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Old 07-15-2009, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by larryb View Post
"I was unaware that this was a forum that was against the biblical truths that are found in Reformed theology. Rather, there appears to be quite a large group of adherents to Dispensational theology and those who follow the teachings of Jacobus Arminius rather than the Word of God.

I mostly came here to talk about the Bible, but it's clear that i'm not welcome...so i take my leave.

There's no reason for me to be part of a forum where i'm not wanted.

My departure may even raise much criticism...but i can't see the benefit in staying.

I sought to answer those according to their folly, but rather than accepting the truth they have grown in folly. Therefore, i will cease and desist lest i also be like unto them.
"

Prov 26:4-5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Aloha all,

Please take note of the way LarryB uses "words":

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"I was unaware that this was a forum that was against the biblical truths that are found in Reformed theology. Rather, there appears to be quite a large group of adherents to Dispensational theology and those who follow the teachings of Jacobus Arminius rather than the Word of God."
"I was unaware that this was a forum that was against the biblical truths that are found in Reformed theology." LarryB continually presented "Reformed Theology" as being the SAME as "Biblical truth" - this is the problem with ALL "systems of biblical interpretation or theological formulations, and those people who adhere to them, they can not (or will not) discern the difference between the Holy words of God and a man's "private interpretation" of them. We are NOT "against the biblical truths that are found in Reformed Theology" - we are AGAINST the teachings in Reformed Theology that run CONTRARY to the Holy word of God!

You will also notice also that LarryB did what almost all Calvinists will do (when presented with Scriptures that run contrary to his beliefs), he "labels" all those who disagree with him as following "the teachings of Jacobus Arminius (whom John Calvin had KILLED for disagreeing with him!) rather than the Word of God"!}

Remember what I said at the beginning of the study on Calvinism?
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"Firstly - I do not accept the premise that: There are two main camps of theology within Christianity in America today: Arminianism and Calvinism.

There is a “THIRD CAMP” (that most Calvinists refuse to recognize), of which I am a member. I will not let anyone “classify” me (or what I believe) in ONLY ONE of two possible camps, simply because they do not believe that a “Third Camp” exists – or because they refuse to recognize it. And herein lays my first “problem” with Calvinism (or more properly – with some Calvinists): When there is a disagreement amongst Christians (over doctrine or issues of importance), the ability to “DEFINE” the issues cannot be controlled by only one of those parties!"
To most Calvinists - IF you are not a Calvinist you MUST be an Arminian!

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"I mostly came here to talk about the Bible, but it's clear that i'm not welcome...so i take my leave."
IF LarryB sincerely came here "to talk about the Bible" - WHY is he so upset if some of the brethren here used the Bible to counter his beliefs?

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"There's no reason for me to be part of a forum where i'm not wanted."
This is what I mean when I talk about the "Hyper-sensitivity" of modern day "Christians". I don't recall anyone here on the Forum telling LarryB that he was "not welcome" or "not wanted" here, it's just that if he starts to spout off about Reformed Theology on a Bible believing Forum he is going to run into Christians who are going to disagree with him. You will notice the "old curmudgeon" stayed out of the "discussion" and LarryB still was offended.

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"My departure may even raise much criticism...but i can't see the benefit in staying."
I am not criticizing LarryB personally. He may be a "nice guy"; an "upstanding fellow"; and a "decent person". What I have a "problem" with is some of his (Calvin's) doctrine and, as seen by his next comments, his blanket condemnation of most of us on the AV1611 Bible Forums.

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"I sought to answer those according to their folly, but rather than accepting the truth they have grown in folly. Therefore, i will cease and desist lest i also be like unto them."

Prov 26:4-5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
And so with a parting shot (calling us FOOLS) LarryB leaves our "fair shores" for "greener pastures" (perhaps the FFF?) where perhaps he will find those of like mind and beliefs - although I doubt it.