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121 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186936 | ||
John, Yes, you may assume... |
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122 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186933 | ||
John, You're forgiven... |
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123 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186802 | ||
From the little I have read, that "Historically the church has been strongly calvinist" does not seem to be an accurate account of Church History. Would you be able, if it is not going beyond the scope of this forum, to provide a couple of references from the first two or three hundred years? |
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124 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186801 | ||
It seems to me that confirming the truth requires both the written Word and the witness of the Spirit. Understanding itself only apprehends; it does not confirm that what has been apprehended is in fact truth. In other words, one may come to some understanding of something but that does not necessarily mean what he understands is truth. I somewhat enjoy the forum. My only qualm is that answers do not seem to be straightforward and attempts are made at analyzing the psyche (and judge the motives) rather than answer the question...at least, that is how my questions have been answered. Also, as I read some postings, there seems to be a stiffness as to doctrinal preferences. But, of course, on the internet you can't see a person's face or hear the tone of the voice, so my perceptions may be totally off...like I saw in an old newspaper cartoon, "Harry didn't know that he was chatting with a dog on the other end." |
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125 | Feelings demonstrate the facts? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186771 | ||
AF, If you are correct that "emotions can be deceiving", it seems they are not good ground for assurance. Therefore, it seems would seem MacArthur began his essay on assurance on an erroneous assumption; and an erroneous assumption generally leads to erroneous conclusions. Thanks for the book reference but I have so much reading to do on my plate, as the saying goes, "so many books, so little time." |
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126 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186769 | ||
I like that Spurgeon quote, especially, "The guiding man is needed still...Their exposition can never be a substitute for our own meditations..." I think it would be correct to add that, as all men are fallible and no system of doctrine is Spirit-inspired and 100 per-cent error free, we must not base our faith on the teachings of others but on what God reveals personally to each of us as we meditate and study the Bible. It seems that an important purpose of Bible study is to own by faith the things God has spoken to us; to believe, not because someone taught it to us but because we have experienced the revelation of its truthfulness (John 4:41-42). I would think that as great in wisdom and exposition a Christian may be, only what God has confirmed to us as true need be believed. |
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127 | Is their assurance for the future? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186667 | ||
Hank, Stanley defines assurance this way: to "put beyond all doubt." However, how does one put their salvation beyond all doubt when: 1. the heart is deceitful and no one can understand the true condition of their own heart. 2. there are many examples of those who believed they were saved and later on rejected God. 3. it is admitted that one may both "walk the walk and talk the talk" but not really be saved. Unless I missed it, Stanley does not cover these issues. Stanley does seem to suggest that once saved, your future is on automatic, that is, going to heaven is inevitable; once saved, one may, for example, rape a child later on in life and, while remaining unrepentant, yet still go to heaven. He may not say it in these words but that's what it boils down to when he says, "There is nobody, not even yourself, who can take Christ's God-given gift of salvation away from you"; or, also when he says, "If you have Jesus, you have life. Eternal life. Not temporary, but eternal." |
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128 | An audible voice proves one is saved? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186666 | ||
Azure, I apologize but I cannot see where your response specifically answers my two questions. |
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129 | Is lifestyle change proof of salvation? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186604 | ||
Again, I apologize but I don't follow the connection your making to my question. | ||||||
130 | Is lifestyle change proof of salvation? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186586 | ||
John, I'm sorry, I do not understand how this point - true or not - is related to or answers my question. |
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