Physical Kingdom Problems

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    @Wolfgang said:
    Some folks are simply unable to have a proper conversation or discussion ... they live in their own world and act in their own world. Even though they engage with others not in their world, any discourse is totally one-sided and fruitless.

    The same result as if I just wrote posts and answered others' posts in German ... not really caring whether others even spoke German and could understand what I write. Eh, it wouldn't be my fault that many of you do't speak German ! What's wrong with you and how come you do't speak German? Don't say I would have a problem, because I don't, since I do speak German .... :wink::wink:

    Sometimes the way we want people to answer is not the best way to answer. We should always give them credit for answering in the way they think best.

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    @reformed said:

    That is your opinion and we have requested otherwise. If you are always just going to say go look for yourself, this probably isn't a good community for you.

    It is more important for you to know what the Reformed Creeds say. It will straighten out many kinks in your world view.

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    edited October 2018

    @Dave_L said:

    It is more important for you to know what the Reformed Creeds say. It will straighten out many kinks in your world view.

    This is your main problem. You assume that I DON'T know what they say. And by the way, creeds are subject to error. They are not Scripture.

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    @reformed said:

    This is your main problem. You assume that I DON'T know what they say. And by the way, creeds are subject to error. They are not Scripture.

    If you know what they say, we would't be having this discussion.

  • @Dave_L said:
    Sometimes the way we want people to answer is not the best way to answer. We should always give them credit for answering in the way they think best.

    So you think that a question about fruit would best be answered by explanations about bicycles ... and for such you should be given credit?

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    @Wolfgang said:

    So you think that a question about fruit would best be answered by explanations about bicycles ... and for such you should be given credit?

    Of course not. But what is better, hearing it straight from the horses mouth? Or from someone acting like a horse?

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    @reformed said:

    @Dave_L said:

    How about the three forms of unity for starters.
    I said name one
    Any Reformed folk know about these.

    There's nothing to unpack, he doesn't know what he is talking about.

    The Smoking Gun! Is this what Dave was talking about? CM See pdf below:

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    @C_M_ said:

    @Dave_L said:

    The Smoking Gun! Is this what Dave was talking about? CM See pdf below:

    That's one of the things Dave is talking about. But when I asked him for one creed he said three forms of unity which is not even a creed but a reference to three separate creeds. Then he said I didn't know that and had to Google it, which I didn't, as if that is even relevant.

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    @reformed said:

    That's one of the things Dave is talking about. But when I asked him for one creed he said three forms of unity which is not even a creed but a reference to three separate creeds. Then he said I didn't know that and had to Google it, which I didn't, as if that is even relevant.

    Thanks CM for posting these. They straighten out many popular false beliefs today.

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    @Dave_L said:

    Thanks CM for posting these. They straighten out many popular false beliefs today.

    It's like talking to a brick....

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    @reformed said:

    It's like talking to a brick....

    You should familiarize yourself with these creeds. Especially consider their Amillennial stance.

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    @Dave_L said:

    You should familiarize yourself with these creeds. Especially consider their Amillennial stance.

    I have and I don't find them plausible. Just like I don't find Infant Baptism as a replacement for circumcision plausible.

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    @reformed said:

    I have and I don't find them plausible. Just like I don't find Infant Baptism as a replacement for circumcision plausible.

    Then you're not Reformed?

  • reading along here .... some posts display a position that is rather "deformed" than "reformed" :blush:

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    @Wolfgang said:
    reading along here .... some posts display a position that is rather "deformed" than "reformed" :blush:

    If it isn't fully Reformed, it is deformed.

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    @Dave_L said:

    Then you're not Reformed?

    Again, those aren't the definition of Reformed Theology. You, again, show that you do not know or understand terms.

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    @reformed said:

    Again, those aren't the definition of Reformed Theology. You, again, show that you do not know or understand terms.

    These are the creeds of the Reformed Churches.

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    edited October 2018

    @Dave_L said:

    These are the creeds of the Reformed Churches.

