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1 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | New Creature | 185870 | ||
At first appearance it would seem that monergism would cancel out synergism, but upon closer look, I personally believe that is not the case. We see it stated in Scripture John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: This tells me we cannot come to Jesus unless the Father first does something. The something mentioned is drawing us. The word "cannot" shows the impossibility of an individual coming on his own initiative. Therefore this drawing should be classified as monergistic. Next we see in Scripture where the Phillipian jailer asks Paul and Silas; Acts 16:30 Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved The above text refers to our part in appropriating salvation. In order to be saved we must personally and individually believe. And since God doesn't believe for us, but gives us the ability to believe, then our act of believing which comes in command form must be classified as an act that is synergistic in nature. One in which God's previously work of drawing assists us in a response of faith. Therefore my conclusion is that examples of both monergism as well as synergism can be found in Scripture. The one doesn't contradict the other. It's just a matter of at which point in the process of salvation monegism is in action, and at which point in the process synergism kicks in. Well thats how I see it. There are other verses I could have concluded as support, but I think what I have stated is sufficient at this time. |
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2 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | stjohn | 185902 | ||
Thanks brother New C. Amen! I agree with you, I wanted to see how you saw this as I didn't quite understand your question. An easy task for me! I often need clarification, as to, what is, the actual question. God bless. John |
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