"And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him." Luke 23:8-10
If I chose not to answer it certainly would not be a 'guilty silence' James. Was Christ guilty when he kept his silence before Herod? There are times to talk and times to keep quiet. Silence does not demonstrate guilt. Sorry to make a point about that, but I think it needs making.
Nevertheless you are keen for me to respond and I am quite happy, and able to do so, given time. I will come back to this in due course. Which point would you like me to start at then? Point VI? Or Point II?
The reason I quoted points I to V is because they are very relevant too. Look at point V - the law is equally binding on believers and unbelievers it says. Well, here's your first reply - No it isn't. See 1 Timothy 1:9 as I expounded it in response to Pilgrim in the 'Antinomian' thread. The law is NOT made for a righteous man.
I am aware of much of the history of the WCF. I refer to the scripture proofs which have been added in modern printings as backing for the points. These have been added by those who consider themselves to understand the WCF well, so should represent scriptures which they feel validate the points made. Go read those scriptures.
Can you really provide no examples of where you think I differ from these points though James? I made my request in my previous post because it would help me to have an idea of what you have grasped and what you haven't. Then I know what to concentrate on.
Certainly James, my desire is to bring light to the matter, not heat. The heat you refer to arises because of the strong objections that some have to the truth. I trust that you have ears open to the word and a teachable heart James?
