Dave

Mark, I appreciate the fact that you have not had the time to answer all questions. There have been a lot of us asking them and only you to answer them. I did however note a pattern in the ones being answered and the ones that were not. Even with your response in regard to what Grudem said, I realise that “beginning” and “source” are not synonyms. I never stated that they were, nor did I suggest that Grudem had mentioned “beginning”. “Origin” and “Source” however are synonyms, and this is what I stated. Grudem admits at one point in his research that “origin” is a valid meaning but then removes it from the final findings. Why? Because it would prove him wrong. In other words he is not consistent within his own work. But once again, the main point, the issue at hand, has been deflected and remains without a response. Sorry, but that is how it feels.

Yes, I am set in my position, but that is because I see it as the truth. If facts could be introduced to show me that I am wrong I would change. One does not hold my position in the PCA easily. It has resulted in ‘my’ little church being kicked to the curb a number of times in a number of ways. This hurts, but I still prefer the truth, as does others in my church. I credit this blog in helping me to survive within my denomination!

Mark, I do consider you a brother in Christ, and worthy of the truth in love. Blogs are not good at conveying love (or sometimes even truth!), so I want you to know that although I am frustrated by your method of debate, you would always be welcome to drop in at church or on our blog, and you have a place in my heart! I will keep praying for you, and ask you to continue to do the same for me!

Amen to your last paragraph!

Dave