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I was wandeirng if the SDA church has made an statement open theism or does it leave it up to the individual(sp?) to accept it or not.
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Open theism?
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ttreg said:
We believe that God knows the end from the beginning.
Open theism is a heretical idea. I caution you to stay away from those who support it.
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DanPev said:
It's the idea that God really doesn't know what the future holds, except for what He wills within it.
In other words, God knows the big picture of life, but doesn't know the bits and pieces which bring it all together prior to its completion.
Does this make sense?
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DanPev said:
I can clarify it for you. What is it about what I said that still leaves some confusion?
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DanPev said:
It's heretical because it denies the omniscience of God.
Take away God's omniscience and you are left with one who is just like finite men. Thus you are left with a God who you really can't rely on.
Can you now see the danger in this way of thinking, and how it could lead one to forfeit his salvation?
It is easy to assume the role of God when you can't see Him as One who is greater than yourself. Those who promote Open Theism are in danger of doing this. In fact, I have already seen this happen. It's called panentheism--God made in the image of man.
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Please familiarize yourself with rule 3.5B:
B. Controversial doctrines listed below must be discussed in the Unorthodox Theological Doctrines or Liberal Theology forums only:
Full Preterism
Open Theism
Universalism or Universal Salvation
Annihilationism
Freemasonry
Please familiarize yourself with rule 3.5B:
B. Controversial doctrines listed below must be discussed in the Unorthodox Theological Doctrines or Liberal Theology forums only:
Full Preterism
Open Theism
Universalism or Universal Salvation
Annihilationism
Freemasonry
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