drakim
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Post by drakim on Apr 4, 2009 3:51:53 GMT -5
You did not answer any of my questions or points. But why should I? You have already rejected my answers before I've written them. What difference does it make if I answer or not?
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Post by reformeddogmatist on Apr 5, 2009 20:50:14 GMT -5
I already said, for the ad hominem benefit it could produce. In logic, an ad hominem is when an argument is assumed to be true for the sake of deducing logical blunders in the system of philosophy. A reductio adsurdum if you will.
So proceed with the answers, if you please sir, if not, then very well.
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Post by drakim on Apr 6, 2009 7:25:54 GMT -5
Well, okay, then I have one question. This is true, although the scenario is not limited to Christians and Muslims. It is indeed fruitless talk unless the Holy Spirit makes that unbelieving Muslim believe the propositions of Scripture. The Gospel provides the information that is necessary for a man to be saved, but apart from the Spirit it is indeed a fruitless discussion. If this is true, then how does one get into the "club" of understanding the scriptures? Can you summon the holy ghost by some magic words, or must you simply wait until God feels that it is time to give you his blessing?
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Post by reformeddogmatist on Apr 6, 2009 15:58:11 GMT -5
Sir, you understand the propositions of Scripture, but you are in rebellion against God and remain in unbelief. You can understand the proposition " He that believeth on him (Christ) is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God". You must be born again to believe the words of Scripture. I am not using the words "belief" and "understanding" synonymously.
All according to God's good pleasure.
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Post by drakim on Apr 6, 2009 16:29:36 GMT -5
All according to God's good pleasure. Well, the conscience, which I'm told was written into my heart by God, tells me that God isn't such a great guy. I must be defect. :/
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