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Bible Question:
If you are new to this thread, please read the prior two postings before this one to understand where I am coming from. Thank you. Why is it that when something in the Bible doesn't fit with your interpretation, you feel you must either horribly twist it out of context or in this case give the simple answer that since it doesn't make sense then it must just be because we don't know everyting God does? Couldn't this mean that your interpretation doesn't hold up and that Calvinism is no better than the other religions or cults that base their entire belief structure on a few verses taken out of context so that the can separate themselves and "Feel" superior to others? Why can't you see that the whole bible fits in with the "Free Will" theory while only a small portion can be used to justify "Election". Is there anyone out there can interpret this without the standard "It's just one of those mysteries"? I'm sorry if I come off as being harsh, but it's just that I'm getting frustrated trying to understand how someone can honestly read and interpret the whole bible and come away thinking that God chose some people to be saved and chose others that would not. I am willing to admit that I could be interpreting this incorrectly, but as of yet, have not been able to see where my interpretations err (on major subjects) when taking the whole bible into context. |
Bible Answer: God chose some to salvation and not others. There could be no other logical understanding of "not by works, lest anyone should boast". There can be nothing in us to merit our being called to salvation, not even the excersize of faith. Remember saving faith is a gift of God. We were dead in trespasses and sins unable to make an improvement of our situation before God. He must do the first act in our salvation. We can do nothing to bring our salvation about. God's perfection (His fairness is included in all His perfections) can not be questioned by ourselves who are not fair beings. I might add that in my own experience I become most frustrated by things that are not fair -- as I appraise them. So your frustration is not unusual. But it is important that we don't make the mistake of putting another's position in the worst possible light, and then do it publicly. I hope I am fair with you. |