Subject: Is there middle ground? |
Bible Note: Dear Tim, Blessings in Jesus' name! You lose! (tsk, tsk, betting is unbecoming! :-)) I have spent time with each doctrine, and disagree with both on major points, and agree with both on major points. While this may seem impossible to man, I trust fully that it is possible in the grace of the Lord Jesus, with the leading of the Holy Spirit. Each bases a good deal of their belief on assumption and conjecture that the Bible is bound by human logic or feeling. I do not accept this restraint. God's way is beyond human intellect and human emotion, both of which can lead us to a path of little faith and a lot of religion. Whatever a Calvinist might say, when faith is visited upon a person, he knows that Christ's blood is applied to him. This assurance is given to all believers, and clearly stated in the Word of God. Brother, I do not make these statements lightly, or without study, thought or prayer! In fact, the sum of my effort has caused me to reject both of these extremist, absolutist doctrines. I still say that God is above and beyond either of these poles, whether you want to call that the 'middle' or not. (personally, I prefer 'Jesus-centric') Peace to you, my friend, in Christ Jesus, charis |