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The essence of the Gospel is,

1 Corinthians 2:2 2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.

If this is preached then the Gospel is proclaimed. Of course, a full presentation of the Gospel explains sin and the need of forgiveness from its penalty, but 1 Cor. 2:2 is the heart of it. I can call my non-D.o.G. friend "brother" because we are both trusting in the same Jesus, the same God. We both consider each other to be in error on the issue of divine election vs. free will, and healthy debate is a worthwhile endeavor. Unless the Gospel is denied we cross a dangerous and presumptuous line accusing, or insinuating, the other side of worshiping a different God.

 

And may I add that none of us possess perfect knowledge. We all have systemic error in our theology. There are some things that God has clearly revealed in His word, and some things that He hasn't. Even if we are completely convinced we rightly understand a doctrine, we should labor to cause no offense (2 Cor. 6:3). Let the offense be the Gospel we proclaim, not ourselves.

 

Yes....Iconoclast should be banned and censored:thumbsup: He believes Adam died in the fall,and we all died in Him. He believes biblical salvation is all of God bringing dead sinners to life.

What nerve! He believes Jesus was sent by the Father to accomplish redemption to fulfill the covenant of redemption saving all the Father gave to Him.

He believes that those who call the biblical God a monster, unjust, unloving, not omniscient, and fail to believe the biblical testimony on these things...are in danger of missing the biblical salvation, because there are many described in Mt 7:21-24, who while religious oppose God's truth.

That Iconoclast is so arrogant he believes when Paul warned that many would profess to know God, but in works deny him here;
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Perhaps Iconoclast can be burned at the stake. You know...he keeps posting links to the confessions of faith, and the Puritans, and Pastors who actually know what they are talking about.

Iconoclast resists all the novelties and falsehoods presented by those persons who never really have studied the historic views well enough to avoid the clear error and heresies, like open theism, NPP,pelagianism and semi pelagianism. How intolerant and lacking in a diversity. He is just not politically correct.

His "modis opporendi" is to constantly constantly correct non cals as they go about "denying" the true God, being reprobates by calling the God of the bible a monster, being false worshipers by ignoring the regulative principle being blasphemers by calling God and His people false names, taking His Holy name in vain.... etc etc etc..
:thumbs: He says he would welcome biblical correction...but being as none is ever offered...we are not sure if that is so. Why can't he just"play nice" and not question our progressive ideas:laugh:

 

Why would you make such a statement?

 

Ooops,,, that was a mistake

 

Hey Webdog,

Do you have a thread that you know of where I said webdog is a reprobate!
No...I did not think so. On the other hand , there are about a half dozen where you openly bear false witness against me openly , probably in frustration over your railing about Augustine, and how all who understand Romans 5 correctly do not follow your fine posts.
If my posts that warn as the New testament does that there is a reality of false brethren, false professions, many, multitudes who will be found outside of Christ...then use the ignore button.
You do not like the content of my posts, that is your right. I offer scriptures to be evaluated or challenged by scripture.
What you offer and a few others ....rarely offer any scripture , just snide remarks to no profit. You dismiss some of the best scholars around and just offer your innane remarks. read your own posts...they are 90% useless.
Ocassionaly you post something that can be useful...I guess we can be thankful for that. Others have said the same thing to you...they say it more politely than I might. To some extent I resent the smugness that you and my fan club exclusively offer.
I never call for you to be banned. I believe you have a right to post and have requested that you raise the level of your posts.
You cannot, or will not....but the result is the same. You call me names that actually seem to represent what you do. Grow up or as you say to others....go put your big boy pants on:wavey:

 

Iconoclast posted...

Not worthy of a response.

 

AIC.....you have nothing to respond too. You have nothing to offer,

It was you that called me a clown,correct?? That was helpful:laugh::laugh:

AIC.....maybe you should teach yourself ...some scripture.

 

True. But he says he will meet you (or me) face to face and behave exactly the same way.

 

What in the world??? Please explain where you are pulling your "70%" figure from.

 

Thank you for providing validation that my assumption of your purpose of the thread is correct.

 

Why in the world would someone find it necessary to exclude all but "White Baptist" in one's calculations?

And it's "widely used" stat? —Whatever for?

Bizarre.

 

Bob, never heard that stat before. What's that about?

 

Well, most "sides" here have considered me apostate, so maybe I need a thread, too.

One thing I've noticed: Not many here take a moderate stance; it's mostly one extreme or another. Or maybe they're just the most vocal.

 

Cause there are none by me....thats why. Plus I dont like blended churches....another reason.

 

What is meant by "blended churches"?

 

Personally, I do not believe this. However, let me say at this point that the whole idea that "Questioning someone's salvation" is case for dismissal, or breaking the rules, is ludicrous. Nowhere in the text of the rules for this board, does it state that questioning anothers salvation is against the rules. I know some people (moderators) have interpreted the rules that way, but it does not say that anywhere.

Though not in the Baptist section, there are Catholics and even at times atheists, who have posted on this board. Must I confess them to be saved, contra to all biblical evidence? Am I to affirm their salvation and let them walk blithely into hell? I have heard "baptists" on this board affirm "faith + works" salvation...am I to turn a blind eye? Where on earth do you get that questioning someone's salvation is a personal attack? Questioning the salvation of some, is the most loving, wonderful thing that you can do for them.

This whole "silence dissenting opinion" bit, is getting old. Why are you bothered by his words, WD? Are you worried he might be right? Why not let him believe what he chooses to believe, and express that opinion to any who choose to listen to him...you know, the same courtesy everyone shows you?