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I guess you could answer this three ways: 1. "Five-Pointers" often consider themselves Reformed. A Five-Pointer is someone who accepts the Five Points (TULIP) and leaves it at that, never taking on much more historical theology. There are alot of "Charismatic Calvinists" and a few Southern...

Would denying Limited Atonement not be denying justice? Those whom Christ atoned for have no fear of condemnation because the damnation meant for them was placed on Christ. I see only three options: 1. Limited or Particular Atonement 2. Universalism 3. Redefine "atonement" so that it...

KJV, facsimile of a 1602 Genevan NT, & an online ESV Keep trying to get around to the NASB, since I hear such praise of it.

I decided to bring in another of your quotes from a recent thread, since I should think that the same purpose is behind each of these questions. I think Spurgeon probably gave better answer that I can. So here's a few quotes that express my thinking on this matter. "Calvinism did not spring...

You might try www.spindleworks.com Most of the stuff there is from the viewpoint of the Dutch branch of Calvinism. It'll also give some insight into modern Dutch Reformed People. I would strongly reccomend that you try the Canadian & American Reformed Churches' website: www.canrc.org...

I do not think that it is b/c traditional reformed christians are afraid of what they consider "modern", but what they consider out-of-keeping with the Reformed theology of worship. Historically, Reformed churches have been wary of the use of instruments. And, although now most make use of...

In being relevent to modern religious tastes, would not a Reformed Church lose relevence with her own faith? The theologies behind what goes on today in Protestant churches is far removed from historic Protestantism. The modern Protestant practices are either based on liberalism...

What is with all the stuff you can buy with these little "blessing" thingies? The armor, the other stuff? Why? What does it do?

My point and reasoning summed up: On the wearing of crosses- There is NO sin in the wearing of a cross in itself. On the wearing of a crucifix- These ought not be worn because they are a graven image of "god". On the sins that may include the wearing of a cross- Vanity-Wearing...

It has to do with thinking that a cross can protect you from evil. If you think that wear it will protect you from evil, it is a superstition. Putting hope in any object, other that God, to protect you from evil is superstitious and a form of idolatry. "Modern" includes any who deny...

I used to have the same idea. But it doesn't matter what we'd like to think. It matters what we are commanded to do. We are commanded not to make any graven image of a god.

The other verses were the ones from Leviticus. It tells us not to observe times, omens, and to not practice magic. It seems that we may deduce that other superstitions would also be not uniform to Christian practice. Fetishes are superstitious, idolatrous, and in a sense an attempt at magic...

Our LORD used wine. Why not use it?

It is the "jesus", the corpas, which, yes, is intended to represent God.

First off, "Baptists" today are not at all uniform with each other. The doctrine of Liberty of Conscience has been taken to an extreme it wasn't meant for, and that's why Baptists churches swing so wide. You never no what to expect. About Drinking..... This isn't really a Baptist thing. The...

I was not specifically speaking of crosses here. Please check post #12 in this thread.

Great post!!! Much truth!!!

A graven image is just that a graven image. A crucifix is a graven image. It is meant to represent God. And even if you do consider that to only be speaking of ancient pagan idols, there are other verses. Leviticus, though not speaking of religious jewelry directly, many times speaks against...

Not to get on your case, just a cautionary question and warning: Do you not fear that this is indeed a fetish? It is God that protects His children, you need no ornament made by man. There is no more power in a pewter cross than in a penny. I used to suffer from fetishism; it is...

Crucifixes are graven images. Too much consideration of our appearance is vanity. These are two different sins. That was my point; there are many reasons why one should be cautious in wearing crosses.