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Freewill Scapegoat: Part 2

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I saw that Mike Manea responded to me over on BTWN and I have gotten a little free time to respond. “The issue is that her writings are at the center of these controversies. So, if she is authoritative in your eyes, then she must be a part of the conversation.” EGW has no authority when it comes to SDA theology and doctrine. Our epistemology is nothing like that of Mormons or JWs. We are firm promoters of Sola Scriptura, even more so than any other protestant group because we reject ALL external authorities and hermeneutical keys (Protestant tradition, Christian … Continue reading Freewill Scapegoat: Part 2

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Freewill Scapegoat

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Mike Manea responded to the quote of Walter Martin. Here is my response: If I may, can I suggest that the article might be missing the forest because of the trees regarding the Investigative Judgment? Would it be possible to set aside for a second what E.G. White says, the exegesis of Hebrews or the attempt to save face after the disappointment of 1844? Maybe, just maybe, this Adventist idea has something to contribute to Christian theology. You may suggest whatever you want, but it will require more than suggestion to convince me. The issue is that her writings are … Continue reading Freewill Scapegoat

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Investigative Judgement and the Scapegoat

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In “Kingdom of the Cults”, Dr. Walter Martin explains Seventh Day Adventist doctrine of the Scapegoat and the Investigative Judgement. We have reproduced some of the content here: X. The Scapegoat Teaching Two goats were obviously required, and used, on the Day of Atonement, because there is a twofold responsibility for sin—first, my responsibility as the perpetrator, agent, or medium; and second, Satan’s responsibility as the instigator, or tempter, in whose heart sin was first conceived.Now, concerning my sin, Christ died for my sins (Romans 5:8). … He assumed my responsibilities, and His blood alone cleanses me from all sin. … Continue reading Investigative Judgement and the Scapegoat