Sean wrote:
The other problem I see is with the doctrine of total depravity and it's inconsistencies with perseverance of the saints.
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Someone can be so convincing that even Rev. Walter Bowie could be convinced.
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Again, how is it that someone who dislikes the gospel message can so approximate a walk in Christ that even Rev. Walter Bowie would be fooled? The unregenerate should hate the gospel, isn't it foolishness to them? (1 Cor 1:18)
That's a good point that I haven't heard or thought about before.