Comments on: Sad news from Old Truth.

By: Coram Deo

Coram Deo — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:13:53 +0000

Pilgrim,

This is one of those times when I wish my memory was much, much clearer…but in a nutshell Jim cased me to question my confidence in my state of mind at that time (“Decisionism”) by asking if, at the bottom of it, my claim to salvation was truly based upon my faith in and reliance upon God’s will or upon my own. It wasn’t as if we even engaged in a lengthy apologetic endeavor, it was just a short and general exchange, but the Lord was evidently already dealing with my heart.

In effect the way Jim’s comment was worded startled me into considering the haunting possibility that I was secretly, perhaps even unconsciously, trusting in myself (i.e. my “decision” and thus my merit even if in the minutest teency-weenciest itsy-bitsiest bit) that I was righteous instead of trusting in and depending upon God alone (His decision) for my righteousness 100%.

Again I wish I could remember how the whole exchange played out, but I don’t think I responded to Jim’s comment. Even though I can’t remember the details of that exchange I can distinctly remember sitting there at that moment hands on the keyboard staring at the monitor poised to make my witty riposte to Jim’s comment and slowly, painfully, as the weight of the truth of his comment sunk in, thinking: “He’s right…he’s right.”

I hope this helps.
CD

By: The Pilgrim

The Pilgrim — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:22:32 +0000

Dear Coram:

Would you be so kind as to reveal what Jim’s reply was to your defense of Arminianism that was so effective?

- The Pilgrim

By: doreen

doreen — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:51:18 +0000

Have also been an avid visitor of Old Truth for over a year.

It will be sadly missed, and I do hope and pray the best for Jim and his family.

Who knows? Maybe there will be a ‘Return of Old Truth’ website to follow.

Not by me! Just a thought.

God bless.

By: thenonconformer

thenonconformer — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:32:49 +0000

May God give his servant peace, rest and health again

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:54:50 +0000

Same here! I found Old Truth about a year ago and it opened my eyes to many things that were not right in my own church. I finally left that church which was going seeker friendly. I am so thankful for Jim’s website and for his courage to confront and share the truth. God bless and be with him and his family during this difficult time.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:31:22 +0000

I also stumbled upon Jims website about a year ago. After years of questions and frustration, the Lord was leading me out of everything that I thought was “christianity”. Your testimony that you gave is exactly the same thing that I am experiencing. It seems that whenever I ask a spiritual question or share some thought I would get that “glazed, silent,look of perplextion” look. I thought It was me but It seems that others have same experience. For instance, our church is debating have a midweek service. Which I thought would be a good. The problem is that no one can decide when to have it because there schedules are so busy, between little league,and a host of other activities. I didn’t say this unfortunately, but I was thinking: Is that really honoring the Lord. Sorry Lord we just cant seem to fit your word into our schedule during the week. They honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me.

By: Truthseeker

Truthseeker — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:41 +0000

Pilgrim, I had a similar experience. I stumbled upon Old Truth a couple of months ago and have been greatly encouraged by him as well. His site has a wealth of information for those of us who are being brought out of Arminianism into a more God-centered faith. Jim, I’m praying for you. Thank you for fighting for the Truth.

By: Thy Word is Truth

Thy Word is Truth — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:23 +0000

I was blessed by the Old Truth site.

Thanks You Jim !

By: Coram Deo

Coram Deo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:31:24 +0000

A reply from Jim Bublitz to one of my comments at Old Truth that attempted to defend the Arminian definition of free will was also a turning point in my eyes being opened to the glorious doctrines of grace.

God bless Jim Bublitz!