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Attached is a good article on misrepresentations of Reformed (Calvinist) theology that are commonly employed by free-willers. It seems like Christians would be more conscientious about representing others' beliefs even if they disagree with them. But, unfortunately, I've found that some...

I think all Christians would consider all these points to be core Christian concepts, and would not seriously entertain thier rejection, with the possible exception of younger believers who are not properly instructed yet: 1) The full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ (Jesus is God and...

This article comes from here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/distinguishing-marks-quarrelsome-person/ Distinguishing Marks of a Quarrelsome Peson Kevin DeYoung Quarrels don’t just happen. People make them happen. Of course, there are honest disagreements and...

Trinitarians believe Jesus is YHVH. They just don't believe he is the Father. And, again, it is ludicrous to believe this, with all the inter-personal relationships that are going on within the Triune God. Unitarianism has no model for God being love by definition. The Triune God has been in...

It appears as if your teaching is that the humanity of Jesus and the deity of the Father is treated in Oneness theology like distinct Persons, even though you don't want to use the word "person". If this is true, it seems like you realize the appearance of inter-personal activity, and you...

In regards to this subject, you need to understand that in ancient Israel, the Davidic King became God's son at the point when he was coronated. Here is how God speaks of the Davidic king: 2 Samuel 7:11-16 11 from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will give you rest...

John 16:4-7 “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth...

This is a common claim. Ken Wilson, a very poor scholar, has made such claims. My guess is you're one of Leighton's fanboys. Leighton and Ken Wilson have this mutual admiration society going on. He claims Augustine continued to be a Manichaean. Other guys like Jesse Morrell claim that...

You do realize that if you cover multiple topics in a response like this, I cannot easily respond to them in one response? For one thing, the number of characters is limited in each post. That requires a lot of effort and time to parse out long replies like this. And, since you are...

Justin Martyr was a church father, but his judgments were not infallible. If you believe that, the Roman Catholics might have a place for you in their organization. Besides that, I notice that Justin admitted that this doctrine was taught by others prior to him, and he is speaking in 100 - 165...

Clarify this for me: Was Jesus, in the Incarnation, a different person from the Father, or was he the same person? If the same Person, then what meaning does sending, prayer, intercession, love have? Also, do you believe that Christ is interceding for the saints with the Father in heaven...

OK. It will be interesting to see your reply. Jesus himself said that he had an existence with the Father prior to the creation. If I am not mistaken, Oneness people deny Christ's pre-existence, prior to the Incarnation. Instead, they claim that the word "Logos" means "Plan" and that Jesus...

We don't claim there is a Person at the center from where the three Persons get their power. Apparently you are trying to force your understanding into our worldview which results in chaos. We believe there is one God yet three Persons, each co-eternal and co-essential. God is one in sense of...

You are unable to read Scripture without your Word of Faith filter. Do you not know that Luke was a physician? I don't claim that medical science is my Messiah, but I don't limit God to using men to accomplish his will. For instance, Cyrus the pagan ruler was used to restore Jerusalem...

Particularly what Scripture are you using? I have addressed many of your Scriptures. For instance you claimed I did not address John 3:16 when in fact I addressed it TWICE. Same with John 12:32. I have addressed both of those. You use typical free-willer arguments which are meaningless...

I don't necessarily probe for a reaction. I realize that people with aberrant theologies come here to teach their theology. One group that comes here to teach their theology are free-willers of various stripes. They come here not only to teach their theology, but also to degrade Reformed...

I believe that God foreknows those he elects. "Foreknowledge" means that he loved them first, with a distinguishing love. I have given Scriptures to support this view. Foreknowledge is not merely knowing in advance their faith decision. He knows they will respond in faith and repentance...

This is your claim. And your claims are affected by the people you are listening to. My position is that Reformed people pay closer attention to the Scripture than free-willers. In fact, free-willers don't even look at catechisms and confessions for the most part. Most of them practice...

Philosophy is based on humanistic attempts, outside of God, to define man and his nature. Christianity is based on the word of God and allowing it to define man and his nature. Libertarian free will is a philosophical assertion which is not biblical, because God does in fact control men...

There's no such thing as pre-election. There is election, period. God really chooses and man does not. Actually you are the first person I've heard use the phrase "pre-election". And what you really means is this: I deny that God elects anyone. Which is basically just a plain lie. I don't...