Comments for Restore The Gospel http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com Galatians 3:6-14 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:37:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Benny Hinn (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) by Cameron http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/benny-hinn-let-the-bodies-hit-the-floor/#comment-112 Cameron Wed, 21 May 2008 02:31:44 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=141#comment-112 Yep. It's amazing what people will do to join the band wagon of the church circus. Yep. It’s amazing what people will do to join the band wagon of the church circus.

]]> Comment on Should The Calvinist Blush for Preaching The Gospel? (revised) by Cameron http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/should-the-calvinist-blush-for-preaching-the-gospel-2/#comment-111 Cameron Wed, 21 May 2008 02:24:17 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=136#comment-111 Amen Steve. I believe where one stands on the theological map of salvation (Arminian or Calvinist) can dramatically effect one's view of the sinner, thus how they will present the gospel to them. The more we know the sinner can do nothing to save himself, the more we will stop presenting the gospel assuming he can, thus dumb down the gospel. Amen Steve. I believe where one stands on the theological map of salvation (Arminian or Calvinist) can dramatically effect one’s view of the sinner, thus how they will present the gospel to them. The more we know the sinner can do nothing to save himself, the more we will stop presenting the gospel assuming he can, thus dumb down the gospel.

]]> Comment on Benny Hinn (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) by racehydro http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/benny-hinn-let-the-bodies-hit-the-floor/#comment-110 racehydro Sat, 17 May 2008 04:53:14 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=141#comment-110 I could not even watch the entire video because it Hinn is con artist at best, and an tool of the devil at most. Or course, most of these 'bodies' hitting the floor are orchestrated in advance to impress the audience so they will donate more money to this satanic man. Cameron, you know all the answers to the questions you posed so you know how evil this guy really is and how many people he is deceiving. Hinn is an 'actor' and just plays a part to separate you from your money. He will face judgment like all of us = just wish I could watch! Steve I could not even watch the entire video because it Hinn is con artist at best, and an tool of the devil at most. Or course, most of these ‘bodies’ hitting the floor are orchestrated in advance to impress the audience so they will donate more money to this satanic man.

Cameron, you know all the answers to the questions you posed so you know how evil this guy really is and how many people he is deceiving. Hinn is an ‘actor’ and just plays a part to separate you from your money. He will face judgment like all of us = just wish I could watch!

Steve

]]> Comment on Should The Calvinist Blush for Preaching The Gospel? (revised) by racehydro http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/should-the-calvinist-blush-for-preaching-the-gospel-2/#comment-109 racehydro Sat, 17 May 2008 04:43:43 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=136#comment-109 Mr. Cameron: I agree with most everything you say (since you taught me most all I know about Calvinism). The one area you did not really get into is what Gospel is each preaching? The Armenians tend to have a more 'touchy feely' gospel that is human centered, while the Calvinist tend more toward the true gospel. The Armenians tend to 'save' everyone simply by repeating the sinners prayer (which you pointed out). They then tell these new believers they are saved when in fact they are not. They are lying to them, and giving them false hope. Most will eventually fall away since they had no faith to begin with; while others find the true gospel and do get saved. Steve Mr. Cameron: I agree with most everything you say (since you taught me most all I know about Calvinism). The one area you did not really get into is what Gospel is each preaching? The Armenians tend to have a more ‘touchy feely’ gospel that is human centered, while the Calvinist tend more toward the true gospel. The Armenians tend to ’save’ everyone simply by repeating the sinners prayer (which you pointed out). They then tell these new believers they are saved when in fact they are not. They are lying to them, and giving them false hope. Most will eventually fall away since they had no faith to begin with; while others find the true gospel and do get saved.

Steve

]]> Comment on The Four Spiritual Flaws (A Critique of The Four Spiritual Laws) by Cameron http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/the-four-spiritual-flaws-a-critique-of-the-four-spiritual-laws/#comment-102 Cameron Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:50:05 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/the-four-spiritual-flaws-a-critique-of-the-four-spiritual-laws/#comment-102 Bernadette, I'm really glad that the Lord graciously drew you to Himself, like all of God's elect. You mention that you "don't believe the four spiritual laws present the entire gospel". I agree that they don't present the entire message. Thankfully, you were drawn from that instance when someone shared them with you. Others, however, may become more confused. In the book 'Finding Common Ground' Tim Downs shares one of his evangelistic encounters after using TFSL's. He says the unbeliever looked at him and sarcastically said "Thank you. You have just repeated to me everything that I had to listen to for eight years of Catholic school!" The door slammed behind him... Bernadette, I’m really glad that the Lord graciously drew you to Himself, like all of God’s elect. You mention that you “don’t believe the four spiritual laws present the entire gospel”. I agree that they don’t present the entire message. Thankfully, you were drawn from that instance when someone shared them with you. Others, however, may become more confused. In the book ‘Finding Common Ground’ Tim Downs shares one of his evangelistic encounters after using TFSL’s. He says the unbeliever looked at him and sarcastically said “Thank you. You have just repeated to me everything that I had to listen to for eight years of Catholic school!” The door slammed behind him…

