Subject: John MacArthur an antinomian?!? |
Bible Note: 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! |