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1 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 33931 | ||
Dear Curt, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! My friend, I hold you in the highest regard, but I must respectfully disagree that the Bible says anywhere that we choose salvation. After spending some time looking at 'choice,' 'choose,' and 'chose,' 'elect' and 'select,' I cannot find even one Scripture that says we choose to be saved. However, the same word search will show many that clearly say that God chose us for. Now I understand that if you just say that every instance of plural usage (us, we, all) means the whole world, you 'seem' to prove that Jesus died for all mankind, but only those who choose Him get saved. But then wouldn't there be at least a few Scriptures saying 'we chose Him' or 'we chose salvation?' Granted, there does seem to be Scriptural evidence that *some certain* individuals have chosen to 'reject' Christ. As far I can see, these cases are not common, in fact uncommon. (my opinion, downright RARE!) IMHO, the CHOICE for salvation is completely in the sovereign hands of God. The CHOICE to serve this SAVIOR is in fallible human hands, but led by, and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the Bible and the (local) church. With this kind of inspiration and stimulation, few can deny or reject the salvation that has already been freely given by God's gracious choice. That we must choose to serve the Lord, I do not argue with you at all. But our service unto Him is never good enought to get us saved. It pleases Him, and that (should!) please us. I know that it pleases me! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 34047 | ||
Charis I absolutely agree with you. You misunderstood the two posts previous, in which I was trying to define the doctrine of free will for someone else. The first post juxtaposed free will vs pre-destination or election. I am a five point Calvinist, and have actually been pretty vocal on this forum about election. Iwas, however, trying to define free will for the other person without prejudice as to what I believed. Maybe I was a little too casual. Blessings Curt |
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3 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 34059 | ||
Dear Curt, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Friend, I am sorry for doubting you! :-) I apologize for 'painting you with the wrong brush.' But wait, weren't you a 4-point Calvinist with reservations? Ummm...which brush was that? :-) 14-17 hours ahead of the 'rest of the woild' gives me the advantage of being able to read all the previous day's postings while all you folks are still snoring. The disadvantage is that I wake up and get to my church/school office with sometimes over 100 postings to sift through. When I read something that gets me excited, I sometimes reply without doing a 'background check.' The result of my belated investigation is that you are indeed without a freewill bone in your body and exonerated from my baseless charge! And I apologize for my 'hastiness.' :-) Peace to you this blessed day! Enjoy His presence! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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4 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 34182 | ||
It's comforting to know that, while I am sleeping, you are guarding the forum with wise counsel and Scripture! :-) I know what you mean about keeping up with posts... I have learned pretty quickly that there is a pyramid effect (for every post I write, four come back for comment... for every comment, four more for further comment, etc, ad nauseum). Apology not necessary... I just wanted to set the record straight for foundational purposes :-) so as not to be confused in future discussions. Hope you are sleeping comfortably as I write this! zzzzzzzzzzz Blessings in Him Curt PS I am a five point Calvinist, with occasional brain hiccups. |
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