]]> Comment on Prosperity Pimps by Jeremy http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/prosperity-pimps/#comment-101 Jeremy Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:15:18 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/prosperity-pimps/#comment-101 To cameron, yes... that kind of extermination [killing] is true... my idea of it is to basically KICK THEM OFF of the broadcast/cable stations, or simply, get people to NOT listen/view their shows. sadly, the quote from Men in black holds true "A person [1 single individual] is smart... people are dumb..." so it's kind of tough to get PEOPLE to stop supporting the "pimps" . However, by being persuasive [in a righteous manner, not with violence but with the Word of God and evidence of wrongdoing [of those who abuse such things as wealth and scripture]] we may be able to help the church understand that the "other" gospel they preach is wrong. To cameron, yes… that kind of extermination [killing] is true… my idea of it is to basically KICK THEM OFF of the broadcast/cable stations, or simply, get people to NOT listen/view their shows.

sadly, the quote from Men in black holds true “A person [1 single individual] is smart… people are dumb…” so it’s kind of tough to get PEOPLE to stop supporting the “pimps” . However, by being persuasive [in a righteous manner, not with violence but with the Word of God and evidence of wrongdoing [of those who abuse such things as wealth and scripture]] we may be able to help the church understand that the “other” gospel they preach is wrong.

]]> Comment on The Four Spiritual Flaws (A Critique of The Four Spiritual Laws) by Bernadette http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/the-four-spiritual-flaws-a-critique-of-the-four-spiritual-laws/#comment-100 Bernadette Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:32:29 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/the-four-spiritual-flaws-a-critique-of-the-four-spiritual-laws/#comment-100 while i also don't believe "the four spiritual laws" presents the entire Gospel (i believe the fullness of Christian truth is to be found within the Holy Catholic Church), i sure am thankful for the dear Protestant brother who presented me with it over thirteen years ago! God, in His mercy, definitely used this little yellow booklet to direct me back to His Son, and, ultimately, to His Church! :-) while i also don’t believe “the four spiritual laws” presents the entire Gospel (i believe the fullness of Christian truth is to be found within the Holy Catholic Church), i sure am thankful for the dear Protestant brother who presented me with it over thirteen years ago! God, in His mercy, definitely used this little yellow booklet to direct me back to His Son, and, ultimately, to His Church! :-)

]]> Comment on Romans 3:28 and James 2:24. Do They Contradict? by Cameron http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/does-romans-328-contradict-james-224/#comment-99 Cameron Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:19:06 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=132#comment-99 I should also say "some Catholics" as well, for not all Catholics have their soteriology down pat, let alone precisely matching Rome's teaching. And I am aware of the joint declaration and that it is basically an agreement to disagree. There is no singular agreement on how a sinner is justified, only some clarity on secondary matters such as how a sinner needs grace for good works. Nevertheless, Rome teaches that grace given for good works is to aid justification (as a life long process), not a by product of already having been fully justified. (Joint Declaration article 5)"The present Joint Declaration does not cover all that either church teaches about justification; it does encompass a consensus on basic truths of the doctrine of justification and shows that the remaining differences in its explication are no longer the occasion for doctrinal condemnations." I would recommend reading what Catholics think about it: http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1999/9911fea1.asp I should also say “some Catholics” as well, for not all Catholics have their soteriology down pat, let alone precisely matching Rome’s teaching. And I am aware of the joint declaration and that it is basically an agreement to disagree. There is no singular agreement on how a sinner is justified, only some clarity on secondary matters such as how a sinner needs grace for good works. Nevertheless, Rome teaches that grace given for good works is to aid justification (as a life long process), not a by product of already having been fully justified.

(Joint Declaration article 5)”The present Joint Declaration does not cover all that either church teaches about justification; it does encompass a consensus on basic truths of the doctrine of justification and shows that the remaining differences in its explication are no longer the occasion for doctrinal condemnations.”

I would recommend reading what Catholics think about it: http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1999/9911fea1.asp

]]> Comment on Romans 3:28 and James 2:24. Do They Contradict? by Timothy http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/does-romans-328-contradict-james-224/#comment-98 Timothy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:12:51 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/?p=132#comment-98 >"Catholics and Protestants have differing views of the process of justification" That's a common myth. Your statement should read 'Catholics and some Protestants have differing views of the process of justification.' You are likely not aware of the JOINT DECLARATION ON THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION by the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church. http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html I believe that some Methodist associations have also signed onto this declaration as well. God bless... +Timothy >”Catholics and Protestants have differing views of the process of justification”

That’s a common myth. Your statement should read ‘Catholics and some Protestants have differing views of the process of justification.’ You are likely not aware of the JOINT DECLARATION
ON THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION by the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church.

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html

I believe that some Methodist associations have also signed onto this declaration as well.

God bless…

+Timothy

]]> Comment on Prosperity Pimps by Cameron http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/prosperity-pimps/#comment-97 Cameron Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:40:05 +0000 http://restorethegospel.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/prosperity-pimps/#comment-97 Yes I am associating the word 'poor' with the idea of being physically poor because that is how it is most commonly used. Likening 'poor' to being 'negative' and a 'sour puss' is just playing symantics. Nevertheless, I see your point. And the bible is a book of doom and gloom but also of rescue and hope. Both are the gospel. The gospel entails very bad news conjoined with very good news for those who believe and repent. If it's not both, it's not the gospel. Yes I am associating the word ‘poor’ with the idea of being physically poor because that is how it is most commonly used. Likening ‘poor’ to being ‘negative’ and a ’sour puss’ is just playing symantics. Nevertheless, I see your point. And the bible is a book of doom and gloom but also of rescue and hope. Both are the gospel. The gospel entails very bad news conjoined with very good news for those who believe and repent. If it’s not both, it’s not the gospel.

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