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Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Herald, Jun 4, 2012.

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  1. Herald

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    Have fun in your efforts. As for me, I don't have time for sensational claims and games. The last thing to enter my mind is to try and "trick" Arminians or anyone else who calls themselves a non-Calvinist. I enjoy the free exchange of ideas the Internet provides, and my personality naturally gravitates towards debate. But when I debate it is to contend for the truth. Tricks are for magicians and charlatans.

    You must think that those who hold to the doctrines of grace do so because they are engaged in some insidious plot to burden weak-willed people. Your view of 2 Timothy 3:5-7, in conjunction with the topic at hand, indicates as much. If you actually do believe that then I leave you with your delusions.

    Facts present a real problem to fables. The overwhelming majority of Baptist churches in this country are not Calvinistic. The idea that "Calvinism has veritably owned theological popular thought for about 25years" is preposterous. The Founders Movement is a minority in the SBC. Self-proclaimed Reformed Baptist Churches are scarcely a blip on the Baptist radar screen. Some states don't even have one Reformed Baptist church! The doctrines of grace have always been in the minority since the post-Puritan age. Providentially, the doctrines of grace have gained traction in some evangelical circles. But instead of being the populace position it is simply becoming another voice at the table.

    Most Reformed Baptist churches have eschewed the modern church growth movement. They are committed to evangelism, but also to raising godly families - organic growth.

    I don't need to prove you mistaken. You've done an able job of that yourself. I have no need for such tactics. I stand on what I am convinced Scripture teaches. I know what I believe will be rejected by the majority. That's okay since I am know I will never convince the majority.
     
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  3. Herald

    Herald New Member

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    You can have the last word....
     
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    Appreciate the good reprint of what is a Reformed Baptist. And their reclaiming the doctrines of grace from the pelagian/arminian hordes of itching ears.

    We have many man-centric Baptists on the Baptist Board, Herald. (and NOT implying any who have posted thus far believe in a false gospel or misunderstand grace; just stating the reality of the "broad" tree we Baptists bird roost in)

    Don't take it personal if someone dislikes YOU because you espouse biblical truth. Matter of fact, expect it. I've been on the BB since the beginning (spring 2000) and have seen lots of people posting here that I wonder about. But you know what? They wonder about me!!

    TO ALL - Let's keep a good spirit in the discussion of "Grace". Can't get a better topic!
     
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    Bob,

    Thanks for the encouragement. I don't take the criticisms, attacks, or mischaracterizations personal. I understand what motivates them. I remember back to the days when I didn't believe in the doctrines of grace. I felt the same way as some of our more vocal opponents here on the BB.

    Grace to you, brother!
     
    #25 Herald, Jun 5, 2012
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    I have a one word answer to the original OP's topic question: "wrong"! :)

    Mods can now close this thread. :)
     
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    Michael,
    I would like to help you overcome this aversion.Take one issue at a time.list what you are distressed about.
     
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    I am not distressed.

    I was simply trying to lighten the mood a bit.
     
    #29 Michael Wrenn, Jun 6, 2012
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    okay...I missed it,lol....I am a bit burned out right now...it went right over my head:laugh:
     
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  11. Michael Wrenn

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    That's okay.

    But hey, if you had any hair up there, that might have caught it. :)

    Not an insult; I'm thinning, too. :)
     
    #31 Michael Wrenn, Jun 6, 2012
  12. Iconoclast

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    My hairs have long ago departed. I take comfort in the fact that i have all that God has decreed I have.[that is not the only reason I believe in the dreaded calvinistic teaching...but it is a fringe benefit as my egg timer has turned over]:laugh::laugh:

    I never seemed to notice this psalm when i was younger, but it comes to mind more often now:




     
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  13. Michael Wrenn

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    Well, I guess if you believe the state of your scalp was predestined, you don't have to fret over whether to get a hair transplant or not. :)
     
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    That is correct. I am who God has purposed me to be,and am fully responsible to do all those good works that were ordained for me. We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellancy may be of God and not of us.
     
    #34 Iconoclast, Jun 6, 2012
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    well, jesus said that every hair on our heads are numbered, right?
     
    #35 Yeshua1, Jun 6, 2012
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    I am a huge Ann Coulter fan myself.....largely because she knows the meaning of...and knows how to use words like "womanish" when referencing complaints. Passive agression is cowardly, and vaguely akin to that employed by terrorists.

     
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