[connectthedots]

Didn't say I agree with everything chuck Smith preaches or writes. He's human, but for the most part, he is a very solid Bible teacher. Not every message works or properly applies scripture. the problem with Hendryk's is that he tends to pick out something and make it sound like everything a non-Hyper-Clavinist writes is heresy. That's just not the case.

It would not surprise me if I learned that Chuck Smith has some trusted individuals who told him that this particular analogy was not a good one.

[Gamecock]

It would not surprise me if I learned that Chuck Smith has some trusted individuals who told him that this particular analogy was not a good one.

I should hope so. Preachers are human and are prone to making mistakes and sinning, just like the rest of us. But, every preacher I have ever known who makes such a mistake will correct it if he's been rebuked. Even Joel Osteen withdrew his heratical statement on Salvation. Onced he repented, IMHO, using his statement against him is out of bounds. Likewise, I have asked for some of my own posts to be withdrawn if someone (Arminian, Calvinist, Romanist or Pagan) on this board has pointed out to me that it is blatantly wrong.

The statement in question is still on Smith's web site, which indicates to me he stands by the analogy. That makes it fair game.

[Alex Murphy]

the problem with Hendryk's is that he tends to pick out something and make it sound like everything a non-Hyper-Clavinist writes is heresy. That's just not the case.

Everyone knows about your hang-ups with your former denomination, but why drag the Hyper-Clavinists into the discussion?