[Raycpa]

I don't think Michael Covington is a very good source. He misstates Catholic doctrine and he contradicts Scripture when he makes exceptions to salvation. Maybe he just doesn't have the nerve to face the full implication of what he preaches, or is ashamed to say it in public.

I looked to find a summary that was mildy comprehensive about the doctrine of election and predestination. Anytime someone summarizes they run the risk of being too simplistic.

However, anyone who has been to seminary would have faced the questions you raise in far more detail than you have and would be comfortable with the answers. There is no need to apologize or make excuses for what God does. The best explanation God gives for his actions is simply best desribed by the "I am"

Question

Can you tell me the Hebrew word or words for the description that God gives Moses about Himself in Exodus 3:14: "I AM THAT I AM"

What does this mean in the original Hebrew and what is the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew text?

Answer:

Rashi explains the phrase (name) to mean: I shall be with them in this sorrow, as I shall be with them in other sorrows.

The Hebrew words are: eh-yeh asher ey-yehWith blessings from Jerusalem,

Rabbi Shraga Simmons

[Ken H]

I don't think Michael Covington is a very good source. He misstates Catholic doctrine and he contradicts Scripture when he makes exceptions to salvation. Maybe he just doesn't have the nerve to face the full implication of what he preaches, or is ashamed to say it in public.

I looked to find a summary that was mildy comprehensive about the doctrine of election and predestination. Anytime someone summarizes they run the risk of being too simplistic.

Was Rev. Covington being too simplistic or was he just plain wrong?

I'd like to hear from some Catholic FReepers on that point.