If a Christian is going to say someone is not saved it should be on the basis of only one criteria, did that person accept the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal saviour. How one thinks about Calvinism in general or TULIP in particular is irrevelant. Now, throwing around accusations about Peligianism is saying the same thing, since by definition, a Peligian cannot be saved since he is depending on works to save him.(Gal.1:6,5:4) Accusing Arminians (those whom you want to lump in that school) of being Peligian is in essence accusing them of being unbelievers.
We could start the church of "can't we all get along". In that church there will be no direct speech..we will all use nice word and soft music. We will remove all passages from the Bible that use such language..no "Woes" allowed.
I do not know who are you talking about here.It is the Calvinists who have been moaning and complaining since I started posting articles on Calvinism. It is they who seem to be the thin skinned ones!
I consider all on this flag list to be my brothers,washed in the Blood of the Lamb.
Well, thank you. And when I am attacked as not being so by your other brothers will you rebuke them or will you seat silently by since I am not a Calvinist, as do the rest of the Calvinists when abuse and scorn is heaped upon nonCalvinists.
I dislike crybabies and abuse button pushers..no one forces anyone to participate on these threads.
I will AMEN that!, so why are the Calvinists crying so much!
There are some that are bringing a personal hatred here in an attempt to engage others in their personal war.
Why do you think anything is personal? This is about ideas and the free expression of them. The Calvinists that you have on your list seem to think that this is Calvin's Geneva, where they can get away with any lie and abuse.
Directness is not always comfortable ,but pushing the abuse button or running to the boss to get someone you do not agree with banned is not grown up behavior..it is childish,and hateful
Amen again. I will never hit the abuse button, that is a promise that you can copy and hold me to. Let the free flow of ideas run and let the milk-sops get out of the way!
God knows the company we keep...
Oh, yes He does,
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go (Pr.22:24)So, how is that gang of yours doing (Doc, OP, Woody, Jerry_M)?
Well I am glad that we can discuss doctrine abet loudly without Big brother being called:>)
I didn't hear the Calvinist whining .but I did hear plenty of "noise" from both sides! :>)
Wesley,Arminius,Luther.or Calvin never saved anyone.
I think the guys are fine thanks for asking *grin*