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1st: I am not a Calvinist . . . nor an Arminian . . . but I am MUCH more Calvinistic than Arminian. 2nd What is called "Calvinism" today (particularly 5 pt TULIP ism) probably is not as true to Calvin as they think (some of his own writings refer to the elect becoming reprobate after...

NOTE: While we cannot truly endorse the ministry of Dutch Sheets, this is the first real Apology that has come out of that camp - and as such it is refreshing and well worth publishing. A STATEMENT and APPEAL REGARDING LAKELAND -Dutch Sheets. (Aug 21, 2008). It has now been a couple of...

For conversation . . . LIFE AFTER LAKELAND: Sorting Out the Confusion -by J. Lee Grady. Todd Bentley’s announcement that his marriage is ending has thrown our movement into a tailspin—and questions need to be answered. It was not supposed to end like this. Evangelist Todd Bentley had...

CONTINUATIONISTS A broad enough term to cover all who believe in the continuance of the gifts and their vitality to the church . . . yet stays clear of the term "Charismatic" and all the negative connotations associated with the term. And lets face it . . . it does sound cool . . . and...

I have been part of the P/C move since I became a Christian in '87 . . . and recently have become a part of a Charismatic denomination called Sovereign Grace . . . a Reformed Charismatic family of Churches. Being here . . . I have come to realize how much my church experience up to this point...

I have a friend who kust graduated from Gordon-Conwell TS with a MA in church history . . . so his input is considered heavily . . . But he said something in one of our conversations that I had not heard before. He draws a classical distinction between "reformation" theology and "reformed"...

Just curious . . . how many proponents do we have here who follow reformed doctrine (essentially anyway) but also . . . 1. Believe that the demonstrative Gifts of the Spirit are for today? 2. Believe number 1 AND actively persue these gifts and move in their ministry amongst the Body? Or . ...

This thread is for the discussion of the different types of MSS that we have available to us and why one is better for discerning the original autographa than another. This has arisen in response to a discussion between myself and one Dave01 . . . and whether or not the text of 1 John 5:7, 8...

I know that the classical reformed position is that God does absolutely everything in our salvation. This seems to stem from the overwhelming sense of our sinfulness and an exhaltation of the glory of God in His divine grace. That is awesome! These are honorable and great convictions . . ...

I have been having a REALLY rough time getting funding/support for seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary :cry: . I can't get a loan cuz my credit is jacked . . . and I can't find anyone to co-sign. Grants and church support is the only option and my church is too small to afford to...

I felt the need to start this thread to help with the problems that I have seen with interpretation . . . meaning a lack of sound hermeneutical exercise. The rest of the "Body" looks at us (Pentecostal/Charismatics) as having unsound exegesis. Sadly we often give them the ammunition to say...

This thread is for the discussion of the topic of wether or not a Spirit Baptized believer can have a demon or be demonized. The topic stemmed from a discussion on the possible influence of a demon on a christian during a move of God, or during a revival, or whatever paradigm posited. Join...

Just a question . . . I have heard from a few different sources that most messianic Jews do NOT believe in the Doctrine of the Trinity.:scratch: I wasn't sure so i figure the best place to ask is at the source. If you are a messianic Jew and have insight into this please respond.:confused...

Ok . . . I have heard and seen alot on cessation/continuance of the Gifts of the Spirit. I would love to see who has some convincing presentations on the ceasing of the Gifts. All that I have seen/heard has been less than convincing:sick: . Also please be willing to interact over propositions...

Ok . . . I have seen a bunch of talk and dialouge in this forum about this issue. 1. Let EVERYTHING here be said in love; no down talking or condescending remarks (or anything near these). 2. If you don't have a cogent remark in love, don't post. 3. If you are young or are a younger...

Whatupper? I am a minister from California who is coming to the Boston area to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for work on my MA. I need all the help I can get: -Prayer -Fellowship -Funds -Housing -Ministry opportunites -Etc, etc, etc Blessings! :thumbsup: Mathetes

Greetings! I am a young minister moving to the Boston area to go to seminary at Gordon-Conwell. I need some help in anyway possible: -Housing -Ministry opportunities -Funding -Prayer -Fellowship -Etc, etc, etc Blessings all! Mathetes

Greetings, I am doing some curriculum work for a para-church ministry and would like to pose the question: Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (in the Pentecostal understanding) the primary thrust (biblically or philosophically or theologically etc) behind evangelism as the central mission of...

I have no idea how to work this forum! Anybody wanna help?