Thinking back last week

Last week, at Dr. Stephen Chan's Reformed Institute's evening forums, I was conversing with a lady (first night) who attempted to convince me (without reasons) how Tim Keller of my church was not reformed. Then I tried to convince her there's no reformed fellowship in NYC, which she began to suggest Lyna's pastor, Rev. Laura Lin, was reformed. I merely replied, as I have already told her that I've been to that church before. And she had no response but smile.

I've learned enough to know not to talk too much to those who care not about which that they speak or ask. Yes, I believe this was the case. It's not about "innocent until proven guilty" or vice versa, but careful conversation with content.

My answer was clear. She could either accuse me of something I am not or believe what I said. And if it be the latter, she is free to ask me with follow up questions, which I would give answers such as "Supporting or proclaiming reformed doctrine/people do not make one reformed", "Rev. Lin's position is more or less - to the reformed she became like the reformed, to the charismatics she became like the charismatics, etc.", if and only if in that sense a reformed, yes, I can accept that, but I wouldn't trust her with a reformed fellowship.

Another follow-up answer would be: Would you call it reformed when white lies can be justified or when an elder/deacon believes everyone in the world will eventually go to heaven or when those who hate sermons were entrusted over those who love sermons to teach Sunday School...

Perhaps there was no time as our conversation happened only a few minutes before the workshop. But if she truly cared, she should not hesitate to get an answer out of me at any opportune time, which she did not. It took me a while to find a solution to this, but if I were her, I would take down my contact information for further answer.