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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    According to the definition you have placed above...Where are my opposing arguments? By what i shared with you, have i opposed you? Am i contending with you with that? Other definitions of debate: 1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument. 2. Deliberation; consideration: passed...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    Thanks. Before contacting you through here, i actually tried to contact you by inbox, but it's been impossible. I don't see how. So my email again is: Anikkazu@protonmail.ch Thanks again and i look forward to your message.
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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    No, i don't wish to debate that nor you. But hopefully clarify it as there are important points, from what you wrote, that i think require further clarification that can lead to a better discernment. But i agree with much of what you wrote. And by clarifying, discussing, REASONING together and...
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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    I appreciate your attitude and willingness to consider, pray and research some more; and I thank God for it. And now, may I kindly ask you. Would you like me to share with you what I've learned and come to understand as free will? It's neither calvinistic, nor really something that can be...
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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    Thank you for your reply. Clearly, your debates have allowed me to see what you believe, with which i agree in many ways. Although I can't say all, because i haven't read all you've written in these forums. And that has been good on one hand. But on the other, I see that many others do not...
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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    Why all this back and forth on these and other topics? I write to you because i agree with you on so many things, but why wrestle with so many people that just don't see things as you do. Have you ever persuaded anybody? Maybe you have, but all I've seen so far is struggle. They believe what...
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    Defining terms shortens debate: Free Will

    Your words are quite insightful and far from a rant. Surprisingly insightful... Although a bit convoluted. Please check your syntaxis, because what you overall say is good, but not very clear. And lastly, how do you know in truth you have waited enough to receive that true knowledge and...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    Hi. I wonder if you were able to read my last message? Or maybe you did, and simply disagreed with my request? If so, that is fine. I trust you did not find it inappropriate, though. It was, after all, just a request for fellowship in the hopes of keeping on learning and growing in perfection in...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    What you say is true in my view. I've come to that conclusion too by observing, analyzing and learning from the natural world too, which even if corrupted, it continues to retain a significant manifestation of the nature of our Creator and purpose of His creation. But i also think that the most...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    Thanks for your reply. What do you disagree on with the early Quakers? I haven't read all of their writings and beliefs, but those you linked on an old message you posted and were authored by Mr. Barclay. I found his expositions clear and truthful. And this brings to mind, something I'd very...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    Thanks so much. Peace and grace to you. In my endeavor of seeking the God and Father of Jesus Christ, to truly grow in perfection to the full measure of Christ, I've come across many who have claimed to be His'. Yet, in time they revealed to be not, for many reasons too lengthy to go into now...
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    The Rule of faith and practice is not scripture "alone"

    Hi. How can i get in touch directly with you? I have some questions regarding this subject, and others, i think you might be able to help me better elucidate. Please let me know.
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    Sola scriptura?

    Most cannot see nor hear what you're stating, for their eye is not good nor simple. But, how long it took you to understand these things? I'm quite joyful to see someone understand. Because while these things are plain to see, they usually remain hidden... I know that as well.
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    Sola scriptura?

    Very true. Conscience can be, and usually is, defiled. By conscience alone, one can get lost in evil as well, not knowing it is evil! I've seen that happen to others who claim to seek purity by their consciences alone, having little light in them.... But to me it is a very small thing that I...
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    Free will, and original sin --a discussion continued

    There is choice. That is made abundantly clear in the Bible. But the term "free will" should be taken off of any Christian vocabulary. There is a will in humans, there is certainly a will in God, yes. Nonetheless, all confusion around this subject arises from man's evil desires subject to this...