Never posted a discussion topic before, but here it goes... I have been pondering the various views of sanctification held by those in our circles (I hold the Reformed view), and I have some questions. I must admit that I have read little on the subject, yet have no time to do so at the moment. Therefore, I seek to draw on your knowledge and input (Chris, I know that have studied and hold the Chaferian view, so your help is appreciated). This is a list of questions that have popped into my brain:
*What are the distinctive points/ideas in the Chaferian model?
*Is the Chaferian model simply the Keswick model with a vocabulary makeover?
*What exactly is a "carnal Christian" by Chafer's definition?
*What exactly is a "spiritual Christian" by Chafer's definition?
*How and when does a carnal Christian become a spiritual Christian?
*Once a carnal Christian becomes a spiritual Christian, can he revert to being a carnal Christian?
*What are the Scriptural evidences of said understanding of carnal/spiritual Christianity?
*Do you believe that the idea of "carnal Christian" and the Reformed model are mutually exclusive?
Again, I ask these questions having very little understanding of the Chaferian view. I appreciate any efforts made to clarify this issue for me.
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Jenson,
Great questions. I need a few days to do the research (And find my copy of "He That Is Spiritual." - I'm always lending it out). As a beginning statement, I'd like to say that there has always been a controversy between the reformed view and the chafarian view. A few years back, there was an interesting article in JETS about the controversy between Warfield and Chafer. You may want to look it up...It appears as if their website is no longer available to look at all of the articles online. I need to go into school to find it then. Also, if you go on the seminary website, under Charles Hauser's page, he has a decent article on the issue.
Jenson,
I've made a decision - this issue (the tension between reformed and chafarian sanctification) is going to become the topic for my SYSIII paper next semester. I think it will be of interest to dad. Thus, although I will start the research on it this summer, I probably won't get much published until next semester some time.
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