tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15967712.post115194408760586088..comments2024-02-27T00:11:57.219+11:00Comments on Extra Nos: Take away what the other givesLPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11352627830833515548noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15967712.post-1152280295654466582006-07-07T23:51:00.000+10:002006-07-07T23:51:00.000+10:00Lito, I also discovered this after being in a stro...Lito, <BR/><BR/>I also discovered this after being in a strong Calvinist Church for almost three years. It was truly a sad thing. <BR/><BR/>In fairness, I will say that I now appreciate various Reformed (Calvinist) points (God's grace, sovereignty, etc.). I just do better being removed from the actually practice and then interacting with it. <BR/><BR/>I have your blog on my "favorites" list, so occassionally I swing by to read your blog when I have time. <BR/><BR/>Peace to you. I hope all is well for you. <BR/>MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15967712.post-1152253507113439122006-07-07T16:25:00.000+10:002006-07-07T16:25:00.000+10:00Hi Bro. Matt,Thanks for dropping by. This is one o...Hi Bro. Matt,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. This is one of the reasons after studying Calvinism for about 5 years, I could not see how it comforts with its emphasis on God' Sovereignty detached from the Cross.<BR/><BR/>I know I will get flames by saying this but I expect it anyway (from them).<BR/><BR/>LitoLPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352627830833515548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15967712.post-1152202140457277842006-07-07T02:09:00.000+10:002006-07-07T02:09:00.000+10:00Brother Lito,I truly think you get to the heart of...Brother Lito,<BR/><BR/>I truly think you get to the heart of the great tragedy of Calvinism, which is placing this question up front: <BR/><BR/>"Are you one of the sheep? Are you elect?" <BR/><BR/>Putting this question at the beginning of the Christian message and proclamation sends men and women back to their own selves to find out "if..." That is like saying, "Come forth from the grave and *then* God will give you life."<BR/><BR/>How can we fix and heal ourselves...?!<BR/><BR/>No. I will believe that Christ died for the sins of the world (John 3:16, 1 John 2:2). I do believe, Lito, this message is more pleasing to God and more blessing to mankind. Let us resolve to stay here. <BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>Matt<---begging and feasting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com