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You know, I was pinged to the thread - I bump it as an interesting read and note MY theological basis in the process, thinking I could demonstrate to some oaf in the process (read you) that a Free Methodist could approach it with interest, yet I get bashed in a very Un Christianlike manner -

Frankly, Rev, if your belief system is not true, warning you so is the most Christian thing a person can do.

But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. -- Ezekiel 33:6

If you spent a few moments reading up on Wesley (between rabid posts) youd understand quickly even he found them a bit to fervent for his likes, yet aspects intrigued him... I would like to think Calvins, Arminian Wesleyans and Catholics are all Christians despite thier theological differences, and as such came to the thread with interest.

This is what a lot of people would like to think.
But if it ain't true, it ain't true.

That minority of Arminians and Roman Catholics who are Saved and are Christians, are Christians despite their Arminianism and Catholicism. These belief systems do not aid the progress of the Gospel; they subvert it. These belief systems do not assist a man in attaining salvation; they hinder him.

Why, then, would you want anyone to believe these theological systems?

Frankly, Rev, if your belief system is not true, warning you so is the most Christian thing a person can do.

I rejoice your passion in faith runs so high, I suggest though it instead be placed in Jesus. Your self righteousness merely proves to everyone here you are a wilfull soul, and that (my brother in Christ) is no Christian attitude despite your amirable intent to open the eyes of others. I worry someone new in faith may find your demeanor repugnant, and that would not be effective in winning souls for Christ. With prayer and Christs grace, you will mature in this aspect .

That minority of Arminians and Roman Catholics who are Saved and are Christians, are Christians despite their Arminianism and Catholicism. These belief systems do not aid the progress of the Gospel; they subvert it. These belief systems do not assist a man in attaining salvation; they hinder him.

Are you making the assertion that the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is THE body catholic? - I respectfully disagree. RNmomof7 - what are your thoughts, do you feel the same? and is this tenor typical of Presbyterians or just the 1611 Orthodoxy crowd?