tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338669038747187.post4800666150771876026..comments2024-01-22T19:04:40.709-08:00Comments on Warner's World: Some Thoughts on ReformationWaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02192404200929862166noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338669038747187.post-71968300523348715212018-01-22T06:52:41.160-08:002018-01-22T06:52:41.160-08:00In "reformation movement" I find the lib...In "reformation movement" I find the liberty/freedom, Bobby, to be part of a bigger, more far-reaching, fellowship and unity of purpose. Sanctification always posed the same problem for me. I don't reject it today but I do allow that God is not confined to a certain number of "works" and I believe he has a comprehensive expectation of us that includes "sanctification, however many trips to the altar of dedication that it takes.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192404200929862166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2528338669038747187.post-16531229752339155662018-01-22T04:19:34.670-08:002018-01-22T04:19:34.670-08:00What I struggle with is "reformation movement...What I struggle with is "reformation movement" implies that all others are wrong, plus the attitude that if someone comes to believe as "we" do why don't they join "us" which implies that "we" are the only church and our organization (ministers, boards, etc.) are the only basis of authority and relationship.<br /><br />The emphasis on entire sanctification as a second work of grace has also remained a dividing line for me. I've met people who claim sanctification but evidence no spiritual life at all. I'm not talking about someone continuing to live in sin, but someone who is just dead; no compassion, rigid, angry, isolated from the body of believers (there in body, but having no part in it).<br /><br />I'm looking for another unity.BJ Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130468223341920722noreply@blogger.com