Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/21/2004 11:36:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Note that the New Living translation is just that, a translation, not a paraphrase.  Do not confuse this with the Living Bible which was a paraphrase.  I have listed a bunch of translations below: Amen. 

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:05:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bill wrote   >    When you insinuate that I have diminished faith or repentance, or the power of sin and death, or human depravity, David, you simply misunderstand me. These things are all real, profoundly rea

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread Lance Muir
Bill: This post is a KEEPER! Lance - Original Message - From: Wm. Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 27, 2004 09:24 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Bill wrote   >When you insinuate that I have diminished faith or repentance, or the power

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread Wm. Taylor
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 11:50 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:45:33 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: < then you r

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread Wm. Taylor
ed here I will try to get something out on Calvin, and my affinity to him. I'm going to call it a night.   Bill       - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 1:45 PM Subject: RE: [Trut

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-27 Thread ttxpress
  On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:45:33 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: < then you responded with faith, repentance, obedience, worship, confession, and love..>>     did Bill say this, or, that this occurred?     even so, what does it have to do with [anyone's] salvation?     G ~

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-26 Thread David Miller
Bill wrote: > When I say "us all" I mean us all -- all humanity, > not just all Christians. That's what I thought you meant! Wow! Bill wrote: > I'll tell you in a nutshell what has happened to me > that has yet to happen to you. I have apprehended the > effects of the Enlightenment upon my th

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-26 Thread David Miller
Sherrie wrote: > Your reply to this appalls me. Sorry. Sherrie wrote: > You say you think you can think of worse losses. > I can't. I've lost a child. Sorry. I did not mean to minimize such a loss, but only to point out that there are worse things than a young child leaving us and going to h

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-24 Thread giske
an eternal Hell. Perhaps that is what David thought. Izzy Sherrie, I believe/KNOW that your child is SO wonderfully with Jesus!!! Oh that JOY!!!Izzy Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hi David, Below is the entire sentence Bill sent. You

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread ShieldsFamily
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RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread ShieldsFamily
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Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread LaurHamm
My friend lost a child and it was a horrible thing to get over.  She now says that she thinks of it as her child is not in her past but is in her future!  Laura

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread ShieldsFamily
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RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread ShieldsFamily
OTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hi David, Below is the entire sentence Bill sent. Your reply to this appalls me. You say you think you can think of worse losses. I can't. I've lost a child. You say you are getting a little nervous when you hear such superlatives being throw

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread ShieldsFamily
available. http://www.giantcompany.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   No, I am not referring to you as a blithering idiot.  That description i

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread Jonathan Hughes
to him the same thing his successors did. We will misunderstand him, then distort his views beyond recognition.   - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:04 AM Subj

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread Wm. Taylor
will misunderstand him, then distort his views beyond recognition.   - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:04 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism > Bill wrote:> > I believe

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread giske
: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:39 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism > Hi David, > Below is the entire sentence Bill sent. > Your reply to this appalls me. > You say you think you can think of worse losses. I can't.

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread Wm. Taylor
2, 2004 5:39 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism > Hi David, > Below is the entire sentence Bill sent. > Your reply to this appalls me. > You say you think you can think of worse losses. I can't. I've lost a child. > You say you are getting a little nervous when you

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread giske
Hi David, Below is the entire sentence Bill sent. Your reply to this appalls me. You say you think you can think of worse losses. I can’t. I’ve lost a child. You say you are getting a little nervous when you hear such superlatives being thrown around. You say such usually indicates excessive emo

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread Wm. Taylor
sage - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:04 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism > Bill wrote: > > I believe this passage does mean that all receive > > the gift of life and that this gift is a

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread David Miller
Bill wrote: > I believe this passage does mean that all receive > the gift of life and that this gift is automatically > afforded to us all whether or not we put our trust > and faith in Christ. Wow! Bill, you sure do know how to shock me. I'm listening, but I'm on the edge of my seat! This

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-22 Thread Wm. Taylor
n the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."            - Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:01 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Cal

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
which is the second death."            - Original Message - From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:01 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism > Jonathan wrote:> > The passage makes no sense if &

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread ttxpress
4/21, Judy: >Actually progressive sanctification should be considered normal Christian living.      why?     G ~ P 235

