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but where is Hobbs?

It must of been a hoot to see the Calvinist’s and Lutheran’s faces when their own congregations started to split up into their own little factions....no doubt giving the same excuses they once uttered to the Pope.

THEY could interpret the scriptures better than them. THEY have the wisdom their leaders obviously lacked. THEY have the piety their Luterhan/Calvinist leaders onced confessed.

Ironic....the cross fractures from the prideful vanities of man.

I can not reply to the church splitting then, but I was raised a Catholic and became born again at the age of 21. I had a real heart and mind changing experience. The Lord opened my understanding of the scriptures and mercifully gave me His salvation. I read and studied scripture for the next 20 years. But 8 years ago I went through a very dark time in my life, and through the biblical teachings of Calvinism on God's true sovereignty, The Lord gave me a deep understanding and trust in Him that I never had before. I will never let go of that peaceful assurance for the rest of my days. If it were not for the scriptural teachings of the Calvinist and the Puritans, I do not know where I would be today spiritually. Their simple messages are so completely backed by the scripture that you know you are receiving The Word of truth. I am very grateful first for the Word of God and the basic tenants of Christianity taught through Calvin.