This is the second of Terry’s videos on his value of grace. You know how it goes by now, here is an extract to make you want to watch the whole thing: “I recall that it was as though I saw a break in the cloud, and saw some blue sky. I suddenly felt that God loves me freely, but it wasn’t enough to establish me, and I quickly went back to are you praying long enough, are you meditating... Read more
RT @timlings "Some last words from Greg Boyd… http://bit.ly/idm7Ce " Gee that's not fair..its been good, but u thro that out when I quit! # RT @timlings "I'm arguing that a free-will decision is impossible to foreknow. We get to create the future with our decisions."> I DISAGREE! # @timlings It has genuinely been good to chat. But, I really, really have to call it a day now. Remind me in the new year to discuss Boyd in reply to... Read more
For the next couple of days I will be sharing from Terry Virgo’s series of videos on the values he has based his ministry on. They are expressed in the format of what kind of church he is aiming to build when he works with others to plant. The third value is: ‘A church whose people are assured of the grace of God in their lives and are clear about the full New Covenant benefits of being in Christ.’ Here... Read more
@fightmastermike Did I do something wrong? If so do let me know and I will try to fix it if I can. Blessings. in reply to fightmastermike # @fightmastermike Now you got me worried? Which links? Are we talking my links page? in reply to fightmastermike # @fightmastermike Which page are you getting these from? There are some old broken links but new ones should work fine in reply to fightmastermike # @fightmastermike Ah…yes. Those are bust links. Sorry about... Read more
At least for now it is time to call time on my short series on Arminianism and Calvinism. I hope you have enjoyed reading it, as I have certainly enjoyed some of the reactions it led to. I shared this quote a few years ago, and I thought it was an apt way to end: The system of truth is not one straight line, but two. No man will ever get a right view of the gospel until he knows... Read more
@timlings my Bible tells me God knows the future AND he answers prayer. Good enough for me! in reply to timlings # @timlings God knows the future: “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him” (Matt. 6:8) Psalm 139, Isa. 46:9–10 in reply to timlings # @timlings But if he doesnt know what WE plan to do, how can he be sure he can do what he plans?! in reply to timlings # Read more
This Jesus, delivered up according to ithe definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. (Acts 2:23–24). In our discussion about Calvinism and Arminianism perhaps one of the critical verses is Acts 2:23-24. In it we see both man’s responsibility and God’s sovereignty displayed. I thought I would share a couple of quotes from others on that verse: Chrysostom: “For though it was predetermined, still they were murderers.” -Chrysostom in Philip Schaff,... Read more
@timlings Emotional response in God, I agree with, but that doesn't to my mind mean he didnt know it would happen So its more disgust really in reply to timlings # @timlings Do tell me more about how I can improve on my definition of an open arminian in reply to timlings # @phunni @johnjwilks Thanks have amended my lists slightly to reflect your comments. Where else did I get it wrong? in reply to phunni # @timlings I know... Read more
After being very gracious in his introductions, Matt O’Reilly says: First, it is quite helpful to point out the differences (or spectrum of beliefs) within the larger Calvinist and Arminian groups. There are things that Calvinists disagree on; the same is the case with Arminians as well. Different people mean different things by these labels. So, Adrian’s taxonomy, which utilizes qualifiers like hard, moderate, or soft, is very helpful in that it provides nuance to differing views within each larger position. This taxonomy also... Read more
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