We did that already, here; RECUSA Reformed?. I remember that it was difficult to come to a consensus on exactly how reformed a denomination must be, and I started this thread, What is Reformed?, and nobody stepped forward with the list of necessities. My concern was that this forum, to my understanding, wasn't for the criticism of denominations. There are many "reformed" groups I would not participate in, personally. However, I wouldn't air out my differences in this forum. That's why I suggested it be taken elsewhere.
There are many "reformed" groups I would not participate in, personally. However, I wouldn't air out my differences in this forum. That's why I suggested it be taken elsewhere.
<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/yep.gif" alt="" /> I implied the same thing. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> So, perhaps what might be considered is PMing or emailing James directly and share with him the positive aspects of the REC which are consistent with Reformed Theology so that he will know that not every church within the denomination is to be avoided. From my own experience, the PCA churches which I have been too are no better than most Arminian churches, yet I realize that to summarily dismiss the entire PCA denomination would be wrong if not just plain silly.
So, let this post end the discussion re: the REC as it is definitely
Pilgrim said: From my own experience, the PCA churches which I have been too are no better than most Arminian churches, yet I realize that to summarily dismiss the entire PCA denomination would be wrong if not just plain silly.
Go to a Presbytery meeting. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />
We were discussing TULIP in my youth Sunday School today. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bigglasses.gif" alt="" />
Romans 8:29 (in Arminian): For whom He foreknew, He also [foreknew] to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.