When I find this style in a person's theological writings it has always been a signal to me that the person has something to hide. That they go to great lengths to obfuscate with their words only increases my suspicions. These persons are clever sorts, as it does take some skill to write page...
Link? If what you posted above on the scripture is your version of "proper exegesis" then I will pass. Please exegete the passage, not merely comment that you can make arguments about it and assert the same.
Name one that is "scared". Links?
I don't respond substantively to baiting tactics. Try...
No you are neither interested nor humble as your posts indicate. Why not provide your own proper exegesis and we will see where that takes us?
The problem I spoke of is Scriptural, not my own invention, your obvious disdain notwithstanding.
AMR
Where did I mention "the problem"?
Given your request and then stated lack of interest in anything from a Calvinist, please explain what my motivation should be to respond to your request?
AMR
Before the thread becomes crowded with misinformation, thought I would lay some pipe on key doctrinal points so at least some will have a solid foundation on what the Calvinist actually believes.
Solid overall references:
Summary of Christian Doctrine-Berkhof
Systematic Theology - Berkhof
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for what He did for us,
Patrick