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#38498 Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:39 PM
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Here it is . . . the logical conclusion to arminianism.

"For God so loved Himself?" Is God a Narcissist?

Then read "A Response to Ben Witherington" by John Piper. Don't miss the "Biblical textual foundation" link in this short article.


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Jud 1:3 . . . contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

Machaira #38499 Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:49 PM
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From what I can see, it seems that Ben is the one who just doesn't seem to get it. As Piper has said, "that is not narcissist that is loving."

Is it narcissist for God to bring glory to himself?

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I think all big Ben truly demonstrates in his blog post is how narcissistic man can be. To think that this man, and those who follow him, are offended at the thought that God's own glory is the center of His attention, and not man, is the epitome of narcissism.


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Jud 1:3 . . . contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

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Narcissism is inordinate, pathological, fascination with one's-self.

If we take as our premise that God is the Sovereign, perfect Creator, then his self-love is hardly inordinate or pathological.


Grace is not common.

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