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We need more Arminians...

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by 12strings, Dec 3, 2011.

  1. 12strings

    12strings Active Member

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    ...Like this:

    Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
    Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
    Thine eye diffused a quickening ray—
    I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
    My chains fell off, my heart was free,
    I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
    My chains fell off, my heart was free,
    I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.


    -Charles Wesley
     
  2. drfuss

    drfuss New Member

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    A good quote from Charles Wesley. Why do you say we need more Arminians like this? In general, this represents Arminians.
     
  3. JesusFan

    JesusFan Well-Known Member

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    Think that is due to the fact that NO ONE here on the BB claims to be Arminian in sotierology, as least NOT classical viewpoints of it?
     
  4. 12strings

    12strings Active Member

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    I did not mean this as a slight against arminians, I've just always liked this song, and as a complement toward the wesleys. I may disagree with arminian theology, but if the United Methodist church as a whole would return to their roots, they would be way better off thanthey are now.
     
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    based upon what I read ontheir website, IF not a cal, would say best non cal way would be "Evangeklical Arminianism!"
     
  6. Benjamin

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    Based on the Calvinist' view it could always be tweaked:

    Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
    Fast bound in sin and dictated night;
    Thine eye constricted by a quickening ray-
    He awakened me, His dungeon flamed with light;
    I was dragged, went forth, and determined for Thee.
    His chains fell off, my heart was changed,
    I was dragged, went forth, and determined for Thee.

    ...but somehow it just doesn't reflect a heart being touched quite the same way.


    ;)
     
  7. Aaron

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    In other words, we need more Calvinists! :thumbs:
     
  8. plain_n_simple

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    Forget following men an traditions of men, follow Jesus!
     
  9. quantumfaith

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    Now ,now "plain and simple", surely you know that is just too plain and simple. :)
     
  10. Earth Wind and Fire

    Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known Member
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    Guess there is no need to listen to the Pastor then.
     
  11. Amy.G

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    The office of pastor is not man's tradition. It's the office in the church commanded by God.
     
  12. Amy.G

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    Why can't we just be Christians? :confused:
     
  13. 12strings

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    We will be once Christ returns. But for now we live in a fallen world with 2 prevelant difficulties:

    1. Many false teachings that assume the name "christian"

    2. Many true "Christians" who disagree about some very important doctrines that would make it difficult for us all to worship in the same church (If you've ever seen a presbyerian try to join a baptist church and be told he needs to be bapized again, you get the idea...

    2b. Also, you have a whole denomination that has adopted the name "Christian Church" Which while not being as forthright as the Church of Christ, still is very fuzzy on whether baptism is part of salvation. So if we all called ourselves "Christian churches" people would get very confused.
     
  14. Tom Butler

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    You're right. Nice try at a cheap shot, but no cigar.

    I'm a DoG and Wesley's version suits me just fine.
     
  15. Benjamin

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    Glad to know you believe the heart is free to love the truth, rise, go forth and freely follow in this love that comes from one's own heart, and not just because of being predetermined to do so. There is hope for your doctrine yet.

    :thumbsup:
     
  16. jbh28

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    "My chains fell off, my heart was free,"...key phrase.

    then...
    '"I rose, went forth, and followed Thee."
     
  17. HankD

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    When I first sang this song after realizing the content of the words, I thought "this man was a closet calvinist".

    HankD
     
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    I believe I've previously identified myself as arminian, with some calvinist tendencies. So I don't think it'"no one."
     
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  20. Tom Butler

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    You beat me to it. This is my answer as well.
     
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