http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php The Highway Theology Forum The Highway - UBB.threads(tm) http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49742/Re_A_Millenialism.html#Post49742 Posted by Pilgrim:
Tom,

My initial approach would be the same as someone who makes the general and unsubstantiated remark that they don't believe the Bible is from God because it is full of errors and contradictions. The response demands a question... "Can you show me a few examples that support your view?" Doubtless, your Dispy friend is critical of the Amillennial view because has heard or read John MacArthur claim that anyone who claims to be a Calvinist will of necessity hold to Dispensationalism. It's a hermeneutical issue, without question. Of course, MacArthur is dead wrong and has been shown why on countless occasions.

Thus, you should ask your 'friend' to provide a few examples where he believes Amillennialism is inconsistent with a 6-day 24 hour creation view. Obviously, he won't be able to do this but he will most likely reveal HIS hermeneutical errors in the alleged examples and that's where you can take him by the hand and walk him along that flawed hermeneutical road into the brick (...)]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 05:02:28 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49738/Re_Framework_Theory.html#Post49738 Posted by Pilgrim:
First, it is my concerted stand that ALL views, theories, etc., which deviate from the traditional, historic and confessional doctrine of creation; 6 24-hour days, is heretical. I do not stand alone on this either.

However, to answer your question, try these sources which will doubtless serve you well:

1. The Framework Hypothesis & Genesis 1

2. Framework Hypothesis (Answers in Genesis)

3. Forum thread on the Puritan Board]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 05:57:28 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49736/Re_Psalm_100.html#Post49736 Posted by Hitch:
Psalm 100 Boy is Adorable


Sorry I couldnt get this one to ;link; but its worth the copy&paste]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 23:41:56 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49724/Re_What_We_Talk_About_When_We_.html#Post49724 Posted by Pilgrim:
What We Talk About When We Talk About God


Article by Michael Kruger May 2013

Rob Bell, What We Talk About When We Talk About God (New York: HarperOne, 2013), 240 pp., $16.00


"Detheologizing" Christianity

For those who have read Rob Bell's other books (such as Love Wins and Velvet Elvis), the tone, disposition, and content of this new book will sound all too familiar. In What We Talk About When We Talk About God, Bell continues his campaign to reshape and repackage Christianity for this postmodern generation, and to rescue it from those he thinks are holding it back (traditional Christians).

In this way, Bell positions himself as an apologist of sorts. Our world views the Christian God as irrelevant and outdated (like an Oldsmobile), and Bell's mission is to give Him an extreme makeover. Bell takes the God who seems like a grumpy, judgmental old man in a polyester suit who is pointing his finger at you while simultaneously thumping the Bible, and changes him into a hip, urban young (...)]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 13:25:33 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49717/Re_faith_in_Jesus_verse_faith_.html#Post49717 Posted by Tom:
Amen!]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 23:34:02 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49712/Re_Restoration_of_earth.html#Post49712 Posted by Hitch:
Well founded optimism;

20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 19:29:08 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49698/Re_A_Four_Point_Calvinist.html#Post49698 Posted by Tom:
Pilgrim
Wondered whether I should even chime in here seeing I really don't have anything more to add to this discussion.
However I must say that I think you have been very clear what 'analogy of faith' means. It appears that Cramner is ignorant of what the term actually means having already made up his mind on its true meaning,despite any evidence to the contrary.
It also appears he is calling Reformed Christians neo-orthodox.

Tom]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:49:41 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49694/Re_Is_man_required_to_choose_i.html#Post49694 Posted by Greg Bowman:
Amen Bob..]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:36:14 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49685/Re_Charles_Leiter_Paul_Washer_.html#Post49685 Posted by Cranmer:
Since Romans 7 comes between chapter 6 and 8 it would be hard to see how this fits with a pre-conversion testimony of Paul. That is an argument of the Arminians and the perfectionists, imo.

Frankly, the whole "Lordship salvation" think smacks of Arminianism and perfectionism. Arminianism must lower the demands of God's moral law so that it can appear more holy than it actually is. But the standard God requires is one that is impossible to meet.

That's why sanctification could never be the basis for salvation or justification. That is not to say that sanctification is optional. It isn't. Those who are in open sin should be disciplined by the church. Those who are secretly in sin will be disciplined by God if they are truly elect. And those who never repent and die in that condition reveal themselves as reprobates.

But the bottom line here is that the worst Christian is saved while the most holy Muslim, Buddhist or Catholic is lost. That's because only the cross of Christ (...)]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:07:01 CDT http://the-highway.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49678/Re_Roman_Catholicism_and_salva.html#Post49678 Posted by Cranmer:
First of all, I would agree that salvation is three fold: 1) We are saved. There is an initial decision to follow Christ and a beginning point where we become disciples of Christ and students of the whole counsel of God in all the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. 2) We are being saved. That is, salvation is also a growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sanctification is always imperfect, however. (2 Peter 3:18; Philippians 3:9-11; John 17:17). 3) We shall be saved. No one knows absolutely that they are "elect". That is, we believe we are saved and our assurance partly comes from good works. But we will not be ultimately and finally saved until we are glorified at the hour of our death. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

All that being said, the problem with Rome is that Rome confuses justification with sanctification. I take it that reason you are also confused here is that the preaching you are (...)]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:29:47 CDT