, I think the right label would be "heretic." I believe Dr. Martin has helped the Christinan community enormously but he also was pretty darn arrogant and self righteous in many of his summations. It is one thing to draw attention to serious errors that plague Christianity but he tended to "attack some" (certainly not all). I have read and agreed with him time after time but to label Watchman Nee as a cultist (based on what I know so far) is going way over the line. Perhaps "a very serious error indeed," (the jury is still out as I do not know the full implication of what Nee is saying) but to label him cultist? Please help as I do not see it. Help........ Psalm 25 |
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12 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187619 | ||
Thanks John, So then, do you label Watchman Nee as a cult leader or cultist? All I know is his unorthodoxed explaination of the trinity. While I am not really sure what Nee means, how does this label him cultist? Curiously, Psalm 25 |
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13 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187643 | ||
Goodmorning Doc, Looks like I struck a nerve? I sense that my comments regarding Dr. Walter Martin, though he has departed to his eternal reward in 1989, seems offensive and "unfair or untrue." As I said he has been very helpful to the Christian community for many years. I honestly think he long ago over-stepped his bonds. Dr. Martin started off warning Christians about "true cults and false religions." Then, over time, he began taking it upon himself to critisize many other ministries and that has grown significantly. I have for years listened to many of his programs and read his articles. I have been around Christendom for 59 years. Dr. Marin and his current organization have taken it upon themselves to be critical of many who are "well inside the bounds of being, mostlikely, fundamental Christians." While you and I may have difficulty agree with many of their positions, what gives anyone the right to "publically" critisize the minor issues we disagree with? I guarentee you, CRI could have numerous faults with Billy Graham as he has always been in the "free-will camp." Who amoung us would remotely draw attention to what we disagree with in light of the tremendous ministry Dr. Graham has had. Have you taken a long hard look at Dr. Martin's web site? Now they are critisizing Rick Warren and Saddle Back Church. Who gave them this right? God certainly did not. These, at best, are minor issues; who appointed them as God's agents over minor issues? And we wonder why Christianity is so divided today and the unbelieving world sees us as "constantly taking pot shots at each other." Yes, my friend, arrogant and self-righteous is exactly where CRI has come to. So is anyone else who takes it upon themselves to "publically" critisize ministries that "over all" have been a positive influence on Christianity and the lost. Please, Doc, explain to me how Witness Lee or Watchman Nee, whom CRI has critisized both, qualify as cultist or cult leaders? And do you personally know "all the facts" as to be well informed enough to challenge what I have said? Before you reply you may want to visit CRI's web site as they probibly are attacking someone you may know who is "main stream" but not necessarily "perfect" according to the criteria of CRI. "Judge not, lest you too be judge." (I address this verse to CRI) Thank you, Psalm 25 |
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14 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187645 | ||
And may I further add: Controversies After the death of Dr. Walter Martin (June 26, 1989), Hank Hanegraaff became president of the Christian Research Institute. Many feel Mr. Hanegraaff was (and is) not the right man for the job. One claim is that he runs the organization more like a business venture than a Christian ministry. Another is that Hanegraaff Others cite ethical issues. Under Hanegraaff's leadership, the staff of the Christian Research Institute was decimated. Over 100 workers left or were fired - among them many established, respected researchers, apologists and cult experts, including Paul Carden, Rich Poll, Craig Hawkins, and Ron Rhodes. Not every one who left did so because of disagreement or other conflict. However, in 1994, some 35 ex-CRI employees formed the Group for CRI Accountability. Citing Hanegraaff's lack of theological training, poor interpersonal relationship skills, questions regarding his business dealings, and a number of ethical issues, they demanded his resignation. Addressing The Problem In 1997, Christianity Today published an article titled, "When Christians Fight Christians" (Part 2) A case study mentioned in the item is widely recognized as referring to the situation that, over the years, developed at CRI. Tim Stafford's article offers sound suggestions on how to deal with these type of situations. While Christian organizations