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread David Miller
Jonathan wrote: > The passage makes no sense if 'many' is not 'all' > which is why some translations use 'all' instead > of 'many'. Please give us your exegesis on this > passage on how the many when referring to Adam is > all of us, and how the many when referring to Christ > is just some of

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread LaurHamm
Thanks to everyone who has commented on the many and all translation.  I find the posts interesting and informative.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Dave
Judy Taylor wrote: From: Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Judy Taylor wrote: a) A covenant by nature requires the death of both parties. DAVEH:  I'm lost on this one, Judy.  Would you be so kind as to explain why you believe such, please?   jt: I may not have expres

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread David Miller
Jonathan wrote: > Hope you don't mind me answering your questions as well. Of course not. Welcome to the party! :-) Jonathan wrote: > 1) I do not hold to Calvin's concept of Limit Atonement. I figured that out by now. :-) Jonathan wrote: > 2) I do not believe in universalism, that > all

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Dave
Hughes Jonathan wrote: Another verse you will want to consider is 1 Corinthians 15:22: (KJV) 22   For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Here the King James Version uses the word 'all' and the concept of from death to life.  Would we now say that in A

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
TTers, I thought I might submit this work for your consideration. It takes into view several of the topics of today's discussion: Predestination, Limited Atonement, The One and The Many. Please enjoy. Bill Taylor Re-Thinking Calvin's Horrible Decree (c) 1998 W. Thomas Taylor  John Calvin und

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Jonathan: I was not placing my experience above scripture.  I was saying that You are wrong, wrong, wrong!  Many does not mean all.  Many does not even mean a majority.  Many does not mean

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Jonathan Hughes
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Hi Jonathan, Terry, and all,   In the NT when polloi (many) is used in reference to the saving work of Jesus Christ (see Mrk 10.45; 14.24; Rom 5.19; Heb 9.28), the Semitic inclusive sense is to be understood, i.e. Jesus died for all (cf

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Jonathan Hughes
.  Calvin did not teach a limited atonement; it was formulated after his death.  My apologies.   Jonathan   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hughes Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Hi

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Kevin Deegan
mensely. Aren't you the eat-the-meat-and-spit-out-the-bones guy. Lighten up. - Original Message - From: Kevin Deegan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Why do you like such a Filthy mouth like Bono?"Wm. Taylor" &l

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Jonathan Hughes
experience of who you think should be made right with God.   Jonathan   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Jonathan: I was not placing my experience

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
esday, April 21, 2004 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Why do you like such a Filthy mouth like Bono?"Wm. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Peace, brother. - Original Message - From: Kevin Deegan To: [EMAI

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Kevin Deegan
Why do you like such a Filthy mouth like Bono?"Wm. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Peace, brother. - Original Message - From: Kevin Deegan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism OOH Now I understand.

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
Peace, brother. - Original Message - From: Kevin Deegan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism OOH Now I understand. HN "The Many" It was so unclear till now. Poor ol Holy Sp

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Kevin Deegan
verse. In other words, Judy (in speaking of omissions), it's not just those precious babes who need to be careful which translation they trust. We all do.     Bill   - Original Message ----- From: Hughes Jonathan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:13 PM Subject: R

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Jonathan Hughes
n Christ" will be made alive. Maybe we need to do a study on being "in Christ" involves, that is, what it is and what it isn't.   judyt   Jonathan    -----Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent:

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
an    -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism I don'y care if we are talking about pears and cumquats.  All are not right with God.  Look around you.  You will see. Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
From: Hughes Jonathan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:13 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hi Terry,   The 'many' when referring to Adam is definitely all.  Therefore, the 'many' when referring to Christ must also be

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Kevin Deegan
FYI The known texts fall in to one of two groups, the Majority or AlexandrianThe "Majority text" is a statistical construct of the plurality of extant Greek manuscripts. The Majority of which are of the Authorized version type text   Hughes Jonathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Note that the New L

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Kevin Deegan
The object is Jesus Christ. But it is He who gave His commands & doctrine in the Holy Scriptures. Jesus is the Object The Scriptures are the instruction book!"Wm. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The doctrine doesn't have to hold me, Judy. The object of my faith is Jesus Christ. He is the on

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy, maybe you should shop off your right hand. - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 3:02 PM Subject: [TruthTalk] Calvinism He won't be holding us in that day unless we have been obedient and ser

