The Withering Flower – The Fad of TULIP Theology 6
3. Although most of us would agree that Christ shed His blood for us as believers, where we part ways is that He died for ALL men. If Limited Atonement is true than the Bible is wrong when it states in 2 Peter 2:1 that He even bought the false teachers that deny Him. 1 John 2:2 says that not only did Christ die for our sins, but the sins of the whole world! Through the teaching of this doctrine, you create a different Cross and a different Christ... Read More
The Withering Flower – The Fad of TULIP Theology 5
In Summary: 1. Although most of us would agree man is dead in sin, it is not to the point of not understanding the Law and the Gospel. They like to quote here 1 Cor 2:14 that says, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” The problem with using this verse is that you are ripping it out of it’s context. Look at... Read More
The Withering Flower – The Fad of TULIP Theology 4
A Different God, Different Cross, and Different Gospel! These three claims are very serious and are not to be taken lightly. If they are true, in which I have no doubt that they are, then this is an issue that needs to be separated from and swiftly dealt with before, as a cancer, it spreads through the Church. These are the very essentials of our faith. Without them, we have no faith. All I have heard from people about this issue is the fact... Read More
The Withering Flower – The Fad of TULIP Theology 3
Defining Terms A lot of the confusion with understanding Calvinism is their need for intellectualism. They have terms for different beliefs, different definitions for words than what most are used to, and like to put people in certain groups in order to know where one stands on the Scriptures. For example, the most common argument against Evangelicals from Calvinists is that you are an Arminian, Pelagian, or Semi-Pelagian if what you believe does... Read More
The Withering Flower – The Fad of TULIP Theology 2
Are You a Calvinist or a Confused Arminian? The Problem of the 1,2,3, and 4 Pointers Let me address this by allowing Calvinists to answer this question. While reformed theology is gaining popularity, it is also causing quite a bit of confusion. Because most “Christians” do not accept all points of this theology, they do try to compromise by saying they believe in some of them. Most will say that they are two or three or four point Calvinists.... Read More
The Way of the Shaman Part 4 – The Spirits Unmasked
The Spirits Unmasked The spirit guardians reveal who they really are to Michael Harner during his very first journey into the spiritual realm. I will highlight certain words in the quotes to help you better see who they are. While Mr. Harner was having this spiritual journey he recalls “I could only very dimly perceive the givers of these thoughts: giant reptiliam creatures reposing sluggishly at the lowermost depths of the back... Read More
The Way of the Shaman Part 3 – Asking the Guardian Spirits for Advice?
Asking the Guardian Spirit for Advice? It is possible for the shaman to consult with their animal spirits. “This kind of consultation is commonly called ‘divination‘ in the anthropological literature. A common reason to consult one’s power animal is to obtain advice regarding some personal problem. Another reason is to consult with the power animal concerning the nonordinary cause and treatment of a patient’s... Read More
The Way of the Shaman Part 2 – Is the Shaman Possessed?
Is the Shaman Possessed? Once the guardian spirit in inside the shaman the shaman can perform dancing, accompanied by drumming, to “consciously become one with his power animal.” (page 61) “Much animal-like dancing in the primitive world has as its objective the unification of power animals with the dancers, whether or not the rituals are purely shamanic in other respects.” (Page 61) The author gives instructions on how to... Read More