answer to a higher calling than their secular counterparts, they have this in common with the latter: imperfect people, who'll make mistakes that need to be corrected. Yet to-date these controversies remain unresolved. The publishers of Apologetics Index believe the controversies are best handled by those directly involved and affected - with the help of impartial Christians who are recognized to be in a position to request and receive accountability from all parties concerned. Professional Christian meditation is offered by, for example, such organizations as EMNR and the Christian Legal Society That said, over the years a number of interested parties have tried different approaches to try and hold the Christian Research Institute - and in particular its current president, Hank Hanegraaff - accountable. These approaches have included the formation of the Group for CRI Accountability, some legal wranglings, and private peacemaking attempts by individuals. They have ranged from the mature, Biblical approach taken by Walter Martin's family, to the publication of error-filled hit-pieces by anonymous critics. Sadly, thus far all attempts to arrive at a private solution appear to have failed. This is one reason why many of the issues have become public knowledge Hope this adds some light. Psalm 25 |
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15 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187649 | ||
I made a huge mistake........ Please forgive me: "To error is human, to forgive is devine." I just realized that my problem is not with Dr. Walter Martin but is with Hank Hanegraaff. My sincerest apologies to one and all especially the Martin family. Since Dr. Martin died in 1989 he was not and is not responsible for the many assaults on other Christian ministries. Hank Hanegraaff is the one I should have addressed as the problem. I am sincerely sorry for all that was addressed to Dr. Walter Martin. Psalm 25 |
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16 | Tribulation---7 years long? | Dan 12:11 | Psalm 25 | 186865 | ||
Daniel 12:11 is the first half of the 7 years while Revelation 11:3 is the second half. Two distinct periods that total 7 years. Daniel 12:12 says "1335 days"(as compared to 1290 in verse 11) and refers to those who were saved during the tribulation and will enter the 1000 year reign of Christ. The differnece between Daniel 12:11 and verse 12 is only 45 days indicating a period of time between tribulation and the beginning of the 1000 year reign. The two witnesses are up for some debate as to who they are; perhaps Elijah and Moses. | ||||||
17 | 3 night 3 days in tomb | Matthew | Psalm 25 | 187886 | ||
chach, You are very welcome. I might encourage you to listen very carefully to your Jewish sources that are, of course, Messianic Jewish believers. I have found that they have an insight into much of what the gentiles continue to distort. The Jewish people are far more conservative and take great pains to be accurate and authinic. God Bless as you continue to grow; And, whatever you do don't be narrow minded but search out all things and above all "ask the Holy Spirit to guide you." In His Name, Psalm 25 |
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18 | Christians? | Matt 7:21 | Psalm 25 | 187078 | ||
Check out the context of Matthew 7. It is referring to false prophets and teachers. Those that lead others into false doctrine etc. Does this help? In Him, Psalm 25 |
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19 | No reprobates in the Bible? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186827 | ||
Good morning Steve, The fundamental question,"is salvation in our hands or God's? Can a truly born-again person lose their salvation? Is it "eternal" or "conditional?" I rest my case on Ephesians 1:13: "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of you salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promice." (NASB) In the Greek "sealed in Him" is an action from eternity past to eternity future. Therefore, based on the original Greek text, it is impossible for a believer "who is sealed by the Holy Spirit," to become "unsealed" as it is in God's hand and not ours. |
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20 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186864 | ||
Again, to keep it in context, which so many do not do today,we need to look at the Greek word for blasphemy;what does it mean? The word is "blasphemia" and means "a verbal abuse against someone and denotes the very worst type of slander." So when the pharisees said that Jesus performed miracles "by the power of Beelzebub" (Satan) they slandered the Holy Spirit giving Satan the credit instead of the Holy Spirit. Similar to saying evolution is to be credited for creation and denying that God was the creator. In a similar sense evolution is blaspheming God and giving credit to "spontaneous generation." | ||||||
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