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The basic issue

Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by James Donovan, Mar 8, 2018.

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  1. James Donovan

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    The heart of the matter with. Reformed oriented view is the mixing and confusing of the gospels of the NT. A covenant / unified position makes all gospels the same. The text and words of Scripture clearly differentiate between the gospel of the kingdom ( repent,be baptized, bring fruit) and the simple message of Acts 16:31. Other gospels include that of glory (2 Cor 4:4 - for saved men) and future renewal of kingdom messages as the age draws to a close.
     
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    Gal 1:6-9 says there is in fact only one Gospel
    Gal 3:8 says that Gospel was preached to Abraham
    Jer 31:31-33 contains the same Gospel seen in Hebrews 8:6-10

    It provides forgiveness of sins, change of heart and adoption into the family of God
     
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    That's the confusion I speak of. Guess Israel and the church are one and the same. Find justification by grace through faith in Acts 2 and 3 and get back to me. Maybe I am in error here. Is this the Reformed Baptist board discussion room?
     
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    1. I am Seventh-day Adventist (more like a Seventh-day Baptist than many have supposed on these C-vs-A points)

    2. Justification by Grace through faith is seen in Acts 2 by the fact that they are charged with killing the Son of God and all they have to do is accept the Gospel - repent and be baptized ... not exactly the way someone "earns their way" back into favor with a parent after killing their child.
     
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    The gospel, by definition, is news. It is good news, not good advice. The confusion is on your end and demonstrated in your post, though in your defense, it is a very common error, and the Apostle Paul had much to say regarding it.
     
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