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
uses the word 'all' and the concept of from death to life.  Would we now say that in Adam all died but only a few will be made alive in Christ?   Jonathan    -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry CliftonSent: Wednesday, April

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hey Judy: I checked three versions and that wording was not in any of them.  I see a giant gap between "MAN

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
The doctrine doesn't have to hold me, Judy. The object of my faith is Jesus Christ. He is the one who will hold us both in that day. After all, it is not faith which saves us, but he in whom we have faith.   Bill     - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
No wonder the first Adam gets more credit - this is where most professing Christians live and it is very evident on TT where DavidM was ridiculed and all but stoned for daring to speak of Sanctification which was then termed "Christian Perfection" in the subject line.   Judy, just a point of

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
For further information on the NLT see the following link (a rather interesting article which is quote critical):   http://www.bible-researcher.com/nlt.html   At first it was to be a correction on the old Living Bible.  They then chose to write a full translation (not a paraphrase).   Jonath

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
Judy, I still don't get it. Whose words are these? "The Lord knows those who are his and let everyone who names the name of the Lord claim by faith in their doctrine that the atonement covers their iniquity?"  (see 2 Timothy 2:9). - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Committe of Baptists?  Sigh.  Please see below.  It was done by far more than a Baptist Committe.   The NLT Translation Committee The Tyndale House website assures the reader that "all of the Bible scholars and stylists involved in this work are evangelicals who accept the Bible as the inspi

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Hi Terry,   The 'many' when referring to Adam is definitely all.  Therefore, the 'many' when referring to Christ must also be all.  Otherwise we are playing with apples and oranges.  I am sure you would disagree if I said that many (but not all, just some) became sinners through Adam.  The

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Hey Judy: I checked three versions and that wording was not in any of them.  I see a giant gap between "MANY" and "ALL".  One word change changes the whole message. Thanks for telling me where he got his info, 'Cause I knew it wasn't in my Bibles. Terry  Judy Taylor wrote: Terry

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
27;s sentence. Jonathan Hughes Supervisor of Application Support Kingsway Financial 905-629-7888 x. 2471 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
Hey Judy, what have I missed? From where does this quote originate: "The Lord knows those who are his and let everyone who names the name of the Lord claim by faith in their doctrine that the atonement covers their iniquity?"  (see 2 Timothy 2:9).   Bill - Original Message - Fr

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Note that the New Living translation is just that, a translation, not a paraphrase.  Do not confuse this with the Living Bible which was a paraphrase.  I have listed a bunch of translations below:     The KJV (far from a "majority text" in our day and age) is as follows:   12 

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Chris Barr
\o/ !HALALU Yah! \o/ Greetings Jonathan et al in the Matchless Name of YahShua !   - Original Message - From: Hughes Jonathan Sent: 04/21/2004 12:49 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism This is not my sentence.  This is a direct quote from Romans.  This is Paul's sen

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
Hi Terry,   This is not my sentence.  This is a direct quote from Romans.  This is Paul's sentence. Jonathan Hughes Supervisor of Application Support Kingsway Financial 905-629-7888 x. 2471 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terr

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Terry Clifton
Jonathan Hughes wrote:   Yes, Adam’s one sin brought condemnation upon everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness makes all people right in God’s sight and gives them life. You are making no sense to me whatsoever. All people are not right in God's sight.  Most of

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Hughes Jonathan
g misrepresented! I wish I could write more but I really must get back to work. Peace and joy, Jonathan Hughes -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Miller Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthT

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism, NOT!

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
but everything that is included in the first Adam is taken up and made righteous in the Second. Bill - Original Message - From: Jonathan Hughes To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:34 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hi Judy,

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: > No person from the first to the last is excluded > from that which is accomplished in the second Adam, > Jesus. Some have referred to this as a "double movement": > God toward man and man toward God. Both take place > in the God/Man. I don't think I have much of a problem with t

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Wm. Taylor
Two thumbs up! - Original Message - From: Jonathan Hughes To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:34 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism Hi Judy,   Please consider the following quotes:   When Adam sinned, sin entered

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Jonathan Hughes
Hi Judy,   Please consider the following quotes:   When Adam sinned, sin entered the entire human race.  Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.  Yes, people sinned even before the law was given.  And though there was no law to break, since it had not

