That was a clear exposition of Scripture.

As soon as I throw out one, then all of a sudden it is foul game.

In the F_anciful L_and of the Calvinist, there is no difference between fornication and adultery.

That's what false theology does. It redefines simple terms to suit their theology.

Michael Hranek wrote:
Can anyone prove anything to you from Scirpture?

Michael Hranek wrote:
I've pretty much said my peace and given Scripture to back my conviction.

Michael Hranek wrote:
Seems like it is possible with certain individuals to reach a point where further correspondance with them gets us no where.

Now here is a sample of Walt's convoluted rationale. Now folks this occurs all in one post.

He begins with:
"Indeed, it is ridiculous as a minister to run around claiming Christians promote divorce...let alone Calvinists"

Then he states:

"...but using Scripture to interpret Scripture it(speaking of divorce) can be shown lawful."

Seaton wrote:
And where in Scripture is this little gem taught????

The whole of Scripture teaches the age of accountability.

Wayne wrote:
I am not going to get into a debate with you about the promises of God to His children...

Wayne wrote:
By the grace of God, I believe in Jesus Christ and what He did for me. Let's leave it at that.

There are two categories of the papal system that resulted from the reformation.

1. Those under the Catholic pope
2. Those under the Calvin pope.

Of course all the reformers were ex-catholics so they still have a lot in common.

And those here have many things in common as well.

Alan H wrote:
Walt,
I have greatly appreciated your insights and I very seldom find...

If you want to really find disagreement with him go to another thread and discuss church polity.

Derek summarized your disillusion:

And if according to Ephesians 5 the church is the bride of Christ, and there is nothing wrong with divorce, then Jesus can just as easily divorce any of us.

Unless you come from the F_anciful L_and of the Calvinist where one can do a 360 in his hermeneutic at any given time, then one cannot deny the irony of the Calvinist who believes that the saved can never lose their salvation defending divorce while the arminian who believes that salvation can be forfeited defending the marriage contract.
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Pathfinder,

Why won't you prove your position from Scripture so that I may you the ridiculousness of your position to the 1,542 plus users present.

This childish namecalling gets real old real quick, do you not think.

If you are going to convince the reader of your position you will have to do a bit more than ad hominem and existentialism.

PATHFINDER wrote:
Are you missing the point?
The brother described (previously) did not put his wife away...she was the one that did...

If you want to really impress us, give us an original exegesis for once.
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Pathfinder,

I do not know what is going on with you but either you are struggling with something in your life or I just hit a nerve that brought out the worst in you.

But I assure you that you will feel just as welcomed in my church as the other one's that committed the same sin, unless of course you start teaching them that divorce is not a sin.

You may also need to read your Bible and understand what a Pharisee is. Just because I believe that divorce is a sin does not make me a Pharisee anymore than you believing that drinking alcohol is a sin make you one.

We are all sinners. God understands that. I understand that. But that gives us no excuse to try to justify it.

If you are going to challenge the Weapon of Mass Instruction than you are going to have to do a bit better than muster up some worn-out ad hominem.

John 3:16 wrote:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

God loves you. Yes you. He died for you! He desires YOU to repent and come to his loving arms. There is no sin too deep where his grace cannot reach. And while others stammer at this truth, while others are reluctant to scream it from the housetops; and while others would love to tear it out of the Bible; I want you to hear it from me:

God does not only love an elite few. No my friend. Rest assured: God loves you! God loves you! GOD LOVES YOU!!!

Ok Walt. Now its your turn.