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:
Poll on Doctrines of Grace and Free Will
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by CF1, Nov 12, 2010.
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Doctrines of Grace / Predestination / 5 Point Calvinism
38 vote(s)55.1% -
Doctrines of Grace / Predestination / 4 Point Calvinism
7 vote(s)10.1% -
Doctrines of Grace / Predestination / 3 Point Calvinism
4 vote(s)5.8% -
Accepting a mixture of Grace and Free Will
13 vote(s)18.8% -
Doctrines of Free Will + Eternal Security is Secure
12 vote(s)17.4% -
Doctrines of Free Will / Full Arminianism
3 vote(s)4.3% -
Open Theism (God can make up his mind later)
3 vote(s)4.3% -
Don't believe we should summarize the Bible in terms above
11 vote(s)15.9% -
Undecided / Have not really studied it enough to know what I believe with the terms above
3 vote(s)4.3% -
A mixture of various views above (I checked multiple options)
7 vote(s)10.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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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. -
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Amy.G said: ↑Changed my mind. I am going to respond to this.
Exactly what does that suggest to you?
The laity is too stupid to understand God's word? Only "scholars" and "professors" have to ability to interpret God's word correctly?
This is the perfect example of arrogance. And worse, it is directed towards the brethren.
It reminds me of the Catholic church, who decided the Word of God did not belong in the hands of the common man. I am thankful for men like Tynedale who died to put the Word in the hands of stupid people like me.Click to expand...
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?
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