Book Review: Two-Part Romans (2PR) by Brent Lay
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- SPOILERS: This is a bad book. The author's Achilles heel is grammar. He misunderstands certain constructions or words, and gets mixed up on first and second person pronouns. He also concludes that if Calvinism were true for Gentiles, it would change the gospel, but the gospel remains the same if predestination, foreknowledge, and election apply to the Jewish believers only.
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The 2017 version of this book forms the basis of a new video series by @GoodBerean . Two videos of the 10-part series have been released to date. Session 1 deals largely with the ambiguous antecedent claim by Brent Lay, setting it up as the foundation for the entire video series.
In the 2015 version of this book, Brent Lay simply asserts that the first half of Romans is addressed only to Jewish Christians. In the 2017 version, he introduces the now-infamous Ambiguous Antecedent. Unfortunately for Lay, grammar is not his strong suit, and he misapplies this concept where it does not exist. And since this and other grammar errors form his foundation, he started in the wrong place from the word "go".
Are you troubled by the possibility of an antecedent, or by the mere fact that your calvinism systems of philosophy are being challenged?
@@SheepDog1974 You said, _"Are you troubled by the possibility of an antecedent?"_ No, I'm not troubled at all.
@@reformedpilgrim precisely. Your calvinism is threatened.
@@SheepDog1974 Is it? Strange, I just had the batteries changed on my Calvinism Threat Detection System. No klaxons sounded. No lights blinked. All quiet.
@@reformedpilgrim 😁 that's because its dead, and fatalistic theory.
Very good review. They will go to any length to try to refute reformed theology. They don't like that God decides, not them. They don't even care if God gets to decide for the Jews or for the Apostles. Just not for them.
Thanks, Danny. It's really astounding the lengths some will go to.
God decreed and predestined the refutation of reformed theology, because it debases his character and nature.
@@SheepDog1974are you taking a reformed position on the refutation of the reformed position? I think you might have some wires crossed there bud.
@@sevencrickets9258 precisely the absurdity of calvinism !!
@@SheepDog1974 Where does the Bible say that? Chapter and verse please
19:04 Not at all. In the sentence “he raised his hands and the worship leader began to sing” does not have an ambiguous antecedent. The only possible antecedent is the worship pastor. Unless the context suggests there could be other men in the vicinity, this sentence identifies one man alone, who is naturally the antecedent. Unless context expands the pool of potential “he”’s.
It’s wildly bad grammatical understanding. And unfortunately, Breda is continuing that onward. Ugh.
Hey, man, thanks for the comment. It's not just the grammar that's at issue; it's understanding of historical events, as well, that is lacking as well. Just this morning I put a long comment on the Part 2 video, which addresses historical context. But inadequate and illogical conclusions are being drawn in that video, which classifies the expulsion of the Jews as a church split, requiring reconciliation. Brent Lay's question noted in my review at about 8:00 is where Jason is taking his cue from, unfortunately. So, Brent's misunderstanding of both grammar and history are clouding Jason's understanding. We need to pray for both Brent and Jason. (I'm aware you and I have differences, as well, but we can surely agree on this matter.)
@@reformedpilgrim UA-cam makes me so mad. I wrote you a nice reply, commented on how I was watching your other videos and you're obviously highly intelligent and analytical plus a great speaking voice, and I invited you to review my book, especially the part on Romans 9, but UA-cam deleted it! Grrr.
@@TheRomans9Guy Well, that's very nice of you and very improper of UA-cam. That's been happening to me this week. Unless some readers "sort by newest" they will never see some comments I've made recently. Oh well.
If you want to send an email to me, we can chat about your book. I'm flattered to be considered. My email in my "About" section.
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