    Again, you are combining terms. And technically those are not creeds they are confessions. And they do not represent all of the Reformed Churches. Example the London Confession represents a large group of Reformed Baptists and replaces infant baptism with credo baptism.

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    @reformed said:

    Again, you are combining terms. And technically those are not creeds they are confessions.

    Confessions then

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    @Dave_L said:

    Confessions then

    Which are also not equivalent to Scripture. And here is what reformed theology means:

    https://www.gotquestions.org/reformed-theology.html

    Notice what is not discussed, baptism, end times theology, etc.

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    @reformed said:

    Which are also not equivalent to Scripture. And here is what reformed theology means:

    https://www.gotquestions.org/reformed-theology.html

    Notice what is not discussed, baptism, end times theology, etc.

    Hint, Got Questions is Jerry Falwell's Dispensationalist anti Reformed Arminian clones. OK for history, not for biblical truth.

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    What are we discussing?

    1. How many forms or levels of Reformed Theology are there?
    2. What are some of the key points or pillars of Reformed Theology?

    If not here, send it to me in a PM. Thanks. CM

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    @Dave_L said:

    Hint, Got Questions is Jerry Falwell's Dispensationalist anti Reformed Arminian clones. OK for history, not for biblical truth.

    https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/what_is_reformed_theology/

    Here is the leading organization in Reformed Theology and notice what they cover in "What is Reformed Theology?" and what they do not cover. It's the same as the other site! Good grief.

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    @Dave_L said:
    The Reformed Creeds teach that...

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    The Reformed creeds/Confession do not provide for any explanation, commentary. or exegesis on Romans 11:28.

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    Let's Settle It!

    The passage is about the salvation of the human race. Does it really matter how the Reformed Creeds/Confession view this text (Rom. 11:28) The key word in verse 28 is "election". Who are they?

    The unbelieving Jews, like unbelieving Gentiles, are enemies of God because they have rejected the gospel. However, the Lord made specific promises to the Israelite forefathers. Israel as a nation was chosen to teach the world God's will and way. They failed, but the Lord is still able to keep His covenant promises with Abraham and with the Old Testament
    prophets. Those Jews who accept Christ by faith (the elect) are part of spiritual Israel. Because spiritual Israel, all who believe in Christ, will be saved, God's promises will be fulfilled. Thus "the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable" (Rom. 11:29, RSV). This should satisfy all when it comes to this text. CM

  • @Dave_L said:

    If it isn't fully Reformed, it is deformed.

    looks more like "if it isn't fully Dave_L, it is - according to you - deformed" ...

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    @Wolfgang said:

    looks more like "if it isn't fully Dave_L, it is - according to you - deformed" ...

    Possibly in some matters.

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    @C_M_ said:

    Let's Settle It!

    The passage is about the salvation of the human race. Does it really matter how the Reformed Creeds/Confession view this text (Rom. 11:28) The key word in verse 28 is "election". Who are they?

    The unbelieving Jews, like unbelieving Gentiles, are enemies of God because they have rejected the gospel. However, the Lord made specific promises to the Israelite forefathers. Israel as a nation was chosen to teach the world God's will and way. They failed, but the Lord is still able to keep His covenant promises with Abraham and with the Old Testament
    prophets. Those Jews who accept Christ by faith (the elect) are part of spiritual Israel. Because spiritual Israel, all who believe in Christ, will be saved, God's promises will be fulfilled. Thus "the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable" (Rom. 11:29, RSV). This should satisfy all when it comes to this text. CM

    But all the promises are yes in Christ, not the Talmud.

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    @Mitchell said:

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    The Reformed creeds/Confession do not provide for any explanation, commentary. or exegesis on Romans 11:28.

    They teach the church is Israel. So they reach it indirectly.

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    @reformed said:

    https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/what_is_reformed_theology/

    Here is the leading organization in Reformed Theology and notice what they cover in "What is Reformed Theology?" and what they do not cover. It's the same as the other site! Good grief.

    But none of the confessions are Dispensational and solidly refute it in their Amillennialism. You are not Reformed unless you are Amillennial or Postmillennial.

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