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Recent content by Jon_

  1. Jon_

    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    See, this is the problem that people commonly have. We're talking about two different things. A preacher has a sacred duty to God to deliver an exhortation in accordance with all due probity and reverence. He is expected to conduct himself within the universal bounds of good taste without...
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    Oil spill and Israel

    I hope this doesn't offend (I assume you got this idea from somewhere else rather than came up with it yourself), but I think that idea is ludicrous. Others have already addressed the farcical notion that Israel is somehow a "blessed nation" or that the Jews are "the people of God" (God's...
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    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    This passage speaks of sanctification, not regeneration. It seems the song is talking about regeneration, which makes it theologically incorrect, hence, Hammster's justified criticism thereof. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Marriage question

    Any time I read a post like this on an Internet forum I feel compelled to immediately respond in this way: talk to your pastor and your elders. Christ has ordained spiritual leadership precisely for things like this. Don't rely on the advice of strangers on a forum, even if they have your...
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    Rant Against Calvinism

    Sorry, man. I just don't have it in me anymore. I can't go around the Internet picking a fight with everyone who badmouths Calvinism. There aren't enough hours in the day, and it doesn't do any good. It's time better spent elsewhere. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Heya

    Hey Cyggie. You've been well I trust?
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    Anyone have non-christian children?

    WOW! Really? That's great news, Edie. Praise God. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Rant Against Calvinism

    I think this about sums it up.
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    RCA vs. CRC?

    It would appear they have fraternal relations. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Hebrews 12:2

    Are you talking about the universalists? I'm not familiar with any other group who would advocate for the "universal faith" of all people. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    RCA vs. CRC?

    I think these articles contain the info you're looking for: Reformed Church in America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1857 Secession - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Soli Deo Gloria Jon
  12. Jon_

    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    Fair enough. God bless you, brother. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    You misunderstood. I never said we should only sing a capella. I merely said the accompaniment must be appropriate (not distract from the lyrical content), serving solely as an aid to the singing. Soli Deo Gloria Jon
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    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    I think by the very fact of the matter that the music is watered down in order to placate nonbelievers is de facto evidence such praise is less reverent. That is a very homocentric approach to worship. Sorry, but I don't think you can even begin to compare the two. When seeker-sensitive...
  15. Jon_

    Is Christian Heavy Metal really Christian?

    Honestly, I think my opinion is consistent with Scripture; however, it's hard to demonstrate that because there is so little reference made specifically to music. That's why I tempered my comments with "that's my opinion." Scripture doesn't really say one way or the other, so we have to look for...