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Yup, totally serious. If you have issues with what he said, maybe you can kindly discuss them.Was that sarcasm..... Humor?
You sure could not be serious.
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Yup, totally serious. If you have issues with what he said, maybe you can kindly discuss them.Was that sarcasm..... Humor?
You sure could not be serious.
Yup, totally serious. If you have issues with what he said, maybe you can kindly discuss them.
An encounter through reading His word, right? Because Satan is a master of deception and "experiential religion" is his most powerful weapon in his Luciferian arsenal.
You may not know this, but Luther and Loyola were contemporary Catholics, both seeking desperately to be accepted of God by some sign from above. Eventually, Luther's faith fell completely upon the promises of Scripture, while Loyola finally got his "signs from above" (which were actually from Satan). His "Spiritual Exercises of Loyola" were just washed down versions of the same old ancient occult worship, yet not only has it permeated Catholicism, but has infected Protestantism with things like "the Alpha Course", the "Ecumenical Movement", "Toronto Blessing", and all things charasmatic, while faith in Biblical truth and promises is marginalized.
You did? All I saw was an emoji.I have no issue. I answered his questions.
I didn't think much of the Alpha Course. The point is that we have the completed Scriptures already, so we don't need more revelations or mystical experiences.I was with you on "The Alpha Course," which promotes so-called Christian mysticism, but you lost me when you tossed in "all things charismatic." I see these two belief systems as stemming from different sources. I believe very strongly that Christian mysticism is based on a mixture of pantheistic pagan beliefs and Christian beliefs. However, the Charismatic Movement is based on Bible verses having to do with the gifts of the Spirit.
Which means you commented without reading.You did? All I saw was an emoji.
I agree. From what I read years ago, some churches were using it.I didn't think much of the Alpha Course. The point is that we have the completed Scriptures already, so we don't need more revelations or mystical experiences.
No, actually, I never saw it. The forum seems to be messing up.Which means you commented without reading.
A lot of churches used it, but whether it helped them enhance their doctrinal distinctiveness and witness, or instead diluted it, is another matter.I agree. From what I read years ago, some churches were using it.
I agree! It didn't help them at all!A lot of churches used it, but whether it helped them enhance their doctrinal distinctiveness and witness, or instead diluted it, is another matter.
Sorry if I was sounding short with you. I was feeling frustrated with someone else, not you!A lot of churches used it, but whether it helped them enhance their doctrinal distinctiveness and witness, or instead diluted it, is another matter.
No, actually, I never saw it. The forum seems to be messing up.
Edit: I went back and looked at your posts. You tucked your answers in with his questions, so I missed them. SORRY!!!!!
I didn't notice...Sorry if I was sounding short with you. I was feeling frustrated with someone else, not you!
The purpose of the Alpha Course -- to the best of my knowledge -- was to be introductory, elementary and very shallow, with a Charismatic slant, using the NIV of all versions.A lot of churches used it, but whether it helped them enhance their doctrinal distinctiveness and witness, or instead diluted it, is another matter.
There is a potential danger concerning spiritual experience. But there is also a lot of unfounded fears. We do have the bible as a guide into the truth...but also the fruit. Those who can't discern the fruit are going to be swallowing lies whether they have deeper experiences or not.An encounter through reading His word, right? Because Satan is a master of deception and "experiential religion" is his most powerful weapon in his Luciferian arsenal.
You may not know this, but Luther and Loyola were contemporary Catholics, both seeking desperately to be accepted of God by some sign from above. Eventually, Luther's faith fell completely upon the promises of Scripture, while Loyola finally got his "signs from above" (which were actually from Satan). His "Spiritual Exercises of Loyola" were just washed down versions of the same old ancient occult worship, yet not only has it permeated Catholicism, but has infected Protestantism with things like "the Alpha Course", the "Ecumenical Movement", "Toronto Blessing", and all things charasmatic, while faith in Biblical truth and promises is marginalized.
Oh yes, now I remember...The purpose of the Alpha Course -- to the best of my knowledge -- was to be introductory, elementary and very shallow, with a Charismatic slant, using the NIV of all versions.
It originated in an Anglican church where Charismatism had taken hold, and this church was the center of *holy laughter* in England.
I'm new to this sight and a first timer and have never heard of calvinism till recently.Here are some questions i have
I am not a Calvinist, but have studied it somewhat. Of course, any Calvinists are welcome to correct this. Total Depravity doesn't really say that we don't know good from evil, but that we are not interested in pursuing good. That everything that we do is tainted by sin. Every thought, every action. Even otherwise outwardly good acts are not good because the motivation of our heart is not to bring glory to God. Neither does it mean that we are as evil as possible. I agree with this much.#1 If we humans are totally depraved the why did god say about Adam He will be like us knowing both good and evil
I agree with CoreIssue that God not only can, but did, create us with free will. This seems to ruffle the feathers of the Calvinist because it is seen as an affront to God's Sovereignty. I do not have the same trouble reconciling the two. Man's Free Will versus God's Sovereignty.#2 Is it possible the all sovereign God could create us with freewill
#3 And it seems to me reading the bible, the Elect are jews that will not stumble or be blinded[the apostles and other followers]. In order to bring Gospel to the gentile to fulfill prophesy[and to write the new testament for us the world]
Note When I AM lifted up i will call all people
I'm new to this sight and a first timer and have never heard of calvinism till recently.Here are some questions i have
#1 If we humans are totally depraved the why did god say about Adam He will be like us knowing both good and evil
#2 Is it possible the all sovereign God could create us with freewill
#3 And it seems to me reading the bible, the Elect are jews
that will not stumble or be blinded
In order to bring Gospel to the gentile to fulfill prophesy and to write the new testament for us the world]
Note When I AM lifted up i will call all people