Posted on 04/13/2002 1:33:01 PM PDT by fortheDeclaration
Now that is soooo easy. They are the ones who don't see the wisdom of the TULIP.
We have all wondered why the construct defenders try so vigorously to argue, berate, cajol, etc. everyone else in the world to their version of "sound doctrine" when it so obviously makes no difference by terms of their construct. After all, if our 'decision' for Christ is meaningless, then our 'reasons' for making it or not making it or making it in a certain way is, a fortiori, meaningless.
But I think the untold 'story' is that their little construct has theories of 'false conversions' or 'blocked conversions' or whatever that 'look just like' the 'real thing'. So, their 'proof positive' of who is the 'faker' (as you so niftily put it) is who has confirmed the "sound doctrine" of their construct.
This allows them to (1) protest loudly that they don't require people to express belief in their construct, (2) shout 'repent' at and berate those who don't agree with their construct and (3) instanteously recognize the 'in-crowd' from the 'faker' crowd by the simple litmus test of belief in their construct. Nifty, huh?
Harry Potter? You heathen!!! How dare you mention that name on a religious thread. Oh, yeah, there's not much religion going on here. Never mind.
WORSHIP GOD!
that was a code so the mormons didn't know what I was saying ...except maybe rest:>)))
Sure..Now if we were Arminians we would hit the abuse button..but the Calvinist just keep going
just drop it ma - the week has been ugly all around
no doubt having an affinity for the flavor of tempra paint or the feel of the keyboard on the lips LOL
LOL
and I hate censorship..
...and allow everyone to speak thier mind (sarcasm)
no way I would seek advance approval..
please, you Calvins ping OP like a telephone LOL
good morning Ma
BTW, I thought this was a particularly good part of your continued theme of personal attack with that "dog" theme that you have been calling me.
And I like part where you called me the hypocrite with the "log" comment as a direct response to my apology. Oh, well, your spirit doesn't disappoint.
Oh, their spirit surely disappoints. Let us never lose our disappointment. Let us not cease to pray (Come to think of it, I need this lecture far more than do you, bro. Woody... I am just ruminating out loud).
But it certainly does not surprise, that's for sure.
Seeeeeeeeee how clever I am :>)
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