The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Demons and fallen angels

I know that nobody has openly said I'm a heretic, I was just re-enforcing that I'm NOT heretical. As mentioned in the previous posts, there are much more worthwhile discussions concerning the faith, however, being this is a discussion board, I discuss some of the less than black and white things. Again, I appreciate your feedback, I read Robin's links and the newsgroup "Who are the Sons of God" but I'm still not convinced.

Something I discovered, like the doctrine of election or other doctrines, when a person is convinced of something it is next to impossible to unconvince them by simple reasoning. It takes the power of the Spirit of God to make that change. I wouldn't have it any other way, none of us want to be blown about by every wind of doctrine. It is this conviction which the martyrs were unwilling to compromise even to the death, might we all be as convinced.

Have you ever read "Progress of Doctrine" by Bernard? I believe that doctrine is always in a state of flux. Not the cardinal doctrines necessary for salvation, but that we see deeper into the mystery of the gospel and the truth of God than have generations past. I'm so greatful for the reformers and puritans, but they simply blazed a deeper trail for us to continue on. I'm aware that there are times we must return to the old paths due to stepping off course. The majority of the church today has gotten way off path.

At this point, I'm convinced (in my mind) about the origin of demons, for me, it is the only thing that makes any sense. Saying it refers to the line of Seth is too big a stretch, more so than that fallen angels taking wives. These are those angels who left their first estate, they chose to leave heaven. Just because they did not marry when in heaven, doesn't mean they wouldn't marry if they chose to leave heaven.

Although I disagree with 99% of what Tom Brown says, I believe he was on target with the issue of demons.

An ending thought, think about it, can you step back and think like an Arminian after understanding the truth about the sovereignty of God and election? Of course not, that is how I feel about this issue.

I did conceed one time on the issue of baptism on this discussion board, and I regret it. I still believe in believers baptism and that can't be changed other than by the power of God. Does it make the peudo baptist view less a brother to a credal baptist? no, but for me there is no argument posed that could convince me to think otherwise. This is also something that should concern us, we can be as much convinced in our error as in the truth. Many times those who spoke the truth in the past were the lone voices.

We all are coming to a fuller knowledge of Jesus Christ. The more we know Him the more we are like Him. I like Paul only desire to know Him and the power of His resurrection. Some times we are taken into areas that are grey in order to understand His work better.