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1 | Critique this Predestination view? | Bible general Archive 2 | Pam D | 145302 | ||
Please critique this view on predestination. If someone could take each part and point out anything that is wrong, I would be so appreciative. 1) Men have free will to choose to be saved or not - (1Kings 18:21; Josh 24:15; Deut 30:19; Jn 7:17; 2Thess 2:10; 2:12; Ro 1:20). 2) The bible teaches we are chosen through belief in Jesus (2Thess 2:13,14; Eph 1:5,11; Jn 5:40). We are chosen through Gods foreknowledge of who would choose Christ (1Pe 1:1-2; Rom 8:29). 3) God issues a universal invitation (Matt 11:28; Isa 55:1); God is not partial (Rom 2:11); God does not want anyone to perish (2Pe 3:9; 1Tim 2:3-4; Ezek 33:11); God is grieved over mens wickedness (Gen 6:6). 4) God wants men to “seek” (Greek “pselaphao”) Him (Acts 17:26-27). According to Thayers lexicon “seek” in Rom 3:11 and Acts 15:17 is a different Greek word ("ekzeteo") and it can mean “seek Gods favor” or “seek to please God”. (although Thayers does not assign it that meaning in those passages) 5) Natural man can not understand the Bible (1Cor 2:12-14), is spiritually dead (Eph 2:1), but NOT physically dead. Man can know God through creation (Rom 1:21) or suppress the truth (Rom 1:18, 21, 25). 6) The sinners will is not enslaved to the sin nature. The Holy Spirit can draw to Christ ONLY those who allow him to have his way with them (Acts 7:51, Jn 6:44). Until the sinner responds, the Spirit cannot give life. The Spirit “calls” those He foreknew would choose life (Rom 8:28-30). Those who are seeking God through their natural senses, who do not suppress the truth are “called” (Rom 1:18,21,25). The gospel is the power of God ONLY to those who believe (Rom 1:16). 7) Faith is a gift from God (Eph 2:8-9), it includes knowledge of the truth, the power to embrace that truth and the confidence to hold on to it. Faith does not involve the choice - You have to make the choice (1Kings 18:21; Josh 24:15; Deut 30:19; Jn 7:17; 2Thess 2:10; 2:12; Rom 1:20). 8) Free will continues in the new birth only in relation to fellowship with God not with regard to eternal security. Believers are eternally secure (Believers can not lose their salvation). Thanks so much for any help. I know this may take a while to do. Blessings, Pam |
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2 | Critique this Predestination view? | Bible general Archive 2 | EdB | 145303 | ||
PamD The scope and purpose of this forum was not designed to address such questions. This is a Bible Study forum not forum to study or debate systematic theology. Lockman has asked us to refrain from pushing denominational topics and free will is such a topic. It is dealt with both from the pro and con by various denominations. It isn't possible to discuss this topic adequately here and it also because doing so would lead us dangerously close in violating Lockman's guideline lets not open that can of worms. EdB |
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