BTW-I watched MacArthur a while back on TV where he was interviewed along with several other “Christians” including a high ranking priest. When asked if Christ was the only way to heaven everyone but MacArthur pussy-foot around the real answer. MacArthur was the only one who said that Christ was the only way to heaven.
You may quibble over some of MacArthur’s erroneous views which he later has recanted. One may recall that the great Augustine found himself in a similar situation, even to the point of having to recall his books to be burned. But MacArthur sticks up for the gospel time and again. He is an honorable man.
Amen Harley!
It was developed by the Church over hundreds of years. Every possible error arose and was dealt with. Yet, here they come along again and again, because "people" go down the same paths the Church has already covered.
MacArthur was the only one who said that Christ was the only way to heaven.
Pardon me, but big whoop. Now what does that mean? "People" will vary a great deal on that answer. And a bumfuddled priest doesn't change what the Church believes - you can look it up. :)
You may quibble over some of MacArthur’s erroneous views which he later has recanted.
So what's to keep him from re-re-canting. And the "incarnational sonship" was was no small quibble. What's the point in listening to him if it's only to reinforce what you believe when he agrees and ignore him when he doesn't? It's your authority picking those who agree as your authority. Unless you then recant. On and on...
One may recall that the great Augustine found himself in a similar situation
We're the Catholic Church not the Augustinian Church - people again.
MacArthur sticks up for the gospel time and again.
According to you and some other people. :)
Honestly, with all the mishmash of different doctrines and theologies, church becomes pretty meaningless. People get convinced one way, then another, leave this church, found another… Lots of people, no church.
Thanks for your reply.