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The Gospel According to Jesus

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by ReformedBaptist, Aug 13, 2008.

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  1. ReformedBaptist

    ReformedBaptist Well-Known Member

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    Typos are mine if there are any. To what He wrote I say Amen. Especially this: All this is a work of God, who gives His more abundant grace (4:6).
     
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    I've read and enjoyed much of what Dr. MacArthur has written, but I simply cannot endorse his interpretation of James 4:7-10.

    I'm a five-point calvinist, and I know other calvinists are going to question me on this, but I'm going with the Scripture foremost.

    If James 4:7-10 and Dr. MacArthur's take on it is what he believes about a person coming to Christ for salvation, he's dead wrong.
     
    #42 TCGreek, Aug 15, 2008
  3. Jarthur001

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    James is believed by most to be the 1st book written in the NT. It was before the council of Jerusalem.

    Beyond that, the book says it was written to the jews "Twelve tribes"
     
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    The twelve tribes of the dispersion is clearly the early NT church (which probably had no gentile believers yet)...the universal church. This clearly was true Israel ("not all Israel is Israel"). I have yet to see anyone state it's NOT to the church but only to jews, that was before today at least. I see plenty of strange things here, though.
     
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    Do you mean "butcher someone" , or slice him with the fork on a plate for a meal ? (sorry, MB, couldn't resist this ..:laugh: ...it's three o'clock in the morning and I can't sleep and I'm feeling wretched thinking I must be at the gym sleep or not.....you made my day, man").
     
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  6. Rippon

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    Yeah,time for a levity break.

    Whadda' think of all the excessive violins on tv?
     
    #46 Rippon, Aug 16, 2008
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    TGATJ = Matthew,Mark,Luke and John!
     
    #47 Rippon, Aug 16, 2008
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    This is the first I have heard John MacArthur penning the Gospels! :eek: ;)
     
    #48 webdog, Aug 16, 2008
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    canadyjd Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate the context of MacArthur's statements. He obviously uses abundant scripture to support what he believes.

    Well done.

    peace to you:praying:
     
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    canadyjd Well-Known Member

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    This is just another inaccurate statement.
    Another mischaracterization of what has been said.
    Another unfounded accusation.
    It has been demonstrated that there is merit to MacArthur's interpretation of James. MacArthur uses scripture to show the context and support his claims.

    MacArthur doesn't accuse those who disagree with him of teaching a "false gospel". He sticks with scripture in context, and lets God's word speak the truth to those who will hear it.
    John MacArthur believes a person is "born again" by the work of Holy Spirit, i.e. regenerated, prior to faith and completely a work of God. Therefore, this constant assertion has been demonstrated to be untrue on numerous occasions.
    Untrue.
    God is the key to LS salvation. Salvation is completely a work of God from start to finish. That is the key to understanding LS.

    peace to you:praying:
     
    #50 canadyjd, Aug 16, 2008
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    I'm not seeing how, since pre faith regeneration is not supported by the Scriptures.
     
    #51 webdog, Aug 16, 2008
  12. canadyjd

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    I disagree.

    peace to you:praying:
     
    #52 canadyjd, Aug 16, 2008
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