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Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by evangelist6589, Jun 6, 2015.

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  1. evangelist6589

    evangelist6589 Well-Known Member
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    excellent post Jordan
     
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    :thumbsup: That's really what I am more interested in as well, Evan. I'd like for you to clarify the other questions I asked (I think it'd help me understand your comments better), but Rev's question above would be a great place to start.

    Thanks.
     
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    Let me get back with you.
     
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    When you get back to your Mac...right?
     
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    Then one wonders why you advocate it so?
     
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    Quite correct
     
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    I advocate doing all types of evangelism to reach the lost and this includes friendship evangelism.
     
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    I am pretty sure as recently as this year you condemned this and claimed your way of evangelism was the only biblical way to do it. When did you change your mind?
     
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    I have never argued for that position. I have argued that the Law to the proud and Grace to the humble approach is THE BEST WAY of doing evangelism, but I have never said its the only way to do evangelism.
     
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    Here is a definition of Postmodernism given by Millard J. Erickson in his book on the topic.

    Truth is not something objective, to be understood more and more completely. Truth is what is truth for me, and that may be different than it is for you or others.
     
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    You don't have to say the words "this is the only way to evangelize" to make that argument.

    Below is a small sampling of you making the de facto argument that WOTM is the only way to evangelize.


    Its the same way you make it clear with the majority of your post that the Bible is not your authority but books written by men are.

    Just as you have no problem confronting others of their errors I will continue to have no problem pointing out your errors.
    Ironic ;)
     
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    Erickson's is right that Postmodernism denies objective knowledge to a great extent. That is something it does, not something it is. Wells often refers to the "autonomous self." Is a denial of absolute truth the only aspect of postmodernity you are wrestling with? Do you see any issues with modernity?
     
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    I don't know. What book of Wells are you referring too? I have no Place for truth. Is that the one?
     
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    Oh please get out of this thread. Go Chase a Hog!

    [​IMG]
     
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    Probably there or Wasteland. I heard it in an interview, but he's said it often. NoPlace for Truth is a good read (perhaps a out of date, but good nonetheless).
     
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    Well not a rabbit but I will take it. I guess now I really am an official member of the Rabbit club so thank you for that. I really appreciate it :)
     
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    That Passage about casting pearls to swine comes to mind. Ironic, eh?
     
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    Yeah I agree but its too amusing to me at the moment.. :)
     
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