Poll on Doctrines of Grace and Free Will

I haven't changed. But I admit I can have my buttons pushed. When someone says that the "scholars" are the ones who understand scripture and the common man is ignorant, that burns me up. I hate arrogance.

You and I disagree, but you have never been know it all or arrogant. That's the difference. We have a mutual respect. I appreciate that and it's what enables us to have a civil discussion.

But I'm the same me. I still luv u. :1_grouphug:

 

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Did you know that is the Moravian's own motto!

 

I think she was just making an observation in general.

 

Do you have special doorways in your home that allow you to pass through unimpeded?

With all of the vast amount of studying you have done, did you somehow miss the Scripture on pride and haughtiness?

You are all over the place. Initially you were thrilled you were in the majority...and now you have done a complete 180 and are thrilled your theology is in the minority.

 

No, but thanks. BTW who is Moravian, wait, wait dont tell me. A noted calvinist?

 

Wrongo Professor.....care to venture another guess or would you like to Google it hot shot?

 

Is it not also arrogance for laity to assume that they can go to the Bible and dig out as much or more than those who have dedicated a decade of their lives in universities specializing in the study of the Scriptures?

Is it not the epitome of arrogance to not do the work that others have done and then claim that you are at least as able as they are?

A laymen can go to the Bible and get all he needs.

A scholar can go and get more by way of historical grammatical exposition.

If this is not true then why do we have seminaries?

Isn't it arrogant for a person who has little more than a Sunday School education to act as if he knows at least as much about the Bible as one who has painstakingly and at great expense dedicated his LIFE to the study of it?