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Thanks, @asterisktom, for such a detailed response. Like most Preterists, I had never considered any date other than AD 70 as fulfillment of the prophecies regarding the end of the Old Covenant. From Gary DeMar, Ken Gentry, et al, I've always understood this as a matter of historical record...

Those who disagree with the Preterist view often do so because they don't understand what Preterists believe. As stated earlier, there is only one 2nd Coming. As a Partial Preterist, I believe Christ's return is still a future event. However, Jesus made it very clear in the Olivet Discourse...

Especially considering the history of the "7 Church Ages" doctrine, and how its proponents attempt to make historical connections where there are none, how have so many Christians been so easily duped? What is it about this doctrine that attracts people to it? Is it just Biblical and...

I must agree with you on both counts. The only argument I've ever had for those who believe in the "7 Church Ages" is to point out that John wrote to 7 individual churches in Asia Minor. They usually respond with "those churches represent different ages the church is to go through". I wish I...

Do you think there is a connection between belief in the Rapture and the "7 Church Ages" view? Would I be correct to say that the "7 Ages" views are closely tied into Dispensationalism? Unfortunately, many Christians refer to our time as the Laodicean age as this is an undisputed fact. What...

I never knew where that view came from. Thank you. I've never bought into the "7 Church Ages" theory. To be honest, I don't understand how anyone who studies the Bible and History can believe in that doctrine. As I understand it, different churches throughout history have had similarities to...

Thank you for correcting that story.

ID required to buy whipped cream, but no ID required to vote in an election. Makes sense to me, really.:rolleyes:

As one who moved around quite a bit, I've been a member of several non-Baptist churches. I joined a non-denominational Charismatic church just after I was saved. I've been a member of a couple of other non-denominational churches, different Assemblies of God churches, a Presbyterian church...

Great theology and bluegrass to boot. It just doesn't get any better.:Thumbsup I've bookmarked that website as well. Thanks for sharing.

I appreciate the freedom to join in. I've encountered some who were offended when I "butted in" to a discussion, so I try to make sure it's okay with the other participants. My point with the passages from John and 1 John was to show that we are Christians before we are Calvinists, Armenians...

That is one of the clearest explanations of predestination that I've ever read. Thank you for including the PDF, and thank Brother Parker for me.

My apologies for butting in, but I thought I should point out that the Calvinist knows that he has been "picked" just as surely as the Arminian does. As Jesus said in John 6:47, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who believes has eternal life." We are further assured in 1 John 5:13 - "These...

I'm not quite sure what you mean here, Brother. Please explain how my view limits God's sovereignty. I probably didn't explain myself very clearly. To rephrase what I meant, proper interpretation of Scripture reveals that the doctrines Reformed Theology (aka Calvinism) are sound. Could you...

Forgive me, Brother, as I am still learning the doctrines of Reformed Theology. All our thoughts and decisions are actually directed by God, then? Could you provide Scripture to show me? I respect your views and recognize that you are much more familiar with the doctrines of grace. Thank...

Contrary to your opinion, Brother, Calvinism is not a Gnostic philosophy. I believe Scripture, interpreted correctly, proves the doctrines of Election and Predestination to be sound. To repeat something I said earlier, I think you confuse "free will" with the ability to make everyday choices...

I enjoy some of those old military action TV programs. They are realistic enough to keep me entertained. Uniform violations on these shows are irritating, as well as firing 100 rounds from a 20-round magazine. My wife just tells me to stop griping and enjoy the show, so I just salute and say...

From the position that "free will" is a myth, I can read the Bible and agree that we are responsible for our actions. What you think of as "free will" has more to do with everyday choices. We choose what to do, where to go, what to eat. Unless we are drawn to Him, we are unable and unwilling...

Thank you, Brother Ken. Cheung spells it out pretty well in that section.

Thank you, Brother, for your detailed responses to those specific questions. I changed my views to Reformed Theology (aka Calvinism) just a few years ago, but I am not very good at articulating responses to some objections. I've read books by Sproul, Bianchi, Owen, and Murray. I also visit...