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  1. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    wondering, There are poles of differences between Norm Geisler and Bart Ehrman. Geisler was a thorough evangelical while Ehrman was a convert from evangelicalism to agnosticism. Oz
  2. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    wondering, Yes, I've read a fair amount of the Church Fathers. However, when considering doctrine I remember they are not Scripture and that brings me back to the foundations. See my article Baptism and Salvation: I Peter 3:21 Oz
  3. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    wondering, I consider there is false teaching in these additions to Mk 16:9-10 (NIV): "16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. . . . 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them...
  4. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    I'm sorry for my not being clear. Original manuscripts or the autographa are common language in theology to refer to the MSS from the original apostles, prophets and writers of Scripture. Autographa is based on the Latin and means origin and history. Oz
  5. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    They refer to the original MSS written by the apostles, prophets, etc. See HERE. Oz
  6. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    Who Me, I would add that evangelicals have a high view of the authority of the Bible. I, an evangelical, believe in the inerrancy of Scripture in the original manuscripts. I do not believe in the inerrancy or authority of any translation. Oz
  7. OzSpen

    What is the general consensus on the rapture here?

    DavidT, Mark me down as another supporter of premillennial post-tribulationism. It is supported in verses such as: Matt 24:21 and Acts 8:1-3 (NET). Oz
  8. OzSpen

    Is all of ethics fundamentally utilitarian?

    2RM, You've forgotten absolute ethics ruled by God's commands to believers. See: "Compare the Ten Commandments with New Testament Teaching." Oz
  9. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    2RM, The Oxford English Dictionary gives these meanings of myth: "A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. ‘ancient Celtic myths’ 2A widely held but false...
  10. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    Please define myth.
  11. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    2RM, So you believe the secularist, Charles Darwin, had a better theory of creation than God Himself? I'm flabbergasted and have no grounds for further discussion. Oz
  12. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    2RM, So it's now obvious which side you are on. It's not on the side of Scripture but on Darwin. When there is a "supposed" inconsistency you throw out Scripture. Is that what you're saying? Sounds to me like I'm dealing with a person promoting relativism. I'm sticking with the God-breathed...
  13. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    So, how do you decide which parts of the Bible are true or false? Which scales are you using? Oz
  14. OzSpen

    Describing Evangelicals

    Rocky, Except the Altar Service has many counselors. Councilors are elected members of the local city or town council in Australia. Do you have them representing the people on the Councils in USA? Oz
  15. OzSpen

    Is the world...

    FHG, Dottie Rambo sings about something the Book of Revelation emphasizes about the New Jerusalem: "Tears will never stain the streets of that city." I'm blessed to know there is no place for death and weeping in the New Jerusalem. Oz
  16. OzSpen

    Tasted Death for every Man !

    Roger, It's too bad you didn't go on further in John's Gospel to John 12:32 (ESV): "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” Oz
  17. OzSpen

    Tasted Death for every Man !

    Who's being the judge and jury now?
  18. OzSpen

    Tasted Death for every Man !

    Roger, Please refer me to 5 Bible verses that support regeneration prior to being born again. Oz
  19. OzSpen

    Tasted Death for every Man !

    Roger, You didn't get that meaning from 2 Tim 2:15 but from Roger's opinion. Oz
  20. OzSpen

    Tasted Death for every Man !

    Roger, You are depending on your subjective opinion for "rightly dividing." I wish you would take seriously the challenging job of exegeting Scripture instead of using "I believe it is telling us." What does this phrase mean in 2 Tim 2:15? "correctly handles the word of truth" (NIV)...
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