Re: [TruthTalk]

[Taylor]

Dean writes: Bill for some reason I think you know what I am saying to be the truth . . .   Dean, with all respect, you are not in a position to make such a determination, as you have not examined the argument from my perspective. Yours is a different paradigm altogether, one which functions from within the Calvinist-v-Arminian tradition. The thing you do not realize is that your position is only relevant from within that debate. Arminianism is a notable response to Calvinism, yes; but, at its core, it operates on the same set of assumptions, merely playing the role of antagonist. But what if the assumptions of Calvinism are wrong? What if they are off base? What if they do a disservice to the God of Scripture? Quite frankly, you will never know it, because yours are the same presuppositions as those of Calvinism -- unless, that is, you open yourself to a new set of presuppositions. I have been fortunate to examine those tired assumptions and, with the help of some wonderful teachers, have found them wholly inadequate to address the "who" of Jesus Christ. Hence, as I told you before, I am uninterested in this debate, 'cause I've already been there, my friend, and done that.   Bill