Not By Works

Haha - just seeing how my response is not in line with where the discussion is at, at this point. I reckon if I'm going to inject myself in the party, I should say that I'm an evangelistic, missions loving, 5 point calvinist. Does that make me relevant to the discussion, where it's at, at this point?

I'm new to CC but not new to the faith. It's unfortunate that this is the general direction such discussions go in - such divisive and heated disagreement. One side must absolutely be wrong, and it can't be the side we're on - and the best way to convince them is to rip them apart verbally. Is this the way of our Lord?

Some say, "I am of Paul, others I am of Apollos, and still some say, I am of Jesus!" When we should say, "we are of one another, one body of Christ - showing the world the love of Christ, in spite of our differences, yes, even theological differences, to His glory.

Of course, there are some non-negotiable differences. But I don't think Calvinism / Arminianism is where we split the body of Christ - unfortunately it is, in fact. But it shouldn't be.

While our daggers are raised against each other... the lost look on and wonder why they'd want to join in on such heated arguments. We're missing the war for skirmishes. And I say that as an RC Sproul / John Gerstner type Calvinist.

Oh brother 🙄

Oh brother 🙄

Where art thou! Hahaha

So, @jackrosie you incite the sarcasm of other users because overnight you have become the X (16 in 24 hours) queen of CC and you call them antagonistic? Passive aggressive much?

Because most pronounce it rig-a-ma-role hahahh

I have a few in that location.....one in particular....If I engage him too many times the Marine wants to come out and play and I done had a few days in time out already because of the drivel....and I like CC and my friends too much to get banned over someone peddling a false teaching invented by an ex Catholic in the 1500's

Again, my question to you is, does it necessary follow then that your interpretation of God's word is THE truth?

Do you understand that question?

@jackrosie

how does the old saying Go?

two wrong do not make a right.

I understand the question. Do you understand my answer?

It is not my perception but the Holy Spirit guides me as I read, study and discern scripture. I do not read scripture under my "perception" but I read it prayerfully and with the power of the HS within me

All of us like to think that way, that we are reading scripture "as it is written, as the HS guides me".

So long as you are willing to consider that all of us argue in part (1 Cor 13:9), thus there is always a possibility that you are wrong, I am fine.

Apparently 16 red x’s in 24 hours does.

First off God says his servants must not "strive." That would include "arguing" about His Word. God's Word is never wrong. I'll stick with God's Word.

Apparently 16 red x’s in 24 hours does.

I am referring to "making an argument", not using argue in that negative connotation.

Making an argument is the same thing as arguing.

Look inside bro