tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post5972539441511935338..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Can Reformed Theology be a Distraction?Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-81921832519931804702010-09-03T17:17:58.370-04:002010-09-03T17:17:58.370-04:00Arthur,
I'm right there with you. It's a...Arthur,<br /><br />I'm right there with you. It's amazing how right men like Luther and Calvin were about the gospel but how wrong they were about the church. That should keep us all humble.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-48658288436299907692010-09-03T15:10:58.647-04:002010-09-03T15:10:58.647-04:00I love me some reformed theology but not many refo...I love me some reformed theology but not many reformed theologians love me. That is why I stick with Particular Anabaptism. Plus it confuses people.Arthur Sidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848508095612688493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-16161273416636479722010-09-03T07:11:18.566-04:002010-09-03T07:11:18.566-04:00Mark,
Well said. I have met many wonderful Refor...Mark,<br /><br />Well said. I have met many wonderful Reformed folks through the years. <br /><br />My only concern is when too much discussion gets in the way of service. The two should not get in each other's way.<br /><br />Thanks for your humble spirit!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-45855508485647695122010-09-03T06:39:35.673-04:002010-09-03T06:39:35.673-04:00Eric,
I myself am of reformed theology. Most time...Eric,<br /><br />I myself am of reformed theology. Most times today when people think of or speak of Calvin it is hyper calvinism that is being refered to or taught.Sadly, the extreme has become the rule. The doctrines of Grace are nothing with out Grace. God grace should be paramount and man's doctrine should be secondary. We are no better than anyone else, Humbly we need to remember what Christ has done for us and where we came from. The administration of Grace to others should be our thankful and humble response to what the Lord has done for us, not bludgining people with the five points. We need to share the Grace and mercy that Christ showed us with others or we are no better than the pharisees<br /><br /> MarkUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931767875665531175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-77435154437804824342010-09-02T17:52:33.804-04:002010-09-02T17:52:33.804-04:00John,
They certainly are wonderful truths. And h...John,<br /><br />They certainly are wonderful truths. And how sad that some use them to avoid really living them.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-32473005677369718072010-09-02T17:18:35.664-04:002010-09-02T17:18:35.664-04:00Eric,
Very well put!
Strangely, I found out some...Eric,<br /><br />Very well put!<br /><br />Strangely, I found out some years after I became a Christian that Scripture had convinced me on those matters of the 5 solas and the Doctrines of Grace, and when I came across the terms I was astounded.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-2501014308916637282010-09-02T17:15:34.434-04:002010-09-02T17:15:34.434-04:00Jason,
Thanks for your kind words.
I once heard ...Jason,<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words.<br /><br />I once heard it said that when someone becomes a Calvinist, you have to lock him in a cage for a year because he gets so obnoxious. Sadly, some Calvinists need to stay in that cage. That said, I have also met some wonderful Calvinists.<br /><br />I used to refer to myself as a "Calvinist," but now I don't because I disagree with Calvin on most things related to the church. However, I consider myself "Reformed" in that I hold to the solas and the Doctrines of Grace.<br /><br />As for my charismatic side, I certainly do believe all the gifts are still valid. Thank God for that! That'll have to do for now.<br /><br />Thanks.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-38892374597765510342010-09-02T16:30:13.182-04:002010-09-02T16:30:13.182-04:00I have such a funny relationship with Calvinism an...I have such a funny relationship with Calvinism and reformed theology. <br /><br />I've had a few close friends throughout my life embrace it and become a bit "know it all'ish" and obnoxious. (in my fleshy opinion...)<br />This turned me off to it, and I swore that I will never become a "calvinist"<br /><br />But as I get older, when I describe my theology, it most closely lines up in that viewpoint. <br /><br />Now, I still stay away from obnoxious calvinists, their websites and churches. I'm not really interested in all the finer points of the doctrine either. I just believe the 5 solas, and tulip are the healthiest way for me to understand the gospel and God. <br /><br />Also, While in essence I do agree with the theology, I have never really been that down with the ecclesiological structure and leadership models of churches that are centered around reformed theology and a healthy view of the gospel. That is why your blog and posts have been an encouragement to me. I get the best of both worlds. Now if you would just show your Charismatic side I'd get the trifecta!<br /><br />Thanks Eric!Jason_73https://www.blogger.com/profile/03897032251222417504noreply@blogger.com