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I'm no expert on logic, but I believe the statement I made was: 1)The burning of Servetus would have to have been BEFORE Calvin wrote his doctrine AND 2)Calvin would have to have repented AND 3)Calvin would have to have received his doctrine from the in-dwelling Holy Spirit.

Lets look at your logic then, point by point.

1)The burning of Servetus would have to have been BEFORE Calvin wrote his doctrine

It may be helpful for you to explain what you mean by "doctrine." Do you mean specifically the 5 points? If yes, then the formation of Calvins doctrine took place long after both Servetus and Calvin were dead. If no, then I need you to tell me what doctrine you have in mind.

2)Calvin would have to have repented

Who is to say that Calvin did not, that we just haven't heard about it?

3)Calvin would have to have received his doctrine from the in-dwelling Holy Spirit.

Calvin did receive his doctrine from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, because the Bible affirms the doctrine he taught. The spirit can not lie against the truth of scripture, thus, Calvin did receive his doctrine from the Spirit.

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All three statements would have to be true before I would agree with using Paul as a comparison to Calvin in this instance.

(Fred) As far as we know, all three points are true with regards to Calvin, thus, the comparison with Paul, particularly the one I raised in which Paul sanctions the keeping of slaves is legitimate.

Fred

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