I have been doing some reading on the differences between Armenianism, Calvinism and Free Grace; when are we going to stop trying to put God's Holy Word into a neat little definition or box? Each time I have read an article each of these seems to be defined differently with many variations of each and while I fully appreciate and encourage the personal study and conclusions which come from such study we really mess up Christian Fellowship by putting labels on ourselves, others and our doctrinal position. I am at the point of refusing to label myself by a denomination or doctrinal position because these are so easily misunderstood and perverted.
I would like to post some information on what the Bible says about grace salvation, lordship living and God's purpose for the believer because these issues flavor how we view His discipline in our lives but I fear using any label will derail the whole conversation.
Can we agree to let the Bible and the Holy Spirit speak to and teach us? We may just find that each of these doctrinal positions are right and wrong at the same time, but God is always right if we will lay aside our prejudices and let Him teach.
I would like to post some information on what the Bible says about grace salvation, lordship living and God's purpose for the believer because these issues flavor how we view His discipline in our lives but I fear using any label will derail the whole conversation.
Can we agree to let the Bible and the Holy Spirit speak to and teach us? We may just find that each of these doctrinal positions are right and wrong at the same time, but God is always right if we will lay aside our prejudices and let Him teach.
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