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No. The classic biblical model is found in Acts 8:12. SHURF is an acronym from the parable of the sower (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8) -> See, Hear, Understand, Repent, and be Forgiven.

“Let people see you practicing what you seek to persuade them about.” - Richard Baxter

I’m a Jewish monotheist / primitive Christian. My theology is undeveloped in post-biblical times. The theology of Catholics and Protestants is developed in post-biblical times. (See the Councils of Nicaea, Constantinople and Chalcedon for their developed theology.) I’ll just mention in passing...

Test the spirits, said John. “The spirit looks good. I’ve seen her doing a lot of good things for others. Who cares what her theology is?” Hold up a minute. I’ve seen her. I know about her. She practices “white magic”. For those who may not know what “white magic” is -> White Magic Spells...

Back to @Pancho Frijoles. I’m not buying into it. People often look good on the outside and are rotten on the inside (Matthew 23:27-28). I worked with a Mormon who argued that Mormonism is true and that I could prove it myself. Great. What is it that I needed to do to prove it? Simple: Read...

I don’t view them that way. Maybe that’s why many say that theology doesn’t matter.

Having a supernatural experience isn’t reliable evidence of having experienced the one true God. Even the demons know and play on that.

For those who think that theology doesn’t matter, see the official statement of faith for Christianity Board. For those who think theology doesn’t matter, see how members of the forum treat one another when the theologies don’t match.

Many members have chosen not to speak with me because of my theology. That’s impact. Would you say that in regard to the Messiah’s own theology?

I’m not a Calvinist but I agree with the sentiment he expressed in the quote.

I’m not a liberal and, if the survey data is accurate, some people do.