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To: P-Marlowe
They will be judged in accordance with the knowledge and wisdom with which they have been entrusted.

The Bible says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. Jesus placed equal emphasis on Spirit and Truth (John 4:23). God does not call his people to preach an irrational message. So, while it is true that no one will be convinced apart from the operation of the Spirit, it is equally true that God intends the message to be accurate and in accordance with the Word of God.

Your initial comment stand as a testament to irrationality in bringing the gospel message.

28 posted on 08/06/2007 9:43:05 AM PDT by topcat54 ("... knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:3))
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To: topcat54
Your initial comment stand as a testament to irrationality in bringing the gospel message.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18 KJV)

We can struggle to make it as rational as possible, but in the absence of the work of the Holy Spirit, we are not going to convince anyone that what we are preaching is anything other than nonsense.

People may try to use Henry Morris as an excuse not to believe in Christ, but that ain't gonna fly. Especially if we someday find out that Henry Morris was right.

29 posted on 08/06/2007 10:28:37 AM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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***So, while it is true that no one will be convinced apart from the operation of the Spirit, it is equally true that God intends the message to be accurate and in accordance with the Word of God.***

You demonstrate, yet again, that we believe more of the Bible than Arminians. Like many things, it is simply the taking away from Truth to preach half a message.


53 posted on 08/08/2007 12:04:40 PM PDT by Lord_Calvinus
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