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NASB | Acts 8:13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 8:13 Even Simon believed [Philip's message of salvation]; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he watched the attesting signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
Subject: some reject, others obey the gospel WHY? |
Bible Note: 'Most Calvinists are so far apart on "who is in control" that I really begin to wonder if they were truly saved in the first place.' Every Calvinist I have ever encountered answered the question precisely the same way: "God." I am glad that Spurgeon was much more charitable toward Arminians like Wesley than you are toward Calvinists. "Not truly saved?" Wow. http://www.baptistpage.org/Distinctives/doctrine/spurgeon_01.htm "Perhaps if you were to actually respond to the Arminian perspective, then this exchange may be a little more interesting for me." The Synod of Dort did respond to the Arminian perspective. The Arminian Dutch Remonstrance preceded and gave rise to what have come to be known as the "Five Points." Nothing John has written here contradicts what can be found in that 1618 document: http://www.reformed.org/documents/canons_of_dordt.html --Joe! |