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Problems of Last Generation Theology Critics

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1. redefining sin as including "nature" instead of only choice. despite EGW, " Our only definition of sin is that given in the word of God; it is “the transgression of the law;” (1 John 3:4) it is the outworking of a principle at war with the great law of love which is the foundation of the divine government." The Great Controversy, 492, 493. 2. moving deadline of repentance to 2nd coming instead of before the close of probation . 3. ignoring or  reinterpreting close of probation  to murky deadline, and definition of probation. 4. parable of foolish virgins - character cannot be fixed after probationary time. no more repentance / forgiveness after probation. 5. strawman-ing perfection as sinless perfection . 6. strawman-ing sinless perfection as absolute sinless perfection . 7. hallucinating that LGT focuses on personal achievement, but lacking quote. misrepresentation. 8. putting only where there is no only . "Christ vindicate God's character" b...

All / Last Generation Theology connecting the dots of SDA Doctrines

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  for me, Last Generation Theology (a subset of superset All Generation Theology) Nicely Connects the dots of these Seventh-day Adventist Doctrines: 1. Justification by Faith The grounding of salvation in Christ's righteousness, which LGT holds as the necessary 'first phase' before one can attain final victory over sin. 2. Sanctification (Progressive and Entire) The ongoing work of the Holy Spirit to conform us to Christ's image, culminating in entire sanctification or 'sinless perfection' just prior to Christ's return. 3. Character Perfection The distinctive LGT emphasis that the last generation must reflect Christ's character perfectly (as Christ did), demonstrating freedom from both indwelling sin and condemnation. 4. Investigative Judgment & Heavenly Sanctuary The belief that in the heavenly sanctuary Christ is closing His atoning ministry, and that the generation living through the close of probation must stand the 'final atonement' ...