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Lance Muir
On Izzy's question re: good books, can you list your favorites over the last couple of years? Who and what do you read? Blessings, Lance  - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 21, 2004 07:02 Subject: [TruthTalk] Calvinism  

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-21 Thread Lance Muir
No person from the first to the last is excluded from that which is accomplished in the second Adam, Jesus. Some have referred to this as a "double movement" : God toward man and man toward God.Both take place in the God/Man.You two (DM & JT) perhaps along with others on TT are saying: This

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread ttxpress
  On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 18:31:13 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:I believe that Jesus .. reveal[s] ..the nature of God concerning how he administers forgiveness.   But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.." [JC re

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: > God's forgiveness ... is unconditional I agree with the idea that God could forgive unconditionally if he wanted to. In other words, God has the power and ability to forgive unconditionally. The real question is whether or not He does. I do not think he does. I believe that Jesu

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread LaurHamm
In a message dated 4/20/2004 8:35:43 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry,   Why would something that only God can give (forgiveness) be dependent on something humans can only give (repentance)?  Why make God dependent and restricted by humanki

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread ShieldsFamily
Terry, You’re SO right on! J Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry,   Why would something that

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Dave
Judy Taylor wrote: a) A covenant by nature requires the death of both parties. DAVEH:  I'm lost on this one, Judy.  Would you be so kind as to explain why you believe such, please? -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~ If you

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Jonathan Hughes wrote: Hi Terry,   Why would something that only God can give (forgiveness) be dependent on something humans can only give (repentance)?  Why make God dependent and restricted by humankind?  God is overly capable of forgiving without repentance.  If we say oth

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Jonathan Hughes
Terry Clifton Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism   Lance Muir wrote: God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness & love through the Incarnate, obedient Isra

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Terry Clifton
Lance Muir wrote: God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness & love through the Incarnate, obedient Israelite Jesus is unconditional and inclusiveness (not exclusive).These (F&L) preceed repentance. -

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
God's covenant, through Abraham (with all of HK) is indeed unilateral (not bilateral). God's forgiveness & love through the Incarnate, obedient Israelite Jesus is unconditional and inclusiveness (not exclusive).These (F&L) preceed repentance. Though I have several times found myself consigne

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-20 Thread Lance Muir
9, 2004 15:07 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism David Miller wrote: Lance wrote: ... I appreciate Calvin. He is, I believe, one of Christianity's important men of God. Have you read him? Do you "know" the content of his work? If you do please substantiate your apparent

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-19 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Lance wrote: ... I appreciate Calvin. He is, I believe, one of Christianity's important men of God. Have you read him? Do you "know" the content of his work? If you do please substantiate your apparent dislike of him/his work. If you don't then please refrai

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism IS NOT CHRISTIAN

2004-04-19 Thread ELSMANLAW
In a message dated 4/19/2004 12:40:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Under Calvinism, man has no power to do what is right or to do what is wrong.  Under Calvinism, man is what God has made him.  It is a form of fatalism that has no place in the life of a believer who would s

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-19 Thread Lance Muir
David: (Genuinely) Thanks for the response on Judy's & your behalf. Though a rather gross charicature of JC it is yet a widely held understanding of his views. No, I wouldn't wish to engage in a protracted discussion at this time. I await replies on earlier matters from you. Thereafter, perhaps. Bl

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism

2004-04-19 Thread ttxpress
  On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:40:27 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:>I meant to give you some actual quotes that bother me, >but the phone is ringing ...     who's on the line, Izzy's cat?     G ~ P 235

RE: [TruthTalk] Calvinism and Protestantism

2004-01-27 Thread David Miller
DAVEH wrote: > Wow!!! So whether or not (as Kevin is questioning) Jeff > understood the pastor's reply correctly, there are actually > Christians who believe God created people specifically > to burn in hell to glorify Him. (Have I got that right, > DavidM?) Yes, that is correct. The Calvi

Re: [TruthTalk] Calvinism and Protestantism

2004-01-26 Thread Dave
David Miller wrote: > DAVEH wrote: > > I may be misunderstanding you, Dean.Are you saying > > God created mortal beings specifically for the purpose > > of being burned in hell to glorify Himself??? That > > to me seems to portray him as a dictatorial tyrant, > > and I would find it hard to